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leecatd8209
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First of all, thanks for the add! I've been lurking here off and on for several years, honestly.
I'm a recent Texas transplant who was looking to take advantage of the nice weather, and finally scratch my motorcycle itch. I grew up in a somewhat stereotypical biker family, I'm 3rd generation just getting a late start as usual :indecisiveness:. My dad has always had Harleys, and my mother rode a number of random imports before settling into a Goldwing; but we've always had a healthy appreciation for older motorcycles, and vehicles in general. I personally could never get my primary mode of transport settled long enough to be able to try a motorcycle, but for a brief few years I dove into the scooter realm. It was fun, but a little too slow and helpless for my tastes.
Recently during a rather passive "search" for something two wheeled my GF's father mentioned that he'd be interested in selling his well sorted GS550. I immediately jumped on the opportunity, and will be taking delivery sometime early next week!
I'm a DIY'er with an extremely strong background in mechanical things, but I've never really gotten involved with motorcycles beyond helping some friends get old basketcases running. That being said, I'm looking for some insight on good websites to get parts, maintenance, upgrade, cosmetic, etc. She's an '81 if that makes any difference.
I plan on going through it to triple check everything, and then just ride it for this Summer, and after that maybe look into some mild to moderate upgrades. I'd like to keep the look similar, while giving it sort of an OEM+ feel with a bit of modern influence for reliability and safety type stuff.
Thanks in advance for any advice you have to throw my way, I look forward to becoming an active member!
I'm a recent Texas transplant who was looking to take advantage of the nice weather, and finally scratch my motorcycle itch. I grew up in a somewhat stereotypical biker family, I'm 3rd generation just getting a late start as usual :indecisiveness:. My dad has always had Harleys, and my mother rode a number of random imports before settling into a Goldwing; but we've always had a healthy appreciation for older motorcycles, and vehicles in general. I personally could never get my primary mode of transport settled long enough to be able to try a motorcycle, but for a brief few years I dove into the scooter realm. It was fun, but a little too slow and helpless for my tastes.
Recently during a rather passive "search" for something two wheeled my GF's father mentioned that he'd be interested in selling his well sorted GS550. I immediately jumped on the opportunity, and will be taking delivery sometime early next week!
I'm a DIY'er with an extremely strong background in mechanical things, but I've never really gotten involved with motorcycles beyond helping some friends get old basketcases running. That being said, I'm looking for some insight on good websites to get parts, maintenance, upgrade, cosmetic, etc. She's an '81 if that makes any difference.
I plan on going through it to triple check everything, and then just ride it for this Summer, and after that maybe look into some mild to moderate upgrades. I'd like to keep the look similar, while giving it sort of an OEM+ feel with a bit of modern influence for reliability and safety type stuff.
Thanks in advance for any advice you have to throw my way, I look forward to becoming an active member!
