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New to TGSR, again...

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So, this is my 2nd attempt to get back into this hobby. Started with my ?79 GS550, back in 2008. Did a little modification in the flat tracker style. Loved every minute of it. Been off the road for about 8 years. Now, I own my own house with a garage, and I?m pulling the motor within the next couple of weeks to start a rebuild. I have two small children now, 4 and 2, so it will be a slow process, but I?m really looking forward to getting my hands dirty again. I?m by no means, a seasoned mechanic, but I?m comfortable with a wrench and power tools. I can read a workshop manual, and have a couple of siblings who are mechanically tuned into bikes.

Anyway, I?m hoping to get a lot more info from this forum again. It was a huge resource the first time I got into this bike, and I?m sure it will be once again. Feels good to be back.
 
Welcome back.

do update us on your progress and adventures.
pictures would be good.

so, bike sat for 8 years.. ?
 
Yup! 8 loonng years.
Here?s a snapshot of it before it went into storage. A long way from what i wanted, but looked good from afar.
 

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Hi Gumbo! I'm new here and have found everyone to be extremely helpful! Welcome.
 
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Ah.... Now I have some idea of "flat tracker".

Sat for 8 years, you say.
Cleaning carbs is definitely on your list.
Tires too.

Do describe what you find in trying to get it running.
Many folks here willing to help, and most of them know what they are talking about.
 
That looks pretty cool.
Way better then the cafe hoops that are often a big bump away rubbing on the tire.
 
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