I'm Danny and am the proud new owner of a 1980 GS 550L.
I'm accustomed to riding Late Model Sportbikes (i.e. an 04 GSXR as my handle refers to it). I've come across this Gem of a bike on Craigslist for a deal I could not pass. I've always wanted a more comfortable, cruiser type bike to ride on as a commuter as an alternative to the GSXR.
The Good:
The bike is in great shape for being 28 years old and has 9K original miles.
The Bad:
the bike is rusted (which can be cleaned and buffed), but hasn't actually ran in awhile. It does start up, but i'm pretty sure the previous owner kept it garaged for the most part of a decade at least. There is a valve under the tank thats leaking at needs to be replaced. here are some pictures:
Ok, I need to replace this part before I ride the bike home from the previous owners place since i don't really have a means of towing it to my place.
My Question is, what part is this and where can I find it ASAP? Keep in mind I live in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for any locals out here.
I also would like to know what do I check for and/or tune up on this particular bike in its present condition. I appreciate all the help I can get. Thanks everybody.
- Danny
p.s. Before I get flamed for not reading the stickies and tutorials, I'm already on it. Just wanted any additional suggestions from our knowledgeable members on here.
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