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Purchase of 1980 GS550 (sat 3 yrs)

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    #16
    I paid $365 for my GS750L. It was not running, had a clean title and for the most part was complete. I would not pay $600 for a bike in the condition you describe, I think $350-400 is reasonable. To me it is better to pay a little more for a complete bike than one that is missing alot of parts. Motorcycle parts ain't cheap.

    So far, I had to clean the tank, the carbs, make some electrical repairs, replace battery, recover the seat, new cables,exhaust, mirrors, grips and control levers. On a bike that has been sitting for along period of time I would also replace the tires and overhaul the brake system. Your safety depends on it.

    I started the bike up for the first time this weekend and I can't wait to ride her. Still waiting on brake parts so hopefully I'll have her roadworthy in a couple of weeks.

    Good luck on your GS restoration.

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      #17
      Offer him $250 for it and remember Ebay is your friend with these old bikes.
      1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
      1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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