Is 50,000 miles (80,000 kms) a lot?

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

I just bought a 1981 GS650G..... my first bike. It's got 50,000 miles (80,000 kms) on it. Is that a lot for a bike this age? Is it worth fixing up? Or is that about that limit of these engines. I guess a lot has to do with the maintenance of it, etc... but I'm just looking for a best guess. I know the engine turns over, but thats about it.

Thanks!

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wiseguy

[satchmo]

It all depends on the bike. I've got less than that on mine, but Hap Call has just hit 200,000 miles on his engine.

If the engine seems to be in good shape, isn't stuck you shouldn't have too much trouble. The bikes make up for it when they're running right.

Go for it.

Satch

[Anonymous]

50,000 miles

I have 54,000 on my 78 gs1000 and it is doing fine.
I am the original owner though.

If the engine seems to run well and has been maintained and
doesnt show signs of smoking, you are probably in good shape.

If the previous owners got 50,000 out of it in the first place, it
cant be too bad. If it was seriously neglected it wouldnt have
made it this far.

[Anonymous]

50K miles

I bought an 83' GS750E a few weeks ago - a fixer upper - has 50 miles - my 1st bike - engine runs fine - the bike sat for about 1 1/2 years - I'm rebuilding the calipers, have repaired a minor electrical problem. Pulled the tank, leaky petcock, remove rust, etc. 8)


Mister T