Mini project? 1980 GS550E

[Guest]

Hope this will not turn into a major project.

Bought as a non runner for spares or repair.

Having just spent £5k on restoring a 62 Triumph 3TA, a bit cautious about spending more thasn its worth !

PO had removed exhausts (snapped manifold studs) front mudguard and brake caliper.


GS550E 1980 B4 RHS by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_0113suzB40025 by nitram2010, on Flickr

GS550E 1980 B4 ezhaust ports by nitram2010, on Flickr


GS550E 1980 B4 eng front by nitram2010, on Flickr

[eil]

Do you have all the missing pieces? If so, it doesn't look like it would take too much work to clean it up and make it a runner.

Oy, that's one grungy engine, though!

[harley10]

Engine Degeaser lol lots of it!!

[martin_uk]

I removed carb top covers for a peek and seem OK, fitted stainless screws instead of originals as some were chewed up.


2014_0201B4C900023 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Nice surprise to find Dyna electronic ignition


2014_0201B4C900021 by nitram2010, on Flickr


2014_0201B4C900017 by nitram2010, on Flickr

But the wiring needs attention

2014_0201B4C900018 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[firsty]

when these were new
I walked into my local bike shop to check on the repairs being done to my bike
and saw one in this paint job as I walked through the door
never got past the bike, just asked the salesman "how much trade will you give me for my bike in the workshop"
it was mine 20mins later
had my helmet painted to match, have always loved this one

you should have fun with this, at least your rear shocks aren't as bad as mine

[martin_uk]

Do you have all the missing pieces? If so, it doesn't look like it would take too much work to clean it up and make it a runner.

Oy, that's one grungy engine, though!

Just got the V5 through in my name and was able to check MOT history and was surprised to find it is current until June this year.

Dont understand why PO did not say, as would have fetched more money with MOT.

PO had removed one front brake caliper andfront mudguard, which I have refitted. Managed to bleed brakes after removing damaged reservoir screws.

[martin_uk]

Carbs off

Removed the carbs and found that someone thought that some type of rubber jointing compound would be better than O rings on carb mounts.

Cleaned a bit.

2014_0222B4C900020 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Lots of hard seals and dirt/fuel residue, disolved idle jet plugs (What is their purpose) and a broken float pivot post

Never touched it gov!

2014_0222B4C900029 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Not the worst.

2014_0222B4C900017 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Just to remind me how idle adjuster fits.

2014_0222B4C900031 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Chok
2014_0222B4C900037 by nitram2010, on Flickre linkage looks easy to get wrong.