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GT550A

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Well, the 380 is finished, the GS750B is virtually there so, I've got a hankering.................... :D
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Re: GT550B

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That is going to take some of your time! I do admire your resolve...... One GT keeps me busy.
This topic will have a few pages by the time its complete. Good luck will enjoy following your progress!
NO SMOKE .......NO POKE
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A glutton for punishment Barney!
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Re: GT550B

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Those Denso gennys are the best ones - 28 amp output.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Alan H wrote:Those Denso gennys are the best ones - 28 amp output.
Eagle eyes! :lol:
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And a Kokusan type on a UK 550B. I've found it produces enough power but more is good!
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Very nice Mike. :D
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Drained the oil out of the engine. Stank of petrol. Did I mention that the engine doesn't turn over? :shock: :shock: Any bets on what I find when (If) I get the barrels off? :lol:
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Re: GT550B

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Pistons?
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
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Re: GT550B

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Yeah, but in how many bits
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