Welcome to the mad house. 550 is like a very slightly smaller 750 but weighs about a ton less and that is a huge advantage. Stock they don't make a huge amount of power but despite popular opinion, even the older models can be persuaded to make a lot more power without self destructing. Starter clutches are a bit of a worry, but other than that they are neat old bikes.
Don't let Alan know I said this, but fit a modern electronic ignition and solid state Regulator/rectifier plus relays for ignition and headlight circuits and you should have a lot of fun with it.
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- Alan H
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Leave it alone and you'll have just as much fun with a 550.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated
- PaulD738
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Or throw it in the skip and get a proper two stroke triple a Kawasaki H1 and save yourself a load of headache
They're rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
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A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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Morning Kev
I'm a 4 stroke guy and only joined as a mate tipped me off that a guy on here was selling an early GS750. I've been looking for one for a while but I think I might have missed it as I've been away with work.
I'm not sure pictures of my bikes would be of much interest here
Dave
I'm a 4 stroke guy and only joined as a mate tipped me off that a guy on here was selling an early GS750. I've been looking for one for a while but I think I might have missed it as I've been away with work.
I'm not sure pictures of my bikes would be of much interest here
Dave
- Alan H
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This one you mean?
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PM me for a mobile number & we can chat.I'll try your email in the meantime.
viewtopic.php?t=13186&start=30
PM me for a mobile number & we can chat.I'll try your email in the meantime.
Proof that four strokes are over complicated