A or B GT550

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r444lfe
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A or B GT550

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Hi new member ( Nick ) i had gt750 and a gt550 many years ago and now being tempted to sell my 1973 Tiger 750 and get another 550...been offered one that was imported from germany a few years ago and is stunning to look at....registered on a S plate 1977 ...frame number 0708950 ...is this a B model as it has gloss black headlight ears and side panels also it has the A type rear light any help would be appreciated thx
barney01
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Re: A or B GT550

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Hi Nick. First of all welcome🙂This will help you with bike identification https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/mraxl_ ... les/page-5
And lots more info here https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/mraxl_ ... /index.php
Feel free to browse the forum as lots of info and experience on here. Just use the search box.
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r444lfe
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Re: A or B GT550

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Hi thx..yeah seen them before..frame seems to be a B model but side panels gloss black and headlight bowl chrome seem to be A model ...ears are painted gloss black ???? Wasn't sure if German models were different or maybe renovated with a mixture of A and B
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Re: A or B GT550

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You saw this page? No mention of your queries. As you infer, these bikes are restored with parts that are available sometimes.
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