chicagobob
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A nice, unmolested 1980 Suzuki GS550E that's been in a garage for 20 years. Runs like new. I'm going to switch to lower bars and ride it for awhile before I decide what, if any, kind of build it will become.
chicagobob said:
A nice, unmolested 1980 Suzuki GS550E that's been in a garage for 20 years. Runs like new. I'm going to switch to lower bars and ride it for awhile before I decide what, if any, kind of build it will become.
advCo said:Gorgeous. They are great bikes, and super comfortable with low bars. The 550 I had for a while had some 7/8" Pro-Taper MX style bars that felt great on there. I'd just check the charging system and put some miles on her!
dewjantim said:New toy..... left over model I just bought new.
chicagobob said:2017 RNineT Pure with a few mods:
Also, I'll throw in my 2001 Bonneville, with a lot of mods. Weighs about 25 lbs less than stock. Pretty fast for a 790:
WhyNot said:Finally pulled this out in the daylight.
I don't suppose someone has any tricks on fixing that kick starter shaft without having to yank the motor again and doing a split?
The gear on these is on the outside of the case. I'm pretty sure you don't have to split the case to change the shaft. Don't try to cobble together a fix. The shaft is not hard to find- even $25 on Ebay. You need the splines to handle the torque. I've seen people weld the lever on, tho. With XL175's guys weld a Kawasaki end onto the shaft, since the shafts have become unobtanium.WhyNot said:Finally pulled this out in the daylight.
I don't suppose someone has any tricks on fixing that kick starter shaft without having to yank the motor again and doing a split?
irk miller said:The gear on these is on the outside of the case. I'm pretty sure you don't have to split the case to change the shaft. Don't try to cobble together a fix. The shaft is not hard to find- even $25 on Ebay. You need the splines to handle the torque. I've seen people weld the lever on, tho. With XL175's guys weld a Kawasaki end onto the shaft, since the shafts have become unobtanium.