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    my 1980 GS550 restoration/repair/whatever it is thread

    So a while back I purchased a 1980 GS550L from a friend for a song. It needed a general rehash of all maintenance items, the exhaust replaced (was rotting off), fresh tires, brakes etc.

    In the coming days I will post some progress pics on what is going on with "Betty"....

    I bought it black, it was black betty....now it is white...Betty white

    Dom

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    20150509_083208.jpg
    How it looked the day I picked her up. 33,171 miles, completely original.

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      #3
      When I got her home and really started looking over it, there were obvious issues. The exhaust pipes being rotten, faded damaged paint, an oil leak on the top end very slowly weeping oil (and gathering grime)

      So some cleaning with some simple green, wire brushes, and rags ensued.
      20150512_164640.jpg

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        #4
        Looks good.

        Check this for info on how to post high resolution photos in your thread...http://members.dslextreme.com/users/...t_pictures.pdf
        Ed

        To measure is to know.

        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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          #5
          Thanks ed, all I have is a smart phone currently!

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