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    Howdy from N Il, USA

    Hi all. Really happy to find such an active forum.
    Just picked up a 1980 550. Hooking up a velorex. It is pretty low mileage (under 10K) Swapping out the stater is first priority, then sorting out the electric. My cousin took the thing apart and didn't take any notes. I'm used to Urals and Royal Enfields, so hitting the latter part of the 20th century is something new, except for the '83 Hondapottomus (goldwing) which I loathed due to the size. I mostly cruised the backroads at 50 mph or slower. Took a 3 year hiatus after losing 5 friends over a summer due to bike accidents. I'm partial to sidecars. Once you go hack, you never go back.
    cheers!

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    Welcome. Wow, 5 friends in a summer would give many here pause. ...
    Good luck with the 550, and be safe.
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    Glen
    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
    -Rusty old scooter.
    Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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      #3
      Welcome!
      Sorting out what somebody else started is definitely a drag. Good luck!

      What you said about losing 5 friends reminds me of a news story somebody posted about a bunch of guys riding too closely together and a turning truck with a camper took them all out. Awful!
      Roger

      Current rides
      1983 GS 850G
      2003 FJR 1300A
      Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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