Purchased a GS550 M (yes an M) from a work mate of my wife. cost $600 (australian) and was fully rideable with the occasionally carby problem. Got the S**Ts with the carbs and decided to pull the whole bike down New caskets seals rings you name it I was going to do it. ( got a price for pistons etc before I started so I knew what it was going to cost) Imagine my surprise when I discovered everything was still within the service limit. No machining required just fresh seals and gaskets allround. The local mechaninc was that impressed he took photos.
I have never seen a 20 year old engine in such good condition. Looks like they guy I got it from just treated the bike like rubbish and used anything to keeep it going. The previous owner obviously looked after it. Thumbs up to suzuki for making excellent motors. (theres is 78,000 on the clock) Just waiting for parts now and I'll be a happy camper.
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