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    Nice ride in the country gone bad....

    Well guys, had a huge local ride in the country today with alot of nice cars/bikes...

    Took the gs550 out and was having a blast. Nice corners, good safe riders, beautiful 70+ defree weather.

    Stopped in a town to regroup, and the day turned bad... Decided to gas up and while riding down main st, didn't see a collection of gravel and while braking, the front end slide out... Doing about 15-20 mph

    Tore up my hands pretty good, but the gear saved me.. Still had road rash through my leather jacket. Helmet's got a gash on it and jeans got some tears..

    Anyways, bike didn't fare as well. broke a both turn signals, ripped the guage cluster in half and bent the front end up bad.. The steering is messed up and i think the front end is tweaked... I'm trying to decide whether to repair or part out... Any opinions welcome.

    Anyways, be safe out there guys... Always watch the road, and be careful.
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    • Billy_Oliver880
      #2
      Originally posted by brveagle
      Well guys, had a huge local ride in the country today with alot of nice cars/bikes...

      Took the gs550 out and was having a blast. Nice corners, good safe riders, beautiful 70+ defree weather.

      Stopped in a town to regroup, and the day turned bad... Decided to gas up and while riding down main st, didn't see a collection of gravel and while braking, the front end slide out... Doing about 15-20 mph

      Tore up my hands pretty good, but the gear saved me.. Still had road rash through my leather jacket. Helmet's got a gash on it and jeans got some tears..

      Anyways, bike didn't fare as well. broke a both turn signals, ripped the guage cluster in half and bent the front end up bad.. The steering is messed up and i think the front end is tweaked... I'm trying to decide whether to repair or part out... Any opinions welcome.

      Anyways, be safe out there guys... Always watch the road, and be careful.
      Get a donor bike and get it back on the road man. I am glad you made it out ok. Ride safe bud!

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        • Nerobro
          Forum Sage
          • Jun 2004
          • 2010
          • Chicagoland
          #3
          What's bent up on the front? I have two complete GS550 front ends here...

          Your bike deserves to stay on the road. Get us pictures. We'll work from there.
          You'd have to be crazy to be sane in this world -Nero
          If you love it, let it go. If it comes back....... You probably highsided.
          1980 GS550E (I swear it's a 550...)
          1982 GS650E (really, it's a 650)
          1983 GS550ES (42mpg again)
          1996 Yamaha WR250 (No, it's not a 4 stroke.)
          1971 Yamaha LT2 (9 horsepower of FURY.)

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            • ALB80-850
              Forum Mentor
              Super Site Supporter
              • May 2005
              • 776
              • Cattaraugus, New York
              #4
              Glad to hear that your OK:-D . I'd fix her. She'd be happier on the road than off. Matter of fact, I am leaning toward trying to repair my bike(See pics in my sig. block) But I'll need a fame 1st. Good luck.

              Andy
              1986 GS1150ES "JUNO QUICK?
              1984 GS1100GK
              1982 GS1100E ?RANGER?
              1978 GS750E-"JUNO RIOT" on the road in 2013
              1980 GS550GL complete, original, 4900 miles

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                • MissFabulous
                  #5
                  Glad your injuries are minor! I'd listen to Nero and take pics and go from there. You might just be feeling extra-discouraged after this event. Keep your chin up and be glad it wasn't worse!

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                    • NATEO
                      #6
                      I have a '80 GS550e that my brother and I were going to rebuild, but I think we decided to attempt to build a drifter cart out of it. if you need parts, I may have them.

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                        • omaharj
                          Forum Sage
                          Past Site Supporter
                          • Oct 2005
                          • 2323
                          • omaha ne
                          #7
                          Glad your injuries were relatively minor. Heal well and get that sled back on the road!:-D

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                            • max
                              #8
                              Stay well brother, you've got a whole winter ahead of you to rebuild that thing. Set your sights for next April and you'll stay on track.

                              Keep us posted

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