40$ '83 GS550ES project

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    #16
    Originally posted by dorkburger
    Sounds like a fun what the hell, let’s try project... be careful with the jumpers. Don’t use a running vehicle or you will fry stuff.

    We still need pics of the swamp thing.
    Glen this mud puppy was in post #4, just a wee bit smaller.

    I like the paint scheme. Keep up the good work, nothing more satisfying than bringing them back from the dead.
    Last edited by Guest; 05-08-2018, 08:54 PM.

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    • dorkburger
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      • Jan 2013
      • 10783
      • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

      #17
      I overlooked that somehow. Heck, it even has some plastic intact. Cool.
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      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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      • Christof13T

        #18
        I know it's missing the right and left side covere... but what about the front fairing?
        Is that it? Or is it missing a lower plastic set up front?

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        • MaurieG
          Forum Apprentice
          • Aug 2010
          • 74
          • Jarrow-North East-UK

          #19
          Originally posted by hillsy
          Have you dumped the oil to see if water comes out?

          Seriously, if it's been underwater, the bottom end is toast.
          Not necessarily! My GSXR750 had the plugs left out by the PO. I too thought the bottom end would be toast! Not so! After draining the oil and about 2 pints of water, stripping the motor down, t all looked brand new! Go figure!
          GS750EC, GS1100E, GS1150EG, Harris Magnum 2 (GS1170E motor), GSXR750F, Mk1 GSF1200, and finally Mk1 GSF600.

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          • Cipher
            Forum Sage
            • Mar 2016
            • 3130
            • Toronto Ontario

            #20
            holy hell the seat has no tear in the fake seam near the tank and its blue!
            that alone would fetch a c note or more from a purist in need.
            1983 GS 550 LD
            2009 BMW K1300s

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            • Spyder
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              Past Site Supporter
              • Mar 2012
              • 3030
              • NW Indiana

              #21
              Hey, where did he go? I wanna hear about this bikes new life ! ! !
              '83 GS 1100T
              The Jet


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              '95 GSXR 750w
              The Rocket

              I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !

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              • red1100
                Forum Mentor
                • Oct 2017
                • 570
                • La Center Washington

                #22
                Way to go! This is what happens when someone basically throws away a good motorcycle. Or was it a flood victim? Anyway it?s a lot of fun to resurrect a dead to the world motorcycle. Keep posting.

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