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83 gs550 - i need help

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I was given what I believe is an 83 GS55.... This is the first bike I've ever had and I'm pretty much clueless about everything! The bike sat for I don't know how many years before I got it! I've pulled the tank to work on getting the rust out of the inside, and that's it! Question is, what are my next steps to get this bike on the road?
 
Carbs, and carbs, you've got 2 of them. For me, by far the most important for a bike that's been sitting for "I don't know how many yrs."... Plenty of info around here, somebody will give a link shortly... Oh yeah, Welcome.
 
X_3xOG_X said:
I was given what I believe is an 83 GS55.... This is the first bike I've ever had and I'm pretty much clueless about everything! The bike sat for I don't know how many years before I got it! I've pulled the tank to work on getting the rust out of the inside, and that's it! Question is, what are my next steps to get this bike on the road?
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Hi and Welcome!!! You have found a great starting point to help you with your GS 550. I would suggest going back to the site homepage and clicking on Links (under the Features drop down), and then go to BassCliff's site for a host of helpful guides for various maintenance tasks. There's also Brian Wingers maintenance pages on the Links page. (Link to BassClif's site: BikeCliff's Website (bwringer.com)​

There will be plenty of reading ahead of you to get to know your bike and get it safely road ready. But there's also the tech section - which you've found - for specific questions. Be sure to use the search capability as TONS of questions have been asked and answered over the years.

Again, congratulations of your new acquisition. The 550 is a great bike!!
 
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