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my 1980 GS550 restoration/repair/whatever it is thread

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So a while back I purchased a 1980 GS550L from a friend for a song. It needed a general rehash of all maintenance items, the exhaust replaced (was rotting off), fresh tires, brakes etc.

In the coming days I will post some progress pics on what is going on with "Betty"....

I bought it black, it was black betty....now it is white...Betty white

Dom
 
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How it looked the day I picked her up. 33,171 miles, completely original.
 
When I got her home and really started looking over it, there were obvious issues. The exhaust pipes being rotten, faded damaged paint, an oil leak on the top end very slowly weeping oil (and gathering grime)

So some cleaning with some simple green, wire brushes, and rags ensued.
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