thunderrus's 1981 Suzuki GS 550

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Info: generator burnt itself out!!!
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Info: carb cleaning. hard work times 4!!!
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Info: points....

bad- because there a pain in the arse!
good- can reset the gap at the side of the road... unlike a burnt out CDI unit.
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Info: oil filter cover........ i prefer screw on cartridges..... these can be v exspensive when damaged.
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Info: enviromentally friendly but pointless.
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Info: tappets are easier to adjust, but shims sound quieter.

*here*, wurth thread insert on second left pot.
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Info: 3rd engine ghange
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Info: BAD engine!!! leaky eww
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Info: spare motad exhaust system from donor GS550 E (the blue rusty one)
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Info: good engine.
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Photos: 16
Purchased: Apr 2005
Sold: Feb 2006
Information: my FIFTH bike. a heap. was a learning curve, had it down to its bare components, the engine was in bits in my shed for months but when finished, was the best part of the bike. the rest rusted away.

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