1973 GT550 buy?

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RossB
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1973 GT550 buy?

Post by RossB »

Hey Gents
I have the opportunity to buy 73 GT550 green good shape it has 72 Indy engine in it running and all the new parts to rebuild old engine included. Pipes in nice shape original air box paint nice $2500.00?
Always wanted one and it's only a couple hours away please talk me out of this because the little misses
Shan't be to happy!
Thanks
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She may have to get used to it. I say go for it!!!
If you stroke it more than twice; you're playing with it.

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Re: 1973 GT550 buy?

Post by sportston »

Oooh that sounds a good price to me. Can't you kill two birds with one stone?
1. Get nice new bike
2. Get rid of nagging noise in left ear-hole
3. Attract new mate with sexy sound of triple cylinder two-stroke engine
Problem solved!
You'll thank me for this sage advice one day, and be eager to reward me with a free ride on your GT550, I'm sure. :up:
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Re: 1973 GT550 buy?

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Sounds good to me! I sent owner of the GT a picture of my 76 RD400 and he wants to make a deal?!
Love that bike its super clean Chappy red.
Thanks for the help, got a sister? :)
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RossB wrote: Thanks for the help, got a sister? :)
No sorry, i don't have one anymore. I traded her in for a GT380. They both whine but the GT only does it when I open the throttle, the sister did it all the time. I reckon she had something wrong with her, maybe a screw loose. Her bottom end used to make some funny rumbling noises too, followed by some heavy exhaust gasses.
Anyways, it was a good trade. The GT is a much better ride. :shock:
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Nice! Picking bike up Thursday got her for $2000.00 he just wanted it gone. Wish me luck! Thanks for the push/very funny!
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:up: Thats great news. Hope you like the new bike.
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Re: 1973 GT550 buy?

Post by Evans Ward »

Good deal! Post pics please of the new triple. :clap:
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Sure will,she ain't to pretty and green! But the pipes are like brand new not a scratch. I really have some work ahead of me all the rubber is in great shape came with service manual. Big differents from my T500 more moving stuff! Thank for the support!
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Decent pipes are a rarity. That is a bonus. Would love to see some pics!
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Sorry for all the same shots first time posting photo!
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