Hi peeps, I'm a new here, I recently purchased a (usa) 1973 gt550K, like the one I had back in 1973.
It's not running at the moment, got wiring to do, bad ignition switch, for one, replacing front loom as well.
Also been sorting other things out on it, clean carbs, setting them up,cleaning and replacing parts/items.
I also have a 2018 bonnie.
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipO ... 6fxJwiAh35
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipO ... nJACBhyEjn
regards grahamS
Hi im new here.
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grahamS
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Hi im new here.
Sometimes I look back on my Life.... And I'm seriously impressed i am still Alive...
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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jabcb
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Re: Hi im new here.
Welcome to the forum.
A GT550 & a modern Bonneville makes for a good combo.
Wasn’t able to look at your pics — it asked for a Google login.
A GT550 & a modern Bonneville makes for a good combo.
Wasn’t able to look at your pics — it asked for a Google login.
BAS (Bike Acquisition Syndrome) - too many bikes but have room for more
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
Suzuki:
GT750 2x75
GT550 72 & 75
GT380 72
T500 69 project & 73 project
T350 69 & 71
Honda 85 CB650SC & 86 CB700SC
09 Triumph Bonneville SE
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Alan H
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Re: Hi im new here.
Welcome in Graham. I did a 550k a few years ago - there should be a thread here somewhere, but it seems to be awol!
Anyway, here's a thread from another forum, so all isn't lost.... https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... w+starting
Original thread here, but not much detail! viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7095
Anyway, here's a thread from another forum, so all isn't lost.... https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... w+starting
Original thread here, but not much detail! viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7095
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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grahamS
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Re: Hi im new here.
Hi Alan, I've got in running of sorts, when I blip the throttle it over runs, would this be the crank seals are gone.
rcheers graham
rcheers graham
Sometimes I look back on my Life.... And I'm seriously impressed i am still Alive...
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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Alan H
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Re: Hi im new here.
Hopefully not, it may just be that carbs & engine are clogged up after being stood for ages.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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grahamS
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Re: Hi im new here.
morning alan, thankyou for your reply, it is very smokey.
I have decided to take bike to a classic bike shop to have a go, to sorting it out, ( I am defeated)
cheers graham
I have decided to take bike to a classic bike shop to have a go, to sorting it out, ( I am defeated)
cheers graham
Sometimes I look back on my Life.... And I'm seriously impressed i am still Alive...
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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grahamS
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- Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:42 am
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- Location: county town of somerset
Re: Hi im new here.
HI, peeps.
Well the bike is running, not perfect at the moment, it turned out to be a very small jet hole of which I missed cleaning it.
I took the bike to Alpha classic motorcycles, highbridge, somerset.
It didnt take them long to sort it out, with in one day.
cheers graham
Well the bike is running, not perfect at the moment, it turned out to be a very small jet hole of which I missed cleaning it.
I took the bike to Alpha classic motorcycles, highbridge, somerset.
It didnt take them long to sort it out, with in one day.
cheers graham
Sometimes I look back on my Life.... And I'm seriously impressed i am still Alive...
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
triumph 2018 900 streetcup, bar's and seat changed, like the street twin. Now with a belt drive.
honda 1977 CB750 super sport
suzuki 1973 GT550K
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Alan H
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Re: Hi im new here.
Great news. Now get out there & enjoy it!
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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grumpy56
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Re: Hi im new here.
I just finished a 72 GT380 made from parts which took 3.5 years, also exactly like the one I had in 73. Great looking bike in my opinion, but your 550 is the absolute best looker I think. The engine is in better proportion and just looks fabulous. Hope you get it all sorted out and get to enjoy it.
