New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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oldcyclehoarder
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
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New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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Hey folks new to the forum, it looks great!! We are old bike hoarders.

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We have picked up a very nice 1972 GT550 survivor that has been stored well for 15 years, pulling the crabs now for cleaning, rest of the bike looks pretty solid, hope to learn a lot here and look forward to getting to know you all better! Below is fresh off the trailer, just some water and simple green to knock the crud off I think this is going to clean up well.

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Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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Alan H
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.
Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

Post by Alan H »

Welcome to the madhouse.
Looks loke your photo hosting isn't playing nice!
I'm just on with a 550J resto myself - lovely bikes.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
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Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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Alan H wrote:Welcome to the madhouse.
Looks loke your photo hosting isn't playing nice!
I'm just on with a 550J resto myself - lovely bikes.

Thanks let me see if I can fix that!
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
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Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

Post by oldcyclehoarder »

Alan H wrote:Welcome to the madhouse.
Looks loke your photo hosting isn't playing nice!
I'm just on with a 550J resto myself - lovely bikes.

Thanks let me see if I can fix that!
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
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Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

Post by oldcyclehoarder »

oldcyclehoarder wrote:Hey folks new to the forum, it looks great!! We are old bike hoarders.

Image

We have picked up a very nice 1972 GT550 survivor that has been stored well for 15 years, pulling the crabs now for cleaning, rest of the bike looks pretty solid, hope to learn a lot here and look forward to getting to know you all better! Below is fresh off the trailer, just some water and simple green to knock the crud off I think this is going to clean up well.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
On the street
Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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Think that worked first time using Google photos since the photobucket disaster.
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
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Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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Picture posting test for size, okay think I got this figured out.

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Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
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Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

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I guess I don't have this figured out. They look fine when I posted them but when I come back they're not there. Still have some work to do.
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
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oldcyclehoarder
On the street
Posts: 19
Joined: Sat Jul 15, 2017 6:08 pm
Country: United States
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 1972 GT550J
Location: La Grange KY

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

Post by oldcyclehoarder »

Alan H wrote:Welcome to the madhouse.
Looks loke your photo hosting isn't playing nice!
I'm just on with a 550J resto myself - lovely bikes.
Finally got my pic hosting squared away. but it won't let me delete this thread and start all over? Am I missing something?
Curt & Debbie
La Grange KY
2014 MG V7 Special
2014 MG California Touring
1996 MG California 1100
1995 XV1100 Virago
1981 CB750K
1981 C70 Passport X2
1978 CX500 Red
1978 CX500 Black
1976 Yamaha DT400
1972 Suzuki GT550J
1972 Yamaha DS7
1969 Yamaha YAS1C
User avatar
Alan H
Moto GP
Posts: 3160
Joined: Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:50 am
Country: England
Suzuki 2-Strokes: 4 x GT550s - J, M, A, B.
Location: The Republic of South Yorkshire

Re: New to us 1972 GT550J revival

Post by Alan H »

oldcyclehoarder wrote:
Alan H wrote:Welcome to the madhouse.
Looks loke your photo hosting isn't playing nice!
I'm just on with a 550J resto myself - lovely bikes.
Finally got my pic hosting squared away. but it won't let me delete this thread and start all over? Am I missing something?
Deleting the thread can only be done by a moderator after a short delay after the original was posted, if you get my drift.
Looking forward to seeing it.
My GT550 resto has temporarily stalled due to other commitments - like a GSX1400, Kettle fettle and other things!
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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