GT550A top end woes

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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Much appreciated Slosher.id be prepared to look at anything.even been looking at the ones from Japan but they only do 750/380 and they are £1800 .i pass on them
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Eve all ,if anyone has a Piper 3 into 1 for a 550a anything considered please let me know.thank you all.
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Nope. I haven't got one (yet) . Hope this helps.... :wink:
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Jemco in the US & Zenshin in Japan make GT550 3-into-1s.
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Yes ive been looking at them.very pricey though.
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Think it have to be Higgspeed seperate expansions.can wait til spring.the 550 running fine but 2 pipes have loose baffle plates and although ive managed to jam them straight at mo it wont last
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Morn all,my mate with Bennelli 900/6 and several XS650 specials dropped my S mirror for left side on Sun.now have a spinning spare S mirror who on here is the mirror repair expert?
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Senicoli on Kettle Clinic forum. Lives near Kellingley, Yorkshire and might have some done.
https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... ile&u=2963
https://www.kettleclinic.co.uk/kcforum/ ... rs#p103474
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Ta Alan,i have 2 really good ones now but always good to get this one repaired.ta for tip
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A very Happy Christmas to all of you on here and thank you for all of your guidance over last 2 years.not used the 550 for 5 weeks due to weather but today she started 1st kick.yay.all tucked away in a warm dry garage.
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Took 550 out Sun.dry day.only got to end of driveway! Battery dead.been on optimate but past saving.new one be here in morn.typical.oh well.
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New battery fitted & a new addition to the workshop.sold my VFR750mk1 & bought a 650 plodder SLR Honda.basic but good for sit up beg riding for an older rider like me !
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At last Higgs doing 3 into 1 for 550 range £595..piggy bank raid coming
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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They look good. Am wondering how they perform.
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Re: GT550A top end woes

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Wont do much for performance but will sound great just like a Piper in 77 however top end will be killed midrange may improve a fraction.had them on my 750 & 380.not as though its used for thrashing about like we did 45 yrs ago.my ign switch on the blink.may need to fit another.something to look forward to.have put contact cleaner in as a temp measure in hope it will last a while longer.
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