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Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:55 am
by vulcanman
Great news Alan,we with family at higher Foxdale and usually frequent the Creek of an eve but have mates at campsite near Tynwald inn so may be going there too.i be on my 550a mate on black XS65b .keep eye out for us

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2022 6:16 am
by vulcanman
Hi Alan & all.550 has new allen bolt and nut fixings in all baffles after MGP trip.hopefully they stay in place a bit better now ! Thats aside littls to do except new plugs after 500 miles of very very high speed riding .🤣 fair bit of cleaning still to do but she looks good and running brill.the trip did her good.

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:13 pm
by vulcanman
Eve Alan ,im back on here thanks to your help.ive had front rim rechromed and while at it had new tyre/pads/locking tabs.tyre should be on later this week.then wheel back on.and spring clean time.ive had her all wrapped up since end of Oct.i keep an oil filled rad in shop ticking over at 10/12 deg to keep cold and condensation at bay.i coated her in acf and wd40 too.battery in kitchen since then too.cant wait for roads to be rain washed of salt and Spring.

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 1:21 am
by Alan H
Glad it's sorted mate. All straightforward once I found which forum was acting up!
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=14988&p=179721#p179721 is my latest project. Pics at the link in the first post.

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:56 am
by vulcanman
Many thanks again Alan.i cant seem to post photos now but i prob doing it wrong.my mate with 380m would like to take you up on a tank if you have a solid ish one.please let me know.cheers Bob

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:56 am
by vulcanman
Many thanks again Alan.i cant seem to post photos now but i prob doing it wrong.my mate with 380m would like to take you up on a tank if you have a solid ish one.please let me know.cheers Bob

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:15 pm
by Alan H
Is that a way to increase your post count the easy way, Bob? :roll: :lol:

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 12:18 pm
by vulcanman
Well ,i hadnt thought of that but now you mention it ! 🤣 just stupidity really

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:22 pm
by vulcanman
Eve all ,anyone know if a Piper 3 into 1 can be made to fit a 550a ? Im sure its a no but worth an ask

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 2:25 pm
by vulcanman
Oops ,a Piper for a 380 to fit a 550a ?

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:16 am
by Alan H
Anything can be made to fit, but as the 550 engine is wider and the bike is physically bigger, you'll need some cutting & welding equipment, I reckon.

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 3:13 am
by vulcanman
Ok mate.just a thought as a 380 Piper has come up.

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:40 am
by vulcanman
My 550a back in one piece.front wheel back on with new tyre and pads etc.at the weekend i get the new plugs in and some fresh super unleaded.battery fully charged so hopefully be back on road soon.needs good clean to get all of the winter storage protection off.cant wait

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:37 am
by vulcanman
550a all cleaned up of winter storage,acf etc.fresh fuel and plugs in and she started 1st kick.yay but it pouring down and due to all week .oh well maybe get out nxt week

Re: GT550A top end woes

Posted: Mon May 01, 2023 2:05 pm
by vulcanman
Eve all , has anyone fitted a Higgspeed 3/1 to a 550a ? Ive been searching for 5 years for a Piper with no luck.cant find any videos of one fitted and running.im not keen on the look but advantage of keeping centre stand is handy.🤔