New here

[JessC]

I just joined the forum to get insight and maybe help for the very poor GT550 got. I'm in the USA I need to replace a lot of missing parts to get it running and then find out if it needs other help.
right now no exhaust on it at all (split er pipe for middle is there) is chamber worth it or stock exhaust? Jemco pipe with nickel are $960.00
Anyone have a good rear grab bar?
Thank you,
Jess

[tz375]

Jemco pipes are much lighter that OEM and make more power but the plated options are a little pricey. You can just paint them with BBQ high heat paint for a whole lot less.

We just ported a GT550 and it has already managed a 13.46 second quarter mile which is way faster than the 14.7 stock, and more to come. They can be made to go quite fast, but the nature of the beast is to be a more gentle tourer. Jemco also sell a 3 into i that probably makes a little less power but should sound even better than three separate chambers.

Before you throw too much cash at it, I'd start by assessing the condition of the motor. Oh, and the rest of the bike. What sort of condition is it in now?

[JessC]

the bike has some surface rust (being in California helps) motor is not locked up past owner put oil in spark plug holes it feels like it has good compression but to much oil can give a false reading. going to pull check valves from under bike and see if anything comes out ,maybe spray a mild cleaner in there? gas tank is rust free paint is very very poor. bike came with carb. kits and a rebuild kit for petcock. i need electronics for under side cover and starter relay. I forgot to add it is a 1975 model

[Alan H]

Welcome to the asylum Jess.

[Evans Ward]

Welcome! Pull up a chair and spend some time reading in the archives as there is a wealth of info there.

Where in the US are you located? Might help to list that in your site profile. Congrats on the GT!

[sportston]

Welcome. Look forward to hearing more of your progress

[dorT500]

Welcome to the asylum Jess.

Asylum? Nahh.....more like an old folks home where the youngsters come to visit from time to time.


Welcome to Sundial JessC

[Alan H]

Welcome to the asylum Jess.

Asylum? Nahh.....more like an old folks home where the youngsters come to visit from time to time. :

Oi! We're watching y'know!

[dorT500]

Welcome to the asylum Jess.

Asylum? Nahh.....more like an old folks home where the youngsters come to visit from time to time. :

Oi! We're watching y'know!

What did he say...? I see somethin' movin' back and forth though.

Man...it's Hell getting old.

[Evans Ward]

Let me get my bifocals and magnifying glass for these old eyes to read what them young whippersnappers are typing. Where's ma walking cane- you know the one with the cut tennis ball on the end....

[Alan H]

Man...it's Hell getting old.

Beats the alternative.
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NOT getting old.

[dorT500]

Beats the alternative.
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NOT getting old.

Touché


We were just keeping your thread warm for you member JessC , you 'have the floor' again whenever you're ready.