GT550A top end woes

[vulcanman]

Wow , thats a comphrensive reply ! Thank you .there are washers ,new ,on each stud .previous owner said he had the studs plated to prevent corrosion.? The only part that seems to be not new was the pair of air filters .the left one looks awful .filthy and moth eaten .right looks good .great info for my rebuild .i let you know how im doing.as you can prob tell i dont have much confidence despite 40 + years of riding and doing most of own maintenence .thanks again .

[vulcanman]

Wow, thank you Alan .thats a comphrehensive answer ! They were new washers on each stud im told and he had the studs plated to prevent corrosion ? I let you know how im going and def wont use air on the oil lines .as you can prob tell even after 43 years + of riding and doing most of my own work i dont have much confidence.

[Alan H]

Plenty of filters available on ebay - these are from Gary in Dronfield, nice guy and for 2 sets!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-moto ... SwGXtXh9uO

[vulcanman]

Again , thank you Alan.i am sure now there can only be really 2 causes of top end failure.1st lack oil and secondly , the nikasil failing .Sat i be going through all of the lines following your guidance carefully .hopefully early next week i be ordering parts at last and arranging for barrels to go to platers .now i know i can parts from Grampian and get barrels re done its not a race so be taking my time .im getting more hopeful now after being so down on Sat last week .

[vulcanman]

Dronfield very near where 550 came from .Old Whitington ?

[vulcanman]

Hi Alan , just seen your notes for newbies so here goes bike history .1977 SS50, B120, GT250 Ram Air , GT 380 , 550/4 f2 , 650/4 , FT500, XV750,GS1000s, VF750, VFR750, ZX10 , GT750A, GSXR1100, XJR1300, SV1000s ,VFR750mk1 , GT550 and a few more that have been and gone inc Z1300.

[vulcanman]

Forgot my Yamaha TR1 .unloved by most but did me proud for gentle touring .printed work request for for Lancourt today so hope to bubble wrap barrels at weekend and arrange DHL pick up to go to Langcourts .

[vulcanman]

Hi Alan ,oil lines all ok .crank ok .barrels being bubble wrapped Mon and boxed to go off to Langcourts .be using your guide on restart after assembly .

[Alan H]

Cheers bud. If you get to South Yorkshire anytime, the kettle (water boiling type) will be on and we can put the world to rights.
Drinks at reasonable prices of course.
As a Yorkshireman, we give lessons on economy of assets to the Scots.......

[vulcanman]

I do get up to Chesterfield way couple times a year so when things ease i shall be taking you up on a cuppa .i let you know how re assembly and hopefully start goes .may be a week or 2 yet .

[vulcanman]

Eve Alan ,Langcourts rang today to say my barrelz needed no repairs ,phew,just new nikasil anx will be with me middle or early nxt week .time to order parts now !

[Evans Ward]

^ that’s good news!

[Alan H]

Good news there.

[vulcanman]

Piston kit and gasket set ordered from Grampian motors today .be here Fri and free postage .got my thread lock just need a tube of gasket sealant and hopefully can start build up weekend after nxt .got 2 other bikes not mine got to be moved back to owners after winter storage.a GB500TT back to mate Honda Ray and an 74 H1 500.only single garage so need room to move .got a good mate helping so im looking forward to getting her back and running .be just in time for covid restrictions easing and our local bike pub,Six Bells Chiddingly ,to re open .

[vulcanman]

Thank you Evans .my mate Steve has a 74 H2 .i see one on your collection .it took him to 2007 TT and me on my GSXR1100.the H2 was more economical on fuel than the big Suzuki .ive been to 54 TT and Manx Gp,s but nothing since 2019 due to you know .just had my ferry refund returned for this year .at least funds have arrived in good time to help with 550.