GT550A top end woes

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vulcanman
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Despite weather some grrat strokers at pub today
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The little James 250 was lovely.never seen one before .the kettle is an A on its 2nd run out .very nice .few dinks here n there ,chain guard and air box.Delkevic pipes look great but somehow sound slightly diff from std .The H2 is my mate Steves.1st run out for 7 years .needs a bit of tlc but runs great .has std pipes too .
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Those H2 pipes look like spannies to me.
Still nice tho' - it's running!
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Yes Alan they are spannies i meant he has a std set of pipes at home 😀
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This 550a is about best ive seen.not mine by way !
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Looks showroom new!! Beautiful! :clap:
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Doesnt she just !
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This has been a great help to me on rebuilding my 550 . Good to see that most comments are from the UK . Brilliant read thanks .
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What a great read with breakfast this morning. And the pix are inspiring me to get back to tinkering with the 550K today. Nice looking rides you guys are taking good care of in their old age.
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Im pleased all my drivel is helping someone ! Almost all of the best info comes from great people on this site and i too am grateful for so much help.
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In Matlock Bath 2 weeks ago as spotted for me by mate oop north 😅
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In Matlock Bath 2 weeks ago as spotted for me by mate oop north 😅
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