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Offline b1jackson

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Rescued a 550
« on: April 23, 2016, 06:56:29 AM »
Hey guys and gals,

Brought home a 77 550k the other day.  Typical story of a bike that has sat for quite a while but indoors.  Previous owner did some "mods" that I am not too thrilled about:
- flat black crappy paint job in tank and side covers
- half arsed paint on frame and engine.

For now, I have to do a compression test and see where I am starting from.  Seat pan is pretty rusty and mushy.  Bike is complete though.  Fork seals toast.

This looks like and active and informative forum.  Glad to be a member!
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Re: Rescued a 550
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2016, 10:51:24 AM »
Howdy! Welcome!  :)

Got any pix? We love to look at pix of rusty bikes!  ;D
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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2016, 11:00:50 AM »
Welcome to the forum
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« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2016, 11:25:59 AM »
Welcome from TX.  550's are a fun bike....
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Re: Rescued a 550
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2016, 01:41:07 PM »
I haven't done a photo shoot yet. I have spark and 120 lbs compression in 2 out of 4 cylinders.  Going out to test the other two tonight.  Carbs have been drained and the gas does not smell that stale.  There is actually a bluish tint to what came out so I wonder if it was stored with a little pre-mix?
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Re: Rescued a 550
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2016, 02:01:46 PM »
Welcome!! I'd like a 550 in my life someday too.  :)
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Re: Rescued a 550
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2016, 03:42:26 PM »
Well that seemed just too easy.  Fired right up and ran great.  No carb drips or stumbles.  I may just run some sea foam through it and plan what I am going to do with it.
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« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2016, 05:03:55 PM »
Well a dose of pretty strong seafoam seemed to work good.  Lots of smoke anyway.  Run about 1/2 liter of gas to 1/4 can of sea foam.  Then the last slug was pretty much full strength sea foam till she stalled.  Let it sit for a few minutes then drained the carb bowls.
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