1981 Suzuki Gs550tx, 4 Cyl, Excellent Mechanical / Cosmetic Shape, 20k Miles on 2040-motos

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1981 Suzuki GS550TX, 4 cyl, excellent mechanical / cosmetic shape, 20k miles

Listing for a friend of mine who is not an Ebayer...

Eligible for AHRMA Vintage Superbike middleweight if your taste runs that way

Also eligible to take you reliably to work every day!

http://kwc.smugmug.com/Other/1981-Suzuki-GS550T/32840957_HBzNMT

History

First owner bought new in State of NY. Rode it to Champaign, IL and was a student at the U of I. Had some work done on the place he lived in and couldn’t come up with the money to pay for the project so used it to pay the second owner, Bill, in 1985. It had 13,435 miles on it. Bill rode it 7,000 miles since 1985!

Condition

Good tank, on the inside. Outside is has a few small scratches and has a dent or two. Has a 3" tear in the right side of the seat. Has a KG luggage rack back rest, period correct!. It is missing the dust cover on the rear brake caliper which does not affect braking but looks unfinished. It needs new tires before you ride the Iron Butt Rally, a new chain (at some point), and new mufflers (included!), A new choke cable will cure the friction lock issue. Also has a European headlight switch. You can actually shut the headlight off. How novel! It works fine, but needs the thumb pad. Runs well... it’s a six speed and even the gear number display on the dash works!  All lights and electrics work.  

Mechanical

In summer of 2013 at 20,400 miles:

adjusted valves (w/ new valve cover gasket)

carbs disassembled and ultrasonically cleaned

installed new carb kits and manifold boots

synched carbs

installed cam chain

installed new rear shocks

changed fork oil, installed 1" preload spacers

changed all fuses

cleaned, sanded and greased all electrical connections

installed new battery

changed oil and filter

cleaned / re-oiled air filter

pulled and cleaned, lubed speedo and tach cable

changed brake fluid

also included are a new set of Mac Seca mufflers still in their plastic packaging that will be included in the sale

Sale details

• $250 deposit due through Paypal within 48 hours of auction end, this deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE if you do not follow through on the sale for your own reasons, also....the ENTIRE COST of the bike cannot be paid through Paypal, just the deposit
• full payment due at pickup within 10 days of auction end if possible; if not possible, email me to notify
• I CAN ship this motorcycle or possibly deliver, email for details