That looks like a lovely example of a great bike, and I am so glad that I finally managed to realise my teenage dream of owning one of my own. It needs a bit of work but is pretty solid and will hopefully be as enjoyable to ride as yours looks to be.
And i see that your needs a little fiddling to get in neutral -same as mine. I suppose thats because of the linkage system for the shift lever. Anyway…your bike runs like a dream, and i enjoy the turbine like engine at low rpm. Fortunately i was lucky to get a brand new original exhaust system, and my bike has the right quiet turbine sound. Greetings from Norway. Minus 23C below zero 🥶 as we speak. No sign of spring yet. 😢
Yup. Plus it’s why bigger vehicles are more prevalent here. We often have to travel for 4+ hours on the road to get anywhere interesting. Especially if your out west.
I bought the 1979 GS 550E new for $1900. I loved that bike!
Tnx for posting this lovely ride. I have a GS550EN myself. Soon fully restored. Only the paintjob left.
That looks like a lovely example of a great bike, and I am so glad that I finally managed to realise my teenage dream of owning one of my own. It needs a bit of work but is pretty solid and will hopefully be as enjoyable to ride as yours looks to be.
Love that gruff yet smooth 4 cylinder melody.
AWESOME! Thanks, I hit the "Like" button.
And i see that your needs a little fiddling to get in neutral -same as mine. I suppose thats because of the linkage system for the shift lever. Anyway…your bike runs like a dream, and i enjoy the turbine like engine at low rpm. Fortunately i was lucky to get a brand new original exhaust system, and my bike has the right quiet turbine sound. Greetings from Norway. Minus 23C below zero 🥶 as we speak. No sign of spring yet. 😢
if I had a nickel for every roundabout in this video 😂😂
Does your machine also vibrate a lot from 70mph?
Greetings from Bavaria
how do you like the bike ? I am going to look at the same year and model on Monday
I think it is great! It is 43 years old and still runs like a top. There is also a lot of resources available online for troubleshooting/maintenance.
Got and bends/corners in America? All seems a little bit straight...
Mostly straights here. Thus why drag racing is prominent here.
Yup. Plus it’s why bigger vehicles are more prevalent here. We often have to travel for 4+ hours on the road to get anywhere interesting. Especially if your out west.
No shortage of twisty roads in Arkansas!
I had a 78 GS550. They are fantastic motorcycles. I bought mine new and put 16k miles on it in two years without a single issue.