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1978 Suzuki Gs on 2040-motos

US $2,500.00
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:19 ColorColor: Gold
Location:

Youngtown, Arizona, United States

Youngtown, Arizona, United States
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Suzuki GS photos

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Suzuki GS tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):550 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Standard For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Suzuki GS description

FOR SALE! 

A GREAT RUNNING AND RIDING, CLASSIC,

1978 SUZUKI GS550! 

Motor 

  • Stock internals
  • Valves Adjusted
  • New Clutch (Both steel and fiber plates replaced)
  • Stock Carburetors completely disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt using OEM Suzuki parts and gaskets. Jetted to run with the Pod air filters. All fasteners replaced. 
  • Detail cleaned and lightly polished   
  • Resealed with factory gaskets
  • Complete tune done to include: New coils and wires, sparkplugs, points and condensers, fresh oil and new filter.

Frame

  • Smoothed and de-tabbed
  • Rear tail cut and a loop welded on
  • Electronics/Wiring tray welded in
  • Powdercoated semi-gloss Black

Wheels

  • Cleaned and trued
  • New bearings, both front and rear
  • New rimstrips
  • New heavyduty tubes
  • New Tires: Front - 3.25X19 Rear - 4.00X18
  • New chain
  • New front and rear sprockets (Stock 15 tooth front and 50 tooth rear)

Forks and Swingarm

  • New tapered steering bearings and races
  • Forks rebuilt. Cleaned, new seals and dust boots. Fresh synthetic fork oil used
  • Swing arm has new roller bearings and fresh grease
  • New rear shocks

Electronics/Wiring

  • All wiring hidden under seat
  • Everything is new and in proper working order
  • On/Off and Starter Switch relocated to the left side of the electronics box
  • New high/Low beam headlight and New tail/brake light
  • YES! This bike has both a Kick and a Push Button Starter and work as you should expect...EVERYTIME!

Brakes, Fuel Tank, Seat and Controls

  • Front caliper cleaned and rebuilt and new pads installed
  • New front brakeline
  • Rear braking mechanism cleaned. New shoes and springs installed
  • New handlebars and grips
  • New throttle control and cable
  • New mastercylinder
  • New clutch control and cable 
  • New seat. Pan is aluminum and padding and fabric are new and tight
  • Fuel tank cleaned and Powdercoated Metallic Gold
  • Stock petcock rebuilt
  • New OEM key mechanism for fuel cover


Shipping or Local Pick Up

Local pick up at my house is fine

I will deliver, free of charge, within 100 miles of Youngtown, AZ. 85363. After that, additional mileage will be charged at .40 cents per mile.

I welcome overseas buyers and can get the bike to any of the Los Angeles/San Diego Ports for overseas shipping. Same rates explained above will be charged.


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Please ask any questions you may have! 


 



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