Okay, that's not quite correct. I've sold many vehicles on eBay and am very familiar with the process. I placed two washers on top of the e-clip and one on the bottom plastic doughnut not used anymore. No way they could be re-used. Is she a Democrat, or what? And that it does, with quarter-mile times in the mid-13s and a top speed of 120mph. The model had light alloy wheels and a disc brake even at the rear.
Well things changed and I don't have time for it anymore. Luckily I had bought brass washers, which were easy to file down around the edges. Swept-back handlebar, stepped seat, cast wheels, chrome fenders, chrome chain guard and woofie grabrail. The rear disc brake was changed to drum brake and , and the dual front discs were replaced with a single disc. Still hesitating at full throttle! It makes a Republican banker wonder.
Unfortunately I had to sell it in 1980 as we had five children and we needed the extra money at the time. You just cant go wrong with this one! Please support my music career! To use these late type friction plates remove the old clutch plateseparator O-Rings discard , and add 1 additional steel drive plate and replaceall 6 old type thick friction plates with 7pc. Total Motorcycle is my pride and joy and being able to reach out 300 million people has been incredible but I could not have done it without the support of my visitors, readers and members, thank you so much! You see, nubile young Ms. Off and on for the next year you two meet over restaurant tables. If you send me pictures of your own bike, please follow instructions. You wait, and dine, for a year. Click on the image for larger format.
Click on the image for larger format. Doing some research, I saw that when these models came out, the motorcycle manufacturers were struggling to meet new emissions guidelines. True, its styling might have been somewhat subdued, but at a claimed 49hp it was no slouch, with quarter-mile times in the sub-14 second range. This bike is all original and in good condition for its age. I sold it and bought a '82 Honda 900F. The stock exhaust is in very good condition!! Click on the image for larger format. The previous owner had the carbs gone through and the tires are in good condition.
Came here from a search engine? I sold it and bought a '82 Honda 900F. High quality chrome switch designed to clean up the appearance of your bike while allowing the use of a switch. A whopping increase in comfort and power, it was a great highway bike. Carbs on, airbox on, time to ride. Unfortunately, constant oil leaks from the gearshift lever made me re-think Suzuki. Click on the image for larger format. Click on the image for larger format.
Supporting over Motorcyclists and Motorcycling for 19 great years. Pull cable thread size is M10 x 1. This bike still has stock paint on it too!! {This one has only 26,082 miles}. Period testers considered the 650 a downsized 750 rather than an upsized 550 middleweight, heaping praise on its powerful engine and generally good handling. Handling is neutral and with an emphasis on stability. Click on the image for larger format. I put a battery in it a few weeks ago.
Taking another spin around the neighborhood, now the bike idles well and runs into the midrange pretty well. She runs well, after you learn her quirks. With alloy wheels, a rear disc brake and a stepped seat, the 550E offered the visual punch apparently lacking in the standard. But instead you grit your gold fillings. Allen key included for assembly. The picture was sent to me by Vince Plunkett.
Putting the carbs back on was another chore. Please read below for details. One problem with the washers was the outside diameters were too big to fit in the slide hole. I bought it, installed a Dynatek electronic ignition, changed the oil and filter, replaced the fork seals and cleaned out the carbs. Check out the pictures and call me if you want--Jeff at 239-634-0177.
Reason - lean needles that control the mid-throttle power. Click on the image for larger format. I also bought brand new O-rings from Suzuki. Please support my music career! The pilot screw and its cover is just forward from the big cap that fits on the top of the carb. I had suspected the bike would need a new stator a year ago when I bought it.