An early GSX 550, the half-faired ES model. First registered in March 1983 so now MoT-exempt (although it has a current MoT) and next April will be eligible for tax-exemption as a Historic Vehicle. I bought this bike last October and over the winter stripped it down and gave it a major refurbishment rather than a full restoration. I've had the frame, swing-arm and several other parts powder-coated, fitted a refurbished wiring loom, overhauled the front brakes, fitted new swing arm bushes and ...
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