1979 Suzuki GS 550 E. Will it start after 5yrs of being laid up.

[@Hobbes6969]

Just found your channel and this video. Well done with both video and bike. Have same model same year myself. Bought it back in 1987, before I turned 18. Now it has been sitting since about 2000 or so, since it was bashed in an attempted steal. Have started it once every other year, but your video just might give me inspiration enough to do the bike up. Thank you!

[@ShaunMurray63]

Hello , wow you have had the bike for 34yrs , hope you get round to sorting it , they are a cracking bile.

[@stephenrock4541]

Exceptional push bikes. Had my first in 79.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Fantastic bikes Stephen.

[@martinhall5980]

Brilliant, can’t fault that after 5 years laid up. Enjoyed the video.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Thanks Martin , yes that's good after a 5yr lay up.

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Shaun, great video,i cant believe it started on the old fuel,nice bike though.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Hello Steven , yes it took me by surprise there was no way I thought it would have started without having to mess about with it first.

[@cissysprinkle8005]

had a couple of these. If you had the later model with the vacuum carbs the rubber diaphragms would have been shot so you have the best model for reliability. You may want to consider fitting a fork brace as the front end will walk under hard braking with out the standard steel mud guard. worth doing up that old girl.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Hello Cissy , yes you are correct about the carbs and the front end wander under breaking , they are a good bike and will probably get the attention it deserves.

[@jerrythecoo3295]

She’s in good shape for her age!. I add fuel stabilizer in a full tank for storage. Makes a world of difference next season.........👀😎👌👍✌️👋🍻🇨🇦

[@ShaunMurray63]

Yes it's not looking bad to say it's 40yr old , I've just started using fuel stabilizer myself as well.

[@terryatkinson899]

Brass wire brush recommended for cleaning plugs... but you know that.

[@ShaunMurray63]

I have one somewhere ,in a safe place , it's that safe I can't find it lol.

[@telabib]

I have a 77 model, only done 11000 mls, a great bike.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Yes they are great bikes.

[@alan4391]

That's well impressive after 5 years nice bike mate

[@ShaunMurray63]

Thanks , I didn't think it would start that easy.

[@todtiger]

Enjoyed that mate. when do ya fancy fettlin mine lol

[@ShaunMurray63]

Well lets meet up Tony and see what we can do , I'm no expert but who knows lol.

[@Mrchriswood]

Shaun Murray i hope your well enjoy mate 💪🏿

[@ShaunMurray63]

Ihanks Chris.

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly, Japanese reliability, bet it wouldn't of done that if it was an Italian bike.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Ha ha , I think if it was a Italian bike it would have only come with a reverse gear .

[@sonalseyahansaka8695]

My favorite GS 550

[@ShaunMurray63]

Great bikes

[@sonalseyahansaka8695]

@@ShaunMurray63 Hello sir I’m from Sri lanka. How do I buy a motorcycle like this?

[@ShaunMurray63]

@@sonalseyahansaka8695 Hello , I think your best chance would be buy one on ebay and import it .

[@barrybark3995]

thats a real cool machine

[@ShaunMurray63]

Thanks Barry.

[@alejandrocortes4317]

Algie me puede ayudar tengo una sizuki 78 n carburadores

[@stephenrock4541]

I've had 3 in total. Digital gear indicator?

[@ShaunMurray63]

They are good bikes Steven and yes digital gear indicator.

[@stephenrock4541]

First one had spokes.

[@ShaunMurray63]

Yes they looked great on spokes.

[@peterbromley6268]

Hi is there any way I can private message you cheers Pete

[@ShaunMurray63]

Hello Peter , yes you can call me on 07877793907 if you like.

[@reverserj7315]

Good

[@ShaunMurray63]

Thanks.