GSX550 ED Pre-89

[White trash]

Scored me an 83 GSX550 ED which I'm in the process of turning into a bit of a Robert Holden tribute bike.

Was anybody involved with or know modifications which were done on the original back in 83-84? I want to keep it as period as possible if I can.

Any info, specs, images, video footage or expertise very gratefully received.

Cheers
Jimmy

[merv]

Jimmy you've seen those few pics I got of Robert's bike at Lyall Bay, but do you know if the Onekawa Grand Prix was still going then and did he race it there? If so it may be worth me trawling through my bro's (RIP) albums as he got a lot of photos up there because he lived in the Bay.

[Howie]

Jimmy you've seen those few pics I got of Robert's bike at Lyall Bay, but do you know if the Onekawa Grand Prix was still going then and did he race it there? If so it may be worth me trawling through my bro's (RIP) albums as he got a lot of photos up there because he lived in the Bay.

Merv, the Onekawa GP was still going untill at least 1986 as I raced there in 85, and 86,

[White trash]

Jimmy you've seen those few pics I got of Robert's bike at Lyall Bay, but do you know if the Onekawa Grand Prix was still going then and did he race it there? If so it may be worth me trawling through my bro's (RIP) albums as he got a lot of photos up there because he lived in the Bay.

Hey mate. Yup, those photos were good as it confirmed my suspicions, the bike looked stock with some stickers added. Easy asthetics All images will be gratefully received though and if it's allright, I'd like to add them to the website when it's sorted?

Made some good progress on the bike today with its first testride. 26 years on, bikes have come a fucking long way lol.

[Paul in NZ]

Made some good progress on the bike today with its first testride. 26 years on, bikes have come a fucking long way lol.

That one came all the way from Japan for starters....

Was that the one on trademe Mr James?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Scored me an 83 GSX550 ED which I'm in the process of turning into a bit of a Robert Holden tribute bike.

Was anybody involved with or know modifications which were done on the original back in 83-84? I want to keep it as period as possible if I can.


Cheers
Jimmy

Hahaha...what a sick cunt! Come in and speak to ya mate!

[White trash]

That one came all the way from Japan for starters....

Was that the one on trademe Mr James?

It was the $1 on here mate. Apparently I beat you to it by a matter of seconds

Hahaha...what a sick cunt! Come in and speak to ya mate!

To coin the a phrase from a very famous has bean. "I'd rather eat cat shit with a knitting needle."

[Paul in NZ]

Drat. - what did it cost you?

There is a GS550 on there but something looks a bit wrong with it....

[White trash]

Drat. - what did it cost you?

There is a GS550 on there but something looks a bit wrong with it....

Fiddy bucks big fella, can't beat that shit.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Fiddy bucks big fella, can't beat that shit.

I think $49.00 would've

[Paul in NZ]

Fiddy bucks big fella, can't beat that shit.

You prick..... argh... good score that man!!!!

Jesus people on TM have some funny ideas what their piles of pooh are worth though..... sheesh...

[White trash]

You prick..... argh... good score that man!!!!

Jesus people on TM have some funny ideas what their piles of pooh are worth though..... sheesh...

Yeah it came with almost a complete spare bike with the exception of frame and rear wheel too. Spare motor has bent valve and a couple of dodgey bolts added to the cam hats, other than that it's sound as a pound.

There's some dreamers on there alright, some dude in Christchurch reckons his 1980 CB900 American import, requiring resto is worth 4 or 5 grand. Pfft. You can buy a mint GT750 Waterbottle outta the states for about 2-3K US now.

[Deano]

There's some dreamers on there alright, some dude in Christchurch reckons his 1980 CB900 American import, requiring resto is worth 4 or 5 grand. Pfft. You can buy a mint GT750 Waterbottle outta the states for about 2-3K US now.

Did you see the 07 Triumph 675 race bike, no spares for $17,5000 ?

[Paul in NZ]

I'll keep looking - they are out there....

Speaking of which - an epic collection of CX's?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-308033897.htm

[codgyoleracer]

Scored me an 83 GSX550 ED which I'm in the process of turning into a bit of a Robert Holden tribute bike.

Was anybody involved with or know modifications which were done on the original back in 83-84? I want to keep it as period as possible if I can.

Any info, specs, images, video footage or expertise very gratefully received.

Cheers
Jimmy

Remember to keep Roberts name in good stead by doing his trick of turning up at the track on anything with two wheels & being able to kick everyones arse on something that shouldnt win............ :-0