New little project

[mossy1200]

Got myself a cheap bike from tard me for $101.00
Havent collected yet and not even sure if it is repairable.
Maybe ill strip parts if it isnt and sell them

GSX550EF

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=470981990

Anyone have a stock of parts?

Any guess as to why no go. Wasnt very clear description in the auction. Take a punt at the reason for DOA.

The last old one i got ended up looking like pic2 but im not sure i can be bothered doing that again.

[bogan]

Any guess as to why no go. Wasnt very clear description in the auction. Take a punt at the reason for DOA.

Its a Suzuki?

For some reason, I'm thinking the top end, valves no longer seating properly.

[mossy1200]

Its a Suzuki?

For some reason, I'm thinking the top end, valves no longer seating properly.

Nice ill be hoping a stand switch LOL.

[bogan]

Nice ill be hoping a stand switch LOL.

Yeh, I guess it would be a good idea to check that sort of thing before taking the head off.

[White trash]

Dunno if they've got a sidestand switch.

Good luck finding parts locally, there's not much around from what I've seen.

[FJRider]

Fuel/Gas/Electrics are the initial three you check first. If all three arrive in the cylinder at the appropriate time ... it should go.

FIRST Steps ...

1. check the engine spins. (turned over by a starter motor is good, but a push in (top) gear will tell you)
2. With ignition on and power at the battery, does it give spark when/if turned over. (A short burst of easystart will confirm)
3. Ensure (fresh) fuel is getting to the carbs. (drain/clean/flush them first will help. And check Air filter is clean/clear)
4. A compression test to see if one (or more) cylinder is down is a good early test. Low compression wont help getting it to run.

A "no" at any of these stages determines next problem solving step of that stage.

[mossy1200]

Dunno if they've got a sidestand switch.

Good luck finding parts locally, there's not much around from what I've seen.

That could work well if its a easy fix im ok and if not ill strip it and sell parts.

[unstuck]

Good wee bikes, I went round NZ on one when I was a lad.Good score, If it just died on the motorway it could be anything, good luck with it.

[FJRider]

I've heard of inline fuel filters and air filters blocking gradually to the stage ... they just stop.

[mossy1200]

I've heard of inline fuel filters and air filters blocking gradually to the stage ... they just stop.

Ill put my monies on relay or not charging.

[FJRider]

Ill put my monies on relay or not charging.

I'm betting not charging ... or CDI died.

[tigertim20]

Got myself a cheap bike from tard me for $101.00
Havent collected yet and not even sure if it is repairable.
Maybe ill strip parts if it isnt and sell them

GSX550EF

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=470981990

Anyone have a stock of parts?

Any guess as to why no go. Wasnt very clear description in the auction. Take a punt at the reason for DOA.

The last old one i got ended up looking like pic2 but im not sure i can be bothered doing that again.

carbon build up in the valves, timing chain slipped, electrical gremlins, good luck!
remember everytime it fucks with your head, you need to go inside and have a beer, youll be looking for something complex when the issue is something small and stupid

[mossy1200]

Pick up tomorrow.
Owner has said no bad noises when it stopped. Still had battery charge at the time. maybe it will be a fuel or coil issue.
The good news is rego is on hold anyway so wont cost much to get it legal if I can get it going cheap.

[Paul in NZ]

Thats good buying... well done

[mossy1200]

Got the old girl home and battery on charge. Brakes are all good. Everything lights up while charger connected.

One thing not sure about is the rev counter goes up 500rpm when ignition on and at one point went to 2500rpm
Ideas????