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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 03:45 AM
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Default Need a 1980 gs550 restored in Tampa Bay area

I am in the process of selling my car and may put the money into repairing my gs550. It ran fine until about 4 months ago. It was having a charging issue and has since sat and will need the carbs cleaned and resynced, probably a starter and other misc parts. I am willing to sink about 1500 (maximum) into this project. Does anyone know a place to have this done and if that figure is realistic?
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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I will say that there are few good shops around it depends on where are located. If your near the Brandon area RADS is awesome. If your in Pasco check out R&B Russ is a nice guy. If your in Pinellas I would talk to Drewster. Stay away from cycle masters and cycle mania!!!! There is a shop behind cycle gear in Pinellas Park I don't know there name but they always have older bikes out front.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 04:45 AM
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i actually bought a bike off drewster. i may go that route. thanks.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Sorry I didnt get back with ya. Bring in on down and we can diagnose it and give you an ideal on all that needs fixed. I dont think it will run that much. But it depends on what else you would like done.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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my goal would be minimal cosmetics but to bring it up to reliable dd status. thats what it was before it started having issues. I will let you know within the week if i go this route. thank you.
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 09:29 AM
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No Problem.
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