i just bought a 77 gl550
it runs and rides, but the clutch is stiff, and the throttle is very stiff..
any ideas.
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I know there was a CB550 in '77. Didn't know there was a GL550. Anyway, I would guess the cables need cleaned and lubed at the very least.
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the only gl in '77 was the wing , it's either a 550f or 550k
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anyway the throttle is still tough and hard to turn and the clutch is
stiff.... but it runs and rides..
any suggestions.
anyway the throttle is still tough and hard to turn and the clutch is
stiff.... but it runs and rides..
any suggestions.
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See my above post.
Pull the cables and see how they work unhooked. You might be able to clean and relube them. Spray some carb. cleaner in them to clean. After that use some cable lube and see if they are any better.

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You could crate it up and ship it to me.
You asked for suggestions!
Chop it,drop it and bob it and use it for running around town?
You asked for suggestions!
Chop it,drop it and bob it and use it for running around town?
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dude, you live so far away you mid as well be in china....
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