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• gs 550 wheel spacers (By Dave Speak, 2020-07-19)
• AIRMANBEAR (By ed allyn, 2017-11-06)
• Mike (By Rawlinson, 2017-09-03)
• Luckybloke (By Luckybloke, 2017-01-16)
• recommended plug (By jeff, 2016-09-12)
• Bob´s bro (By Dan Smith, 2016-06-05)
• shaun (By s.m.wilson, 2016-05-21)
• Gs550e yokes (By F hodgson, 2016-04-29)
• The difference between l and t model (By Jeff, 2015-10-04)
• Owner 1981 Suzuki GS550L with 8,000 miles (By aiwa, 2015-09-02)
• jbellino03@aol.com (By Joseph bellino, 2015-05-31)
• Mr. (By Gerald R. Wolfe, 2015-05-25)
• vin = year range gs550e (By RatBikeBob111, 2015-04-21)
• new wheels!?!? (By Logan, 2015-03-29)
• Gas (By Gas, 2014-06-10)
• 1992 gs500e problems please help!! (By Brenden, 2014-05-14)
• 84 GS550 vent pipe?? (By Tony Boothman, 2014-04-25)
• 1983 suzuki gs550 l (By Dennis, 2014-04-21)
• 1981 Suzuki gs550 carburetor float bowls (By Nathan O., 2014-03-11)
• ´79 gs550 exhaust pipes (By Gary, 2014-02-21)
• GS550 frame (By dlittle, 2013-10-10)
• production years (By Rick McCauley, 2013-08-27)
• Carb connections help (By Danny P., 2013-06-02)
• Idle adjustment (By Tawwools, 2013-05-01)
• Wools60 (By Terry A Wooley, 2013-04-30)
• 77 GS550 Mikuni carb adjusting? (By 77 GS550, 2012-10-04)
• Water Meter Repairman (By Bill Lucas, 2012-09-27)
• help anyone (By liggs, 2012-09-22)
• what size carbs are on a 77 gs 550?? (By dave horne, 2012-06-28)
• guest (By Tony, 2012-05-26)
• Won´t Idle (By Kurt S., 2012-05-13)
• 1983gs550/ with 1982 gs550 front (By Sinn, 2012-04-25)
• FUEL TANK SWAP??? (By Dave, 2012-04-16)
• Mr.Kevin (By Kevin Lemaster, 2012-02-26)
• top speed for 1978 Suzuki GS 550E (By T.More, 2012-02-04)
  • RE: top speed for 1978 Suzuki GS 550E (By rogey, 2012-04-15)
• 1982 gs katana 550 ( top end 700 bottom end 550 ) (By MTRBKRDR, 2012-02-03)
• Gs550 starting issues (By Jake, 2012-01-24)
  • RE: Gs550 starting issues (By Armando Núñez, 2014-11-07)
• group question (By kris knebels, 2012-01-18)
• 1979 Suzuki gs550 (By Sal, 2011-12-27)
• HARD STARTING (By Steve B., 2011-10-20)
• Transmission issue (By Brandy, 2011-08-26)
• des (By des gleeson, 2011-08-11)
• Low MPG (By theannouncerguy, 2011-08-10)
• Ether (By Bryce J, 2011-08-05)
• 1981 Suzuki GS550T 4 into 2 Exhaust for sale. (By Matt Medina, 2011-08-04)
  • RE: 1981 Suzuki GS550T 4 into 2 Exhaust for sale. (By Sukawnda@ gmail., 2018-02-12)
• Need a gas thank suzuki 550 gs 1979 (By fausto, 2011-07-29)
• gasoline thank (By fausto, 2011-07-29)
• steve smith (By ride it!!, 2011-07-20)
• clutch adjustment (By rita dietz, 2011-07-04)
• kennystreet (By kennystreet, 2011-06-02)
• 1977 GS550 sissy bar ? (By Jesse, 2011-05-23)
• 1981 gs 550 t help (By doug r, 2011-05-08)
  • RE: 1981 gs 550 t help (By demon2021, 2011-06-01)
• 1978 suzuki 550gs (By rob, 2011-04-16)
• Oil capasity of 1977 GS 550 (2400cc) (By lloyd-4-10, 2011-04-11)
• 1978 Suzuki GS550, Light snot working... (By Cody, 2011-04-11)
  • RE: 1978 Suzuki GS550, Light snot working... (By den, 2011-05-20)
• Buenas tardes (By Marcelo, 2011-03-26)
• empty gas tank (By Knight, 2011-03-19)
  • RE: empty gas tank (By demon2021, 2011-06-01)
• Just bought GS550L 1983 done 18000 miles (By Tazz, 2011-03-05)
• Looking for Emblems (By Ian R., 2011-02-22)
• gs 550e 1978 (By michele, 2011-02-02)
• crankcase hole plug (By williambjoe, 2011-01-10)
• GS550 Carb Tuning (By Foximus, 2011-01-01)
• !978 GS550 (By Tim, 2010-12-07)
• points gap 77 gs 550 (By shane p, 2010-11-18)
• tire pressure (By shorty, 2010-08-30)
• Parts (By Adin Daigle, 2010-08-28)
• 1977 GS 550 points gap (By shane, 2010-08-09)
• changing front end (By Jet, 2010-07-31)
• Intro saying hi (By Keith F, 2010-07-23)
  • RE: Intro saying hi (By Sam, 2010-08-25)
• 1986 Suzuki - but i have no clue what model (By Max, 2010-07-22)
• irishtoast (By irishtoast, 2010-07-14)
• Throttle cable broke (By sgreuel, 2010-07-02)
• Chris Weaver (By Chris Weaver, 2010-06-21)
• 1979 suzuki gs550 owner operator (By fmgbl, 2010-06-16)
  • 1979 suzuki gs550 owner manual (By RAMON FERNANDEZ, 2017-03-10)
• carbs (By jeff, 2010-06-12)
  • RE: carbs (By rockerwannabee, 2011-10-21)
• no spark (By ryan morin, 2010-06-01)
• Owner (By Steve Jones, 2010-05-25)
• Looking for seat information (By Ice, 2010-04-19)
  • RE: Looking for seat information (By WARREN YOUNG, 2020-06-07)
• HELP me with a rebuuild on my 1986 gs550 (By Mr.G, 2010-04-17)
  • RE: HELP me with a rebuuild on my 1986 gs550 (By Justin, 2011-05-16)
• Coil question (By CJM, 2010-04-11)
• Sasha Stojanov (By The Aussie, 2010-04-08)
• Old and busted - needs revamp (By EDC, 2010-03-22)
• vinicator fairing /seat 1980 GS550 (By neh810, 2010-03-03)
• Seat question (By John_McGuirk, 2010-01-31)
  • RE: Seat question (By neh810, 2010-03-03)
• Looking for GS550T Intake manifolds for carburetor (By Curtis, 2009-12-16)
• Thinking of buying a 1980 Suzuki GS 550 L (By SRH, 2009-12-15)
• Need rectifier & manual. (By Bill Y., 2009-11-10)
• Mr Jacques Nutan (By Nutan, 2009-10-27)
• Should I buy this...it has 40,000 miles (By DB, 2009-10-06)
  • RE: Should I buy this...it has 40,000 miles (By Keith F, 2010-07-23)
  • RE: Should I buy this...it has 40,000 miles (By Redtail, 2011-09-29)
• No spark with complications... (By Dj, 2009-08-11)
• Tips for a new 1977 GS550 owner (By Igor Tolkach, 2009-08-09)
• questions I should ask. (By excited buyer, 2009-07-22)
• Firing sequence (By Dj, 2009-07-01)
• Carburetor tube routing (By Cory Tobin, 2009-04-11)
  • RE: Carburetor tube routing (By Curt Polus, 2009-11-17)
    • RE: Carburetor tube routing (By gsr, 2011-08-25)
• oil leak (By john, 2009-04-08)
• wheels (By george, 2009-04-03)
• runs with choke on and when off and give it gas falls on its fac (By dude, 2009-03-29)
  • RE: runs with choke on and when off and give it gas falls on its (By dpayne54, 2012-10-31)
  • RE: runs with choke on and when off and give it gas falls on its (By dpayne54, 2012-10-31)
• 1977 GS 550 Value vs. Chopper project (By joe B, 2009-03-03)
• 1978 GS 550 parts (By mike ridley, 2009-01-27)
• Billy (By in&out, 2009-01-07)
  • Valve adjustment (By Billy, 2009-01-07)
• GS550L was sitting for 10 years (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
  • RE: GS550L was sitting for 10 years (By B to the C, 2008-12-26)
  • RE: GS550L was sitting for 10 years (By Ed Cordoves, 2009-05-08)
• 1980 GS550 Camshaft Specs (By Clark Hemrick, 2008-11-28)
  • RE: 1980 GS550 Camshaft Specs (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• Looking for Parts - 81´ Suzuki GS550TX (By Old Bull, 2008-11-20)
• wiring help? (By John Kopf, 2008-11-18)
• Rear wheel size (By FFej, 2008-10-09)
• Kevin (By Kevin, 2008-10-01)
• grandad (By Terry Kestle, 2008-09-10)
  • RE: grandad (By haj, 2008-10-13)
• gs550 parts (By Stan, 2008-09-03)
• Does this bike have a choke? Where is it? (By DeeJay, 2008-06-15)
  • RE: Does this bike have a choke? Where is it? (By frankie G., 2010-10-01)
  • RE: Does this bike have a choke? Where is it? (By joe.camo, 2010-11-23)
• 1981 Suzuki GS 550 help (By Mike H., 2008-06-09)
  • RE: 1981 Suzuki GS 550 help (By ffej, 2008-08-24)
  • RE: 1981 Suzuki GS 550 help (By Nater, 2009-07-14)
• GS 550 runs rough at 6000 rpm, (By Don, 2008-06-08)
• tire recommendations (By JEF, 2008-05-31)
• gs 550 brakes? (By hardtail gs, 2008-05-30)
• Oil Capacity (By Steve, 2008-05-07)
  • RE: Oil Capacity and oil filter (By Robert, 2008-07-08)
    • RE: Oil Capacity and oil filter (By Max, 2010-07-22)
• seat height (By Jen, 2008-04-30)
• Numero del IGNITER UNIT AS de GS 550L (By Janosoto, 2008-04-20)
• my gs 550 suzuki is 1979 , and sounds like a lifter tapping (By eric wilson, 2008-04-19)
• Help! (By Mikeal, 2008-01-24)
• Gary Gara, Auto Teacher. Milford CT (By Gary, 2008-01-08)
• 1978 GS550E...PARTS (By SEAN, 2007-12-16)
• help, please (By adam gauthier, 2007-09-28)
  • RE: help, please (By hal698, 2007-09-28)
• Looking for front fender (By John Roberts, 2007-09-04)
• Leaky head gasket (By Lorna Doone, 2007-08-16)
• footpegs (By hildy, 2007-07-15)
• BODY STYLE QUESTION (By ROLAND BEAULIEU, 2007-07-14)
  • RE: BODY STYLE QUESTION (By larry b, 2011-03-02)
• Front and rear wheels (By Lew, 2007-05-27)
• HELP!!! No spark. (By Lokinhammmer, 2007-05-12)
• gear case fluid what and where???? (By Todd, 2007-05-09)
  • RE: gear case fluid what and where???? (By Phil, 2008-01-11)
  • RE: gear case fluid what and where???? (By billy, 2009-01-07)
• timing (By tyler, 2007-04-22)
  • RE: timing (By hildy, 2007-07-15)
• Torque settings (By Dave, 2007-03-23)
  • RE: Torque settings (By mark b, 2012-03-05)
• ken (By ken, 2007-02-20)
  • RE: ken (By hildy, 2007-07-15)
• side panels (By Jerry, 2007-02-04)
• Side Panels (By Jerry, 2007-01-23)
  • RE: Side Panels (By Lupus, 2007-01-24)
• the difference between gs550 and gs550m (By Arel, 2006-12-16)
• 1978 GS550 (By Jimmy, 2006-12-02)
  • RE: 1978 GS550 (By Johnny, 2006-12-02)
• simple question (By matt, 2006-11-15)
  • RE: simple question (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
  • RE: simple question (By allen, 2011-03-13)
• 1977 suzuki gs 550 carb adjustments (By jonathan, 2006-11-10)
  • RE: 1977 suzuki gs 550 carb adjustments (By stephenG, 2007-10-15)
  • RE: 1977 suzuki gs 550 carb adjustments (By David Stevens, 2011-12-07)
• decals for suzuki gs 550 e 80 (By Lono, 2006-11-01)
• Just got my 83 gs550 (By Scubasteve, 2006-10-11)
  • RE: Just got my 83 gs550 (By mac, 2007-04-27)
    • RE: Just got my 83 gs550 (By Adin Daigle, 2010-08-28)
  • RE: Just got my 83 gs550 (By Alan, 2009-04-24)
• clutch does not work (By jurgen belgium, 2006-09-22)
  • RE: clutch does not work (By George Nichols, 2008-05-23)
• Owner (By Ryan Marquez, 2006-09-13)
• getting to teh battery (By Rob Rowald, 2006-08-17)
  • RE: getting to teh battery (By Alan, 2009-04-24)
• Carb to Engine flanges (By Lance202, 2006-08-16)
  • RE: Carb to Engine flanges (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• Looking for a clutch cable for 1977 Suzuki GS550 (By Johnny, 2006-07-17)
• accessories query (By Paul, 2006-07-04)
• ´81 GS 550 (By Guest, 2006-06-24)
  • RE: ´81 GS 550 (By hal698, 2007-07-07)
• POINTS GAP (By J G, 2006-06-23)
  • RE: POINTS GAP (By hildy, 2007-07-15)
  • RE: POINTS GAP (By KIRK FELLENBERG, 2010-09-13)
• 81 GS 550E Fuel System (By Ben, 2006-06-23)
• 1984 gs 555 l (By brian, 2006-06-01)
  • RE: 1984 gs 555 l (By daniel, 2008-12-07)
• seat removal (By brian, 2006-06-01)
  • RE: seat removal (By goldnotes, 2007-04-05)
• RE: GS 550E rear tire (By Fester, 2006-05-17)
• decal and stripe kit for suzuki gs 550 e 78 (By Dejan Vlaovic, 2006-05-17)
• Possible Converion of a 550 to 1000??? (By Golfis, 2006-05-09)
  • RE: Possible Converion of a 550 to 1000??? (By Beanrider, 2006-05-18)
• 78 GS550 Question (locked fork) (By Travis, 2006-04-21)
• in need of parts (By andrew, 2006-03-15)
• Question (By Roger Nulph, 2006-03-14)
  • RE: Question (By Lupus X, 2006-04-15)
  • RE: Question (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• Neet spares (By tiger, 2006-01-30)
• Neet spares (By tiger, 2006-01-30)
  • RE: Neet spares (By ernesto, 2006-11-08)
• sweet bike (By NYC, 2005-12-02)
  • RE: sweet bike (By jp dallas, 2006-01-09)
• Classic Katana Owners of North America (By Ted, 2005-09-16)
  • RE: Classic Katana Owners of North America (By D. Burbridge, 2005-10-23)
    • RE: Classic Katana Owners of North America (By Ted, 2005-10-24)
      • RE: Classic Katana Owners of North America (By Derek Burbridge, 2005-10-25)
• Questions before purchasing an ´82 Katana (By Andy, 2005-08-22)
• 1980 GS 550 L (By Teddy, 2005-08-04)
  • RE: 1980 GS 550 L (By Teddy, 2005-08-04)
• timing for gs550 (By Tim, 2005-07-07)
  • RE: timing for gs550 (By Derek, 2007-09-05)
• restoring;help (By David, 2005-07-03)
  • RE: restoring;help (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
  • RE: restoring;help (By allen, 2011-03-13)
• 68rs327 (By Rick, 2005-06-26)
• mpg on a gs 550 (By bryan moser, 2005-06-03)
  • RE: mpg on a gs 550 (By Roger Nulph, 2006-03-14)
    • RE: mpg on a gs 550 (By Lupus, 2006-04-15)
    • RE: mpg on a gs 550 (By Joel Hug, 2014-11-20)
• Bike shuts off after warming up. (By AMS, 2005-05-16)
  • RE: Bike shuts off after warming up. (By Redtail, 2011-09-29)
• no spark?? (By new bike, 2005-05-08)
  • RE: no spark?? (By eric, 2008-04-19)
• Purchasing a 79 GS 550 L (By NewbieMortorhead, 2005-05-07)
• charging (By kalle, 2005-05-07)
• restoring (By Nick, 2005-04-26)
  • RE: restoring (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• GS550 tuning (By Rodger, 2005-04-25)
• repair manual (By Barry Dexter, 2005-04-18)
  • RE: repair manual (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• 1983 Gs550 Gas mileage (By Jon Wojo, 2005-04-15)
• 1983 Gs550 Gas mileage (By Jon Wojo, 2005-04-15)
• 1983 Gs550 Gas mileage (By Jon Wojo, 2005-04-15)
  • 1986 GS550 acceleration specs (By Zakaria, 2006-04-28)
• lost spark (By sddl, 2005-03-17)
• lost spark (By sddl, 2005-03-17)
  • RE: lost spark (By daniel, 2008-12-06)
• what size ties (By Camaro, 2005-03-12)
• what size ties (By Camaro, 2005-03-12)
  • RE: what size ties (By LH, 2007-06-17)
• New rider (By Doc, 2005-02-12)
• wiring diagram gs550 (By kyle turchon, 2004-11-16)
  • RE: wiring diagram gs550 (By Jim Stephens, 2006-09-15)
    • RE: wiring diagram gs550 1985 (By Taylor Phelps, 2011-04-14)
  • RE: wiring diagram gs550 (By John Kopf, 2008-11-18)
• my ´82 mz (By Aaron, 2004-11-05)
• Tim (By Tim, 2004-11-04)
  • RE: Tim (By Derek, 2004-11-05)
• Lookin for perfect original 550 Katana in USA (By Patrick, 2004-10-06)
  • RE: Lookin for perfect original 550 Katana in USA (By RayRay, 2007-07-04)
    • RE: Lookin for perfect original 550 Katana in USA (By kenny, 2010-12-08)
• Chumble_Spuz (By Red Sox Rule, 2004-09-15)
  • RE: Chumble_Spuz (By Redtail, 2011-09-29)
• 1983 Suzuki GS 550 L (By Terri-Lynn, 2004-09-07)
• jason (By jason lund, 2004-08-31)
  • RE: jason (By hildy, 2007-07-15)
• coils (By francis, 2004-08-29)
• Fork Oil Seals (By Chris, 2004-07-29)
• busco moter (By Jorge Salas, 2004-07-20)
• GS 550 m(z) Katana (By Steve Myles, 2004-05-05)
  • RE: GS 550 m(z) Katana (By Derek Burbridge, 2004-05-16)
  • GS550MD (By Tom from Poland, 2004-07-13)
    • RE: GS550MD (By Derek, 2004-07-13)
      • RE: GS550MD (By hello, 2004-07-21)
        • RE: GS550MD (By kenny, 2010-12-08)
• Whats the diff from the other model 550s. (By Max, 2004-05-05)
• dual front disk?? (By John, 2004-04-01)
  • RE: dual front disk?? (By agreendaya, 2010-02-08)
• This is not a 1977 gs550. Mags were not offered...I think! (By NN, 2003-10-17)
  • RE: This is not a 1977 gs550. Mags were not offered...I think! (By R.Rovers, 2007-06-20)
• manual (By NN, 2003-10-10)
• carburetor type (By NN, 2003-08-21)
• what is it (By NN, 2003-08-17)
• adjustment floating bowl carbs 77 gs550D (By hein, 2003-04-28)
  • RE: adjustment floating bowl carbs 77 gs550D (By Matthew Newton, 2003-05-03)
  • RE: adjustment floating bowl carbs 77 gs550D (By CVC Rider, 2004-07-25)
• sprocket sizes (By NN, 2003-04-20)
  • RE: sprocket sizes (By hammermanjack, 2014-09-08)
• sprocket sizes (By NN, 2003-04-20)
• Comment (By Mike, 2003-04-13)
• GS 550E rear tire (By NN, 2003-03-24)
  • RE: GS 550E rear tire (By Fester, 2006-05-02)
  • RE: GS 550E rear tire (By answer, 2006-05-17)
• MR DAVE SHERRATT (By NN, 2003-03-03)
• No title (By NN, 2003-02-09)
  • RE: Front Fairings GS 550M (By Jim, 2009-08-06)
• Question (By José Luis Plata, 2003-02-04)
• 78 GS550 parts (By NN, 2002-08-29)
  • RE: 78 GS550 parts (By NYC, 2005-12-02)
  • RE: 78 GS550 parts (By John Roberts, 2007-09-04)
• Comment (By NN, 2002-03-18)
• Love my Suzuki (By NN, 2001-11-19)
• 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By Mike L, 2001-10-20)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By NN, 2002-12-18)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By hein, 2003-04-28)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By NN, 2004-01-24)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By JOHN MURILLO DAZ, 2004-08-20)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By JOHN MURILLO DAZ, 2004-08-20)
  • RE: 1977, 1978 or 1979 GS550? (By Larry howard, 2012-05-27)
• Do you need a picture? (By NN, 2001-09-05)
• lookin for a 4 into 1 header (By NN, 2001-09-05)
  • RE: lookin for a 4 into 1 header (By Teddy, 2005-08-04)
• need parts (By chris wescovich, 2001-08-19)
• Mr. hadveo (By NN, 2001-08-13)

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