I owned a GS550L, the cruiser model. A wonderful motorcycle, with one major problem. The alternator was inside the cases, riding in the hot oil bath. Failure rate was high, I went through several. Besides that, a great, simple, decent bike that gave a lot of good times.
This channel is an absolute hidden gem. So much potential to be huge. You feature unique bikes and give great background and insight. Keep at it and ride safe!
I bought a non running 1980 GS550 and with a good amount of elbow grease, a tank restoration and a carb rebuild it is now running good (for the most part). It may need a good carb tube, clutch adjuatment and probably a new valve cover gasket but overall can't complain. I was out looking for a Honda but found myself a really great Suzuki!
I don't remember any of the Suzuki GS range being underrated. The 550 was always held in high regard. Nice revvy little motor. Good handling for the times. Comfortable. Good reliability mostly. Great spares availability. Couriers in the UK loved them. Often, learners progressed to them as their first real bike. You could tour them. Race them. Commute to work on 'em. Wish they still made a bike like this today, without any of the BS electronics gadgets.
GPZ 550 is my number 1. Put the Ymaha andSuzuki 550 as about equal. Had a Honda 550. Loved the motor, did not like the handling. Currently have a VF500 Interceptor and Seca 650. Both fantastic bikes.
Small correction: The T model was newer version with more classic looks. Only the L model really was a bobber. There was also an LT version, which was a bobber with the new features of the T version. I bought my GS550 as a first bike a year ago. It definitely must have been reliable back in the day, but after 44 years, that really isn't the case anymore. Still, it's a lot of fun to ride and tinker with and if you like the looks of UJM's, then this is one of the cheapest ways to get one.
If you are thinking about getting a gs750 it's a very good bike but you should consider the 1981 to 1983 GS650E 8 valve,chain drive, main bearings are ball bearings rods have roller bearings or gs650g Automotive style main bearings and rod bearings with shaft drive the GS650 makes the same horsepower from 673cc as the 750 in the eight valve versions but has a more efficient combustion chamber and cost less.
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I owned a GS550L, the cruiser model. A wonderful motorcycle, with one major problem. The alternator was inside the cases, riding in the hot oil bath. Failure rate was high, I went through several. Besides that, a great, simple, decent bike that gave a lot of good times.
This channel is an absolute hidden gem. So much potential to be huge. You feature unique bikes and give great background and insight. Keep at it and ride safe!
Thank you man. I definitely see a lack on content on most of the bikes I have so I love sharing to the best of my ability about these machines
I bought a non running 1980 GS550 and with a good amount of elbow grease, a tank restoration and a carb rebuild it is now running good (for the most part). It may need a good carb tube, clutch adjuatment and probably a new valve cover gasket but overall can't complain. I was out looking for a Honda but found myself a really great Suzuki!
I don't remember any of the Suzuki GS range being underrated. The 550 was always held in high regard. Nice revvy little motor. Good handling for the times. Comfortable. Good reliability mostly. Great spares availability. Couriers in the UK loved them. Often, learners progressed to them as their first real bike. You could tour them. Race them. Commute to work on 'em. Wish they still made a bike like this today, without any of the BS electronics gadgets.
I think now they are definitely underrated. I don’t see anyone really talking about them. The kawasakis and Hondas get a lot more love.
GPZ 550 is my number 1. Put the Ymaha andSuzuki 550 as about equal. Had a Honda 550. Loved the motor, did not like the handling. Currently have a VF500 Interceptor and Seca 650. Both fantastic bikes.
Small correction: The T model was newer version with more classic looks. Only the L model really was a bobber. There was also an LT version, which was a bobber with the new features of the T version.
I bought my GS550 as a first bike a year ago. It definitely must have been reliable back in the day, but after 44 years, that really isn't the case anymore. Still, it's a lot of fun to ride and tinker with and if you like the looks of UJM's, then this is one of the cheapest ways to get one.
If you are thinking about getting a gs750 it's a very good bike but you should consider the 1981 to 1983 GS650E 8 valve,chain drive, main bearings are ball bearings rods have roller bearings or gs650g Automotive style main bearings and rod bearings with shaft drive the GS650 makes the same horsepower from 673cc as the 750 in the eight valve versions but has a more efficient combustion chamber and cost less.
The reason I want the 750 is to compare it to the cb750 and also for its historical significance for Suzuki. I’ll definitely research more on the 650
Those control cables look much too tight. I expect the handlebars have been changed. The cables need to be extended.
Dit it had an accident;your frontend is off,the handlebar/crownplate is not ok dude..