1980 Suzuki GS550 Amazing vintage motorcycle... Not quite Cafe
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- This was my '80 Suzuki GS550L... I purchased it with 14k miles on it in the summer of 08 and sold it with just over 21k in may of 09. The modifications done to the bike were simple. New paint all around and emblem removal on the small panels. Custom seat recover. Handlebars with bar end mirror. New mini turn signals all around(rear ones weren't installed in video). Slightly modified stock exhaust and K&N filter.
I've got a 1980 GS550L, which I bought a year ago to use as a cheap winter runabout when my 78 Bonneville is off the road to protect it from the salt. It's great to ride, and I've been using it all year round. Mine is a UK model and has twin front discs - I could never understand why they sold them with single disc in the US market.
I have got one of these (1977) and it has only done 7800mls. a lovely original bike.
I had a 83 Suzuki GS 550 L which was very reliable and fun to ride. I miss my Suzi. It also got great gas mileage too.
Gorgeous bike getting ready to purchase a 550 myself. First streetbike!
I know I'm late to the party but that is a beautiful bike. I have the exact same one, been in storage for 12 years, can't wait to get it running after watching (and hearing) your video. It's what I needed.
I owned a 1981 Suzuki GS 550L that looked almost like yours except I had it painted a dark blue metallic paint which looked great. It was lots of fun to ride, but was very temperamental when starting off in 1st gear, so you had to give it a little more throttle. I’m sorry that I ended up having to sell it in 1991.
Hey love the bike man. I have a 1980 Suzuki GS550L, it's a great bike. I started riding it when I was fifteen. I have moved on to bigger bikes, but you will never beat these older bikes. I am rebuilding mine right now, but I don't think it will ever look as good as yours.
I just bought a pristine '80 GS550L yesterday! Awesome, perfect cold start, runs like a beast, well like the video! Carbs were rebuilt and Jetted, yes, Jetted, gives it some extra Umph!! I can't wait 'til it's stops raining, what a tease, hopefully Sunday and Chicago is MINE!! Oh, got 2 Brand New His/Hers Helmets with it too for.... $1200, super pleased... Cheers!
just picked up a 78 gs550e near mint condition and can not wait to get it on the road!!
Your bike sounds awesome. Great job removing the baffles. Honestly, this sounds better than most contemporary fours with aftermarket pipes on them.
Love the sound
That bike looks great! I have a 1980 GS550 here in Mechanicsburg that I am trying to put back together. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours!
i did a frame off restoration of a 78-81 78 frame and title with all 81 engine and parts, it was pretty sick.
that bike looks almost the same as my gsx 400 . Nice bike
yes they do
yep mine has the same pipe setup and its a 550,,750 also have diffrant plastic side plates on it
I have a chance to pick up an '83 550L for $500, is it worth it?
Nice GS, and Lanco rules!
im going to do this mod. but i want to know how did it ran after since it has less back pressure. did you re-jet the carbs?
hopefully some time soon, this will be my first motorcycle ;]
any tips/pointers from anybody who has experience with this bike?
I had the same question
Toecutter would be proud
Me podrian ayudar necesito unas piezas de este modelo de moto ....donde las puedo solicitar
Yeah they do curly
yep my '78 550 does
Are those considered drag bars? If not what kind are they and where did you get them? Thanks.
thats a great bike,i rode 1 thru 4yrs of highschool..i was woundering what city or town is this?
this reminds me of MadMax the biker gangs.
yea they do i own one just like it
yea im still working on my bike i cant quite fix it yet but i got one for free from my uncle totally cant wait to get her going any tips as far as the carbs and were to get replacement parts?
May i ask what size is the rear rim
sure does have one
Is that seat custom? Where did you get it?
your bike looks great. can you please tell me where you ordered your handle bars? i'd like to switch mine out as well.
Hola Amigo, está entere tu Motocicleta te felicito, te haz de sentir a todo dar, una pregunta me podrías dar las medidas exactas de la batería que usa tu motocicleta o el modelo de batería, muchas gracias Saludos Cordiales.
I have an 80 also, what kind of handle bars are those?
so what happens if you don't jet the carb
looks like the stock exhaust but but dosent sound like it. what kinda exhaust is it?
did you have to rejet the carbs to run straight pipes?
I love my 85 gs550. Where did you get the rear fender?
Where did you get the mini turn signals?
Sounds beasty ;D
did it change the motor tunning modifying the exhaust??
How tall are you?
I want one but Im only 5'6
mine feels like its running out of gas at around 60 what would cause this to happen?
do u think this is a good starter bike. i found one on craigslist for cheap?
"jet kit"? My friend, you get jets in all sizes..
@gottadrumitup dude you know you dont need an actual "jet kit". Just buy 4 jets that are 1 or 2 steps up and go from there.
You must be a motorcycle guru. I have one of these two so it must be a 750 as well, they just lied and stamped 549cc on the block. How silly of them.
how much did the modifications cost in whole?
Niiiice
what kinda tank was on it?
What kind of seat??
...Wrong! They sure do! My 78 550E was the same setup
my gs550es has 4 into 2 pipes
What's a good price for a normal used 81 gs550T with 16k miles? I wanna get a bike but I need something affordable.
100%bioavailable 3 years later... did you find one? I picked one up for $600USD with 3200 miles on it off Craigslist.
yeah, how'd that go I'm about to do the same thing
how much are you selling it for?
ok my bad
send me a message of the price. thank you
lol yes its a 550
@gottadrumitup Bullshit, I have the same bike and have a dynajet kit I bought last month.
thats a 750 550 dont have 4 into 2 pipes
I own a 1981 Suzuki GS550L with 4 into 2 stock, do some research