Just wanted to to say this bike looks awesome. I have a GS550E that I'll be attempting to turn into a cafe racer this summer, and this has definitely added a little motivation. Great job.
really nicely done and I envy the cleanliness of the whole bike and the attention to details is amazing. giving me inspiration to strip down my GS550 and do a clean up!
THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! Im going back in to the gargae to work on my 750LT now! My wife wanted me to sell it ...... she can pry it from my cold dead hands now!! cant wait to have my bike finished!!
Beatiful machine Dean, and extremely inspiring. I'm about to start my own first cafe project on a Suzuki GS550L LE, and your project has given me a number of good ideas :-)
very nice job! I have a gs550e show bike, id like to get it in better shape, just purchased 3 months ago. Would love to send you a photo if your interested.
Fantastic stuff, I have just read through your build on the forum. I have bought a 1981 gs550e off eBay and started chopping. If you don't mind me asking, what jets did you use in the carbs, this is something I still need to face. Thanks jason
What size did you have to re-jet to, with that air filter, and has it given you any trouble? They say those CV carbs have a hard time with anything but the stock filter.
hi does anyone know where to get these air filters for same model bike? or what this style of filter would be called so I could search for it. looked all over ebay with no luck. thanks
Really nice build. I've got an 81 550T as well. Will be rebuilding it soon. Hoping to put on a 650 top end and block etc. Is the jet kit the one for the 550M? What coils and leads are you running? By the way man, this is one of the best, if not the best, GS550 build I've seen.
I love what you did to the bike man. Ive found myself the exact same model, a gs550. The thing is though i have zero experience in building one, this will be my first. Is it mechanically-friendly?
sorry its a great build and 6 speed if i remember .. everyone into hondas so you did somthing real spl....try a 550 katana tank bolts on with a TT shape + 5gals gas
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Just wanted to to say this bike looks awesome. I have a GS550E that I'll be attempting to turn into a cafe racer this summer, and this has definitely added a little motivation. Great job.
really nicely done and I envy the cleanliness of the whole bike and the attention to details is amazing. giving me inspiration to strip down my GS550 and do a clean up!
THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! Im going back in to the gargae to work on my 750LT now! My wife wanted me to sell it ...... she can pry it from my cold dead hands now!! cant wait to have my bike finished!!
Dude, you did sooo much work! Can see love in every inch- congratulations... Beautiful work.
Great bike,very nice build,i love old Suzuki gs models
Nice job. I have a 78 and it's all original now but after 3 years of riding it daily I think I'm ready to cafe it out. Thanks for the ideas.
Beatiful machine Dean, and extremely inspiring. I'm about to start my own first cafe project on a Suzuki GS550L LE, and your project has given me a number of good ideas :-)
It's nice that you showed us WHAT can be done with the GS550. But, even better, would have been a video or videos showing us HOW you did the work.
Dean that is one kool cafe racer best one on you tube credit to you mate
Wow, you certainly have a lot of skill!
Gorgeous, great job
Very nicely done
Good job. Iit's some inspiration for my gs 550 cefe.
Nice build but spoke wheels is a must on a cafe racer. Look at history of a cafe racer.
Brilliant work, she's a finely pollished jewel now ! (]8^ )
very nice job! I have a gs550e show bike, id like to get it in better shape, just purchased 3 months ago. Would love to send you a photo if your interested.
hi i just bought a 1981 gs500 to restore, do you know what model the mikuni carburettors are? thanks
Do you have any photos of this with the seat done because I love this bike
Curious to know if you put that single pod in because the space allowance. was that the case or could you have easily installed 4 independent pods in.
Beautiful work, though I would have been tempted to upgrade the brakes to something a bit more modern.
Awesomeness
Hi Da its roopak.haridasan@gmail.com
Hi beautiful build out there. May i know is it difficult for you to tune the bike for the k&n filter?
Where did you get the air filter? Is it a quad inlet with a single element?
What/here did you get the bearings for the wheels and steering neck? link plz? doing a gs550 cafe build aswell, nice work
What kind of paint did You use for engine? You are pro! Bike is like new and has got soul.
Sick! How much did you
Fantastic stuff, I have just read through your build on the forum. I have bought a 1981 gs550e off eBay and started chopping. If you don't mind me asking, what jets did you use in the carbs, this is something I still need to face. Thanks jason
What size did you have to re-jet to, with that air filter, and has it given you any trouble?
They say those CV carbs have a hard time with anything but the stock filter.
hi does anyone know where to get these air filters for same model bike? or what this style of filter would be called so I could search for it. looked all over ebay with no luck. thanks
Really nice build. I've got an 81 550T as well. Will be rebuilding it soon. Hoping to put on a 650 top end and block etc. Is the jet kit the one for the 550M? What coils and leads are you running? By the way man, this is one of the best, if not the best, GS550 build I've seen.
im doing a 1980 550L now, my engine needs some good TLC, how did you manage to get yours looking brand new? great job on it.
What size were your jets good sir
I love what you did to the bike man. Ive found myself the exact same model, a gs550. The thing is though i have zero experience in building one, this will be my first. Is it mechanically-friendly?
dude, may i know the part number of that filter? are they the K&N RC2382? Thanks!
Where did you find the air filter?
paint which was painted the engine?
Size main jet?
sorry its a great build and 6 speed if i remember .. everyone into hondas so you did somthing real spl....try a 550 katana tank bolts on with a TT shape + 5gals gas
What chain is that on the bike?
Number jet max, pilot?
i NEED to know what that air filter is. does anybody have a good source to find out? not sure if Dean still uses this account.
They're k&n. If you Google gs550 k&n you should find them.
How much did you put into it?
I NEED THAT FILTER!!!!! what is the part number?
Also look for these. Any luck on part number?
great looking bike ...BUT why its still a dog , dependable ,yes but was allways a dog
i picking up a gs 550 for free
what model of K&N airfilter is this?