Where can I buy a 1981 Suzuki GS 550 t?
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Can a Suzuki GS 550 be used as a katana?
Suzuki obviously felt that the GS could make the transition to Katana-ised form without major trellis changes or the addition of TSCC, TDCC or other ways of making mixture hop around the pots for added oomph.
What was the weight of a 1981 GS750?
See the 1981 GS750GL picture further down on this page. The model was sold until 1980 and was discontinued after the presentation of the 16-valve engined GSX750L. Seat height: 793 mm (31.2 in), dry weight: 233 kg (514 lbs), 19-inch front tire, 17-inch rear tire. A nice looking 1979 GS750N, sent by Neil Harding, Middlesbrough, England.
How much horsepower does a Suzuki GS550 have?
The Suzuki produces 27.51 horsepower at 6000 rpm, and the rider needs to chase the engine to 8500 to use its peak of 41.55 horsepower. Historically, it’s been the rare middleweight motorcycle which has used a six-speed transmission; the only two currently thus equipped are the Laverda 500 and the GS550.
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When did the Suzuki GS550 brake disc come out?
The second version of the GS550 for 1978 was available in two versions, with a single brake disc at the front, as in 1977, or with twin discs for better braking performance (compare the pictures below). The model was released in Japan in April 1978.
When did the Suzuki GS500E come out in Japan?
The model was released in Japan in April 1978. In August 1978 the GS500E was launched, replacing the GS550. The model had light alloy wheels and a disc brake even at the rear. Apart from the wheels and the brakes, the models were quite similar. GS 550 1978 Overall Length: 2 175 mm (85.6 in)
What kind of engine does a Suzuki gs550l have?
The last incarnation of the GS550L had a slim-line tear-drop fuel tank, and adjustable Full-Floater rear suspension, The 1985 GS550L came in Maroon and Black. Engine type: Air-cooled 549 cc inline-4, DOHC, 8 valves. 49 hp (35,8 kW) / 9.000 rpm, 42 Nm / 7.500 rpm.
What should the vacuum be on a Suzuki GS motorcycle?
Loosen the locknut between #1 and #2 cylinders, and adjust the vacuum to 11.25 in Hg (28.5 cm Hg) for #1 cylinder. Tighten locknut being careful not to move the set screw.
What should I change in my Suzuki GS bike?
Replace the sparkplug in cylinder #3. Start the bike, and fine tune the idle mixture on #2. Loosen the locknut between #2 and #3 cylinders, and adjust the vacuum to 10 in Hg (25.5 cm Hg) for both cylinders. Tighten locknut being careful not to move the set screw.
What should cylinder 3 draw in Suzuki GS?
Cylinder #3 should draw about 10 in Hg (24.5 cm Hg). This is your baseline measure. If the motor is not drawing this vacuum, double check that the idle RPM and mixture are correct; a rich cylinder will not create the full vacuum.
What should the vacuum be on a Suzuki GS?
Loosen the locknut between #1 and #2 cylinders, and adjust the vacuum to 11.25 in Hg (28.5 cm Hg) for #1 cylinder. Tighten locknut being careful not to move the set screw. Most Suzuki GS 4 cylinder bikes with stock airbox and exhaust draw greater vacuum on the two outboard cylinders vs. the inner two.
What should idle mixture be on Suzuki GS?
Start the bike, and fine tune the idle mixture on #1. Loosen the locknut between #1 and #2 cylinders, and adjust the vacuum to 11.25 in Hg (28.5 cm Hg) for #1 cylinder. Tighten locknut being careful not to move the set screw.
How many cylinders does a Suzuki GS 4 cylinder have?
Most Suzuki GS 4 cylinder bikes with stock airbox and exhaust draw greater vacuum on the two outboard cylinders vs. the inner two. Repeat the steps described in step #5 on the final cylinder.
How do you repair a Suzuki GS motorcycle?
You may have to remove the covers over the idle screws. Drill each carefully with a small diameter bit, and extract by turning a screw a few turns into the hole you bored, and pop it out with a tug on the screw with a pair of pliers. To ensure that the idle mixture was correct, I used a Colourtune, a sparkplug with a view!