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  1. Robert Hurlburt

    Single wheel trailer

    The horizontal aluminum 3 fold ramp is attached a the 3 vertical posts on trailer. minor side to side play when loading bike. trailer can be setup with duel swivel wheels at each corner with center removed. this would be appropriate for heavier loads & more stability. I am limited on weight due...
  2. Robert Hurlburt

    Single wheel trailer

    This is my setup for trailing my bike. single "swivel" wheel setup. bolts solid to receiver so moves in conjunction with RV, no jack knife whatsoever. load capacity of 1K. High speed rated tire. Swivel wheel has various trailer models to accommodate lots of weight & vehicle options. Have over...
  3. Robert Hurlburt

    Year & model?

    Much needed as bike was parked on sidewalk in upper Manhattan NYC.
  4. Robert Hurlburt

    Year & model?

    On a visit to NYC Icame across this custom Suzuki. Pretty nice I thought. Any one have thoughts on year & model?
  5. Robert Hurlburt

    Petcock fuel drip

    Indeed! Forgot to mention I did swap out new rubber gasget & tank filter with after market. Filter seems slightly different but fit well. (Problem)? original was clean but filter material showed some deterioration also replaced bolt washers with 1/4 inch nylon ones. hoping for the best.
  6. Robert Hurlburt

    Petcock fuel drip

    Update: removed tank & left after market petcock on run position for about a week. Accumulated quite a bit of gas in container from hose fitting. Installed old "78" petcock added fuel to tank & not a drip! Only wanted to replace petcock due to age & some recomendations from this site. It was...
  7. Robert Hurlburt

    Petcock fuel drip

    Thank you all! I agree if the OEM is functional & I never experienced a problem may just reinstall & not have to worry about it. As I work on this bike I'm amazed at the engineering thought & quality Suzuki put into it!
  8. Robert Hurlburt

    Petcock fuel drip

    Just curious, when we speak of a leaking petcock "main fuel line" not breather, is this normal also on OEM part, to show very slight drip or say minor seepage/wetness when in the normal ride position. I am tempted to replace the originaor "78" one to verify, which showed no issues. ​​​​​​My...
  9. Robert Hurlburt

    Petcock fuel drip

    Installed after market petcock. tank is off bike set in "normal" flow riding position. After about 6 hours I get maybe a teaspoon or less of gas from drip into container. full flow on prime. Will this become a issue when bike is idel for a extended period of time. I still have the original...
  10. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    Thank you all for the information! Iinteresting also from research on my 78 GS550E is transition during model year to cast aluminum wheels, front & rear disk brakes & raised passenger seat. also plastic cover emblems GS550 only then in 79 with upgrades emblems are GS550E. I.D. on my steering...
  11. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    Thank you sir for the research & finding the answer to the mystery. bike had one owner purchased in California new from factory. He worked for NGK in conjunction with Suzuki in spark plug development. Would love to see a copy of that vintage article you posted! could you send perhaps...
  12. Robert Hurlburt

    Fairing

    The ID plate inside my fairing
  13. Robert Hurlburt

    Fairing

    I originally mistakenly posted this in the Q&A forum. 1978 GS550E. Any information on history/rarity of this fairing? No other identification except "riveted "Suzuki metal plate at wire harness connection.
  14. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    Hope these photos help. The tell all sign I believe is the photo of the riveted name plate. No other mfg identification can be located. Obviously somebody made the fairing & Suzuki sold it as a package for this model.
  15. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    Will post more photos soon
  16. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

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  17. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    This is not a Vin plate but a suzuki name plate just above where the wire harness plugs into. Also suzuki name decal on both sides with matching OEM pin striping. also has a OEM passenger back support with the Suzuki "S" stamped on the front padding. Possible factory upgrade? I know you need a...
  18. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    Thank you for your kind response. will try to send picture soon, when I try message says file to large to upload? All I can say is bike was purchased from original owner & a Suzuki OEM metal plate is rivited inside fairing at electrical plug in.
  19. Robert Hurlburt

    OEM Fairing

    I have a 1978 Gs550E with a original OEM Suzki fairing. Would appreciate any history or information regarding this add on feature. have not seen this feature or located anything with online searches. Has a OEM stamped plate inside at wire harness connection.
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