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1981 gs 550-t

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Two questions 1. Where can I get an aftermarket fuel petcock and what size bikes would have the same fuel petcock as the 550. Also where is a good place to buy coils.

2. What does the T as in 550 mean. There is so many different designatins the L seems to be the most popular.
 
"L" is the dreaded "Ladies" model.
"T" is OK.
What you really want is a nice tight "E"
 
doggies said:
Two questions 1. Where can I get an aftermarket fuel petcock and what size bikes would have the same fuel petcock as the 550. Also where is a good place to buy coils.

2. What does the T as in 550 mean. There is so many different designatins the L seems to be the most popular.
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1. Try ebay...you'll save money. A lot of this stuff is still availible through your Suzuki dealer also.

2. The "T" is basically the communter model.
The "L" is the really cool looking cruiser with the stepped saddle and higher bars.
 
Check Z1 Enterprises for aftermarket parts like petcocks.

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I agree that the L model exhaust sounds pretty bad. Had some L pipes on my 550E and didn't like them. Sold them for some rusted E pipes and considered it an upgrade.
 
Nessism said:
I agree that the L model exhaust sounds pretty bad. Had some L pipes on my 550E and didn't like them. Sold them for some rusted E pipes and considered it an upgrade.
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I've heard T's and L's and they sounded pretty much the same to me. How do the E or S sound different? Lower like a V twin or more of a rip like a crotch rocket?
 
snark said:
I've heard T's and L's and they sounded pretty much the same to me. How do the E or S sound different? Lower like a V twin or more of a rip like a crotch rocket?
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You need a hearing aid. The T and L sound nothing alike...at least on the 550.
 
Nessism said:
You need a hearing aid. The T and L sound nothing alike...at least on the 550.
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Then how do they sound? My L has a deeper sound than the T I heard....my L actually sounds pretty close to a Triumph. The T sounded like a lawn mower on steroids.
 
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