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Carb differences?

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80gs550l

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Hi, I am about to rebuild my carbs on my new 1980 gs550l, I was wondering if I could use the kits for the 79gs550 to rebuild my 80. thanks so much
 
The stock carbs are different from 79 to 80. So, no, you can't.
 
thanks so much, but I found a rebuild kit for an 80 so it is no longer a problem.
 
80gs550l said:
thanks so much, but I found a rebuild kit for an 80 so it is no longer a problem.
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If you run into any problems, put up a post. Lots of carb gurus here that will help you out. And welcome to the GSR! :) P.S. Click on User CP, and edit profile, and a least let us know where you live. It's nice to know where everyone is from.

Bruce
 
Oh, and also click on the "carb cleanup series" on the home page.... if you didn't already know about it. Very helpful!
 
80gs550l said:
thanks so much, but I found a rebuild kit for an 80 so it is no longer a problem.
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I don't know what parts you'll get in your kit, they vary a lot. But I suggest NOT using any new jets they supply unless you've somehow damaged the original ones. Many kits contain pilot and main jets that are not precision made and you'll have mixture problems. Avoid buying kits with parts you don't need. Under normal use, the original Mikuni brass jets will be fine if you just clean them up.
 
it is a K&L kit, and I am actually reading the carb clean up series now, is there a manual online for a 1980gs550l, I can't seem to find one. thanks
 
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