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Float needles

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I am curious if the float needles are often faulty on the GS550E. I tried to get some from my dealer and he gave me the wrong ones. Mine are pushed into the carb with an O ring and they have a small fuel filter on the side that goes into the carb.
Who knows a place that sell these complete as the genuine ones are very expensive.
The fuel filter seems to be tight and I didn't remove it as I was worried it would break.
 
The most common problem is the float needle springs get weak with age and won't hold up the float anymore. You can replace the needles themselves as necessary (K&L make decent aftermarket parts), or get a complete K&L assembly. Places like Z1 Enterprises in the US sell such parts. While it's not ideal to replace just the needle, it should be fine. If in doubt check the fuel level in the bowl, not just the float height.

Good luck
 
we sell hundreds of these every year. Got them in stock right now.

K&L is the place for everything inside of any GS carb.


PM me and I'll get them for you complete seat/needle sets, Mixture o rings, bare needles, seat orings .. pilot jet plugs bowl gaskets etc...
 
I've used this place for carb parts:

http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/suzuki/

They sell the K&L kits of various configurations ranging from just the needle to complete rebuild kits (not usually needed). So far I've used them in two bikes with zero issues. The stock ones on my 850GL started to leak right after a rebuild and the ones on the 1000G were just shot.

None of the aftermarket kits come with that external screen, but they do have a screen inside that's only visible when you look down the pipe. Don't worry about needing that screen unless your petcock screen is damaged and you have a rusty tank.
 
I just get an e mail from my dealer that he has ordered the right ones now but without the filter. But I might fit an inline filter anyway . So with a bit of luck I will ride this bike before summer starts. I can't wait to get this thing on the road again. So now I just have to order an oil seal for my cam tensioner and some Hagon's and put the carbs together and have the stand powdercoated. We are getting closer.
 
Ton1959 said:
I just get an e mail from my dealer that he has ordered the right ones now but without the filter. But I might fit an inline filter anyway . So with a bit of luck I will ride this bike before summer starts. I can't wait to get this thing on the road again. So now I just have to order an oil seal for my cam tensioner and some Hagon's and put the carbs together and have the stand powdercoated. We are getting closer.
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you can buy the oem filters from here
http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs550-1981-ex_model13480/filter_1337644080/
 
You can't fix carbs for ten bucks.
Trippivot offered you the parts you need at a good price.
 
chef1366 said:
You can't fix carbs for ten bucks.
Trippivot offered you the parts you need at a good price.
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Time will tell. 38 Euro now for 4 float needle assembly's. We all have to make choices sometimes. If I was wrong you will be the first to know.
 
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