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My GS550 needs help.

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Yeah thats been part of the dilemma. I keep finding pads and not shoes. it is an L series.
 
What do you know of the bike's history ?

'77 GS550's had rear drums and shoes. After that they changed to calipers and pads. Maybe the '77 shoes would fit ??

Perhaps it's a Euro version that had drums, not sure about that though. Or maybe the rear has been changed at some point. An '81 should have pads and calipers......:confused:
 
This is what I found.

When looking for compatible parts, I go to http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm and get the Suzuki part number. Then take that number and go to http://www.babbittsonline.com/ and put the number in the quick parts lookup section. It will tell you what other bikes that particular part fits. Which in your case is '73-'77 GT550 and '77-79 GS550B.

I still find it odd that the '82GS550L has rear drums and shoes though......Good Luck.:)
 
Got my rear brakes installed, I just need to replace a turn signal housing and I'm ready to roll.... it's been raining a lot here recently. im ready for some nice weather.
 
Yep, my 82 GS550L has rear drum. They dumped the hydraulics and went mechanical, at that! Looking back through the model-specific sections of the factory service manual, they seemed to switch between the two on various models in different years. At least I didn't seen any particular rhyme or reason to it.
 
Got it on the road.... :) I noticed I'm leaking a bit of oil around the cam area? That won't be fun to replace. Think there will be any problems with me riding it in the meantime If I diligently check the oil? it is a small leak even at full temperature.
 
I noticed I'm leaking a bit of oil around the cam area? That won't be fun to replace. Think there will be any problems with me riding it in the meantime If I diligently check the oil? it is a small leak even at full temperature.
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I would just ride it. Keep an eye on it.. make sure your oil is at the proper level..if it starts puking alot of oil then you'll have to attend to it.
 
I lost my ignition key for my 550. My brother said i could call suzuki with the VIN and they would make me a key.... think they would for an 82? I have the fork lock on as well. If I cant get a key from suzuki is it a pain to replace the ignition?
 
skearton said:
I lost my ignition key for my 550. My brother said i could call suzuki with the VIN and they would make me a key.... think they would for an 82? I have the fork lock on as well. If I cant get a key from suzuki is it a pain to replace the ignition?
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Take the ignition or the bike to a locksmith--shouldn't cost more than $25. When I had this problem I took in a helmet lock instead of the ignition. The cranky locksmith said there was a 1 in 1753 chance it would work in the ignition, but it did.:lol:
 
Hi,

A lot of times there is a three digit number on your locks; ignition, gas, helmet. Take those three numbers to a good locksmith (and maybe a blank key - available from many online vendors and ebay) and they can cut you a new one.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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