So confused... 6 Speed 650E?

[huntb]

Sorry, I can't access my picasa from work computer so I have to upload the file. This is a pic of the engine case. Tom you can see the clutch actuator on the right side of the pic. This is the right side of the case.

[tkent02]

That is definitely a 650, the 550 clutch actuator is different, as is the oil filler plug. How about a pic of the little symbol down by the shifter that shows the shift pattern?

Did someone stick 550 gears inside the 650 case, or is it some kind of factory thing they did for some other market? Never heard of a six speed 650 before.

[huntb]

I recall the shift pattern pic only showed 5 positions + N but I'll have to double check tonight. I need to get a video... I don't even know how someone could put the transmission from a 550 into a 650

[huntb]

Hey tkent - check out post 6 in this thread. You seem to also have had a 650 with a six speed. Or maybe that's a typo

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?216279-650G-RPM-Speed-question

[tkent02]

I recall the shift pattern pic only showed 5 positions + N but I'll have to double check tonight. I need to get a video... I don't even know how someone could put the transmission from a 550 into a 650

I suppose if the shafts are the same size, just swap the whole works? If not maybe machine the gears to fit the 650 shafts?
That's why I'm thinking it might be some factory thing, but if so it's odd no one here has heard of it before.

[JEEPRUSTY]

A complete and expensive teardown is now required.

[tom203]

Yes, please split cases ,invert for photo opt,and show us the tranny layout.

edit: if your console looks like this layout (lousy pic), get this item and 6th gear will light up

http://www.ebay.com/itm/81-suzuki-gs550-fuel-gauge-inner-dash-panel-/291476840028?fits=Make%3ASuzuki%7CModel%3AGS550L&hash=item43dd5f9e5c&vxp=mtr

[tkent02]

Hey tkent - check out post 6 in this thread. You seem to also have had a 650 with a six speed. Or maybe that's a typo

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...Speed-question

No, that's a 550 bottom end and a 650 top end. The only way to get a six speed GS 650 that I know of, other than buying a BMW.

[huntb]

I know... The engineer in me NEEDS to see what's inside now. Just not during the riding season... Anyone have some free time this fall to come and help? I'll provide the homebrew

[tkent02]

Well if a 550 gears fit right into the 650s cases that's really cool. Can't wait to find out.

[60ratrod]

has there been any developments with this?