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    GS550L Exhaust on a GS550E?

    As the title suggests, does the 550L exhaust fit the E model?

    Thanks in advance.
    1996 GSF1200 — Pretty Much Standard.
    1983 GSX750ES — Cafe Racer Project
    1980 GS550E — 673 Conversion.
    1980 GS400 — Cafe Racer???

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    #2
    The downpipes will fit the head, no problem. You may need to make a small bracket to get the silencer to line up. The silencer sits a little lower - you may have to lose your side stand, or at least be aware that it will not retract fully.
    1980 GS550ET

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      #3
      Thanks Steve, think I''l wait for an E version to turn up.
      1996 GSF1200 — Pretty Much Standard.
      1983 GSX750ES — Cafe Racer Project
      1980 GS550E — 673 Conversion.
      1980 GS400 — Cafe Racer???

      http://biketech7.blogspot.com.au

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        #4
        One other thing to watch for is the year. Starting in 1983, the 550 was a 16-valve engine. I don't know for sure, but the distance from the exhaust port in the head to the bottom of the frame might be different.

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          #5
          which generation? gen II? if so ill go check me e vs l pipes
          1983 GS 550 LD
          2009 BMW K1300s

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            #6
            1980 still on points ignition. The separate headers are the same part number, it's the silencers/mufflers that are different. Definitely shorter on the L model, but will they fit and still look ok?
            1996 GSF1200 — Pretty Much Standard.
            1983 GSX750ES — Cafe Racer Project
            1980 GS550E — 673 Conversion.
            1980 GS400 — Cafe Racer???

            http://biketech7.blogspot.com.au

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