1979 Suzuki gs550 manual.

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Does anyone have a manual for a 1979 Suzuki gs550 and could you tell me what voltage you are supposed to expect out of the stator? I am not sure if it is different for an E and an L but please post both if available. Thank you!

[Nessism]

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Manual at the above link.

No load AC stator testing is not definitive. A good stator should make something like 75+ VAC, but even if it does it could still be weak at output under load.

The R/R grounds on the 550 were very poor so be sure to check those and run a jumper from the R/R straight to the battery. Also, be sure to run the stator wires directly into the R/R. The factory wiring ran one stator leg through the hand control which caused all kinds of issues.

Good luck

[danbobberino]

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Manual at the above link.

No load AC stator testing is not definitive. A good stator should make something like 75+ VAC, but even if it does it could still be weak at output under load.

The R/R grounds on the 550 were very poor so be sure to check those and run a jumper from the R/R straight to the battery. Also, be sure to run the stator wires directly into the R/R. The factory wiring ran one stator leg through the hand control which caused all kinds of issues.

Good luck

Awesome! Thank you on all points!