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    "L" or "T" help!

    Hi all. I have a 1981 (month 1) GS550. I've tried the search feature and looked at all the gallery photos. I've narrowed it down to being either a "T" or an "L". Can someone help identify this model. What are the differences.
    I have the VIN JS1GN71L3B2103366 if that helps.
    The best photo of the "T" model (0280-1.jpg) shows the passenger footpeg holders that I have but the fenders aren't chrome like mine and there's no bar behind the seat like I have.
    All help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dave.
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    do you have a rear drum brake or a solid or vented disk? what kind of front forks do you have? is the front axel under the forks or attached to the front of the forks.

    what color is it, the t came in black and gold and a maroon/red thing.

    click on my signature at the bottom to see some pic of a 550 t

    -ryan

    edit hey that my pic 280-1

    the PO must have taken the grab bar off before i got it, it is supost to have it.

    does your seat look like mine or is it a king/queen seat?

    -ryan
    78 GS1000 Yosh replica racer project
    82 Kat 1000 Project
    05 CRF450x
    10 990 ADV-R The big dirt bike

    P.S I don't check PM to often, email me if you need me.

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      #3
      "L" or "T" help!

      Thanks Ryan.
      It has rear disk brake with solid disk.
      Front forks have the axle in front of the forks.
      The color is black with a double white pinstripe on the tank. I don't see any other colors. the side covers are missing so I can't tell color on them.
      The seat is I think a King Queen (two levels) and has a key lock on the back.

      The picture of the "L" model (0026-2.jpg) doesn't seem to have the passenger footpeg holders like yours and mine. The seat in the "L" picture is closer to mine but the one on mine has a more distinct rise to the rear passenger area.

      Dave.

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        #4
        Sounds like an L to me!

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          #5
          "L" or "T" help!

          Thanks again Ryan.
          Can you tell me what was the identifying factor? You know. What made you think it must be the "L" model?

          Anybody else want to give an opinion?

          Thanks much, Dave.

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            #6
            As far as I know, only the "L" models were made with the front axle in front of the forks. All others had the axle on the bottom of the forks.

            Earl
            Komorebi-The light filtering through the trees.

            I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion. H.D.T.

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              #7
              BEING THAT THE 8TH DIGIT IN YOUR VIN IS L . I would say its a L model.I didn't notice any t in the vin.

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                #8
                "L" or "T" help!

                Thanks to all. Sounds like an "L" to me now.
                Sorry to Shakemsam for thinking he was Ryan

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by rodcwer
                  BEING THAT THE 8TH DIGIT IN YOUR VIN IS L . I would say its a L model.I didn't notice any t in the vin.
                  That doesent mean anything. My vin has an "L" in it and no "T", but my bike is a "T".

                  If you get your bike insured, you could give them your VIN number and they should be able to tell you.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by earlfor
                    As far as I know, only the "L" models were made with the front axle in front of the forks. All others had the axle on the bottom of the forks.

                    Earl
                    earl wins the lolly pop!! the king queen seat also sez it's a L

                    -ryan
                    78 GS1000 Yosh replica racer project
                    82 Kat 1000 Project
                    05 CRF450x
                    10 990 ADV-R The big dirt bike

                    P.S I don't check PM to often, email me if you need me.

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                      #11
                      "L" or "T" help!

                      Thanks again to all. I really appreciate it.
                      Dave.

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