gs550 carb intake boots the same from 79 to 80?

[city hunter]

I had a quick question about the boots the carbs mount to on the engine. Are they the 1979 boots the same as 1980 boots? While pulling mine off one of mine cracked and another busted off a bit so im looking for a replacement set.

[focus frenzy]

nope don't work, Suzuki made the switch from VM slide carbs to BS CV carbs for 1980 all across the range.
the CV carbs (constant velocity) are larger and the intake ports were also enlarged.

[city hunter]

Damn that sucks.

Thanks for the info. Guess I will keep looking.

[bwringer]

What's to keep looking for? Used boots will be in just as bad a condition.

You have to buy new boots -- it's the only way.

[Bizcocho]

Carb Boot Repair

I tore my carb boots away from the flange, and repaired them with Gorilla Glue. They're still OK after about 2K miles.