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    1981 gs 550-t

    Two questions 1. Where can I get an aftermarket fuel petcock and what size bikes would have the same fuel petcock as the 550. Also where is a good place to buy coils.

    2. What does the T as in 550 mean. There is so many different designatins the L seems to be the most popular.

    #2
    "L" is the dreaded "Ladies" model.
    "T" is OK.
    What you really want is a nice tight "E"
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      Originally posted by doggies View Post
      Two questions 1. Where can I get an aftermarket fuel petcock and what size bikes would have the same fuel petcock as the 550. Also where is a good place to buy coils.

      2. What does the T as in 550 mean. There is so many different designatins the L seems to be the most popular.
      1. Try ebay...you'll save money. A lot of this stuff is still availible through your Suzuki dealer also.

      2. The "T" is basically the communter model.
      The "L" is the really cool looking cruiser with the stepped saddle and higher bars.
      1981 GS 450L

      2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

      The good we do no one remembers.
      The bad we do no one forgets.

      Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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        #4
        Check Z1 Enterprises for aftermarket parts like petcocks.

        Ed

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          #5
          Originally posted by snark View Post
          The "L" is the really cool looking cruiser with the stepped saddle and higher bars.
          That handles like crap, has no range and sounds like fartcans.
          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

          Life is too short to ride an L.

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            #6
            Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
            That handles like crap, has no range and sounds like fartcans.

            And just what do you have against fartcans?
            1981 GS 450L

            2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

            The good we do no one remembers.
            The bad we do no one forgets.

            Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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              #7
              Originally posted by snark View Post
              And just what do you have against fartcans?
              I guess hearing them on so many four cylinder econoboxes with automatic transmissions kind of turned me against them.
              http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

              Life is too short to ride an L.

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                #8
                I agree that the L model exhaust sounds pretty bad. Had some L pipes on my 550E and didn't like them. Sold them for some rusted E pipes and considered it an upgrade.
                Ed

                To measure is to know.

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                KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                  I agree that the L model exhaust sounds pretty bad. Had some L pipes on my 550E and didn't like them. Sold them for some rusted E pipes and considered it an upgrade.
                  I've heard T's and L's and they sounded pretty much the same to me. How do the E or S sound different? Lower like a V twin or more of a rip like a crotch rocket?
                  1981 GS 450L

                  2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

                  The good we do no one remembers.
                  The bad we do no one forgets.

                  Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by snark View Post
                    I've heard T's and L's and they sounded pretty much the same to me. How do the E or S sound different? Lower like a V twin or more of a rip like a crotch rocket?
                    You need a hearing aid. The T and L sound nothing alike...at least on the 550.
                    Ed

                    To measure is to know.

                    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                    Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                    Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                      You need a hearing aid. The T and L sound nothing alike...at least on the 550.
                      Then how do they sound? My L has a deeper sound than the T I heard....my L actually sounds pretty close to a Triumph. The T sounded like a lawn mower on steroids.
                      Last edited by snark; 09-09-2008, 12:58 AM.
                      1981 GS 450L

                      2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

                      The good we do no one remembers.
                      The bad we do no one forgets.

                      Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                        "L" is the dreaded "Ladies" model.
                        "T" is OK.
                        What you really want is a nice tight "E"
                        I'll agree with that. "E" MODELS forever. Chain drive = more power.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Suzuki_Don View Post
                          I'll agree with that. "E" MODELS forever. Chain drive = more power.
                          The T, L , E, and S are all chain drive in the 450 and 550.
                          1981 GS 450L

                          2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom

                          The good we do no one remembers.
                          The bad we do no one forgets.

                          Mark 5:36 -- Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, "Don't be afraid; just believe".

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