Overhauling 1982 GS550l

[Thelen82gs550l]

I am looking to overhaul my gs550l Probably going to need:
Rings
Bearing
Head Gasket
Exaust Seals
maybe a new a new clutch since a will In there,
Instead of buying engine gaskets was going to use form a gasket Good/Bad Idea?
Was wondering if anyone has done this and where they got their parts. How expensive it was? Or other recommendations. Thanks Greg

[Steve]

You are going to go to all that trouble, then skimp on gaskets?

May you get what you deserve.

You are going to have to get real gaskets for the base and head, along with a few others that form-a-gasket simply will not do. Those gaskets bought individually will cost just about as much as a full kit. Please go with REAL, ORIGINAL-QUALITY gaskets and save yourself a LOT of grief.

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[Nessism]

I cut my own side cover gaskets to save a few bucks. Use a hole punch for the screw holes. Works great.

Purchasing the Suzuki branded gaskets is VERY expensive. You can get a complete aftermarket gasket set for the price of a head and base gasket alone. Vesrah gaskets seem to have a pretty fair reputation - better than Athena if you purchase a kit.

Regarding price, it's going to cost plenty, too much considering the value of the bike. Unless you love the bike it may not be economically responsible. That said, I say GO FOR IT! Post lots of photos so we can all live vicariously through you.

[Thelen82gs550l]

I say GO FOR IT! Post lots of photos so we can all live vicariously through you.

Well this motor is knocking pretty badly so it either spend money or throw away a 800 dollar bike that I bought last year.

[Nessism]

I just threw a 550 motor over to the scrap scroungers over the weekend. Damn shame that. You might want to check ebay for a complete engine.

I've got a good clutch and some cams if you want them.

Good luck with your project.

[uudfourty]

Don't still have the rack of carbs, do ya ness?

[Nessism]

Don't still have the rack of carbs, do ya ness?

Have the carbs but there is corrosion damage inside so decided against rebuilding them. Have some good parts though if you happen to have VM carbs. Check my For Sale listing for details.