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I currently drive an 82 gs550l and i just found an 83 550l for sale locally for parts only. i was wondering what the major differences would between the two bikes and if it would be worth buying.
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'83 550L parts wont fit
Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Suzuki mono-shock the 550 in '83?1981 GS750L (sold)
1981 GS750L (current)
1978 Yamaha RD400 (RD = Race Development)
1981 Honda CT70 (86+ MPG at WOT most of the time)
1983 GS1100GL (needs work: update, gone to a new home)
1956 Simplex (with a TS250 motor)
1985 GS1150E (Hammer Time!!)
1998 1200 Bandit (Rattler)
1980 GS1100L (Janice)
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Other than some bolts and a few electrical pieces, there are no major parts that are interchangeable between the two. As Tazman said, the 1983 GS550 is indeed a monoshock, and it also has a completely different engine, frame, and fork setup.Originally posted by amontyg View Postsigpic
SUZUKI: 1978 GS1000E; 1980 GS1000G; 1982 GS650E; 1982 GS1100G; 1982 GS1100E; 1985 GS700ES
HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
YAMAHA: 1983 XJ750RK Seca
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83 was Monoshock?
If the 83 was monoshock he may be wrong about the year.
I have attached the picture of the bike he posted online but i'm not sure if i did it correctly. If the picture doesn't show up it does have two rear spring shocks just like my 82. Does that mean it probably is an 82? what are some other things that might identify it?Comment
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Bike in the photo looks like a good parts donor for your bike. Go for it.
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Yup, definitely an '80-'82 model. It even has the right carbs.Originally posted by Nessism View PostBike in the photo looks like a good parts donor for your bike. Go for it.sigpic
SUZUKI: 1978 GS1000E; 1980 GS1000G; 1982 GS650E; 1982 GS1100G; 1982 GS1100E; 1985 GS700ES
HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
YAMAHA: 1983 XJ750RK Seca
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Grabbit grabbit grabbit!
That's kind of a cool little fairing, too. Looks like a decent seat, and of course, a probably OK engine and carbs that need the usual deep cleaning. And that luggage rack is pure gold. If you don't need it, someone here will definitely take it off your hands.
It's quite common for sellers to be confused about the model year of a GS, especially a neglected parts bike such as this one.Last edited by bwringer; 02-08-2009, 11:38 PM.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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I just brought one of those back to life a couple months ago. Other than the PITA carbs, they are pretty much cake to work on. Easy access to everything. And, like the 8v is known for, pretty much indestructable. That 6spd tranny on those makes me jealous that it wasnt available on other models.Comment
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oh yeah 80-82. The only down fall of my 850 is it not being a 6spd I would love that.
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