Removing airbox on 1985 GS 550L

[Tarsyn]

I am trying to remove the air cleaner box on my gs550L Any suggestions of the best way to get it out? Do I have to remove the battery box? Thanks Travis

[p_s]

If it's anything like the '85 GS550E/ES (which has the same engine, carbs, & airbox), you have to remove the swingarm. It's possible that just removing the shock & all the linkages would do it, but I'm not sure. Certainly the battery box and the carbs as well. The entire bike was built around the airbox.

[Tarsyn]

I was hoping to avoid all that, If I find an easier way I will share.

[Mith]

On my '81 550L the igniter module is mounted to the bottom of the airbox so if you're not intending to reinstall it I think you will have to fabricate a mount for it.

Pete

[BassCliff]

Hi,

You may have to remove the carbs first in order to give you room to get the airbox out.

What does the manual say?


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Tarsyn]

I just have the Suzuki Service manual and it doesn't really say anything. I have a Clymers on order and set to arrive anyday. Are some of you guys running without an airbox?

[Tarsyn]

Well I got it off without fully disassembling the bike. I took out the battery box and was able to finess it out through the left side of the bike (if your sitting on it). Prior to removing the box I had removed the boot covers to the carbs.