78 550E vs. 80 550E

[ShortyzKustomz]

Please excuse my stupidity since Im still new to the Suzuki brand... But Im working on my 78 GS550E I just got. There is a guy parting out a 1980 GS550E on ebay with alot of goodies I want, other then some simple differences how much difference is there between the years, specifically Im looking at some mine forks and some chrome goodies. I know kickstart etc is different, I dont need any of that

[Nessism]

More specific parts info is needed. The forks will interchange but not sure what else you are looking at.

[ShortyzKustomz]

Well the only thing in my price range now are the forks, which you said worked, and the carb intakes and clamps between motor and carbs, possible some clutch/brake handles and controls

[Nessism]

In 1980 Suzuki switched from VM to CV carbs and the head and intake boot pipes changed accordingly so they don't interchange. The levers should interchange as well as the controls but I'm not positive on this detail. I suggest you check the part numbers using a fishe like used by Alpha-Sports since they show all the parts in the supercession chain.

Good luck