81 GS550L Intake Boots?

[Major Bummer]

Can anyone tell me what years and models shared the same intake boots as the 81 GS550L? I noticed that mine are coming apart where the rubber meet the aluminum. I don't want any leaks.

Thanks, Bill

[twr1776]

Looks like they are still available OEM.

http://www.partshark.com/fiche_section_detail.asp?section=93299&category=Motorcycles&make=SUZUKI&year=1981&fveh=2112

[IanC]

Make sure you order the rubber o-rings that go between the boots and the head. I didn't and had to wait longer for them to come in to. Thought no problem at first as I work in an automotive parts shop but everything we carry is too thick. Also a good time to replace those nasty pot metal screws with some nice stainless.

[Major Bummer]

That was quick. Thanks.

[Steve]

Yes, they are indeed available OEM, but let's answer his question.

Major, if you go to any of the online parts suppliers except Bike Bandit, you will see that they use real Suzuki part numbers. Alpha Sports has one of the better look-up engines, but, unfortunately the HIGHEST prices (by a large margin, by the way). Find your part numbers, then go to either Babbitt's or Motogrid, enter the number in their reverse search feature and you will see ALL of the bikes that part is used on. In your case, the intake boots were used on the 550s and 650s from 1980 and up.

Ian makes a good point for getting the o-rings and screws, but you can get them better, faster and cheaper from GSR member Robert Barr. He also sells o-ring kits for the carbs. If you have not refreshed your carbs with new o-rings and a good cleaning, this would be a dandy time to do it. Contact Robert at cycleorings.com.

Oh, when you go to order your intake boots, remember that you will need two LEFT boots and two RIGHT boots, they are not the same.

Also, for your browsing pleasure, here is my personal list of online suppliers. Not all of them have everything, but they are on the list because they have something good to offer. In general, the best deals will be from PartShark, Babbitt's and Cycle Parts Nation. Sometimes the difference is in the shipping charges, so shop carefully.

Alpha Sports
Babbittsonline
Bike Bandit
Carolina Cycle
Cycle Parts Nation
CYCLE-RE-CYCLE
Full throttle
Motogrid
MR Cycles
PartShark
Partsnmore
Ron Ayers
Z1 Enterprises

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[Major Bummer]

Now that's the kind of service we're looking for around here. LOL!

[Steve]

Now that's the kind of service we're looking for around here. LOL!

Yeah, mistakes happen.

Enjoy it while you can, but don't get used to it, it doesn't happen all the time.

.

[Suzuki_Don]

Ditto to Steve's comments. Here are the specific models that you are after.

Part # = 13110-47010
Part Description = PIPE,INTAKE,RIGHT
Model Count = 15
GS550ET 1980 549 GS550E STREET
GS550LT 1980 549 GS550L STREET
GS550LX 1981 549 GS550L STREET
GS550LZ 1982 549 GS550L STREET
GS550MZ 1982 549 GS550M KATANA STREET
GS550TX 1981 549 GS550T STREET
GS650EX 1981 673 GS650E STREET
GS650EZ 1982 673 GS650E STREET
GS650GD 1983 673 GS650G KATANA STREET
GS650GLD 1983 673 GS650GL STREET
GS650GLX 1981 673 GS650GL STREET
GS650GLZ 1982 673 GS650GL STREET
GS650GTD 1983 673 GS650GT STREET
GS650GTZ 1982 673 GS650GT STREET
GS650GX 1981 673 GS650G KATANA STREET