gs550 needs power

[Anonymous]

Is there anything I can do to get a few more ponies out of a 82 gs550e? Can I use 750 or 650 parts? I am looking for new pistons, cams, upgraded clutch, anything to make it have more go.

[QuaiChangKane]

Yeah, drop a small block Chev in it.

[AOD]

i'm sure there can be work done to a 750 head and it might go on your bike...that'd be efficient.

start off with the simple mods. get some pod air filters and a good 4-1 exhaust system. raise the needle on the carb and up the main jet probably.

you'll enjoy the sound and it'll make a few extra HP. 8)

~Adam

[first timer]

other then a jet kit, pods, coils, and 4 into exhaust there really isn't much out there, you could talk to this guy for help

I made a 650 cc kit for this GS550 with CB 750 Honda sleeves, 650 kaw pistons and a sectioned GS750 head gasket. Smaller motors have a higher pitched exhaust so I built a special hand switched exhaust baffle lever assembly.

at http://www.bertaut.com see what he sez. he has done a lot of machineing to modify engines.

ryan

ps let me know what you find out.

[Anonymous]

What...? 12.35 second 1/4 mile stock time for the 550 isn't fast enough? I say if you want arm socket ripping power, go for a bigger bike......1000 or higher for starters...... 8)

[Anonymous]

I'm having Temptress make a set of 4-1 pipes totally open, and i'll run pods with bigger jets. also going to use dyna s. I just bought a 550l that I can actually ride while the other is stripped. Thanks for your help.
P.S.--- N2O

[QuaiChangKane]

What, no takers on a GM-powered 'Zuke???

[AOD]

What, no takers on a GM-powered 'Zuke???

he said he wanted it FAST. :P :P

[Billy Ricks]

You could probably mill the head a little to bump up compression.

[Anonymous]

then I would need adjustable cam gears to correct for the milling, right?

[Billy Ricks]

No on the adjustable cam gears. As long as your chain isn't beyond service limits the tensioner should take up the slack.

[Anonymous]

I had an fj1200 for the arm socket ripping power.

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if a offsett sprocket(5/8) for a larger GS will work on the 550? Should I just make one? I am Trying to clear a 190 tire. (for the look, not necessity)

[Anonymous]

that is supposed to be five eighths not a happy face.

[first timer]

the sprocket is not the problem, i am running a 130 on my 550 and i have only about a 1/8" of clearance from the brake brace arm and tire. granted i have disc breaks front and back. i know you are going for looks but a 190 is pretty big for a little 550 motor it may seriouly slow you down. you may have to fabricate a new brace arm and modify the chain if you choose a bigger tire. just stick with the 130, it looks plenty good

-Ryan