GS550 Gaskets

[Anonymous]

I've just acquired a GS550, which is in a bit of a state. The reg plate is an 'S' (1977) which should be a GS550B, but the running gear suggests a later model (i.e. disk brakes all round & alloy wheels).

I need a gasket set as the head gasket has gone - but the only ones I can find are for post '81 models. Anyone know if there's any difference between this and the earlier models?

I rang Suzuki UK to find out what model it is, but they wanted ?75 to tell me. Anyone know how I find out what model engine I have?

Cheers in advance.

Q

[SqDancerLynn1]

What I found was a listing for GS550 77-79 and 80-81 using the same gasket set

https://www.partsnmoreonline.com/PNMSite/Suzuki%20GS%20Engine%20Parts.html

It was available with mags and dual disk brakes in 78

[SqDancerLynn1]

The later model was a 16 valve motor

[Anonymous]

I've been told that there is only one mounting lug difference in the head gasket.

None of the major UK suppliers stock the older gaskets sets, but after some more intelligent searching I've found I can get a set for ?47 in the UK or $49 from the US. This for something made in Europe !!