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    Best rear sprocket for GS550?

    I have two sprockets, one is 50T and the other is a 38T. Which would be best?

    #2
    Stock is the 50t but i'll let someone more knowledgeable discuss the 38t. However, I think it would be too small to do much good?

    With that said, what year is your bike?
    Last edited by cowboyup3371; 11-29-2010, 05:30 PM.
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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      #3
      I see by your signature I have the same bike as well, 1981 GS550T
      Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View Post
      Stock is the 50t but i'll let someone more knowledgeable discuss the 38t. However, I think it would be too small to do much good?

      With that said, what year is your bike?

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        #4
        I wouldn't go that much smaller than stock on a 550, you'll be struggling with that high gear ratio.... I went 12% over stock on a 750 & really noticed it.

        I have ridden a 550 plenty of times & I think going that much higher would make it a real dog.
        1980 GS1000G - Sold
        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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          #5
          Originally posted by Capt. Cal View Post
          I see by your signature I have the same bike as well, 1981 GS550T
          Nice, got pictures? You might want to put your bike type in your signature as well to help others answer some of your questions. Keeps everyone from asking you in a hundred different threads.
          Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

          1981 GS550T - My First
          1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
          2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

          Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
          Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
          and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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