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    80 model GS550 back to stock configuration

    Pic below is my 1980 GS550E with around 8,200 miles on it.

    After buying it on FB, I brought it home and did what I would have done in 1980. I put a header system/ carb tune and Quality air pods on it.
    It ran pretty well and sounded great but didn't look like a 1980 GS550E. So, she is going back to stock configuration.
    The PO put the shorty bars/mirrors/cheap pods and led headlight on it, and I did the rest.

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    Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-20-2024, 01:00 PM.
    1977 GS750
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750L
    1980 GS550e
    1978 KZ1000
    1975 Honda XL350 K1
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    #2
    These are some of the things I removed to get this project started. The Delkivic exhaust sounded great but it ran like crap.

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    Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-24-2024, 10:29 AM.
    1977 GS750
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750L
    1980 GS550e
    1978 KZ1000
    1975 Honda XL350 K1

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      #3
      Stock exhaust is absolutely pristine, top and bottom.

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      1977 GS750
      1978 GS750
      1979 GS750L
      1980 GS550e
      1978 KZ1000
      1975 Honda XL350 K1

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        #4
        Led headlight is much brighter than stock but doesn't, IMHO, look right for this bike.

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        Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-25-2024, 12:07 AM.
        1977 GS750
        1978 GS750
        1979 GS750L
        1980 GS550e
        1978 KZ1000
        1975 Honda XL350 K1

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          #5
          Stock headlight looks much better.

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          1977 GS750
          1978 GS750
          1979 GS750L
          1980 GS550e
          1978 KZ1000
          1975 Honda XL350 K1
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            #6
            Waiting on some OEM clamps for the intake to carb and air box. Carbs will get one size up from stock on main and slow jets. Note to self.... Adjust cam chain tensioner while in this state of disassembly. Almost No access if the carbs are installed.

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            Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-24-2024, 10:27 AM.
            1977 GS750
            1978 GS750
            1979 GS750L
            1980 GS550e
            1978 KZ1000
            1975 Honda XL350 K1
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              #7
              Picture below is after the stock airbox, headlight and exhaust were installed. I must say that stock airbox install was one of the toughest jobs I've done to date.

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              Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-24-2024, 10:38 AM.
              1977 GS750
              1978 GS750
              1979 GS750L
              1980 GS550e
              1978 KZ1000
              1975 Honda XL350 K1
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                #8
                Close up of the stock airbox. Note that the PO cut the unobtanium stock side covers to fit the cheap pods.

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                1977 GS750
                1978 GS750
                1979 GS750L
                1980 GS550e
                1978 KZ1000
                1975 Honda XL350 K1
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                  #9
                  I have to say that, this GS550e has Never run better since I've owned it. I don't believe that CV carburetors were ever designed for pod filters. I had installed the DNA pods which fit perfectly and are very expensive, but I could not get it to run right. The stock airbox,airfilter and exhaust and a little adjusting on the carbs and she runs as good as my GS750. No more pods on CV's.

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                  Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-24-2024, 10:32 AM.
                  1977 GS750
                  1978 GS750
                  1979 GS750L
                  1980 GS550e
                  1978 KZ1000
                  1975 Honda XL350 K1
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                    #10
                    Handlebars, mirrors and brake master cylinder are next in line to be replaced with stock parts. Just waiting on new grips to arrive. The stock mirrors and handlebars came with the bike when I purchased it.

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                    1977 GS750
                    1978 GS750
                    1979 GS750L
                    1980 GS550e
                    1978 KZ1000
                    1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                      #11
                      Looks great! I was beginning to think I was the only person that detests those goofy looking non stock headlights.
                      1986 1150EF
                      2008 GS1250SEA
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