1978 GS 550 Project :)

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teaser

seat is drying right now

[DannyMotor]

Nice color!!!! Looking great!

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Next up the forks. I'm debating whether to polish them or black them out.

[musicman]

I like that color, it might be completely different but it reminds me of hugger orange almost. The only thing I don't like is the painted cam caps, just me though. I think some polish would set it off, polished engine covers, forks, caps, litter rims, black spokes, barrel, case, etc.

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I like that color, it might be completely different but it reminds me of hugger orange almost. The only thing I don't like is the painted cam caps, just me though. I think some polish would set it off, polished engine covers, forks, caps, litter rims, black spokes, barrel, case, etc.

That's exactly why I did them, because if I went straight into polished, I would have always been mad ... why didn't I paint them?? SO I quickly sand blasted them and shot them. I don't really like it though.

But right now I agree with you .I think I'm going to polish them, and all the covers.

[Nightcrawler]

I love the orange, I was going to do a burnt orange on my 78 550 but my friend didn't have it in stock. (He is giving me a cost only deal, I didn't want to have him order special for me).

How did you upholster the seat, I have a similar seat that I need to upholster and was thinking of idea's and solutions?

Love the build so far.

[Erki]

Looks great.

[promking]

Thank you

Got my O-Rings, and started putting my carbs back together.

Now last couple of things, I need.
A good front tire, any recommendations? Front Fork Brace, and a set of decent rotors. The only ones I can find are about 180 bucks on Amazon.

[mike_of_bbg]

Lots of tire opinions out there. If it were me shopping for tires (I'm a price/performance kind of guy) I'd look at Shinko 230s or Bridgestone Battlax tires. I have Bridgestone Spitfires right now, they seem fine to me. RWL Spitfires could have a nice retro look to them on your bike.

Are your rotors bad or you just want something that looks newer or more modern?

A good front tire, any recommendations? Front Fork Brace, and a set of decent rotors. The only ones I can find are about 180 bucks on Amazon.

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Lots of tire opinions out there. If it were me shopping for tires (I'm a price/performance kind of guy) I'd look at Shinko 230s or Bridgestone Battlax tires. I have Bridgestone Spitfires right now, they seem fine to me. RWL Spitfires could have a nice retro look to them on your bike.

Are your rotors bad or you just want something that looks newer or more modern?

My rear rotor has a noticeable score on it, something that bothers me. The bike has 25k on it.
If you don't mind me asking what size did you go with on your bike?

[mike_of_bbg]

I run 90/90-19 in front and 130/90-16 in the rear; but mine is one of those coveted "L" models . Your stock size is 3.25-19F/3.75-18R. I'm thinking 100/90-19 up front and 120/90-18 in the rear for you.

http://www.cb450stuff.com/tires/

Here's a list of bikes using the same part # for that rear rotor:

1973 SUZUKI GT250 (Hustler) - FRONT WHEEL
1974 SUZUKI GT250L (Hustler) - FRONT WHEEL
1975 SUZUKI GT250M (Hustler) - FRONT WHEEL
1976 SUZUKI GT250 (Hustler) - FRONT WHEEL
1976 SUZUKI GT380 (Sebring) - FRONT WHEEL
1977 SUZUKI GS400B - FRONT HUB (GS400B)
1977 SUZUKI GT250B (Hustler) - FRONT WHEEL
1977 SUZUKI GT380B (Sebring) - FRONT WHEEL
1978 SUZUKI GS1000C & EC - REAR WHEEL (GS1000C,N)
1978 SUZUKI GS1000C & EC - REAR WHEEL (GS1000EC,EN)
1978 SUZUKI GS550EC - REAR WHEEL (GS550EC,EN)
1978 SUZUKI GS750C - REAR WHEEL (GS750B,C,N)
1978 SUZUKI GS750EC - REAR WHEEL (GS750EC,EN)
1979 SUZUKI GS1000LN - REAR WHEEL
1979 SUZUKI GS1000N & EN - REAR WHEEL (GS1000C,N)
1979 SUZUKI GS1000N & EN - REAR WHEEL (GS1000EC,EN)
1979 SUZUKI GS1000SN - REAR WHEEL
1979 SUZUKI GS550EN - REAR WHEEL (GS550EC,EN)
1979 SUZUKI GS550LN - REAR WHEEL
1979 SUZUKI GS750EN - REAR WHEEL (GS750EC,EN)
1979 SUZUKI GS750LN - REAR WHEEL
1979 SUZUKI GS750N - REAR WHEEL (GS750B,C,N)
1979 SUZUKI GS850GN - REAR WHEEL
1980 SUZUKI GS550LT - REAR,WHEEL
1980 SUZUKI GS550T & ET - REAR WHEEL (FOR CAST WHEELS)
1981 SUZUKI GS550LX - REAR WHEEL (MODEL X)
1981 SUZUKI GS550TX - REAR WHEEL

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I got a nice deal on a 100/90 19 Dunlop404 locally so I got that install yesterday.

Finished up my carb rebuild, got my motion pro sync tool from Z1 in the mail yesterday, and installed the new boots I bought from the dealer.

Ready tonight to start installing, and syncing the carbs.

I purchased a Tarozzi Fork Brace from a member here.
60 mm slider clamps, 173mm fork spacing. He said he had it installed on a 78, so I ASSUMED because I'm dumb that it would fit. It seems as if my forks are a little thicker. I started polishing and cleaning mine last night... maybe I should look for new ones? Does anyone have any recommendations?

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Getting there
Going to finish syncing the carbs tonight and finalizing the air pilot mixture.

[DannyMotor]

Sweet look!! Love the black headlamp.

[7981GS]

A matching short half-fender on the front would make it complete IMHO.

Eric