2 days after I bought my gs650 I picked up a gs550 with a title for $100 to use a for parts. After I got my 650 done I wanted something to do over the winter so I started messing with the 550. Then I found another gs550 on C-list with a good motor and no title for $250. Here's where I am so far.
GS550 cafe build
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Dude, that thing is gonna look real nice. I have an 81 GS 550L kinda gonna do the same thing. I love you metal work man. Post more pics as you move along.
What year is yours? That tank shape is a lot nicer looking than mine. -
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I haven't posted any updates in a while. I cleaned and painted the motor. Adjusted the valves and replaced every gasket, O ring, and seal. Also drilled the sprocket cover.
Stripped it down to Clean and paint everything. Mounted my ignition switch and rear master cylinder after I took everything apart.
Stripped the frame with a wire wheel, then primed and painted it. Started putting the frame back together and working on painting the tank and tail section.
Last edited by gs650; 04-17-2011, 8:20 AM.Comment
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The shocks are the stock ones for now My new ones should be here today. As far as jetting goes my carbs are different than yours. But I went 5 or 6 sizes up from stock. I plan on ordering a jet kit for it like I did on my 650. I just get tired of fucking with the carbs on and off all the time. If you find the right kit it's once and doneComment
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