GS550 cafe build

[gs650]

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.

[ZekeYoung66]

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.

[gs650]

thanks man. Mine is an 80. the tank is from a 75 gt380.

[ChoppyGee]

I've got a ton of 550 parts if you guys need anything lemme know. including a complete gasket set.

[RIPshitRIOT]

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Hot. As. Fire.

[TemeculaTerry]

That tail piece is great!

[gs650]

Thanks guys. The tail is my first attempt at making something out of metal. It came out pretty good.

[ZekeYoung66]

Thanks guys. The tail is my first attempt at making something out of metal. It came out pretty good.

It came out really god man. Keep that shit up dude.....

[DKD92]

that tail is a really nice shape and not to big, good work man.

[gs650]

Made a little progress. Got the sv650 front caliper mounted. Mounted the speedo but I'm not liking how high it sits. I can't mount it much lower because the cable against the back of the headlight. Also cleaned and rebuilt the carbs.

[mjasen10]

looks really clean man, im lookin forward to seein more updates

[gs650]

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.

[LeCoq]

Looking nice man! I really like petite tail end, as I'm not a fan of those big and chunky rears.

[shaft]

this is turning out real nice, are you rejetting the cabrs? if so what size? and what shocks are those in back? good luck, looking good

[gs650]

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 done