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Hi all, I have a question regarding to my exhaust system.
I have a 79 Suzuki GS 550 with the stock 4 to 2 exhaust system.
I'd like to disassemble or cut (whichever is easier) the stock muffler and mount
a custom one.
Such as this ...
Re: New Jersey area affordable powder coating
Thanks for the help guys. I found a place called peerless powder coating. They'll do frame swing arm and the triple tree for 225.
Hi viet,
Will you be able to draw me a diagram of what your talking about? I read it over again but still not getting an accurate picture I my mind.
Thanks!
Re: Re: Need carb jetting advice for my GS550
Thanks for the advice, what does it mean to be "in the correct heat range" and "chop tests"?
Also how do I determine if I'm in the correct heat range?
I believe mine are vm22ss. The link I've provided above is the carbs that I currently have. I'm just wondering because I read people that have around 100 size main jets. Mine is 80 stock and was recommended to change them to 87.5 with pods and the new exhaust
Re: Just bought a 79 gs550 doing a semi budgeted project. My first project will need many advice
Engine teardown / rebuild.
It sucked getting it out of the frame.
Valve cover off
Head is off
The pistons aren't too bad. The rings are still within the tolerance level.
New gaskets are...
Re: Just bought a 79 gs550 doing a semi budgeted project. My first project will need many advice
Started on the fork seals they were a bitch to get out. Even tried boiling the damned thing.
I used the nail remover part of the hammer to pry it out. I had much more leverage that way
I tried...
Re: Just bought a 79 gs550 doing a semi budgeted project. My first project will need many advice
So the frame is bare..
Things ordered so far :
Black clubmans
Engine gasket kit
Legendary bug eye seat from a dtt member
A taillight to fit the seat
Fork seals
Speedo with idiot lights from...
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