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  1. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Any suggestion on finding a petcock? I'm pretty sure I have the 50 mm hole to hole mounts. No luck so far and no help from another forum.
  2. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Ordered a jet kit from 6sigma and ordering a tank kit from pro-15.
  3. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Nice bike as well. Well I know that's what I have and in the Clymer manual I have it list for 80-83 the BS32SS carburetors.
  4. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Yea I have the BS32ss carbs. Okay cool bit of info! I'll have to look into those, thought I'd seen those mentioned before but didn't save the link.
  5. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Thanks for the jet info. I cleaned the carbs and it started right up and idled. It seemed pretty lean when I checked a spark plug. I like the sealer kit but I'm trying to decide on a cleaning kit or a diy. It's pretty rusty but it's not flaking. I'm not running fuel from the tank since its...
  6. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Thanks for all the comments guys!!! I pulled the carbs this morning. Relatively clean and no clogged jets but I'll clean it up. Main jet is a 92.5 and the pilot is a 40. I followed a link to jetsrus.com and will order new ones. Any suggestions on a place to start with jet size? Before I get...
  7. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Thanks! Yep I signed up on RSResources first. Pretty sure they're emgos. I plan on all of those things once I get it running right. Do you have any suggestions on filters? I like the look of pods but I understand the issues they create being less restrictive. I don't care to mess with jetting...
  8. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Outside pics:
  9. Thomas T.

    1980 GS550E

    Bought this last weekend and came across this forum doing some research. It's had some work done to it.... The bike has 20,000 original miles and I'm now the 3rd owner. Second owner put new tires, rear shocks and I believe the straight pipes... I have a list going that obviously needs to...
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