E or L?

[justmount1]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-GS-1980-Suzuki-GS550-No-Reserve-Motorcycle_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ133177QQihZ002QQitemZ120146050690QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

need to know if this is an E or an L

[jimcor]

E model with an aftermarkent seat, I'd say. Notice the step is only in the padding not the seat frame (pan). Forks are definitely E. No L ever had the tail section body work. Side covers are missing. But this one isn't much of a mystery it's an E.

[Nessism]

E for sure.

Not worth messing with unless you can get it for sub $500 - my opinion of course. Figure on replacing: tires, chain, battery, filters/fluids, handlebars and rebuilding the carbs and brake system.

[MissFabulous]

Another giveaway on E vs L is the tank. Es are wider at the seat and the Ls taper more. From what I understand the VIN could say E and it still be an L, but not the case with this one anyway.

[Redman]

Oh boy, an other quessing game. Where is Leon?

Yah, I see, the chrome front fender and stepped seat might lead you to think its an L.



But, Like Jim stated, it doesnt look like the stock L seat. Other thing that indicate not an L is the plastic tail piece with tail light and plastic rear fender. An L would have chrome rear fender with the tailight unit mounted down on back end of the fender. So I say "not an L"

Some may say that its not and L becuse its a chain drive. But there were some Ls that were chain, And 550 was one that were L chain drive.

Say, Just, if you are going to get that... I have a Windjammer IV windshield that has been sitting in my utility room for years. Is a bit used/skuffed up, but is usaeable till you find a better one. PM me if intersted.

Ah, look at picture of the handle bars, cant really call them handle bars, more like just a piece of pipe or conduit.
Hey, I also have a stock 850G handle bar right next to that windshield, so . . . . . .


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[jimcor]

Plus a $75 buyers premium (fee)!!! Stick it dudes . Man, that sucks big time. :shock:

[motor275]

E Or L

Looks like an E with a Kawasaki seat

[jimcor]

Nah, that's not a Kwacker seat. It's either a Saddleman foam and replacement cover added to the original pan or the entire Sadleman seat assembly. They were available from JC Whitney, listed in their catalogue as a 'sport seat'. As you can see, little on the puffy side, but looks a hell of a lot better than Duct Tape!

[justmount1]

well thanks fellas i don't think i am going to get it i am merely looking for a cheap l so i can have a spare for parts.