My GS550 needs help.

[Larry D]

Got it on the road.... I noticed I'm leaking a bit of oil around the cam area? That won't be fun to replace. Think there will be any problems with me riding it in the meantime If I diligently check the oil? it is a small leak even at full temperature.

Check out bwringer's cam chain tensioner rebuild.

http://www.bwringer.com/gs/camchaintens.html

[skearton]

I lost my ignition key for my 550. My brother said i could call suzuki with the VIN and they would make me a key.... think they would for an 82? I have the fork lock on as well. If I cant get a key from suzuki is it a pain to replace the ignition?

[p_s]

I lost my ignition key for my 550. My brother said i could call suzuki with the VIN and they would make me a key.... think they would for an 82? I have the fork lock on as well. If I cant get a key from suzuki is it a pain to replace the ignition?

Take the ignition or the bike to a locksmith--shouldn't cost more than $25. When I had this problem I took in a helmet lock instead of the ignition. The cranky locksmith said there was a 1 in 1753 chance it would work in the ignition, but it did.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

A lot of times there is a three digit number on your locks; ignition, gas, helmet. Take those three numbers to a good locksmith (and maybe a blank key - available from many online vendors and ebay) and they can cut you a new one.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff