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    80 gs550 jet kit

    Thanks Camaro
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    GS1100 Dyno Results Analysis

    Jim , nice work on the graphs. WELL DONE ! From memory, I believe Suzuki rated the '80-'82 GS1100 at 105 and the '83 GS1100 at 108 while the Katana's were 111. IIRC. But that was a long time ago..Jim see what you can dig up on this . Thanks. Related topic, ..'84 1150 rated @ 119 and '85...
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    GS1100 Dyno Results Analysis

    IIRC the '80 and '81 GS1100 was rated by Suzuki at 105 hp. Even though the '81 was considerably faster in the road tests. Mainly due to the revised seat angles Suzuki used on the heads on the '81 models. JFYI. Terry
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    80 gs550 jet kit

    67 Comaro, what is the jet kit number for the '82 Katana 550 . I too have an '80 GS550E with pods and four into one and could use it as well. Thanks, Terry
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    oversize valves head work w/pics

    What he said...
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    oversize valves head work w/pics

    What he said..
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    Top End Noob

    Mr. Cinders, I believe that some material from the head has already fallen into the cylinder and scored / taken out the rings in #3. That expains the oil in #3. Yes pull it down but don't buy anything untill you KNOW. Freshen it up with new rings, don't forget to hone first,.. AFTER you check...
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    GS550 4-1 exhaust or headers

    I have a V&H 4 into 1 on my 1980 GS550E. I like the look of it and the sound is very good. Not too loud with the baffel in. Changing oil is easy have plenty of room to access oil filter . Terry
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    My clutch cabel just broke

    I have had to ride with a snapped clutch cable MANY times over the years. push it while seated and get it going a couple mph is all you need and toe into 1st. While the revs are at idle, of course.. once in gear just roll on the gas and go. Toe to neutral before you have to stop. You can...
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    NOT AGAIN. Stock jets with non-stock airbox and pipe

    On my 1981 GS1100EX, std. bore with a massaged head (mild) 95 cfm , 10.20 C.R. and a set of 1983 GS1100 cams, stock air box, no airbox lid, K&N filter, With factory stock exhaust and has 125 mains and runs excellent with them. Very crisp throttle response. Runs strong on the mains up top...
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    In compairison which is faster gs1150 or gsxr 1100

    Suzuki rated the '84 GS1150 at 119 h.p. and the '85 GS1150 at 124 h.p. this would be crank h.p.
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    Need valve shim 3.15mm

    Thanks Steve and Mike. It has a 3.10 shim in it now. Yes..very good suggestion, I will move the buckets around and see what I can come up with. Easier than pulling the head. Again..THANKS. Terry
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    Need valve shim 3.15mm

    I need a large valve shim for the 1980 550E . I need a 3.15mm shim. Anyone know where I might get this size ? Seems the valves stems have been clipped on this engine. It uses large shims 2.80mm - 2.90mm but I need this really large size. Really don't want to pull this head to install new...
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    do I have a big bore in my motor

    120 lbs on two and 90 lbs on the other two..sounds like it needs to come apart anyway. That is if the valves are all in spec. and no leakage at the head gasket. Then you will know for sure what you have. Terry
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    Good place to buy valve cover gaskets?

    With the real gaskets..what torque settings do you use with them ? Thanks.
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    Quick GS1150 BS36SS question...

    2.250 divided by .03937 (1 mm) gives 57.15 mm . Much easier, IMO.
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    My bike dies as I come to a stop...

    High float level will cause this also. Sloshes and blocks the vent and the engine momentarily wants to die. Check the float level and adjust.
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    Dyna coils on a GS550

    I thought they would. Thanks Bill.
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    Dyna coils on a GS550

    Anyone use the dyna coils on a 1980 GS550E ? They are much larger than the OEM coils. I believe they will fit but will have to be dropped down. Just wanted to know if anyone has installed these on early model GS's. Thanks.
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    Problem with my 79 GS550

    Sounds like a lean mixture . Choke on with throttle until warm enough to carborate cleanly? Choke richens the mix. Rich mix makes for easier starting, not needed after warm-up. You didn't state if you were using the airbox. Removing the airbox and using pods will do just this thing. Try...
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