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stubbs56
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hey guys!! my name is mike!! new to motorcycles but have always wanted one finally just picked up a 1980 GS550E!!
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hey guys!! my name is mike!! new to motorcycles but have always wanted one finally just picked up a 1980 GS550E!!
Welcome from another Mike!
Are you sure that's not an L model? I've never had a 550 but the stepped seat and handlebars look like they're possibly from an L?
Either way, lots to read and learn on here, do the basic maintanence and cleaning of the bike - carbs, make sure the boots/airbox seals (unless you're going with pods) electrical connections, do the quick charge tests and revised stator tests and replace the R/R.
Are you sure that's not an L model? I've never had a 550 but the stepped seat and handlebars look like they're possibly from an L?
Either way, lots to read and learn on here, do the basic maintanence and cleaning of the bike - carbs, make sure the boots/airbox seals (unless you're going with pods) electrical connections, do the quick charge tests and revised stator tests and replace the R/R.
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stubbs56
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Thanks mikerophone!! I'm not really sure because vin tag says GS550E but side cover says GS550L!! Which brings up my first question what is the difference between the E and L??
The L is more of a "cruiser" style with the stepped seat, smaller tank, high handlebars and single disc brake.
The E has a flatter seat, a compartment behind the seat instead of a chrome fender, slightly lower handlebars and the tank holds more gas.
Welcome to the site.
The E has a flatter seat, a compartment behind the seat instead of a chrome fender, slightly lower handlebars and the tank holds more gas.
Welcome to the site.
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stubbs56
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Thanks Steve! I just didnt understand VIN gs550e but bike looks and screams L!!