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Will GS850 carbs fit a GS550?

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I have been told that the GS750 carbs will fit right in to the GS550, and are a better match to the flow capabilities of the 550 anyways.

I am looking for new carbs, and the question of whether or not the 850's carbs are the same as, or will fit like, the 750's.

Anyone know? I did a search on the site and the forum but got no results.
 
550 vs 750 carbs

550 vs 750 carbs

Depends on the year. Starting in 1980, both bikes used 32mm CV carbs. Earlier 550s used VM22 round slide carbs. 79 and earlier 750s used VM26 carbs. If you have a pre 80 550, It might be worth a try. The jetting would have to be changed, & other mods made to deal with the extra air/fuel.
If you're looking for more performance, why not get a bigger GS?
 
Thanks for the breakdown, that will help a lot.

As for the bigger bike, I have two restrictions holding me back

1)Mu
2)Lah

I got no money for a different bike. I had to mortgage one of the kids to be able to afford replacement carbs. :?
 
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