Need Suzuki info

[Jayceesfolly]

My brother-in-law has acquired a '79 Suzuki GS550E and is going to restore it to factory new condition for his daughter to ride. It only has 8000 miles on it but needs a few things. Where can we find a downloadable service manual and also a breakdown of parts with part numbers.

 

He is not computer literate and is having trouble finding parts and part numbers.

 

Also, is there a reputable chrome shop that can re-chrome parts.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

 

Jim

[van avery]

Here is a place for parts. Check out Ebay for used and some new parts both.:thumbsup:Good luck with the project.

http://suzuki.powersports360.com/fiche_select1.asp?cat=Motorcycles&mfg=SUZUKI&srt=yr

[spike13]

try http://www.bikebandit.com

[Monty]

www.thegsresources.com

[tomephil]

www.thegsresources.com

 

Yep, I have used this with my 850 gsl.

[MiCarl]

He should acquire a PAPER service manual. They're much more convenient than electronic manuals, especially for the computer illiterate.

 

I generally buy from repairmanual.com but I am sure there are others, including eBay.

[k9cottage]

http://www.blackbears.ru/index_en.php?get=manual

 

i usually find what im looking for on this site

[RedRider]

www.thegsresources.com

 

+1 on this site. The moderator of this site is REALLY knowledgeable on the old GS'. I have one that will be restored over the winter.

[Jayceesfolly]

Thanks, everyone for the information. I will pass along all these sites to my BIL. I have been on eBay and have found a few parts but he will need more as he gets farther into the project.

 

I am now getting ready to head to Galena for the IR and will get into this restoration project when I return.

 

 

Thanks for all the help and suggestions.

 

 

Jim

[eusa1]

See me at the rally and i will give you some chrome info!

Mike

[Peder_y2k]

restore it to factory new condition for his daughter to ride. Jim

 

I'm hoping the daughter is not going to learn to ride on a beautifully restored GS550. All that money spent and then high potential for new pavement rash? I hope I'm wrong.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA

[Jayceesfolly]

OK, thanks, Mike. I will see you there.

 

His daughter is 11 years old and has been riding mini bikes for a couple of years now. She hasn't been on a public highway yet (at speed) but she has no problem handling the minibike on their farm.

 

Jim

[1joeranger]

1st Bike I ever owned!! Hey, where are the pictures?!

[dacheedah]

http://www.mtsac.edu/~cliff/storage/gs/GS550_77-82_all.pdf

[stroker ace]

http://www.paulschrome.com/