# 1983 Suzuki GS550E Slow Project.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328
**Category:** Builds
**Created:** [April 5, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328 "2009-04-05T19:27:39Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2009, 7:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328/1 "2009-04-05T19:27:39Z")
Just picked up an 83 suzuki gs550 for a whopping $600. So far I’ve replaced the fuel lines and sea-foamed the motor (definatly helped with running). Im in the process of painting all the plastics and the tank black. Im not taking the time to do a great paint job because the tank/side covers will be replaced eventually. I’ll make sure to post up pics and progress as time goes on. I have new end bar mirrors on the way with integrated led turn signals
Future Plans as time goes on:
Complete carb rebuild with re-jetting and individual filters
4-into-1 exhaust
replace broken side fairings and partially rusted gas tank
Properly paint new/existing fairings/tank.
Tear down to just frame and paint the frame red.
Paint all engine covers black.
My ultimate goal is to pick up a newer Buell in about 2 years and keep this as a restoration/project bike because of its age and capabilities.
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### Author:  [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2009, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328/2 "2009-04-05T20:54:19Z")
This should be a great bike once it’s running at it’s full potential.
Should be cheap to insure, great on gas and still a blast to ride.
How are the forks on it? Leaking or fine? If they are a little soft consider putting heavier fork oil in them.
Good luck! :thumb
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### Author:  [@Mike3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike3)
#### Post date: [April 5, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328/3 "2009-04-05T21:57:02Z")
Sweet, looks a lot like my buddies 83 gs1100e I used to ride a lot.
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### Author:  [@offroadzj](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/offroadzj)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1983-suzuki-gs550e-slow-project/243328/4 "2009-04-06T13:36:57Z")
forks are good. It costs a whopping $8.50 to fill it with premium (only did it for the first fill up to help clear everything out a bit. Then its on to 89). Insurance is only $180/year for liability.