Suzuki GT550 Parts
Completely restoring a Suzuki GT550 can be extremely rewarding. Its a vintage two-stroke air-cooled bike thats considered a classic by many. A few replacement parts can go a long way to getting your GT550 back to optimal running condition.
What parts are needed to rebuild the ram air system?Suzuki GT550 intake assemblies use a unique ram system to cool the engine. Ram funnels are mounted on the front of the motorcycle. They also feature a rear access port that keeps the ram assembly from hurting the aerodynamics of the motorcycle at all. If youre looking at completely rebuilding the one thats on your Suzuki, then youll need one of each of the following parts to get air moving through it again.
- Two-piece aluminum shroud
- Cylinder head
- Finning adapter
- Entry mount
- Air duct
Suzuki used an unorthodox exhaust system on this motorcycle. The GT550 requires a split central exhaust system header that feeds two miniature mufflers. Each of these is smaller than a standard muffler, but they can handle the same amount of noise when put together. Youll need an ECTS assembly to join the balanced tubes together. This piece isnt found on any M model GT550 bikes, but youll still need a double exhaust assembly if youre doing a rebuild.
What kind of touring engine goes on a Suzuki GT550?Undersquare 550 engine blocks from Suzuki can pull around 3,500 RPM, which is good for a touring motorcycle that has an exceptionally long wheelbase. Your bike should have a single letter associated with it, which can help you identify the specific type of GT550 engine you need. While all of the blocks are the same size, Suzukis engineers made some subtle changes to them over the years.
What kind of suspension does the Suzuki GT550 call for?To offer riders full road performance, Suzuki features a particular type of split suspension. The front assembly uses a telescopic fork while the rear has a swing arm. Both pieces attach directly to the steel double cradle frame with standardized mounting bolts, so if youre rebuilding the suspension, youll want to find hardware that matches Suzukis original specifications.
What compression ratios do Suzuki GT550 motor parts support?Youll want to select pistons and other parts that work with a 6.7-1 ratio since this is the only one that this motorcycle is supposed to work with. Using parts tuned to this ratio will net you solid performance. Since the block uses a one-piece cylinder head, you wont need to concern yourself with compression ratios for too many parts.