Suzuki GS series

The Suzuki GS 550 L by the manufacturer Suzuki is a typical representative of sogenanntenSoftchopper - generation ( construction period 1979-1984 ). Arising from the successful and rather sporty designed 550 E has the 550 L is an extended fork, a chopper handlebars, a reduced tank and a step bench. Shorter exhaust tips and a modified Motorcharacteristik were 35 kW and a top speed of about 160 km / h

The 238 kg are not just lightweight machine had a 4- cylinder in-line engine with roller-bearing crankshaft and two overhead, chain -driven camshafts. The mixture preparation was carried out in the first years of construction by means of four single piston slide carburetor Mikuni VM22 type, later came diaphragm carburetor used. Was shifted by a six-speed transmission, the force was transmitted to the rear wheel via a standard O -ring chain. The "L" had as their athletic sister the "E" and the Touring variant "T" die-cast rims. The chassis in torsion-resistant steel tube frame was designed good-natured and good on bends and was considered very good. Was held back by a double disc brake at the front and one wheel at the rear. The U.S. models (GS 550 L) were limited to a disc front and drum rear brake.

The early 4-cylinder Suzuki GS models, and specifically its variants with the DOHC engines ( Motern with two overhead camshafts ) are considered very robust. One reason for this longevity is the use of a roller bearing crankshaft, nor at any time provides sufficient lubrication even at the lowest pressure conditions or in case of low oil level. Another reason is the fact that the Japanese engineers in the development of its first 4- stroke engine much emphasis placed on reliability and so the aggregate correspondingly large amount of material in the form of sufficient splurged aluminum.

The "L " models of the GS series enjoyed, especially in your "big" versions 750L, 850L and 850 GL ( shaft drive ), and GL 1000L and 1100 L and GL particularly in the U.S. market great popularity, which also its long construction period stated. The end of the GS series is the futuristic styled GSX1100 " Katana " dar.

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