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Old 10-28-2005, 03:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Bike: 1978 Suzuki GS550E
Location: Scio, Oregon
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Default Engine number & parts interchange

On my 1978 GS550E, should the engine number match the VIN, or like LBCs are they only close?

Is the chain guard on a 79 the same as the 78? Mine was missing when I bought it.