Motorcycle Ignition Coils for Suzuki GS550

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Motorcycle Ignition Coils for Suzuki GS550

The Suzuki GS550 motorcycle was introduced in 1977 by Suzuki as a companion version to its GS750 motorcycle, which hit the market the previous year. The GS series was Suzukis first foray into the four-stroke engine market, intended as a range of general purpose bikes for touring, sports riding, and commuting. You can find replacement parts and kits for the motorcycle ignition coils for Suzuki GS550 and supporting accessories to suit your needs.

What does an ignition coil do?

Although your bike runs on gasoline, it still needs electricity to turn the wheels. However, the voltage of the battery on your motorcycle is not high enough to start the engine of your bike. A coil is necessary to achieve ignition.

The coil is an electronic component that accumulates voltage and releases it in bursts or pulses. When electricity from the battery is sent through the ignition coil, the coil is able to boost the low voltage of the battery up to the thousands of volts needed to cause the spark plugs to fire and ignite the fuel. In other words, volts are low when they flow through wires from the battery into the coil and come out high from the coil and flow through wires to the spark plugs. A functioning ignition coil is needed in order to start the engine of your Suzuki GS550 and keep it running.

What are signs that an ignition coil is damaged?

If your GS550 is not running smoothly and quietly, there may be a problem with the ignition coil. If the coil is damaged, it will not provide sufficient power to the spark plugs for ignition, which will cause difficulty in starting. An affected coil may also manifest itself with low power or stalling.

How do you troubleshoot the ignition coils?

There are many components in the electrical system of your Suzuki GS650 motorcycle, and they all need to work properly. Your original components should provide years of good performance, but when a problem occurs, troubleshooting is necessary to determine which component may be at fault. If the engine is not running smoothly or cannot achieve ignition, the problem may be a low battery, disconnected wiring, or an issue with a regulator, spark plugs, or a coil.

A multimeter will be able to check for continuity and register the proper resistance in ohms for the coil, however, a continuity break will register infinite ohms. This category offers wiring as well as ignition coils. When replacing parts, remember that with electrical system parts, a physical fit doesnt necessarily mean the part will function properly. First and foremost, always check the make, model, and year to ensure that the part you want to purchase matches the specifications for your motorcycle.