My first GS. 1981 GS 450 L project.

[friedshrooms]

Just picked this up for $150 with a clean title. He quit riding it last year because it either had a dead battery or more likely a charging issue. I cranked it earlier and it fired sounded solid with good compression. Cracked open the carburetors looked pristine inside, going through them with WD-40 and compressed air tomorrow regardless. So far it needs a speedometer cable which I have a spare new one, tachometer cable, and intake manifolds. The gas tank is pristine inside as well. All electrical working fine besides the charging which I havn't been able to definitively test yet. I plan to put this bike back together and keep it as a rider for when I go to college which will be close. Thought I'd share, enjoy.

[suzu650]

Welcome! $150, what a steal!! sounds like it wont take much to get it rode worthy.

[SqDancerLynn1]

I remember my first GS a Skunk :-)) That was over 25 years ago

[friedshrooms]

Turns out it'll need new intake boots anyone know of a cheap place to acquire these?

[KitKat]

www.partshark.com -- usually cheaper

https://www.bikebandit.com

[kparkfan]

Nice find man. Got one for the wife couple years ago.

[snark]

Post a list of what you need. You'd be suprised what we have in our parts bins. I think I may have a set of boots for you. PM me if you still need them.