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[IanF]

1980 gs450st

1980 gs450st

Pretty much stock. The previous owner removed some of the white pinstriping tape and airbrushed some black on to emulate the BMW R90 sport model that was popular in the 80s.

http://thegsresources.com/_scripts/gallerydispwnd.php?RegID=599

https://picasaweb.google.com/ocpianoman/Bikes#5178630400640298018

 

[Guest]

That's a nice lookin' S Ian. Looks like the rear mudguard's been shortened also?

 

[IanF]

That's a nice lookin' S Ian. Looks like the rear mudguard's been shortened also?

The PO hacked lots of plastic up, then changed his mind and glued the pieces back on. Trimmed (or should I say butchered?) parts include the windscreen, chain guard, airbox lid and now the rear mudguard (which I never noticed before). The windscreen has stayed glued in place but the other pieces fell off eventually. I'm looking for a new airbox lid.

The bike is a very nice almost original survivor, but I guess it will be a while before it has any sort of collector value.

 

[Sabideefoo]

Ah Rich...Nice buy....Lol let me know if you part that thing out lol....I want the motor combo....lol jk. Also Ian, mad clean bike you got there too....good to see another 450 owner on here.

 

[BIGYAM]

Heres mine! GS 450 tracker standard eng,frame,wheels,the rest is either from various other bikes or fabricated by myself, only trouble is the engine blew the 1st day out so i am now looking to fit a 500 unit, will post again if succesful !!!. Great forum keep up the good work and thanks for everyones help. Nige:clap:

 

[Sabideefoo]

Went on a little ride today...Since finally my bike is on the road...

 

[Guest]

Mate that's lookin' great!

I wanna know... what's the headlight and exhaust?

 

[Sabideefoo]

Not Sure on the headlight.....I know its a 7" Round bucket on ears...... Came with the bike. If you look you see my GPS lol.....The exhaust is a 2 into 1 with no muffler....Straight dump near the brake pedal....Im glad you think it looks good.... She will be better soon. If you want closer pics I'll pm you some Pete.

 

[Big Rich]

Must be loud as heck with no muffler......guessing it's a MAC 2-1 exhaust? Looks good man, glad to hear ya got to take it for a spin.

 

[Guest]

Not Sure on the headlight.....I know its a 7" Round bucket on ears...... Came with the bike. If you look you see my GPS lol.....The exhaust is a 2 into 1 with no muffler....Straight dump near the brake pedal....Im glad you think it looks good.... She will be better soon. If you want closer pics I'll pm you some Pete.

Cheers for that, any markings on the light you can see? I need to replace mine before I get it on the road as the plastic housing for the bulb has worn and it used to pop out while riding, leaving my headlight focussed about 5 feet in front of the bike. Would really like to get a H4 style replacement.

How did you go with jetting for the no muffler? And I'm assuming you have pods there too?

Edit: Actually, feel free to answer these over in your project thread, probably a little more appropriate over there

 

[JG122]

great photos everybody !
:clap:

here are my two 450A's... not new pics, but what I have at the moment :

 

[djg42]

Heres my 1980 GS450L

Heres my 1980 GS450L

Im running it with velocity stacks and 2 into 1 MAC exhaust with no baffles, and its fast as heck!

 

[Guest]

Is it just me or does the rear end of that look out of proportion height wise with the front?

Either way, I love it

 

[Guest]

Oh, and what jets are you using with the stacks and no baffles and did you shim your needles?

 

[djg42]

yes, shimmed the needles, has to take my dremel to the "needle Holder" to taper it Right,
pilots-17.5-->25
Mains 115---->155

 

[Guest]

Awesome, cheers for that, I will take note...

Any pic's of what you actually did with the dremel?

 

[zeebob]

here's mine...

here's mine...

She's a '79 GS425E and a work in progress. Got her from a local guy for $400 and plan to register and ride this year. My first bike really. Pulls real nice...
regards
Z

 

[Guest]

Nice one Zeebob, good lookin' 425 you got there!

 

[rlong74]

mine

mine

Had this one for a while. Going to swap out the bars, get some shorter turn signals and maybe black out the chrome. I have removed the rack and windshield.

 

[linuxrick]

Here is the exact 1979 425L I drove in high school, got it from my dad with almost no miles. I am hoping to keep it as stock as possible...but the bars are not my favorite, who knows. One of the side covers is cracked so hope I can find an exact replacement!