Chasis years & models compatible with 81 GS 450L

[cliffam56]

Hi All,
I'm new to the group, and just bought a 1981 GS 450L in nearly perfect condition with only 5,000 mi. on it. The problem is that I don't have the proper documentation to register it in RI where I live. I would like to broaden my search for a legal chasis to swap all the nice parts to, by including other models and or years. Does anyone out there know of a resource where I can find such info.
Thanks, Cliff

 

[Nessism]

Why can't you get the title? If it's just lost you can go though a service like this... http://www.its-titles.com/lost_vehicle_title.html

 

[cliffam56]

I bought on just a bill of sale, because of price and overall condition. It is
not reported stolen, but has never been registered in my state, which is
the criteria for registering a motorcycle.

 

[mike_of_bbg]

Know anyone you trust in nearby Maine or New Hampshire? IIRC those states don't require titles to register motorcycles >15 years old. "sell" the bike to a friend there, have them get a title, then "sell" the bike back to you. Voila.

 

[Guest]

I know for sure the 80-86 450 engines are pretty much the same so that motor will fit in those frames.

 

[BassCliff]

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[cliffam56]

Thanks for your most cordial welcome. I have already benefited greatly from your expertise in the past, with your much acclaimed stator pages with my GS 550l which I recently sold in order to obtain my recent 450L.
There have been many other tips that have helped me with various diagnostic
and repair issues during the past 1yr+, mostly behind the scenes.
Thanks again, Cliff Marshall

 

[cliffam56]

Does the model G, or T ect. make any difference as far as the frame goes?
Thanks

 

[GregT]

To the best of my knowledge all the 2 valve per cylinder twins have exactly the same crankcase dimensions and will interchange.
That's 400,425 and 450.
There are other differences - ignitions etc - but the castings are the same size.

Greg T

 

[cliffam56]

Thanks,
This just keeps getting better by the minute.
Cliff