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GS 450 Starter replacement

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Hi,

I just bought a 1980 GS450S with about 2500 miles on it that had been sitting in a garage for several years. The previous owner said it needs a new starter. Upon putting a battery in it and trying it, I can hear the starter spinning but the engine doesn't turn over. I did a search and found this to mean that the starter clutch is bad.

My two questions:

1. I've determined that I need to get the carbs and airbox off to get to the starter compartment. How does one remove the airbox? :oops: I can't see where there's room to get it out.

2. Can I just buy a new starter, or is the starter clutch a separate part that I would have to get separately?

Thanks!
Richard
 
If it is indeed the starter clutch You do not need to remove the carbs You need to remove the left side engine cover/ stator cover to get to the starter clutch which is a seperate unit. You will also need a puller to remove the alternator rotor from the crankshaft.
 
Thanks!

That makes things a lot easier. I found a starter clutch from an 82 GS 450 on ebay. Is there any reason it wouldn't work on mine?

Thanks again

Richard
 
I don't see why it won't fit. Additional Note to pre post:: You need special tool to remove alt rotor from crankshaft
 
FYI... it wasn't even the starter clutch! The bolt holding the alternator rotor on the crank had just come loose.

Now I just need to find replacements for all those screws I broke trying to get the left cover off. :roll: lol

Thanks for the help!
 
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