New to site, and a new GS450 project :)

[Smackintyre]

Hi everyone!
So my boyfriend bought a 1988 GS450LJ, pretty much as a project for me and for him to eventually learn how to ride (It's a weird backwards relationship, I know) and I stumbled across this site. Already found some really helpful information reading around these posts, so I just wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for your help!

 

[trtsmb]

Welcome! Not so weird. I ride and my husband has never learned to ride.

 

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site.
If you have been looking around the site you know pics of your new bike are required.[at least encouraged].
A 450 is a good starting size to learn some basic wrenching and riding. An MSF course should be in your future.

 

[Jedz123]

+1 on a MSF course!
They will go over the basics and your 450 will be right on par for weight and handling to a class bike. The 450 is a great little machine, great on gas and plenty of getup and go. Look for Bass Cliffs site, run through all the maintenance items and she will be ready to roll.
Good luck and ride safe!
Welcome!

 

[barnbiketom]

The 450 is a great one to learn and KEEP... lots a power and you can break the speed limit anywhere anytime lol

 

[eil]

By all means, post pics of your bike if you can. We like pictures and we're a pretty friendly bunch here so don't be afraid to ask questions.

See the link in my signature for BassCliff's mega-welcome. Follow the links further to find service manuals, tutorials, the whole nine yards.

Welcome!

 

[Smackintyre]

Thanks everyone!! I will take some pictures tonight and post. It's not the prettiest looking bike right now, just a forewarning lol. In due time I also have already checked out Bass Cliffs site, its helped me out SO much. You guys are awesome.

 

[Smackintyre]

Oh and fyi, I took that course a long time ago. I'm not the new rider, the boyfriend is lol. But thank you all!!

 

[Smackintyre]

1892 Suzuki GS450

1892 Suzuki GS450

Here she is guys

 

[barnbiketom]

Beauty is in the eye of , well YOU AND ME lol..
Its still a 450 Suzuki, one of the BEST bikes going. the fact that someone spray bombed it means nothing to me.
The rest of the story tells the truth.
I'm finding it harder and harder to find bikes of this vintage that are not molested beyond hope in one way or another.
If your bike runs then that is fantastic. Learn to keep up on maintenance, adjustments and repairs and the bike will reward you with many more years of friendship!!

 

[Smackintyre]

Haha, yeah the spraypaint job is....horrific. Especially up close, the picture actually does it some justice lol. It runs strong though, its a blast to ride. I think eventually I want to bob it out.... maybe? Idk. For now, I'm happy.