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  1. 05-10-2012, 02:49 PM #1
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    Suzuki follow up

    I finally finished fixing up the 87 Suzuki GS450L motorcycle I picked up a couple of months ago. Like the 750 Honda, it had been parked for a few years and the carbs were a mess. The front brake brake caliper was frozen, and a few other problems had to be solved. During the first ride I was impressed with how well it handled, and how quick it is. At about 390 lbs, 27 HP, and a close ratio 6 speed trans , it is pretty snappy. A bit small for me, I'm hoping my wife will like it and start riding again. In the meantime, I'll take it out for a ride every couple of days, and start using it for work. Total investment-$375.
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    It looks good, nice work. Good deal too.

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    Nice bike. You like stretch kits?
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    Quote Originally Posted by KG4CGC View Post
    Nice bike. You like stretch kits?
    No.
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    Keep it stock. Stretch kits? :vomit:

    That bike would make a cool bobber tho...
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    Quote Originally Posted by WØTKX View Post
    Keep it stock. Stretch kits? :vomit:

    That bike would make a cool bobber tho...
    Yep.
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    It looks nice. I would like to get myself something like that.
    I keep my 2 feet on the ground, and my head in the twilight zone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by n2ize View Post
    It looks nice. I would like to get myself something like that.
    Anytime you get something like this for $200, you will be doing some wrenching on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by w2amr View Post
    Anytime you get something like this for $200, you will be doing some wrenching on it.
    My first bike was the was a GS450, I dont remember the exact year but it was early to mid 80s. I got it for 400$ from my aunt who bought it new. It sat for 20 years. She started it every few days but that was about it. Needed carbs rebuilt, new brakes, chain, tires, etc. Still well worth the price. I have it still back in the states. In fact I have some photos somewhere. I will have to have my parents dig up the photos. It still has under 8000 miles on it. It had 400 or so on it when I got it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by w2amr View Post
    Anytime you get something like this for $200, you will be doing some wrenching on it.
    Very true but I don't mind that at all. If I can get it at that price I am more than happy to fix it and make it running good.
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