Gs 450

[copperaxe]

I am looking for info on a GS450. It has round cam covers, so does that designate a S or E model? Attached is a picture, could you help me identify it? It needs both side covers, but I have seen a variety of side cover shapes on Ebay and I wonder how interchangeable these side covers are. I am planning on a cafe racer or streetfighter look for this bike with new paint for sure. Thanks.

 

[copperaxe]

Here is the GS450

 

[copperaxe]

That picture was the wrong one, oops

 

[bgmart450]

Most likely a 450E.

Usually the sidecovers say S on them and the wheels are gold trimmed instead of black/grey. S's usually have a 1/4 fairing as well, but you can never tell what happened before you get it.

 

[copperaxe]

Here is a quick picture of the yellow beast. Painting it and chopping the tail are my #1 goals. If this is an "E" model, how many years did they make them like this with these bodylines?

 

[Nessism]

Looks like an S model to me. Quite rare in the US so good luck with finding side covers if you live in the states.

 

[copperaxe]

It has the black wheels as can be seen in the picture, will the E side covers fit on this bike?

 

[boris]

looks like my gs450e (european spec)

(old pics btw she looks well different now)

 

[t3rmin]

Some day I, too, want to have a bike *in* the house. ;-)

 

[bgmart450]

Haha me too!!! I guess I'd have to 'house break' them first... fresh seals and gaskets all around.

 

[blo]

Check out this site:
http://www.suzukicycles.org/All-Suzuki/all_suzuki_models.html

The tank, and probably the rest of the bike, is definately newer than -81.
You must get side covers that fit that tank.

-blo

 

[copperaxe]

Thanks, this info helps!\\/

 

[boris]

i forgot to say my 450e is a 1987 one
unsure of the year they changed the styling though
but probably any 450e side panels from mid 80`s ie 85 +- should fit


and you cant beat having your bike in the kitchen
especialy on the cold winter nights
when insomnia kicks in

 

[copperaxe]

Well, I found out it is an "82 GSX400 not the 450. Is this any worse?

 

[minime]

I have a GS450L but I am unsure what exactly you are looking for. The motor is in a box... If you need any pics or parts.. let me know.

-V

 

[copperaxe]

I have confirmed on the motor is indication that it is a 450, and it was made in Dec 1982. But how do I confirm if it is a gs or a gsx?

How universal are the different side covers that connect to the tank, between the different size bikes?

 

[blo]

If it is a 450 it should have 450cc stamped on the front of the cylinderblock (between the headerpipes)
The -X models are 4 valves per cylinder bikes - this can be seen by looking in thru the intace or exchaust ports. If you see two valve stems it's an X.
Or you could just lift up the valve cover and count them. 8 makes a 2 cylinder X.

-blo

 

[jimcor]

It's your bike, but you are about to take the saw to a rare machine. That tail section and the quarter fairing made a beautiful combo. It was also sold without the fairing and as an L model. They were some of Suzuki's coolest twins. I've got an ad in one of the old bike mags in the stacks for them.

I'd think again before I cut that frame. You'll never pile your camping gear on the rear seat and tour if you do.

 

[copperaxe]

450 is stamped on the block. I guess if it is so rare, that is why I can't find a pair of side covers. I'm thinking if I can't find side covers then maybe I could switch to a different model gas tank. Wasn't the frame the same between the different models of 450's? Or what about between the different sizes?

 

[boris]

your gas tank looks just like mine
so 450e side panels should fit