Hey Everyone

[Guest]

Hey everyone, My names Hayden and I live in Olathe, KS (just south of KC). Just bought my very first bike a few weeks ago, got bored on CL one night and a few days later I came home with a 1987 GS450L that is in really good shape. Going through the carbs and doing all of the general maintenance stuff right now though since its too cold to ride really. I'm really looking forward to riding when it gets warmer in the spring, cant come soon enough though unfortunately.
Here is a picture of the bike.GS450L.jpg

[Jedz123]

Never too cold to ride!!!! HAHA.. ha ..he
I ride all year round in Vermont, so anyone tells me it's too cold to ride and they are a latitude bellow me they hear it.
Last year of the 450! Great motorcycle glad to see another twin join the forum.
Since you won't be ridding it make sure you go to Bass cliff's site and download a manual and get cracking on getting all the bits re adjusted or replaced.
Look forward to seeing your progress in the threads!
WELCOME!
-Jedz

[niclpnut]

Welcome.

If you need any help let me know. I'm in Overland Park.



Nic

[hmcoons]

Jedz,
I should clarify.. IF I had cold weather gear right now I'd be riding it. And actually used his carb rebuild to help me with taking them off and starting that process, came in very handy, not completed yet. its a good visual guide on what to do though

Nic,
thanks for letting me know that. It's nice to know there is someone close if I need help on something, might need to meet up for a ride sometime once I get it everything sorted out

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations,


If you are here you probably have a 30 year old motorcycle that needs about 20 years worth of maintenance. In the links below you'll find maintenance lists, documentation, wiring diagrams, "how to" guides, vendor links, tips, tricks, and a whole lot of GS goodness. This is your "mega-welcome". Let's get started.

Let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'.

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.

If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....

Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...



Please Click Here For Your Mega-Welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff