Due to financial difficulty, I sold my Triumph 900. Found a 1982 GS450L on craigslist cheap. Got a OEM Service manual for it. The bike starts and runs but needs a ton of rubber replaced in fuel system and brakes. Currently waiting on the parts to come.
I thought originally I was just buying a junker to spin around the block while I saved up for a Wee Strom in the distant futurer. But the more I learn about this bike the more I see potential. I would like to do some moderate touring (hence the wee strom dream).
I have a bunch of bolt on stuff that I kept, Rifle sport fairing, Nonfango hard bags, luggage rack and Rear trunk. So that end is set.
Looks like if I get the maintence caught up and stay on top of it this is going to be a solid bike. Not too worried about the power, this should do fine on the highway. And with that sixth gear will cruise nicely. Also, holy crap numeric gear postion indicator! What? That's awsome.
But to make this a better mini-tourer . . .
Will a 1981 GS450SX tank fit on an 1982 GS450LZ? Looks like the SX is 4 gal. instead of 3 gal. on the LZ. If so that would give me 50 or so more mile range.
Also, what about the 1982 GS450GA? It an automatic, which I don't want. But I was thinking that the drive shaft swing arm and secondary drive unit might fit on a 1982 GS450LZ Engine and frame. A drive shaft is nice for touring. Anyone know for sure?
What about oil coolers? The 1982 GS450GA also has an oil cooler. Anyone know if the LZ can be fitted with with a GA cooler? I can see that being a nice addition for stop and go traffic.
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