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    '83-85 GS 450 motors

    Hi Y'all - new to this site, but long time GSA 450 owner. However, 2 years ago, the rectifier blew, and other issues started. A shyster repairman took me for $600 and left my motor in parts. Found a running '83 GS 450 in Atlanta.
    Will that motor fit my bike and it's auto transmission? I have an '85 GSA.
    Thanks for help!

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    From what I've been able to find out about the auto 450's (I never knew they existed before this post!), they are shaft drive.

    Which means a "normal" 450 won't be a straight swap as they are all chain drive.

    So, if you are looking for a chain drive donor, you will need the swing arm, rear wheel, brake assembly....basically the whole rear end as well as the motor.
    Current:
    Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha :eek:)

    Past:
    VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
    And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....

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      #3
      Rat fart. Was fearing that. Thank you for info. Loved my auto trans. Hate to junk it at a scrap yard but, running out of options.

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