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I'm trying to remove the airbox on my 83 gs450tx so i can clean it and fix the new battery (which is slightly larger than it could be) in place.
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I don't own that bike but I looked at the parts fiche and, according to it, the bolt towards the bottom of your top picture is a mounting bolt. However, to me it also looks like those two bolts at the bottom where the grounding wires are might be mounting bolts too.Originally posted by M.Hayes.GS450TX View PostI'm trying to remove the airbox on my 83 gs450tx so i can clean it and fix the new battery (which is slightly larger than it could be) in place.
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On the smaller GS models, the key is to get the inner fender out of the way.
Usually the plastic rear inner fender is held in by a few fasteners and a combination of tabs. You'll have to bend and squeeze the inner fender to release it so that it can move back a few inches.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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I have also heard that on the 450, you have to remove the engine if you want to remove the airbox and still be able to use it again.
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On wife's had to take out battery box, cam chain tensinor, rear inner fender, and side plate for r/r. Push back as far as can, then you have to turn on side and if remember right take out left side between frame and engine. Was a huge pain, but with patience it's doable. terryleeComment
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On my '82 1100e, it was supposedly do-able by removing a frame cross member.
I've heard about cases where it's necessary to remove the engine. Seems a bit extreme just to see the top of your battery.
I was planning on installing pods, but I still wanted to remove the stock air box intact. I couldn't do it. Well, I'd always wanted to own a Dremel.
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hahaha! I would love a to have a dremel too.....Originally posted by Rob S. View PostOn my '82 1100e, it was supposedly do-able by removing a frame cross member.
I've heard about cases where it's necessary to remove the engine. Seems a bit extreme just to see the top of your battery.
I was planning on installing pods, but I still wanted to remove the stock air box intact. I couldn't do it. Well, I'd always wanted to own a Dremel.Comment
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Yes.. That is indeed the case.. engine out ..Originally posted by Steve View PostI have also heard that on the 450, you have to remove the engine if you want to remove the airbox and still be able to use it again.
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Now what about un-installing that cat from the rear of your bike?
Don't use a Dremel; try to remove it intact.
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I've got one out of our 450 several times without cutting anything or removing engine! terryleeComment
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seems like I did also but it wasn't 'easy' just involved inner rear fender and battery box/wiring /??Originally posted by terrylee View PostComment
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I have a GS450E 1981 and it was a bitch to get the airbox out! Just saying.
So you have to remove:
1 - All bolts that hold the airbox to the frame & remove/completely loosen carb/airbox clamps
2 - Remove carbs
3 - remove drain hose from bottom of airbox & top lid portion of airbox(via removal of two slide brackets)
4 - both metal triangle side panels completely(L w electrical and the right ground panel)
5 - remove battery with battery holder bracket/box
As far as I could tell the only way to actually get the box out of the frame, with lots of back and forth, rotating and jostling is through the LEFT SIDE TRIANGLE space in the frame. It won't fit through the right side or the top but I was able to squeeze it out through the left side of the bike triangle panel space.
If you don't HAVE to remove it then DONT, do whatever maintenance/ cleaning with it installed in the bike if you can.
Good Luck !
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