82 gs 450tx unknown parts

[xpresidentx]

1982 450tx
Hi all this site has saved me a few times just wanted to thank all for help and future help I will need.

I need parts .....usally order from bike bandit

what chain size do I need ?

what front sprockets size I am Guessing a 16 do I need?

I want to keep bike in original specs

I allready have new rear sprockets sitting in shop its a 44t

To make things worse my clutch plate top screw is stripped I allready see a nightmare in my future.. :twisted:


mike

450tx still putting along

[bgmart450]

Yeah 16 is stock front sprocket size for all 450's (covered in my manual anyways).

I run a 45 rear sprocket and a 104 link 530 chain. Not sure how different a 44 rear would make in terms of links (if any). You can always get more than you need and cut the links you don't need out.

BTW Stock for a 450TX rear is 43, not that it matters, but at least you know

[xpresidentx]

82 txz parts

Hi

thanks for quick reply

btw my typo rear sprocket is 43t.

but info on chain is exact 530 x 104. thnk you


Would you happen to know the part that under right side carb? ..looks like

big spring held by a metal water and bolt.. reason I ask is seems to leak 1 or 2 drops of oil a day . Do i just tighten or something more involved.


mike

[bgmart450]

This?


If so thats the cam-chain tensioner. I've never done anything with mine and I am pretty sure you should ask for advice from someone who has before doing anything with it. I can see in the manual there are seals and o-rings in the assembly itself and a gasket where it mates to the cylinder block, so I imagine any one of those could allow an oil leak if they fail.

[LW_Icarus]

itll likely be the Oring thats making it drip. it will need pulled off and replaced, mine does the same thing, barely enough to notice really, but its a nuisance.

its not very difficult to do , but the carbs haveta come off and theres some special procedures to retract it, and for reinstallation.

[xpresidentx]

82 450tx parts

Wow

You guys are the best . Thanks for this valuable info .

straight and to the point to all repliers


mike

GS 450 TX SLOW POKE BUT PUSH ME HARD WILL PREFORM