GS 450 Starter replacement

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I just bought a 1980 GS450S with about 2500 miles on it that had been sitting in a garage for several years. The previous owner said it needs a new starter. Upon putting a battery in it and trying it, I can hear the starter spinning but the engine doesn't turn over. I did a search and found this to mean that the starter clutch is bad.

My two questions:

1. I've determined that I need to get the carbs and airbox off to get to the starter compartment. How does one remove the airbox? I can't see where there's room to get it out.

2. Can I just buy a new starter, or is the starter clutch a separate part that I would have to get separately?

Thanks!
Richard

[SqDancerLynn1]

If it is indeed the starter clutch You do not need to remove the carbs You need to remove the left side engine cover/ stator cover to get to the starter clutch which is a seperate unit. You will also need a puller to remove the alternator rotor from the crankshaft.

[Anonymous]

Thanks!

That makes things a lot easier. I found a starter clutch from an 82 GS 450 on ebay. Is there any reason it wouldn't work on mine?

Thanks again

Richard

[SqDancerLynn1]

I don't see why it won't fit. Additional Note to pre post:: You need special tool to remove alt rotor from crankshaft

[Anonymous]

FYI... it wasn't even the starter clutch! The bolt holding the alternator rotor on the crank had just come loose.

Now I just need to find replacements for all those screws I broke trying to get the left cover off. :roll: lol

Thanks for the help!