Couple of small performance upgrade questions on a 450T

[Tyson82]

Hey.


Ive got an '81 GS450T that I bought about 9 months ago. Ive had to do a couple of things, but nothing major. It has about 18k on it now.

My question is: are there any performance upgrades that are worth the money on this smaller bike?

I wouldn't mind just a little more umph on the highway. I have tried to do some reading on exhaust changes and intake changes, but frankly the opinions seem to be too varied for my inexperience.

My friend said we need to do a valve adjustment soon, so we'll get that done in the next week or so.

Just curious what else I can do

Thanks

[rapidray]

First off, WELCOME to the site! Put a late model GS500 motor in it to start with. If that isn't an option for you put a set of Keihin smoothbore carbs on it with a 2 into 1 exhaust. The carbs & pipe made a BIG difference on a GS 500 we used to roadrace. You don't EVEN want to know what we did to the motor after that! V&H 565 kit with Ti valves & porting! We KILLED alot of 600s with that bike because it was light & that fast. If you want more info you can call me at 714-356-7845. Ray.

[Tyson82]

Where do I get the exhaust and carbs? What's the cost on that?

And how would that effect fuel mileage?
thanks

[Nessism]

Where do I get the exhaust and carbs? What's the cost on that?

And how would that effect fuel mileage?
thanks

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