Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature currently requires accessing the site using the built-in Safari browser.
We noticed you are blocking ads. DO THE TON only works with community supporters. Most are active members of the site with small businesses. Please consider disabling your ad blocking tool and checking out the businesses that help keep our site up and free.
Hi all,
I've been on here for a few months and been viewing for longer. My bike started as a GS450 the "L" model. I've had it for about 5 years now and gone through the normal backlog of neglected work/maintenance so it's a nice reliable bike now.
A few things I've done:
- UNI pods + shorty exhaust +rejetted carbs
- Tray under seat holds all electronics
- Custom wiring harness with upgraded charging system (SH775 R/R)
- Removed dash and put the idiot lights in the headlight bucket.
- Progressive fork springs up front and plan on putting some Hagon's in the rear.
Looking for my next project (aren't we all, one way or another) and have seen a few of these listed locally. How much work is needed on the frame to get a pretty decent bone line - is the frame fairly horizontal under the stock seat or does it dip down before coming back up again towards the rear fender? Your frame looks pretty horizontal to me
The GS450's are awesome! Lots of usable power for a 450. I'm happy beating it around the city but do plenty of 100+ mile days comfortably.
As for the frame lines - the E, S or even T model frames are more suited for the horizontal line but you can do some adjustments to even it out, even on the L. On mine I cut of and dropped the front tank mounts as well as raised the rear to even out the tank a little. The seat is from a T and doesn't have the hump of the original seat. I didn't want to mess up the steering geometry in the front so didn't drop it at all but a pair of shocks with an extra inch or so and I think you'd be good to go!
Here's a couple more of me abusing it a few months ago
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.