1980 Suzuki GS450L Custom

Description

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Up until the 1970s, most of Suzuki’s lineup consisted of buzzy, oil-burning two-strokes. However, stringent emissions regulations combined with industry progress meant that these bikes were soon made obsolete.

Seeing the writing on the wall, Suzuki introduced a lineup of four-strokes spanning from 400cc to 750cc. In Japan, the GS400 proved especially popular because of its “medium” size — a classification that made it economical to own; any larger and it would bump you up into a more expensive tax bracket.

Admittedly, the 400 was a little underpowered for the U.S. market. For this reason, Suzuki gave the twin a slight displacement bump, thus taking it up to 450cc in 1980 with the GS450. Despite sporting some similarities to its predecessor, the bike’s engine was entirely new from the crank up. For instance, the bore was stretched from 67mm to 71mm and the stroke was shortened from 60mm down to 56.6mm. In practice, this meant that it put down 38hp at the rear wheel and could take you to a top speed of 100mph.

Over the course of its production life, the GS450 came in a variety of different trims, including the base “E” model, the sport-styled “S” model, the traditional “T” model, as well as the commuter-friendly “TX” and the cruiser-style “L” models.

This example is VIN: GS450704510. The seller acquired it in stock condition four years ago from a private party in New Jersey.

During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 12,000 miles. The odometer shows 15,889 miles.

Maintenance:
Per the seller, he has serviced “everything — tires, frame, welding, and oil change” all within the “last 100 miles.” He also notes that he has the wiring diagram for all of the switches and the M-Unit.

The seller reports “a little oil leak on the cam seals… everything else been replaced and sealed.”

Modifications:
“Motogadget M-unit blue Bluetooth for you to put key on and off on your phone… I can turn on the bike with my phone.. and I have a key on the side of the box just in case your phone dies. It works for android and iPhone and it does have an alarm system that you can turn off. It also has GPS so if the bike gets stolen you can find it and if they cut the main wire you got 4 hours to find the bike.. so much you can do with that unit make the brake light flash, have headlight turn on and off when the bike starts, etc.”

“Motogadget control switches for turn signals, horn, ignition/start, low beam, high beam and one button that’s not in use.”

“All wires are colored to the wire diagram that goes for the switches, charging system, and all bolts under tray for grounds, hold in the m-unit, etc. have lock nuts.”

– Custom-powder-coated stock wheels.
– Frame heavily modified and powder-coated black.
– Custom-welded electronic tray under the seat.
– Aftermarket cafe seat.

– New bearings both front and rear.
– New EBC front rotor and pads.
– 2-into-1 exhaust with pipe wrap.

– Custom-painted motor with all new gaskets.
– New OEM starter and antigravity lithium battery.
– New chain with front and rear sprockets (all seals for drive sprocket been replaced).
– New rear shocks.

– Front forks lowered by two inches with lower springs and 20W oil.
– New headlight with H4 LED.
– New master cylinder and brake lever.
– Cafe racer handlebars.
– Speedmetal micro bar-end mirrors.

– Custom-painted tank.
– New clutch cable, clutch basket, and plates.
– Aftermarket led turn signals with custom-made brackets
– Re-jetted and rebuilt carbs.
– K&N pod filters.

– Rear brake light/plate holder.
– BMX cinema grips.

– Bullet throttle and custom cable same length as stock.

Cosmetic Blemishes:
The seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes apart from some spidering on the tank.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Michelin Commander II tires with less than 100 miles of use.

Currently located in Villas, New Jersey, this Suzuki is offered on a clean New Jersey title.

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