Wow! I bought a 1981 GS450L new from the dealer and rode it for 62,000 miles. I know every inch of that bike, and I can say with certainty that what you have done here is as much art as it is mechanicking. It is an awesome and truly original creation. Thanks for the video.
Wow, that's one of the nicest things I've heard; means a lot coming from someone with more seat time on an "L" than I have. I tried not to make the bike look too hacked up and stripped down. I hope to reach that mileage someday! Thx mate!
I just bought a 1981 suzuki gs450l and watching this video an reading some of your forum youve inspired me to do a scrambler build as well! Awesome and fantastic looking bike!
Perfect; really happy to hear that! Have fun with your GS and savor the build; it's half the fun. You should start a build thread on DTT so we can check out your creation as it takes shape.
Very nice build indeed! Can you please elaborate on your experience with this bike? Does it have enough power and is the frame sturdy enough so it doesn’t wiggle with the tail? Thank you in advance sir😊
Thanks for checking it out. First thing to know about this bike is that it's my first and only motorcycle, so I'm probably not the most qualified random person on RUclips. That said, it's got plenty of power for up to 60 mph highways, but I wouldn’t recommend for 70+ mph interstates. The power fits the chassis though and I never get the sense it's flimsy. I think this frame is used on 550cc and up versions of the GS so it seems plenty for a 450. Hope that helps!
Did you need to go with a shorter swing arm bolt? Without the foot control brackets, there's about an extra half inch of bolt hanging out on mine... Great build you did there.
I didn't have to monkey with the swing arm bolt on my 450 "L" model. I've kept the stock brackets in place and they don't mount in place with the swing arm bolt. Kind of wish they did on mine though as I'd like to move the foot pegs backward like on the other GS450 versions. That may be a future modification I take on.
More details on what I'm running that required the below carb settings (All new carb o-rings + K&N pods w/ pre-filters + MAC header + shorty exhaust that I re-packed) can be found here: www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=70280.105 Mixture screw - 2.75 turns out Pilot jet - 22.5 Float height - 22.4 mm Jet needle - plastic spacer removed, one 0.5 mm washer in its place Main jet - 137.5 Best of luck w/ your project!
I tried and tried to find a sensor to tie into the factor gears, and even ordered a few things that looked close but ultimately went with Koso's passive magnetic sensor. It uses magnets to detect speed. The pickup I mounted off the speed cable stay's bolt by modifying a bracket. I bored out shallow recesses in the 6 wheel hub bolts and set the magnets in them. Then just set the head unit to look for 6 magnet pulses. I used a different wheel and tire so the new diameter was compensated for in the programming as well. Hope that helps.
Thanks! It is the stock tank, but remounted. Pictures with more detail on the mounting can be found in this part of the build thread: www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=70280.15
That’s badass man! I want one done up something like that. Well done!
Wow! I bought a 1981 GS450L new from the dealer and rode it for 62,000 miles. I know every inch of that bike, and I can say with certainty that what you have done here is as much art as it is mechanicking. It is an awesome and truly original creation. Thanks for the video.
Wow, that's one of the nicest things I've heard; means a lot coming from someone with more seat time on an "L" than I have. I tried not to make the bike look too hacked up and stripped down. I hope to reach that mileage someday! Thx mate!
Inspiration for my current 83 GS450 build. Great bike.
I just bought a 1981 suzuki gs450l and watching this video an reading some of your forum youve inspired me to do a scrambler build as well! Awesome and fantastic looking bike!
Perfect; really happy to hear that! Have fun with your GS and savor the build; it's half the fun. You should start a build thread on DTT so we can check out your creation as it takes shape.
bike of the month- give this man a sticker !
:) Thanks Ichiban; you are being too kind on this newbie.
I think he deserves at least 5.
Beautiful bike
Great build! Wonderful inspiration for me to dust off my project GS 450!
TheLazarey Thanks, I'm glad to hear you got some ideas from it. Have fun with your GS!
great build, thanks for pictures.
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Very nice build indeed! Can you please elaborate on your experience with this bike? Does it have enough power and is the frame sturdy enough so it doesn’t wiggle with the tail? Thank you in advance sir😊
Thanks for checking it out. First thing to know about this bike is that it's my first and only motorcycle, so I'm probably not the most qualified random person on RUclips. That said, it's got plenty of power for up to 60 mph highways, but I wouldn’t recommend for 70+ mph interstates. The power fits the chassis though and I never get the sense it's flimsy. I think this frame is used on 550cc and up versions of the GS so it seems plenty for a 450. Hope that helps!
Very nice!
Did you need to go with a shorter swing arm bolt? Without the foot control brackets, there's about an extra half inch of bolt hanging out on mine... Great build you did there.
I didn't have to monkey with the swing arm bolt on my 450 "L" model. I've kept the stock brackets in place and they don't mount in place with the swing arm bolt. Kind of wish they did on mine though as I'd like to move the foot pegs backward like on the other GS450 versions. That may be a future modification I take on.
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great job can u say me how long is the sit nd which loop/rool u took for that
How did you straighten out the tank? Did you lower the mounts in the front of the tank? Or raise the back?
Details here: www.dotheton.com/index.php?threads/1981-suzuki-gs450l-cruiser-to-scrambler.70280/post-927010
@@n3v3rsum3r3 awesome thank you!
Hi what shocks did you use on the rear?
And are the forks standard?
I think the rears were TEC but check the video description for a link to the build details. Fronts are stock but new springs and oil.
Where can I find the arrows and stop it?
sweet ride- great job man!
Thanks mate, cheers!
Excellent job!! I'm rebuilding a '81 GS450 ST but I'm having carb jetting issues, so what did you finally end up with for jetting?
More details on what I'm running that required the below carb settings (All new carb o-rings + K&N pods w/ pre-filters + MAC header + shorty exhaust that I re-packed) can be found here: www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=70280.105
Mixture screw - 2.75 turns out
Pilot jet - 22.5
Float height - 22.4 mm
Jet needle - plastic spacer removed, one 0.5 mm washer in its place
Main jet - 137.5
Best of luck w/ your project!
Thank you!, going to check out your build page now.
not stock rims?
Looks awesome. Custom tank painting as well ?
Thanks! Yes, design was easy to mask for the different colors; just rattle cans in the backyard with some wet sanding in between coats.
What is the tack from
Parts details here: www.dotheton.com/index.php?threads/1981-suzuki-gs450l-cruiser-to-scrambler.70280/post-841384
where did you buy that sick 2-1 header and exaust :O
I wrote up a list of all the parts used and where they were purchased here: www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=70280.105
Nice bike! Which headlights are those?
Thanks! It's a Halo retro style from Dime City Cycles.
Thanks!
I noticed in your build parts list that you had ordered main jets sizes 135 to 147.5. What sizes ultimately worked for you?
I believe that I finally settled on 137.5. I'll double check when I'm home but according to my notes that's the last one I put in.
Yep, definitely using 137.5's.
n3v3rsum3r Thank you! I'd like to send you a couple of photos of what I'm working on. Is there a way that I could PM you?
Hey Jim - Glad to hear you've got some stuff going. Feel free to PM me through DoTheTon.com. That'd be the best way to PM me.
Love the build. What did you pilot jet end up at
Nice bikes looks clean is that stock gas tank
Stock tank, but mounted differently
how did you connect the speedometer? is there a special sensor to fit the factory gears?
I tried and tried to find a sensor to tie into the factor gears, and even ordered a few things that looked close but ultimately went with Koso's passive magnetic sensor. It uses magnets to detect speed. The pickup I mounted off the speed cable stay's bolt by modifying a bracket. I bored out shallow recesses in the 6 wheel hub bolts and set the magnets in them. Then just set the head unit to look for 6 magnet pulses. I used a different wheel and tire so the new diameter was compensated for in the programming as well. Hope that helps.
Thanky a lot for the answer. I was hoping you used the factory gears somehow.
love it!! is that the stock gas tank?
Thanks! It is the stock tank, but remounted. Pictures with more detail on the mounting can be found in this part of the build thread: www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=70280.15