This blog will chronicle our progress from current condition of a 1980 Suzuki GS450L to minimalistic cafe racer suitable for track days or Sunday cruises through the twisties to the winery. I will be doing as much of the work as possible with the help of my two daughters including spending this summer learning to weld. Initially, I would like to plan extensively and have a comprehensive idea for where I want to head. Constructive ideas and suggestions welcome!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Removed Carbs, Battery, Almost Airbox and Got a Clymer!
That airbox is a real pain. I only managed to get mine out after the engine was out. I seem to recall someone saying you could get it out through the rear wheel clearance as well...but I didn't have any luck with that. Good luck!
Also...if you're interested...I'm running a blog on my process as well. http://87gs450l.blogspot.com/
Yeah, I finally got it out, with the engine still in, but I couldn't tell you again how I did it. I know that I had a couple of beers in me, it was hot and I just happened to turn it the right way at the right time and pulled like hell. :)
Thanks for sharing your blog...you're a bit further along in the process than I am. I've spent all my spare moments this summer riding my other bikes. I figure I'll get back to working on the GS this winter. I look forward to watching yours though!
I'm commenting on this May of 2021 because after not finding out how to get my airbox back in I figured it out and wanted to spread this message on the places I found no luck on but came up for anyone attempting it. Long story short, you install in via the left side, the side with your relays. After the seat and carbs are off, unplug all of the wires from the harness and remove the electrical bracket so the left side is clean. Turn the airbox on its side and push the back end in first, between the motor and frame. If you try this from the other side that tranny fluid filler bolt sticks up soo high and will catch which is why you need to do this from the left side. Then as you are pushing it in rotate it around the side frame and you should be able to then twist it upright in place. You should really have to force it but unplugging wires and giving yourself room helps. At the time of this I did remove the rear fender and battery box too, but I don't think I needed to. Hopefully this helps someone in the future.
That airbox is a real pain. I only managed to get mine out after the engine was out. I seem to recall someone saying you could get it out through the rear wheel clearance as well...but I didn't have any luck with that. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAlso...if you're interested...I'm running a blog on my process as well. http://87gs450l.blogspot.com/
Yeah, I finally got it out, with the engine still in, but I couldn't tell you again how I did it. I know that I had a couple of beers in me, it was hot and I just happened to turn it the right way at the right time and pulled like hell. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your blog...you're a bit further along in the process than I am. I've spent all my spare moments this summer riding my other bikes. I figure I'll get back to working on the GS this winter. I look forward to watching yours though!
I'm commenting on this May of 2021 because after not finding out how to get my airbox back in I figured it out and wanted to spread this message on the places I found no luck on but came up for anyone attempting it. Long story short, you install in via the left side, the side with your relays. After the seat and carbs are off, unplug all of the wires from the harness and remove the electrical bracket so the left side is clean. Turn the airbox on its side and push the back end in first, between the motor and frame. If you try this from the other side that tranny fluid filler bolt sticks up soo high and will catch which is why you need to do this from the left side. Then as you are pushing it in rotate it around the side frame and you should be able to then twist it upright in place. You should really have to force it but unplugging wires and giving yourself room helps. At the time of this I did remove the rear fender and battery box too, but I don't think I needed to. Hopefully this helps someone in the future.
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