This comprehensive Suzuki GS450 GS450L Workshop Repair Service Manual covers all models produced between 1980 and 1985, providing you with the essential information needed for service, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This manual is identical to what professional mechanics use, ensuring you have access to the most accurate and complete information available.
Dive into the details of your Suzuki GS450 GS450L with clear and detailed instructions covering every aspect of your motorcycle. Explore the fuel system, cooling system, engine (both top end and bottom end), clutch, lubrication system, and engine removal and installation. The manual also includes comprehensive coverage of the crankshaft, transmission, wheels, tires, final drive, brakes, suspension, steering, frame, and electrical system.
Benefit from the wealth of knowledge contained within this manual, including step-by-step repair procedures, critical specifications, illustrations and photographs, maintenance guidelines, disassembly and assembly instructions, cleaning and reinstalling procedures, and much more. Troubleshoot electrical system issues with ease thanks to detailed wiring diagrams integrated with troubleshooting and service procedures. This manual is your key to unlocking the expertise needed for successful repairs and maintenance, allowing you to save money and gain confidence in your own mechanical abilities.
The Suzuki GS450 and GS450L, produced from 1980 to 1985, were middleweight motorcycles that marked a significant shift in Suzuki's design philosophy. Built upon the success of the earlier GS400, these models aimed to offer a more refined and comfortable riding experience while maintaining the practicality and affordability that had become synonymous with the GS series. The GS450 featured a 447cc, air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed transmission, providing a potent combination of power and efficiency. Unlike its predecessor, the GS450 embraced a more modern styling, featuring a sleek, angular fuel tank, a low-slung, café-inspired seat, and a distinctive, round headlight. The GS450L, introduced in 1981, offered a more touring-oriented design with a larger fuel tank, a windscreen, luggage racks, and a more upright riding position.
Both models gained a reputation for their reliable performance, comfortable handling, and ease of maintenance. The GS450's single-cylinder engine was known for its smooth power delivery and torquey nature, making it well-suited for both city commuting and weekend rides. The suspension, a combination of telescopic forks and twin rear shocks, provided a compliant ride, while the disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear offered adequate stopping power. Despite their aging design, the GS450 and GS450L remain popular among vintage motorcycle enthusiasts, offering a blend of classic styling, practical performance, and affordable ownership. Their simplicity and ease of maintenance make them ideal for riders looking for a reliable and engaging motorcycle experience.