Okay I just found a 1980 GS 450 for sale for $500 bucks. It has been sitting for three years pretty much because the womans father became paralyzed. There are a few minor problems such as lights that are broken, but those should be easy fixes, but here are a few major problems I need help with:

1.)When I tried to start it all that happened was the relay clicked, the starter did not turn over at all.

2.)When I was shifting through the gears, it would sometimes go from neutral to first to second, then nothing after that, it would just stop and the light would go off indicating the gear. when I would push it forward and back it would do the same thing except go from neutral to 2nd then 3rd. Rock it forward and back, then would go from 1st to 4th.

I was wondering if it would be worth getting the bike and trying to fix it or if anyone has any other ideas for cheap bikes that possibly run near South Bend Indiana, I would appreciate the help.  

The starter clicking after 3 years is a surprise. Usually the battery would be completely dead. Two things to try: 1) pop it into 2nd gear while rolling downhill (works if you have good fuel) If it works, you can hear the motor running. 2) get some alligator clips jumper cables. They are fairly fine gauge, and you could run a small car battery charger thru them and let the battery charge for an hour or so. That would at least tell you if the starter is good. Leave the fuel turned off when you try it. It would allow the oil pump to start moving the oil around to lube everything before the engine fires up and needs immediate cooling.

Shifting multiple gears at a stop is always a problem, my 2k Drifter had it too. Had to move the bike to get the next shift.

Now, here's where I think you may have an actual problem. The carb. It's likely the remaining fuel has long since turned to concrete, and at worst, some of the gaskets may have dried out. Not real expensive to fix (if you're handy, just some cheap gaskets... if you're like me, paying for a mechanic for a couple of hours), it's just important to know about it.  

First, you didn't say if you were working with a new battery, or charged the old one, or none of the above... If it's none of the above or trying to charge the old battery, you're lucky you had any sort of response at all - and there may be nothing wrong electrically. If it was a new, fully charged battery, then it sounds like there are starter system and instrumentation problems.

Do you have any idea about the history (especially maintenance) and mileage? Was it just left sitting, where the fuel could dry up in the carbs and foul them (likely requiring a rebuild)? Has the tank developed rust inside?

If you are willing to do some work, and take a little risk, you could offer significantly less money ($150-$200) and take on what might be either a moderate or minor project to make it run. (You obviously should have some ability as an ametuer MC mechanic or have a talented friend.)

My experience has been that if you don't mind the mechanic's work (or even enjoy it), buying an older bike for small $$$ is very worthwhile.  

It was my own motorcycle battery that I had charged it fully before going over there. The had been run out of the bike before it was stored.  

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