New GS850 Owner & Member - South Africa

[Guest]

Hi guys! I newly joined and this is my first post. I needed transport
(once again). Not into cars (wagons are useful though; well,
sometimes), but my heart beats for bikes: and it has all of my life
(daddy, can I have an iron pony?). Did some research: and I knew, the
GS is the only way to go. Always liked Honda's, but I'm a convert now
(I didn't know any better, ok?!). Bought a 1981 GS850G that has been
taken well care of (I'm the second owner), but it has been standing
for 8 years. Bike won't start at the moment. Well, time heals
everything. It's awesome to have discovered this site! Looking forward
to being part of this community.

Greetings
Pierre Joubert

[srg]

Welcome! And awesome bike! Post some pictures of it if you can!

If it's been sitting a while, it's no surprise it wont run. These old bikes require lots of love to start running correctly. Here's a quick list so you know what you got yourself into:

-Rebuild carbs (COMPLETE disassemble and new orings from http://cycleorings.com)
-Possibly new carb<->head intake boots and new orings (also from that site)
-Valve clearance adjustment
-Seal up your airbox (30 year old sealing doesn't do a good job)
-Check your petcock, and replace if necessary.

Anyway, we'll here to help! Check out the "Mega Welcome" and BassCliff's site. There's a TON of information and guides there.

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/GSR_Greeting.html

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

[Locomotion]

hi Pierre, a clean up of the carbs, some fresh fuel an a new battery should have you up & running then depending how bike was stored would depend on the rest good luck

[Chris]

Welcome to the site. I think you'll find your 850 responds well to even a little TLC. Get her back on the road and enjoy!

[Naturchine]

True classics

[Naturchine]

Hi guys,
Thanks so much for a warm welcome!
I truly appreciate the insight and enthusiasm.

I think there is a connection between the soul and a bike.

[Highway_Glider]

Good morning Naturchine.

Welcome to the site. The 850 is a good beast. Honda makes good machine too.

Well another South African. I will have to take a ride that way one of these days.

[Naturchine]

Greetings Highway_Glider
Thanks for the welcome!
You probably mean you want to fly this way (unless you were sarcastic)?
Is there a road I don't know about?
Let me know if you ever decide to come around.
I don't endorse gambling: Sun City I believe should be one of your stops.

[Highway_Glider]

Only half joking around. There seem to be more than a few Safer on the site now.

If you do find a road straight across I'll ride it.

[Naturchine]

That's the spirit.
Don't tell me you're half joking around about it as well?