New Guy

[kikdrum18]

Hello all, new to the forum.
I recently purchased a slightly modified 1980 GS850L and added finishing touches to make it a proper Cafe Racer.
I'm looking forward to absorbing as much knowledge as possible. I'm absolutely loving this bike.
Thanks in advance for any advice I may receive.
Regards,
Mike

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Hi Mike.
Welcome. I'm the guy that invited you over from the Triumph forum. I'll get you started with a pic of your bike.



posting pics here is a little more work than over there, but I've written about some ways that most of us do it here. Follow the link, and go to post # 6.
Posting Pics

[rphillips]

Welcome Mike, good to have you... Was wondering about a shaft dr. "L" model cafe' bike??? Now Congrats, Rich's pictures explained it.

[dgates1]

Welcome Mike. I have a 1980 GS850GL mostly stock. I'm not generally a fan of cafe style bikes. But this one I like, well done!

[trevor]

Welcome Mike....your bike looks awesome! Well done!

[Rob S.]

Wow! You certainly squeezed all the "L" out of that bike.

Well done, sir, and welcome to the site. Now, if only something could be done about that shaft...

[crazyramen]

Sweet build! What fork gaiters are those? I got a pair that doesn't quite fit right on my '79 750, and am having a hard time finding a replacement set.

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Mike.
Nice looking bike.
Are you happy with the RFY shocks? Heard good and bad things about them.

[kikdrum18]

Sweet build! What fork gaiters are those? I got a pair that doesn't quite fit right on my '79 750, and am having a hard time finding a replacement set.

It took a bit of research to find the right size. My forks are 37/60mm. I found these on eBay. Size 37/57 but they fit nicely. Here's the link:

https://ebay.us/m/HruAYA

[kikdrum18]

Welcome to the site, Mike.
Nice looking bike.
Are you happy with the RFY shocks? Heard good and bad things about them.

Thanks!
Honestly, they're installed for asthetic purposes. They work okay, but I'll probably upgrade. I'd recommend spending the extra on better quality.

[Rob S.]

Same paint on truck & bike?

[kikdrum18]

Wow! You certainly squeezed all the "L" out of that bike.

Well done, sir, and welcome to the site. Now, if only something could be done about that shaft...

I haven't owned a shaft driven bike since my 84 Honda Nighthawk S.
Honestly, for the purpose of the bike, I can't say I mind.
This is my putt around town/ride to work bike.
Nearly zero maintenance, I'm okay with that.

[kikdrum18]

Hi Mike.
Welcome. I'm the guy that invited you over from the Triumph forum. I'll get you started with a pic of your bike.



posting pics here is a little more work than over there, but I've written about some ways that most of us do it here. Follow the link, and go to post # 6.
Posting Pics

Thanks for your help and recommendation to the site.
By the way, that GS you have is quite the looker!

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Thanks for your help and recommendation to the site.
By the way, that GS you have is quite the looker!

Quite welcome, and thanks. I knew you’d like it here.

[Syd]

G'Day Mike and welcome to the forum, from Melbourne Australia.

Sweet lookin' 850 you have there.