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    #1

    New Guy

    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
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    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​
    Rich
    1982 GS 750TZ
    2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
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      #3
      Welcome Mike, good to have you... Was wondering about a shaft dr. "L" model cafe' bike??? Now Congrats, Rich's pictures explained it.
      1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100
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        #4
        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!
        - David
        80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
        Arlington, TX
        ​https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg
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          #5
          Welcome Mike....your bike looks awesome! Well done!
          No signature :(
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            #6
            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...
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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              #7
              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.
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                #8
                Welcome to the site, Mike.
                Nice looking bike.
                Are you happy with the RFY shocks? Heard good and bad things about them.
                2@ \'78 GS1000
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by crazyramen View Post
                  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:
                  Pardon Our Interruption...
                  https://ebay.us/m/HruAYA

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                    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.

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                      #11
                      Same paint on truck & bike?
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                        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.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Rich82GS750TZ View Post
                          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!

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by kikdrum18 View Post

                            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.
                            Rich
                            1982 GS 750TZ
                            2015 Triumph Tiger 1200
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                              #15
                              G'Day Mike and welcome to the forum, from Melbourne Australia.

                              Sweet lookin' 850 you have there.
                              Current Bikes
                              1980 Suzuki GS 1000G
                              1973 Suzuki GT 185 (The tiddler)
                              "Live to die, die to live"
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