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  • 60ratrod
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    newbie with 81 gs650g

    hi, just bought an 81 gs650g. i just got my endorsement and can't wait to get riding, but there are issues i gotta sort through first. so i'll post in the appropriate place. i do have a quick question, where's a good place to download a copy of the factory service manual?
  • cowboyup3371
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Apr 2010
    • 13996
    • In Ohio Now

    #2
    Welcome to the site - visit Basscliff's page here - http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff and spend some time reading
    Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

    1981 GS550T - My First
    1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
    2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

    Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
    Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
    and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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    • Nessism
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      • Mar 2006
      • 35790
      • Torrance, CA

      #3
      Factory manual and a whole lot more...http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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      • 60ratrod

        #4
        Awesome! Thanks!

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        • 60ratrod

          #5
          Thanks! Quick question, the pocket tester the manual talks about is just a multimeter right?

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          • cowboyup3371
            Forum LongTimer
            Past Site Supporter
            • Apr 2010
            • 13996
            • In Ohio Now

            #6
            Originally posted by 60ratrod
            Thanks! Quick question, the pocket tester the manual talks about is just a multimeter right?
            Yes, they mean a multimeter
            Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

            1981 GS550T - My First
            1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
            2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

            Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
            Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
            and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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            • 60ratrod

              #7
              Cool, just wanted to clarify

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              • BigD_83
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                Past Site Supporter
                • May 2011
                • 4872
                • Vancouver

                #8
                I keep meaning to ask: did you buy that 650G that was part of an assortment of GSes...came with some vetter bags?
                '83 GS650G
                '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                • 60ratrod

                  #9
                  sorry for the delayed response BigD, no. it was for sale in Anacortes. it was in a storage unit over by sharp's corner. it came as pictured

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