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  • GS850G
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    Hello from Deventer, The Netherlands

    Hello GS-Riders,

    Glad to be on this board and herewith a short introduction of myself. Currently 54 years and having my on business. Happily living together and interested in travel, food, some sports and most of all riding the GS850G '81 with friends.

    2 years ago I got the bike from my neighbour who had it hidden in his frontyard under a cover. It was just a shame he did nothing with it (he also had a HD fsxr police in the backyard) and I was looking for a project bike after several Kawasaki ZL900's . Those ZL900 Elimininators are great but unfortunately the engine is not strong enoug to last for a long time.

    Rebulding the Suzuki GS850 G out of 1981 took 2 years before she was good enough to ride again. Still I notice some slight problems that might need attention but the feeling of riding this Suzuki is endlessly great!

    Enjoy the summer and enjoy the GS life,

    Rick / aka GS850G
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    • steve murdoch
      Forum Guru
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2004
      • 8491
      • St. Catharines, On.
      #2
      Welcome to the site, Rick.
      An excellent intro except for the lack of pics.
      How about a before and after of the 2 year resto.
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        • 2BRacing
          Forum Mentor
          • Jan 2009
          • 796
          • Onrus, near Hermanus, South Africa
          #3
          Welcome to the forum and congratulations on getting your GS850G back on the road!

          It is indeed a great bike that will give you much pleasure if you give it some love by doing the neglected maintenance.

          All the information you need to get the remaining problems on your bike sorted out can be found on this site.

          Ride safe!
          1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

          1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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            • GS850G
              #4
              WP_20150206_14_05_48_Pro.jpgThis shows the bike in front of the neighbours houses (7 years standing still under a cover)

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                • GS850G
                  #5
                  WP_20170611_13_01_16_Pro_LI.jpgAfter 9 years back on the road again. The previous owner also gave me the GIVI cases as well as a Windjammer. Basically I prefer the bike naked :-)

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                    • alke46
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                      • Sep 2008
                      • 3214
                      • Harrison, Ar.
                      #6
                      Wow! nice looking bike after it's rebuild. I really like the looks of the bikes from your side of the pond. Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum.
                      Larry

                      '79 GS 1000E
                      '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                      '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                      '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                      '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                        • BigD_83
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                          • May 2011
                          • 4872
                          • Vancouver
                          #7
                          Is that the original paint colour and pattern? I don't think I've seen that combination before. Regardless, it looks great!

                          Is that a BMW tail rack you've managed to secure to the back of your bike?
                          '83 GS650G
                          '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                            • storm 64
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                              • May 2012
                              • 4585
                              • Youngstown,Ohio
                              #8
                              Welcome to the site 8.50g. You seem to be a fun loving guy. I'm definitely enjoying the summer and the GS life! It sounds like you are too! Beautiful looking motorcycle by the way.👍
                              My Motorcycles:
                              22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                              22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                              82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                              81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                              79 1000e (all original)
                              82 850g (all original)
                              80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                                • GSXR7ED
                                  Forum LongTimer
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                                  • Dec 2012
                                  • 10146
                                  • DE via L.A.
                                  #9
                                  Welcome Netherlands man....Rick!

                                  I saw this post earlier but wanted to wait for pics. Definitely remove those bags to reveal this beauty underneath!

                                  Love the color scheme...and of course the backdrop of your country!


                                  Ed
                                  GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                                  GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                                  GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                                  my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                                    • Charlie G
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                                      • Feb 2009
                                      • 6440
                                      • Siskiyou county
                                      #10


                                      Let's do your bike justice with a size it deserves. Nice looking! You can't beat these GS shafts for durability. Welcome to the site.
                                      sigpic
                                      83 GS1100g
                                      2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                                      Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                                        • ddaniels
                                          Forum Guru
                                          • Aug 2009
                                          • 5590
                                          • Dayton, OH
                                          #11
                                          Welcome to the site! I also love the color scheme, or is it colour?
                                          Current Bikes:
                                          2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                                            • 2BRacing
                                              Forum Mentor
                                              • Jan 2009
                                              • 796
                                              • Onrus, near Hermanus, South Africa
                                              #12
                                              You have done a great job on a bike that stood for 7 years! I also like the colour scheme. It is very similar to mine!

                                              I am curious to know what the object I have marked with a yellow circle is? At first glance it looked like a steering stabilizer? [Hey, I marked the bigger photo, but now it has returned to small size again, sorry!]


                                              Netherlands bike.jpg
                                              1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

                                              1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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                                                • alke46
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                                                  • Sep 2008
                                                  • 3214
                                                  • Harrison, Ar.
                                                  #13
                                                  That looks to be the mounting bracket for the windjammer.
                                                  Larry

                                                  '79 GS 1000E
                                                  '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                                                  '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                                                  '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                                                  '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                                                    • Plinius10
                                                      #14
                                                      Ha Rick,

                                                      Mooi dat je hem rijdend hebt!

                                                      I'f you're in the twente area we can do a mini gs meeting

                                                      Cheers!

                                                      Pim
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