I am considering buying a 1979 GS850G 14k miles per odometer. Seems like it would be a decent project. Owner says that it has a leak which is coming from the right side where the cylinder head meets the crank case. Does run but says it needs a tune. Any other major known issues to look out for. Any inputs/opinions on on whether it be worth it or pass on it. Thanks.
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The oil leak and the sellers wording is concerning. The head connects to the cylinder, not the crankcase.
If it is indeed a leaky head gasket or the base gasket (where the cylinder meets the crankcase. his wording causes this question), you will be buying a project bike. if the leak is just the valvecover gasket or the half moons, and leaking down, not a big deal. If that checks out ok, still figure for catching up on deferred maintenance, especially the valve adjustment.sigpic
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Hey thanks, yeah the wording isn't the best. I am suppose to go look at it Saturday. Did say that its a steady leak at high RPM's.Comment
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So I spoke with the seller again to get a better understanding and they confirmed that indeed it is the base gasket that is leaking. Right side where "block meets crankcase". He's asking $700 for the bike.
IMG_2133.jpgLast edited by Guest; 07-13-2017, 04:40 PM.Comment
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You sure that bike has 14k or 114k? Photo suggests the later.Last edited by Nessism; 07-13-2017, 08:22 PM.Ed
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I havent seen the bike. So it's one of those by what he said and what odometer shows type of miles. IMG_2134.jpgComment
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I think that engine/exhaust look way too scruffy to only have 14,000 on it.2@ \'78 GS1000Comment
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Yeah, the worn-away lettering around the warning lights on the gauges, and the fading away of the orange color on the tips of the speedo and tacho needles point to a well-used bike.1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)
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Pretty rough for 14K but it is only $700. Not a big fan of the 79' as it's a one year bike, the 80s and newer have some different features/ parts. Let us know how it goes in person.Comment
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