Gs850l

[Dogma]

Just one more question, is the G version the same as the L, as far as maintenance for engine/gearbox?

Yes, L model engines are identical to non-L, G or not. Off the top of my head, the only mechanical parts that are different are the front master, forks, triple clamps, and in 1980, the fuel tap.

[peterd123]

Thanks for info. Great forum.

Yes, L model engines are identical to non-L, G or not. Off the top of my head, the only mechanical parts that are different are the front master, forks, triple clamps, and in 1980, the fuel tap.

[Cyrano]

Just one more thing Pete, yours will be a GS850GLT while the later one is a GS850GLX. Just be aware of this when buying parts.

Here's a great link for sourcing parts and numbers...

https://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oemparts/l/suz/50d40184f8700230d8b4e4f9/1980-gs850gl-parts

[GSXR7ED]

Nice lookin' bike. Welcome and have a great ride!


Ed

[alke46]

Welcome to the site. Really a nice looking very clean 850 you have there.

[Gorminrider]

Wow that is a cherry! if you snoop around here, you can get somewhat of a handle on the various suzuki models http://www.suzukicycles.org/All-Suzu...ki_models.html

[peterd123]

Cheers. Looking forward to the summer, although the weather is not too bad for a ride, as soon as it arrives. Still on its way. Should be any day now.

Just one more thing Pete, yours will be a GS850GLT while the later one is a GS850GLX. Just be aware of this when buying parts.

Here's a great link for sourcing parts and numbers...
https://www.suzukipartshouse.com/oem...-gs850gl-parts

[wymple]

Dang that is nice.

[peterd123]

Well the bike has arrived and is in my front garden. The guy who brought it knew how to move motorcycles, cos now I cannot get it out as there is not enough room for me to turn it, and it is too heavy to drag for me. So today I installed an outside plug socket so to be able to charge. And at the weekend I am removing part of the front garden wall and installing another gate so that I can get in and out easy. Please feel free to have a laugh, my son could not stop.
Anyway the bike looks just as good as the pics. so very happy about its looks.

[peterd123]

Just noticed that the stop switch only needs a light touch not even pressed to off and the engine cuts out. Anyone come across this before. And could i just adjust it or replace the spring?
Regards
Pete

[Dogma]

Just noticed that the stop switch only needs a light touch not even pressed to off and the engine cuts out. Anyone come across this before. And could i just adjust it or replace the spring?
Regards
Pete

Is that what I'd call the kill switch? It's not a complicated thing. Go ahead and tear into it. No adjusting, just cleaning or fixing.