GS850 1981 - Clean the contacts and check the firing point

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  • Paulo Perez
    • Mar 2026

    #1

    GS850 1981 - Clean the contacts and check the firing point

    Hello all. I bought a GS850 1981 recently, it is in pretty good condition but as part of the general check and maintenance I plan to check and clean the firing contacts and also check the firing point. I couldn't find a manual to check what se proper gap o the firing contacts, and also a procedure to verify and if necessary adjust the firing point.
    I would like to know if someone has information to share for this topic.

    Thanks!
  • bwringer
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    • Oct 2003
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    • Indianapolis

    #2
    That bike has electronic ignition, so it does not have points.
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    • 2BRacing
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      • Jan 2009
      • 798
      • Onrus, near Hermanus, South Africa

      #3
      A workshop manual for your bike can be found here http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/
      1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

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      • Paulo Perez

        #4
        Thank you very much for your help!

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        • Paulo Perez

          #5
          I removed the ignition cover today, and my bike has electronic ignition.

          Thanks for the information and help!

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          • Redman
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            • Mar 2004
            • 13762
            • Michigan, west Michigan

            #6
            Welcome to GSR.

            All GSs 1980 and after have the electronic ignition (and most other brands about that same year).
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