Looking for guidance

[Brown Bomber]

I have inherited a 81 gs850g. I am attempting to return it to its former glory. However, I am a novice in motorcyle engines. I have an oil leak in my stator cover. Is there supposed to be oil in this housing? I am also in need of rebuilding the carbs. Does anyone know of a good place to get kits? I tried a motorcycle dealership before and they said my bike was too old...any suggestions? Thanks for any help bringing the fire back into the "BROWN BOMBER".

[catbed]

the oil in the stator cover is supposed to be there. cools the stator from all those electrons moving. dont bother with carb rebuild kits. get a set of orings from robert barr (cycleorings.com) and some berrymans carb dip and you should be set. BassCliff will be along shortly.

[doctorgonzo]

A dealership COULD have gotten those parts, what a-holes. That being said, only shop at the dealership if you need it NOW, Many online sources way cheaper.

[waterman]

Brown bomber welcome to forum. As catbed states, oil is indeed inside stator cover, you may simply need a new gasket to seal up leak. As for the carbs, most of us have great luck cleaning carbs and replacing the o rings with the carbs as stated. The kits are available but pricey and of questionable quality, the o rings are top quality and very inexpensive. Basscliff is the unofficial greeter and has enough reading material to you busy for a few nights:-D. Post your questions or search around, we are here to help.

[Big T]

Sounds like your bike looks like this

[Brown Bomber]

Thank you for the help. The items are in route.

[Nessism]

Thank you for the help. The items are in route.

Make sure to get the rubber carb boot o-rings as well, you are sure to need them - cycleorings.com sells them as well.

[TheCafeKid]

Float bowl gaskets too. those can be picked up and gotten quickly at www.z1enterprises.com