Reviving an old beast... where to start ??

[rustybronco]

Now you've done it, you just had to rub it in with pictures didn't ya!
(not that we we were feeling miserable enough already)
sweet...

[mortation]

In case you're interested, here's a pic of the '82 GS850GL I just picked up; carbs are apart & soaking in Berrymans at the moment.

The odometer shows 7328 mi & it hasn't run in 15 yrs.

Man thats in NICE shape! Mind sharing what she cost?

[hikermikem]

Man thats in NICE shape! Mind sharing what she cost?

I spent $650 for her, and have racked up another $225 for assorted parts to get her up to speed:

- carb rebuild kits
- carb/intake O-rings
- carb dip
- 6 cans of spray carb cleaner
- fuel filter, fuel/vaccum line
- oil & filter
- Valve cover gasket & rubber cam plugs
- NGK plugs
- L & R handlebar switches off e-bay to replace broken starter & horn buttons.

I'm sure i'll buy more crap too, because I'd rather have what I may need NOW, & not have to order & wait for it later.

I'm getting excited about hearing heer run... all in good time!

[seuadr]

my only consolation is.. it's an L :twisted:

[hikermikem]

my only consolation is.. it's an L :twisted:

Yes, I know what you mean - the "L's" aren't my favorites, but unlike my 550L, this one at least has a rear disc brake instead of those lousy drums. Also, the gas tank is decent sized too (again, unlike my 550L).

It looked sooo purdy there, begging me to take her home. What could a man do?? You HAVE to take the purdy ones home!!

mike

[Billyboy]

I took an ugly one home.8-[

But I can change her.:-D

[hikermikem]

even ugly girls need lovin' - maybe more than the purdy ones

[thezmann76]

I know what you mean about the purdy ones. I just got an 82 GS1100E that was sitting in a barn since 1990, here's the kicker.....the odometer reads 2,214 and the guy just said take it away. I'm currently cleaning her up and trying to track down the cause for weak spark on all four. Congrats on your find, the 850 is a nice ride. When I get mine going, we'll have to tear up the strip and show thw people who spent way too much on a Harley what a real bike can do!!! Good luck with your new toy.\\/

[hikermikem]

holy crap!!! you scored a great find!! 2K and for free!!

good luck getting her going - there are people on this forum that are extremely helpful & knowledgable; you've come to the right place for advice.

post a pic your project if you get a chance

[thezmann76]

I'm not sure how to post a pic to show up on the thread page but I did load an album lastnight, there's 6 pics so far. I'm probably going to sell her when I get her running, and all beautified. So if there's any interest in this bike just stay tuned and I'll post pics of the progress.

[Steve]

I'm not sure how to post a pic to show up on the thread page ...

Well, here's how ya do it.

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[NICK!]

Good luck on the great find!

I didn't see anyone mention the gas tank. Make sure you look inside the gas tank with a flash light. 99 out of 100 times the tank has nasty gas in it and is rusty. Etch and line are in order then.