Compatability between gs750/gs850

[ManCub_86]

Hi,
I recently purchased a 1981 gs850g. The bike was dumped yesterday by my girlfriend in town... I'm just glad she is ok... she got a healthy taste of road rash even though she was wearing my leather jacket. The bike suffered from some mostly cosmetic damage and the rear left turn signal is busted, and one of the bolts holding the kick stand was sheared off.

So... a guy on craigslist is selling a parts bike... a 1981 gs750 for 50 bucks... what a steal! Anyway, I just want to know which parts are compatible? If you can direct me to another thread with this info or you know please help me out. Thanks ahead for your advice.

Brian

[mriddle]

Welcome to GSR .. good to know your girlfriend will be OK.

Someone else will follow up on this.. but mechanically there are a lot of differences between the GS750 and the GS850.

I suspect that there are very few interchangeable parts .. turn signals may be if your 750 is an E model.

Post up a pic of your 850 though .. very well thought of model here at GSR

[ManCub_86]

Good to know... one other thing... in the process of laying it down, my handle bars got jacked up almost like ape hangers... it was fun riding it home lol. I haven't seen the 750 except in a pic on CL so I'm unsure of the exact model. I think it's been sitting for 5 years... once I get it in the garage I'll let you guys know more about the bike. I may be able to salvage it.

[Nessism]

You can go here to check part numbers... http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm
Some of the parts will interchange but not a whole lot.

[ManCub_86]

Based upon the part numbers really nothing matches up... very disappointing. If I were to resell the 750 as a parts bike what do you guys think it's worth?

[Nessism]

Based upon the part numbers really nothing matches up... very disappointing. If I were to resell the 750 as a parts bike what do you guys think it's worth?

Value depends greatly on cosmetic condition. A gas tank could be worth $100 or $0, depending on condition.

I've parted out three bikes so far but honestly, it takes a lot of work taking photos, posting the ad, updating the ad, fussing with packing, shipping quotes, and sending out the parts. For the typical "parts bike" with challenged cosmetics, I'd say it will be worth about $250 or so after everything is all said and done.

[Larry D]

Where are you Mr Mancub ? Which model of 750 ? An "E" or "L" ? Did you pick up the 750 parts bike already or are you just considering it ?

If it's an "L", I may be interested in a part or two......

[Rein]

I think the carb bodies would be the same, so you could at least get a spare set of diaphragms, although the jets would most likely be different.

The 750 would be a chain bike, so you wouldn't even be able to get a spare hub spline or shaftie parts.

[ManCub_86]

I live in southeastern wisconsin (watertown). I haven't seen the bike yet. Here is the listing from CL...

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/1186459235.html

My seat is all torn up I may take the cover off the parts bike... let me know what you guys think.

Brian

[Larry D]

That would be an "E" model. Not sure if the seats and/or covers are interchangable....you can check at www.alphasports.com and compare part numbers.

For $50 it's well worth parting. The carbs (cleaned) are worth that much. If you get it. I'd be interested in what condition the stator cover is in....

[scotto58]

You can use 1 of the front turnsignals off the 750 on your 850 (picture doesn't show any rear signals). You'll need to use the angled metal bracket on your bike.

Scott

[ManCub_86]

It looks like the starter is the same... I already have a spare starter for my 850... PO gave it to me when I purchased the bike... go figure... thanks for the advice on the turn signals and I'll get back to you guys on the state of the bike when I pick it up in a couple hours... I'll be sure to upload photos so you guys can see for yourself.