Newbie

[Anonymous]

Just got a 1981 GS 850 G ( I think the g is right, it might be GL...). Anyway, I stumbled upon the sight here and think you guys sewem to know what you are doing and wanted to introduce myself. I am in Virginia and this is my first motorcycle so I am pretty excited. It does not run right now but with some work ()and maybe some help from this forum) I hope to get it running and mechanically sound by the spring. Anyway, just introducing myself, and thanks for the cool site.

Blake

[Jethro]

Don't assume these guys know what they are talking about, just that they are talking!

Kidding. Between eveyone on this site, we know more about these bikes than the engineers that designed them!

[Anonymous]

do yourself a favour and spend the money to track down and buy a chilton or haynes manual they are worth their weight in gold if you are a backyard mechanic... good luck and keep the rubber side down!!!!!

[earlfor]

Good to have you here. Give a yell when you need tech help. Uhhhh, notice I didnt say IF. LOL eh eh eh Go ahead and get a Clymer or Haynes book for the bike. It will be a big help.

Earl

[SqDancerLynn1]

I have a manual for my 850 Can't read it but it has great pictures
OH it's printed in French 8O
Cool bike, Start by replacing all of the fluids
engine oil & Filter
Secondary gear oil-- Beveled gears 80-90 wt gear oil
Rear differential oil 80-90 wt gear oil
Brake fluid front & rear / with a good flush
New battery
Clean the carbs--- Check http://www.cycleorings.com/ ?? for a set of O rings for the carbs. While the carbs are off. Replace the O rings on the intake manifold adapters too!
NOTE- it is very important that the air box/ filter be installed and sealed (No air leaks) or it will not run correctly

That should keep you busy for quite some time

[Anonymous]

Thanks

Thanks for the responses. I am sure that I will be posting WHEN , not if, I have some problems. I ordered a manual yesterday so when it gets here........ away we go. Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Blake

[earlfor]

Re: Thanks

Polish yer wrenches, the party is about to start. LOL

Earl

Thanks for the responses. I am sure that I will be posting WHEN , not if, I have some problems. I ordered a manual yesterday so when it gets here........ away we go. Thanks again for the warm welcome.

Blake

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Earl, you're such a stinker! :twisted:

Welcome bdyson1.

[earlfor]

Flattery will not get you anywhere Keith.

Earl :-)

Earl, you're such a stinker! :twisted:

Welcome bdyson1.

[KEITH KRAUSE]

[WesV]

Re: Newbie

Just got a 1981 GS 850 G ( I think the g is right, it might be GL...). Anyway, I stumbled upon the sight here and think you guys sewem to know what you are doing and wanted to introduce myself. I am in Virginia and this is my first motorcycle so I am pretty excited. It does not run right now but with some work ()and maybe some help from this forum) I hope to get it running and mechanically sound by the spring. Anyway, just introducing myself, and thanks for the cool site.

Blake

Blake,
Where in VA are you located? I live in Blacksburg for school, and outside Harrisonburg the rest of the time. These bikes are alot of fun, cheap to run but do have the little idiocincrocies (sp?) to you will need to take cre of just because of how old the bike is.

[Anonymous]

Hey Wes

Wes,
I live in Staunton. Pretty close to old Harrisonburg.