1980 GS850 Modified

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  • EricB
    Forum Newbie
    • Sep 2025
    • 10
    • Coffeyville KS

    #1

    1980 GS850 Modified

    This was the second of two bikes we rescued. It received a custom built frame and 8" over springer. The differential mount was one of the biggest challenges for this bike.
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  • EricB
    Forum Newbie
    • Sep 2025
    • 10
    • Coffeyville KS

    #2
    Still on the frame jig here.
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    • EricB
      Forum Newbie
      • Sep 2025
      • 10
      • Coffeyville KS

      #3
      How it started...
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      • rphillips
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        • Jun 2005
        • 7546
        • Norene TN

        #4
        Have you figured out where and how to put the seat yet???
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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        • Big Block
          Forum Apprentice
          Super Site Supporter
          • Jun 2021
          • 66
          • Vernon B.C.

          #5
          Not my deal but that really has a beautiful flow to it. Very well done.
          1986 1150EF
          2008 GS1250SEA

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          • EricB
            Forum Newbie
            • Sep 2025
            • 10
            • Coffeyville KS

            #6
            We will build a fiberglass seat pan directly on the bike. We are lucky to have Oz Custom Upholstery nearby to do the stitching.

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            • MaxPete
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              • Feb 2024
              • 12
              • Harrow, Ontario - Canada

              #7
              The harder I work, the luckier I get.

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              • Nessism
                Forum LongTimer
                GSResource Superstar
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                • Mar 2006
                • 35768
                • Torrance, CA

                #8
                Originally posted by MaxPete
                May I ask - do you have any original parts that you dont need?

                I have a nice stock 1980 GS850G - but the seat isnt very pretty and I?d like an original seat.

                Please PM me if you have one.

                Pete
                Hey Pete,
                Are you the same guy that previously lived in the UK? Have you moved to North America? Regardless, welcome!
                Ed

                To measure is to know.

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