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2026 August Roger Burque 850G

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August 2026​

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1983 Suzuki GS850G
Owner: Roger Brooks
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Forum Username: Burque73
ID #440

A Note From The Owner...​

10 years ago, during a trip From Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO. I happened upon this 850 for sale. It was a week before my birthday so we decided it was a justified purchase. The owner was asking a fair price, I thought, for a running bike this old in such great condition. We had to wait until the following weekend to pick it up though. That whole week I was giddy with excitement. I had wanted another 850 since selling mine in 1992, but family kids, work etc. basically life happened.

It was advertised as road ready, needs nothing. On arrival, after an 8 hour drive to Denver, I discovered it had a dead battery, had 25 year old tires, all rubber bits were deteriorated and it only ran on three cylinders. But at least it ran. We negotiated the prics a bit and loaded it up to head back to Albuquerque.

Other than brake lines, seals, O-rings, boots, gaskets, and maintenance stuff, I haven't changed things too much as I love the original look. Mods are pretty minimal really like swapping the reg/ rec for a more reliable SH775, Sonic fork springs and Progressive rear shocks. I did do an ignition relay mod which made a huge difference with cold starts. I've added a tail rack with brackets to hold period correct Vetter side cases. It had a WindJammer fairing on it when I bought it. With that fairing, bags and a tail trunk, it was setup very nicely for long trips. I've made several trips to Southern CA., Vegas, Phoenix, and passed through seven other states on the way to and from Bedford IN. The only time I didn't make it where I was going was when the original R/R gave up and roasted the stator, otherwise I've had 40k trouble free miles.
 
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Congrats Roger.

Nice photo of nice bike. Complete all stock bike. ANd 83 so the two tone paint scheme.
Deserving bike, deserving photo. Good write-up.

I myself like that side angle view were can see the exhaust header pipes (seemed that for a long while, was mostly direct profile shots as BOTM).

Was good to meet you in person at Brown County (2021). You and your wife and son, and your FJR (at that time) and this 850G.
 
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Redman said:
Congrats Roger.

Nice photo of nice bike. Complete all stock bike. ANd 83 so the two tone paint scheme.
Deserving bike, deserving photo. Good write-up.

I myself like that side angle view were can see the exhaust header pipes (seemed that for a long while, was mostly direct profile shots as BOTM).

Was good to meet you in person at Brown County (2021). You and your wife and son, and your FJR (at that time) and this 850G.
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Thank you, Dave. What an honor it is to see my 850 as the BOTM!

It was a real treat to meet up and ride with you. The greeting we recieved by forum longtimers, fellowship at The Rosemount and Jay's hospitality has left a lasting impression on us. Someday we'll make another trek to that neck of the woods.
 
Congratulations on your GS850G being BOTM Roger! The aluminium covers and chrome exhausts are still in excellent condition! I use my GS850G for short breakfast runs, but my GS1000G is also set up for long trips with a Vetter Windjammer fairing (that is very scarce here in South Africa) and Krauser side cases and top box with a king-queen seat.
 
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