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    GS850G Cafe Racer with pod filters

    BIG T: I checked the clearance to jets etc at inlet throat of carbs and the pod rubbers have ample clearance so no issue there. As for oiling the pods, I am here for learning so teach away. The mesh in these pods is quite coarse so a very tacky lubricant would be needed or it will simply drip...
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    GS850G Cafe Racer with pod filters

    I have assisted a friend with cafe racer conversion of a GS850 with 32mm carbs. I am a heavy diesel mechanic and have little experience with motorcycle carbs. Owner purchased AMOT pod filters via Ebay (Made in China) He also purchased jetting kit from 6Sigmajetkit.com in USA Work on carbs...
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    Tank Liners...Input Please.

    Whilst I cannot contribute to removal methods I hope you do not mind if I suggest a tank sealer that you may not have seen before being an Aussie product https://www.redwhiteandblue.com.au/ I have used others before and was very pleased with the ease of use this product provides. Worth a look...
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    GS850 valve clearance: Cam lobe position

    I want to ensure all that at no time have I wanted to appear disrespectful of what contributors have written to me. I even removed number 2 shim whilst checking clearance on number 1 in different planes so as not to have an altered reading due to "loading" forcing the came upwards. I do feel...
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    GS850 valve clearance: Cam lobe position

    Steve: I am not resisting "doing it the right way" I think I will bow out of this as I do not seem to be able to get my question across. However I do appreciate all contributions to my post. One always learns something as I have from this. I strongly suspect that this old bike has worn cam lobes...
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    GS850 valve clearance: Cam lobe position

    Missing the point I think Missing the point I think Firstly: In the valve adjust procedure in the link provided the guy suggests using a pair of tweezers to remove the shims. Not the easiest method. Use an extendable magnet tool. I fully understand that two clearances can be checked at...
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    GS850 valve clearance: Cam lobe position

    The manuals for these bikes show that the shim clearance can be measured with the cam lobe pointing upwards or in a position that would put the lobe at a horizontal position. I quite understand that but if I set number 1 exhaust in vertical position and number 2 in horizontal then place them in...
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    Secondary coil resistance GS850

    Many thanks Steve
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    Secondary coil resistance GS850

    I have already sought some advice on coils and the responses were greatly appreciated. What I now find is that the coils on the wreck of a GS850 bike that we are turning into a cafe racer has incorrect secondary resistance for electronic ignition. Please don't tell me it should have been...
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    4 ohm vs 3 ohm coils

    I have a friends bike here also that needs new plug leads as they are stiff as a plank. Can the old ones be removed from coils?
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    4 ohm vs 3 ohm coils

    Steve (GS Whisperer): Many thanks for your informative reply re coils. Do you have any comments as to coils to purchase given the wide range of prices?
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    4 ohm vs 3 ohm coils

    The shop manual that I have for 1980 GS850 with transistorized ignition advises a coil resistance of "About 4 ohms" I will check mine tomorrow. Many after-market coils advertised are 3 ohm. What is benefit (if any)? The price variation for after-market coils is huge. I am aware that one gets...
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    Correct resistance in GS850G plug caps??

    With the NGK plug cap numbers provided by fastbysuzuki I managed to track some down at less that 10 aussie dollars each. I already had a new set of B8ES plug so with the original wires, new plug caps and these plugs I reckon the system is back to original specs. Many thanks GS Whisperer for your...
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    Correct resistance in GS850G plug caps??

    Fastbysuzuki you have my thanks
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    Correct resistance in GS850G plug caps??

    Just got the bike started after 2 years of resto work. I now know that there is an issue with the insulated spark plug caps allowing the spark to earth before reaching the spark plug electrode. I will of course replace all. However they are not available from Suzuki in Australia. I see plenty...
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    GS850G Left switch block

    fixmybrokecomputer has given me the fix I wanted. I purchased the used switch that he identified. As for purchasing a new switch assembly as per your suggestion a new & matching switch for 1982 GS850G is simply not available. Or certainly as far as have been able to determine. They are certainly...
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    GS850G Left switch block

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    GS850G Left switch block

    Continuing to assemble bike for a friend. This is a 1982 GS850G that originally had a left handlebar switch block that incorporated a choke lever. These are no longer available from Suzuki as a new part and original is very sad indeed. Easy enough to adapt a different choke so no problem there...
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    1982 GS850G Coil mount & connections

    Many thanks Brendan W
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    1982 GS850G Coil mount & connections

    I am helping assemble a bike I did not dismantle (yes I am a little crazy!) Thus 1982 Australian delivered bike has Nippon Denso coils which are very different coils to my 1980. What I have with the 1982 is: No identifying numbers left on any of the plug leads. Of course I know which coil serves...
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