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    GS850G Steering stops???

    GS850G Steering stops?? GS850G Steering stops?? Steve: Perhaps the new picture will give better view. It is not the bolt holes where wiring clips go. They are the ones that I placed a long bolt in for illustration purposes. The holes in question are the ones with the white plastic cartridge...
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    GS850G Steering stops???

    The 1980 GS850G that I am rebuilding was not quite complete when I got it. Now that I am reassembling I find an 8mm thread each side of the frame in the area at base of head stem area. If steering stops were originally installed they would be in these threads. Can anyone help as I cannot find...
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    GS850 Oil Pressure system

    bwringer: Many thanks for responding. I kinda figured that was the issue. The oil pressure switch must operate at an extremely low pressure. I am one of those guys you mention who are more used to slipper bearings in car systems. A sad day when I do not learn something so today should be a good one!
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    GS850 Oil Pressure system

    Is there a relief valve in the engine oil pressure system of a GS850 engine? If so, where is it located?
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    Inlet & Exhaust valves for GS850

    GregT: Thanks for responding. We sure get the high prices compared to USA
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    Inlet & Exhaust valves for GS850

    The OEM engine valves for a GS850G work out at around $640 (Australian) for a set of 8. OK, I know they are not real dollars to some of you folks but still very expensive. Has anyone found another source, equivalent or blank valves for this job?
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    O rings for carb interconnect tubes GS850 (1980)

    I have given up trying to find the "O" rings for interconnect tubes via the Suzuki parts drawing for carburettors. Generally the Suzuki illustrations are good but the carbs! (ugh) Does anyone have a standard O ring number for these as buying 16 through Mikuni in Australia requires a mortgage on...
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    UK and Australia versus USA specs GS850 carbs

    pete: Thanks for the information.
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    UK and Australia versus USA specs GS850 carbs

    geol: There were no caps on pilot jet screws on either of two sets of carbs that I have. All jets were removed without any trouble. I will take you advice on board and thank you for your detailed response.
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    UK and Australia versus USA specs GS850 carbs

    Thanks to OldVet66 for responding. I guess I will make use of O rings and gaskets in the kit and refit most of the original parts.
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    UK and Australia versus USA specs GS850 carbs

    steveb922; Thanks for responding. Yes, I had thought that it may have been about USA emission laws. I am considering just putting old jets back but as I have no history on this bike that was not running when purchased before I stripped it I guess I just have to hope that nobody has stuffed...
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    UK and Australia versus USA specs GS850 carbs

    I am doing a complete rebuild (back to frame) of a 1980/82 GS850G that is an Australian delivered bike. I purchased a carb service kit early on on the project and am only now getting to the carbs. What I now realise is that the after market kit being from USA suits the Mikuni BS32SS ID No...
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    Copper washers on bolts

    I thank all who responded. I am aware of the large washers under on outer head bolts and replacements are in the Vesrah gasket set that arrived yesterday. This may remain a mystery but there were certainly a number of bolts from the engine that had the copper washers. It may be that the washers...
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    Copper washers on bolts

    Here comes another thing that I should have realised but did not so if I am dumb and dumber then accept that! All of the bolts on the GS850 I am restoring were in very sad shape so I had them cleaned and re-coated with zinc. My problem is that I overlooked (or more like did not realise) that the...
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    Clutch release pinion servicing

    I think that you know that I have worked that out.
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    Clutch release pinion servicing

    Cipher: Many thanks for sending the link. I really appreciate this. It is interesting that my Haynes manual says that item is not serviceable yet parts are listed by Suzuki. I will proceed with the job.
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    Clutch release pinion servicing

    I had the clutch cover housing cleaned by hydro-blasting along with many other parts from a sad old GS850 that I am trying to make happy again. I did not know that the blast medium is not just hydro power but uses minuscule glass beads. Now some of those are trapped in the clutch release...
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    Case Bars: Interchangeabilty

    From uteman: Thanks to all who assisted as I now have a lead on case bars to suit my bike. I thank you all
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    Case Bars: Interchangeabilty

    Can anyone tell me if the engine case protection bars from a 750GS will fit an 850GS. I am in Australia and have been offered a set in Canada that were previously fitted to a 750GS. The deal is OK but no point if they do not fit. The seller (Nice guy) believes they will fit. Can anyone confirm?
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    Gaskets sets for GS850 etc

    I read a forum topic tonight that included references to VESRAH gaskets being less than great in the writers view and experience. Being early into a complete rebuild of a 1980 GS850G I am in the process of gathering required parts now that the bike is fully stripped. Having had great success...
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