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    New to me ‘79 GS850

    Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I recently acquired a 1979’ GS850 with 12,450 original KM on it for a tinker project that will turn into a road worthy motorcycle. I’ve wanted to do a cafe style build on something for some time, and that was the original plan when I got the bike home. After reading into what the GS850 is and isn’t, working with a budget(none), and still wanting to do a custom build, I’ve settled on just getting the bike back on the road and up to date, keeping everything factory to start. It even came with a Pacifico Aero fairing which is starting to grow on me.lol. I’ve been scouring and learning a lot from the forum for a few weeks now, so I just wanted to say hi for now.
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    Originally posted by Trapper View Post
    ...After reading into what the GS850 is and isn’t...I’ve settled on just getting the bike back on the road and up to date, keeping everything factory to start.
    Good for you! And welcome!
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #3
      Hey Trapper. Welcome!
      Roger

      Current rides
      1983 GS 850G
      2003 FJR 1300A
       Gone but not forgotten 1985 Rebel 250, 1991 XT225, 2004 KLR650, 1981 GS850G, 1982 GS1100GL, 2002 DL1000, 2005 KLR650, 2003 KLX400

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        #4
        Yep, those fairings will grow on you quickly in the colder time of the year. Never knew of many GS850 race bikes, Drag Race, Road Race nor Cafe Racers. Best thing I've seen for a GS850 is just ride & enjoy, they are great for that. Oh yeah, congrats on the bike & WELCOME
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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          #5
          Welcome to TheGSR.

          In cold weather you may appreciate the big fairing.

          was many design changes from the 79 to the 80, so, keep that in mind when looking for parts.

          Thanks for introducing yourself.
          Some pics of the bike would be good.

          Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
          GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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            #6
            Hi ya, Trapper.
            Had snow yet?
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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