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Leicester850
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Hello gsresources. My name is Adam and I am a new member. I have been kinda poking around for a little bit and have finally decided to get up some pictures of my project. I got the gs850 for $250 plus a trade for a sub-woofer. it ran (a little rough) and drove, and came with a clear title. I haven't had much time to work on it since i got it at the end of last season and here in NY it was below freezing most of the winter. The guy i got it from had started a cafe-ish build with it. It came with the pod filters, vance and hines 4-1, and weird seat and tail light. He stated that he cleaned the carbs which i can only take his word for at the moment. He did say that it needs the valves adjusted and it came with the small tool to do this. I have downloaded a full manual for it and will be getting it into a driving and inspectable state. I don't know if there is anyone in my area that might be willing to lend a hand. I am a auto mechanic by trade and very handy. This is my first motorcycle and don't quite know my way around them yet. I also kinda put the cart before the horse and still have my permit but i will have my license in the beginning of april, thanks to a motorcycle class. I have been researching the different ways to go with a build and i really like the looks of a cafe racer type. I have obtained some parts to that end and I also have a 1980 gs850 for parts ($100 with title not running).
Here is the current state of my base:
I want to put back on the stock tail light and for now use the seat from the parts bike. I have a clubman handle bar and will eventually use a mini tach and spedo. I also have a cafe style seat but i have a fiance that wants to ride with me so i will keep the double seat until have a have a chance to get another or one for her. I don't want to get to crazy at this point i just want to get riding on something that i think looks good and is reliable. So I am making this a rolling build. Any input and advice is welcome and appreciated. Thanks, Adam.
Here is the current state of my base:
I want to put back on the stock tail light and for now use the seat from the parts bike. I have a clubman handle bar and will eventually use a mini tach and spedo. I also have a cafe style seat but i have a fiance that wants to ride with me so i will keep the double seat until have a have a chance to get another or one for her. I don't want to get to crazy at this point i just want to get riding on something that i think looks good and is reliable. So I am making this a rolling build. Any input and advice is welcome and appreciated. Thanks, Adam.
