• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

Carb Rebuild Kit for 79' GS850

  • Thread starter Thread starter giganticflying
  • Start date Start date
G

giganticflying

Guest
Hello,

I just purchased a 1979 GS850 that's been sitting for about four years. I plan on fixing it myself so I can learn how to repair my own bike and I've found a ton of good information on this site.

I have a couple of unanswered questions. First, are the carb rebuild kits on ebay OK or are there other kits you would suggest? Secondly, can I use a kit designed for a 80-83 GS850 on a 79' GS850 carburetor? I'm having a hard time finding a 1979 specific kit.

Anything else I should look out for? I know the previous owner personally, and he said before he stopped using it it was running perfectly except that the fork seal needs to be replaced. I know I have to drain the gas tank and clean it, probably replace hoses, bleed the brake system, etc...but if you have any wisdom, I'm all ears.

Thanks in advance.
 
79 Should have Vm carbs if I remember right. Three screws holding then top covers on and not the square tops with 4 bolts. In any case Robert has both the VM and CV oring kits.
 
If you're a bit unfamiliar with bringing a bike back to life, the best thing to do, I my opinion, is to slow down, spend a bunch of time on this site reading and learning what your bike needs before tearing into it.

One of the best places to start is the Owner's forum and click on BassCliffs sticky titled "New Members CLICK HERE". It will give you a good head start in the learning and understanding process. Good Luck. :)
 
Whoa. Thats what I was looking for. Nice compilation of information. This is going to make for a fun winter project. Thanks!
 
So, essentially, I should just try to clean/restore/rebuild anything that seems like it needs it to set a baseline since its been sitting for so long, or is there specific things I should get at first aside from the carburetor (which is usually what everyone mentions)?

I only ask after reading a little through bikecliffs page since I trust the past owner (my buddies father) when he says it was riding just fine before he let it sit.
 
Do carbs, adjust the valves, check the timing, clean all the harness connections one by one, rebuild the calipers and master cylinders wiith new seals and inspect the pistons for pitting, basically do all the maihtenance in the package from bikecliff and youll be all set with a fresh reliable bike in the spring.
 
Even though you trust him and it was riding fine doesn't mean it doesn't need to be gone thru to ensure FOR YOURSELF the bike is safe to ride!!! Brake system is of particular importance...for the obvious reasons!!! Get new lines too or replace with stainless.
 
Carb rebuild kits are pure junk. Don't waste your money.

For brake components, the aftermarket kits are also dangerous, shoddy junk. Use OEM parts.
 
Greetings and Salutations!!

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr giganticflying,

Here's the full "mega-welcome". Just follow the steps in the maintenance lists, taking no shortcuts and skipping no steps, an you will have a happy motorcycle. :dancing:

If you are here you probably have a 30 year old motorcycle that needs about 20 years worth of maintenance. In the links below you'll find maintenance lists, documentation, wiring diagrams, "how to" guides, vendor links, tips, tricks, and a whole lot of GS goodness. This is your "mega-welcome". Let's get started. :)

Let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'. :D

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.
big_hi.gif


If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....
hat1.gif


Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...

carpet.jpg


Please Click Here For Your Mega-Welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike! :D

More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!


Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hey thanks basscliff. I've been reading info from your site for the past two days! I'm going to order some o-rings, gaskets and bolts next week and give it a shot.

Question: Where do you get new (intake and airbox) boots for a '79 gs850? I've searched a couple of the sites you listed but I couldn't find them. I'm not sure I need them yet but I want to make sure I can track them down just incase.
 
chuck hahn said:
adjust the valves, check the timing....rebuild the calipers and master cylinders wiith new seals and inspect the pistons for pitting
Click to expand...

Thanks for putting this out there. I don't really see these things mentioned that often. I'll do some research on this after I figure out the carburetor.
 
My brake caliper rebuilding experience is limited. On the brakes I have rebuilt, the O Rings and pistons were serviceable. The brakes did not work because old brake fluid had crystalized in the calipers, including in the o ring grooves on the pistons. I cleaned them. They were still undamaged and good enough to be used. I had new ones and used them, but could have easily gotten by with a cleaning and no new parts.
 
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

A
Carb rebuild kit?
Replies
5
Views
155
Nessism
Nessism
SamLack99
1982 GS570T - 1/4 Throttle Onwards Flat Spot
Replies
4
Views
80
SamLack99
SamLack99
S
Carb rebuild kit recommendations
Replies
9
Views
196
sarathchandars
S
SamLack99
[1982 GS750T] Pilot Screw Adjustment and Vacuum Sync Confusion...
Replies
10
Views
162
rphillips
R
W
Choke Plunger Replacement
Replies
4
Views
115
Wright 83 GS650
W
Back
Top