Cruiser?? or not??

[TheNose]

I'm fairly new to motorcycling, so I don't know the difference between a cruiser and whatever. The '82 GS850 I bought will need a lot of ebay purchaces, but I don't know if it is a GS850G or GS850GL. How do I tell. I think the turn signal lights are different, someone said the GL has a fuel level indicator - I don't know. Can anyone tell me what to look for?


Thanks in advance for any info.

Terry

 

[shaftzuki]

Terry, the L models all have a tear drop shaped gas tank (as oppossed to the large rectangular shape of the G) - the side covers should have badges that state gs850g or gs850L (provided you have the side covers) - but the easiest way to tell is with the seat and the front forks - the seat on an L is 2 levels - low for the driver and high for the rider - the G seat is almost flat. The forks on an L model will have the front wheel mounted ahead of the forks and on the G model the front wheel will be mounted below the forks. Hope this helps 8)

 

[shaftzuki]

You can also check out this web site - www.suzukicycles.org - there are photos and descriptions of just about every Suzi ever built 8)

 

[TheNose]

Thanks, Leon. Looks like I have the GL. The seat that came with it is not the right seat, and there were no side covers. I've got a lot of work to do to restore it, but when I only paid 86.01 for it, I think I can afford to put some money into it. Just hope I didn't get shafted. Wait, I did get shafted.

Terry

 

[shaftzuki]

Thanks, Leon. Terry

You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay (Mark works really well) ... just don't call me "Leon" :!: 8)

 

[TheNose]

Thanks, Leon. Terry

You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay (Mark works really well) ... just don't call me "Leon" :!: 8)

I don't know why I had Leon on my brain. I think because I was reading about finding him a wife. It's been a long day too. Sorry Mark. Should we try to find a wife for you too? :roll:

Terry

PS Thanks Mark!

 

[saaz]

Well, I don't know about that...but I would like to meet all those in you avatar

 

[shaftzuki]

Thanks, Leon. Terry

You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay (Mark works really well) ... just don't call me "Leon" :!: 8)

I don't know why I had Leon on my brain. I think because I was reading about finding him a wife. It's been a long day too. Sorry Mark. Should we try to find a wife for you too? :roll:

Terry

PS Thanks Mark!

Terry - that won't be necessary, I've been happily married to the same woman for just shy of 22 years now (she's been known to check these posts from time to time) :!: 8)

 

[TheNose]

Well, I don't know about that...but I would like to meet all those in you avatar

Check out this link. http://www.sistersmorales.com/press.html These are two of the nicest women I have met in a long time. Send them an email from Australia - they'd really appreciate it.

Terry

 

[TheNose]

Terry - that won't be necessary, I've been happily married to the same woman for just shy of 22 years now (she's been known to check these posts from time to time) :!: 8)

Happily married. I thought that was an oxymoron. :lol:

Terry

 

[Anonymous]

Happily married. I thought that was an oxymoron.

Terry
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'77 GS750

It is in my case.....Now dear.......!

 

[shaftzuki]

Terry - that won't be necessary, I've been happily married to the same woman for just shy of 22 years now (she's been known to check these posts from time to time) :!: 8)

Happily married. I thought that was an oxymoron. :lol:

Terry

At times you could say that were true! My wife just "allowed" me to purchase my second GS!! How bad could it be :!: Although, I'm sure her turn is to come ... 8)

 

[Dink]

Sorry Terry I am also "happily married" Queenie and I have been together sixteen years. She "allowed" me to buy the Tractor, and then SHE bought me a Katana1100 for christmas. Actually happily may not be the right term what do you think about ecstatic. :lol: :lol: :wink:
Dink

 

[TheNose]

Sorry Terry I am also "happily married" Queenie and I have been together sixteen years. She "allowed" me to buy the Tractor, and then SHE bought me a Katana1100 for christmas. Actually happily may not be the right term what do you think about ecstatic. :lol: :lol: :wink:
Dink

Okay, Dink. I know you have one of the special women in this world. I was one of the many guys on this site that was jealous when we saw that Katana. Besides, you know that Queenie reads these post too. Nothing like a little flattery to "butter-up" a woman. What are you trying to get her to let you buy now. :wink:

Terry

 

[Dink]

Okay, Dink. I know you have one of the special women in this world. I was one of the many guys on this site that was jealous when we saw that Katana. Besides, you know that Queenie reads these post too. Nothing like a little flattery to "butter-up" a woman. What are you trying to get her to let you buy now. :wink:

Terry

Another Katana As a project would be nice.BTW she never goes to the technical forums unless she is sent there
Dink

 

[Anonymous]

Terry - that won't be necessary, I've been happily married to the same woman for just shy of 22 years now (she's been known to check these posts from time to time) :!: 8)

Happily married. I thought that was an oxymoron. :lol:

Terry

in't it???

 

[WifeofDink]

Okay, Dink. I know you have one of the special women in this world. I was one of the many guys on this site that was jealous when we saw that Katana. Besides, you know that Queenie reads these post too. Nothing like a little flattery to "butter-up" a woman. What are you trying to get her to let you buy now. :wink:

Terry

Another Katana As a project would be nice.BTW she never goes to the technical forums unless she is sent there
Dink

Hey Dink, you seem to forget that I check the forum while you're still asleep :roll:

Another Katana, definately not :? unless it is for me :lol:

 

[TheNose]

Okay, Dink. I know you have one of the special women in this world. I was one of the many guys on this site that was jealous when we saw that Katana. Besides, you know that Queenie reads these post too. Nothing like a little flattery to "butter-up" a woman. What are you trying to get her to let you buy now. :wink:

Terry

Another Katana As a project would be nice.BTW she never goes to the technical forums unless she is sent there
Dink

Hey Dink, you seem to forget that I check the forum while you're still asleep :roll:

Another Katana, definately not :? unless it is for me :lol:

So that's how you have such a happy marriage. You only communicate through these forums.

Terry

 

[earlfor]

Reminds me of my wife. She emails me when I'm sitting 8 feet away from her computer desk.

Earl


[quote="TheNoseSo that's how you have such a happy marriage. You only communicate through these forums.

Terry[/quote]

 

[Dink]

so that's how you have such a happy marriage. You only communicate through these forums.

Terry

Yup
Dink