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GS850 Lift Handle?

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Hi, new owner of my first GS so am still getting to know it, manual on order...but, should this bike have a 'lift' handle to help when getting it onto it's centre stand? I can do it by grabbing the rear shock but just wonder if this bit is missing?

Also, someone asked what the 'box' is underneath my headlamp but can't find the thread to reply...it's a square foglamp fitted by the previous owner that's wired to come on with dip beam (goes off on main beam). Will remove it sometime & get a new bottom yoke cover as it's been drilled through to mount the lamp - not something I would have done personally, but each to their own I guess...

Fuel gauge not working now - but was when I saw the bike for the first time in the shop so can't be a big problem? Any ideas on where I should start first while I'm waiting for the workshop manual?

Cheers again for all the friendly help & advice. John.
 
Check the connections for the fuel guage under your seat and in your headlight bucket. If you don't have one already get a manual which has wiring diagrams.
 
It should have a lift handle on the same side as the "step" for the center stand. Try mrcycles.com or bikebandit.com. They have part's fiche that will help.

Here's an example for an 80/81 850G. The handle is #12, and $23.26.
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This is from mrcycles.com. You may want to check the parts for sale section on this site or ebay. It would probably save you a bit of $. Also, I don't know if this specific part is interchangeable between models and/or years.

Brad bt
 
Yep, That's the Piece, I use it Every Day I Ride!:-D
 
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