I got the shaft today. :)

[trevor]

While having my morning coffee today I was doing my usual..browsing bikes for sale....and this popped up...1979 GS850G
The ad said "No paperwork, and no keys...$600"....luckily no paperwork is not a problem here...
Looks to me that someone likely in the early life of the bike added the 4-1 exhaust, the superbike bars, fork brace and Shoei fairing...

 

[Rob S.]

What is that doing in your garage?

 

[trevor]

What is that doing in your garage?

Lol...well to be honest I have always liked the look of the 850g with the right bars....I'm intrigued by the period correct parts..

 

[RichDesmond]

Well, I hope you like it better than I liked mine.

 

[Redman]

Hey, you should have some fun with that.

You say intrigued by the period correct parts.
THat mean you intend to reinstall the stock exhaust pictured there?
Or you mean that the installed exhaust seems to be from-the-day?

Oh, now I see....
79 exhaust does not have the crossover/PreMuffler like I remember my 80 850G had.
Okay, the stock exhaust you have looks complete.

If you are going to use/install it, you might concider getting new "connectors" (7) if the pipes fit in there too loose.

79 should have the "black" "hub" in rear wheel that last lot longer. But still might want to get familiar with those.

I see you have period-correct case savers also.

SOmething other to check, see if still has points .

 

[trevor]

Hey, you should have some fun with that.

You say intrigued by the period correct parts.
THat mean you intend to reinstall the stock exhaust pictured there?
Or you mean that the installed exhaust seems to be from-the-day?

Oh, now I see....
79 exhaust does not have the crossover/PreMuffler like I remember my 80 850G had.
Okay, the stock exhaust you have looks complete.

If you are going to use/install it, you might concider getting new "connectors" (7) if the pipes fit in there too loose.

79 should have the "black" "hub" in rear wheel that last lot longer. But still might want to get familiar with those.

I see you have period-correct case savers also.

SOmething other to check, see if still has points .

Thanks Dave, yes the after market parts...the fork brace looks cool and love the superbike bars....not sure how into it i'll get...but I know sometimes I get carried away. lol....we shall see I guess.

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Should at least look good after you detail it. Must bother you terribly to have a bike that filthy stinking up the place.

congrats.

 

[trevor]

Should at least look good after you detail it. Must bother you terribly to have a bike that filthy stinking up the place.

congrats.

Lol...you know me too well. I'll get on it this week...always interesting to see the difference.

 

[RustyTank]

Trevor, if your thinkin of gettin rid of that exhaust let me know

 

[trevor]

Trevor, if your thinkin of gettin rid of that exhaust let me know

Not sure if they are in great shape....i did see a little pin hole....

 

[Redman]

Not sure if they are in great shape.... . . . . . . . . . .
....

Am not seeing the two flanges (4) for the separate exhaust pipes.

 

[Redman]

Would maybe be easier to get it up on centerstand if had the grab handle (12) to hold onto.

THose usally get removed when sidebags are mounted.
Same with the bar (2) around the back of the seat on 79-80-81.

ANd then when dont have the grab handle, then grab the edge of the seat and bust up the lower trim piece ( 7 - 8), and/or dont bother to replace when put on a replacement seat cover.

 

[RustyTank]

Would maybe be easier to get it up on center stand if had the grab handle (12) to hold onto.

Trevor let me know if you need that side grab handle (12) that Redman is referring to. I'm fairly certain I have one in a box.
Also, look at the parts for sale section here on the forum. Several of us, including myself, have 850 parts to practically give away.

 

[trevor]

Trevor let me know if you need that side grab handle (12) that Redman is referring to. I'm fairly certain I have one in a box.
Also, look at the parts for sale section here on the forum. Several of us, including myself, have 850 parts to practically give away.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help!

 

[Cipher]

Nice pipes
The f150 of motorcycles

 

[ddaniels]

That should clean right up. Nice find.

 

[trevor]

That should clean right up. Nice find.

Thanks...I'm going to try and clean it up today but my finger that I recently got operated on is giving me some issues...gotta get it looked at this morning.

 

[Nessism]

The 850 runs smoother than most other GS's. I'm not sure exactly why but it just is. Something about the rotating mass with pistons/rods of that size. I've read that the Yamaha 900 shafty is also very smooth. And because the engine is smooth it's comfortable spinning it out. I'm sure Brian will tell you a thing or two about that. The 850 also has a wonderful seat. Just about a perfect balance of cushion and firmness. Suzuki did a lot of things right with that model. It's no coincidence that they kept building the 850 into the late 1980's for some markets.

 

[Jerry]

The 850 runs smoother than most other GS's. I'm not sure exactly why but it just is. Something about the rotating mass with pistons/rods of that size. I've read that the Yamaha 900 shafty is also very smooth. And because the engine is smooth it's comfortable spinning it out. I'm sure Brian will tell you a thing or two about that. The 850 also has a wonderful seat. Just about a perfect balance of cushion and firmness. Suzuki did a lot of things right with that model. It's no coincidence that they kept building the 850 into the late 1980's for some markets.

In 1979 I bought a new gs850g my first 4 stroke Suzuki and the 2 things I remember most about that bike is the excellent seat and how smooth it was. 1n 84 I got a use 84 gs1100gk. It always had a buzz in the bars and the seat was not as comfortable.
About 8 months ago I got an 80 gs850g that was sitting in an old warehouse since 87. Now that I have it running. It has a terrible buzz in the bars and not as smooth as my 82gs1100e. I have checked everything I can think of and added foam grips and bar end weights that have helped.

 

[Cipher]

In 1979 I bought a new gs850g my first 4 stroke Suzuki and the 2 things I remember most about that bike is the excellent seat and how smooth it was. 1n 84 I got a use 84 gs1100gk. It always had a buzz in the bars and the seat was not as comfortable.
About 8 months ago I got an 80 gs850g that was sitting in an old warehouse since 87. Now that I have it running. It has a terrible buzz in the bars and not as smooth as my 82gs1100e. I have checked everything I can think of and added foam grips and bar end weights that have helped.

Check the condition of all rubber mount engine and exhaust if equipped.
Carb synch?