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jtrip
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this might be a stupid q: but does the 1980 gs850gl only have one or does it suppost to have 2 calipers im stumped trying to find pads for them but i cant find the round pads??
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jtrip
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that is weird i only have 1 but the title says its a 1980 what the heck
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jtrip
Guest
is it possible that someone put the 1979 forks on the bike
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Runningdog
Guest
Recheck the manufacture date on the headstock plate....a buddy of mine bought 2 '80 850s, one to do up and one parts bike. He ordered carb kits for a '80, and got the kits for BSs.....VMs were on the bike, so he checked the date stamp.....'79s.
Previously, of course, I was all excited, as this would have been a good parts source for my '80. When I finally had a look at his bikes, it was obvious that a lot of parts were different, including brakes. Dang...
Previously, of course, I was all excited, as this would have been a good parts source for my '80. When I finally had a look at his bikes, it was obvious that a lot of parts were different, including brakes. Dang...
Steve
GS Whisperer
Titles are not infallible. 
Look at the neck of the frame for the ID plate to see what it says. The serial number will be in the lower right corner and should have a model year designation after it. If the model year is N, it's a '79. If the model year is T, it's an '80.
You can also look in the upper right corner of the ID plate to see when the production date was. The '80 bikes might have started as early as 9/79 or so. This leads to occasional confusion as to whether the bike is a '79 or an '80, but the letter in the bottom right corner will determine that.
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Look at the neck of the frame for the ID plate to see what it says. The serial number will be in the lower right corner and should have a model year designation after it. If the model year is N, it's a '79. If the model year is T, it's an '80.
You can also look in the upper right corner of the ID plate to see when the production date was. The '80 bikes might have started as early as 9/79 or so. This leads to occasional confusion as to whether the bike is a '79 or an '80, but the letter in the bottom right corner will determine that.
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jtrip
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here are some pics i fixing to go look give me a min and will be back
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jtrip
Guest
ok so i looked and the sticker is pulled apart so i cant read it so thats out of the q: but can i do a vin decoder and see that way
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DanTheMan
Guest
Not an '80 850 front end, that's for sure. The single caliper assy came off of something older. It may have been crashed and forks etc. replaced using an older model. You should have dual calipers.
On edit: You also say you have a GL, but GLs have leading axle forks. The forks you have came off of a G or other model without leading forks. I'd be willing to wager they've been replaced at some time for some reason, probably a crash in its past.
On edit: You also say you have a GL, but GLs have leading axle forks. The forks you have came off of a G or other model without leading forks. I'd be willing to wager they've been replaced at some time for some reason, probably a crash in its past.
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jtrip
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well im glad i kinda know about the brake pads i see the 79 has the same as i need lol
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jtrip
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now i just got to clear out the airbox breather line inside the box it seems to be clogged with something i just hope it doesnt mess anything up last thing i need also is there anyway i can put a air pod ont the box or a pods on the back of my carbs with out getting new jets
1979 has a kicker.
1980 does not.
1980 does not.
