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david suzuki
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Hi all, just purchased a gs850 1980 model, with shaft drive. can anyone tell me about some area's of concern on this model, especially with the shaft drive???
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oh, oh, lets not start another shaft vs chain debate.
You may hear about shaft drives being unrelaible, but that is if the splines are not lubed/greased (not to be confused with the gear oil in the gear drive). Should be greased whenever have occassion to remove the rear wheel. I just emailed you micrfische screen captures and some photos I have of the rear hub/splines. Searc and you will find more postings about this subject.
Other thing you may want to check is the charging voltage. Get a volt-ohm meter (if you dont have one, get one, you may need it in next couple years).
Hey, were you located? Could have sold you my 80 GS850G that is for sale, pictures here in the for sale section (although I have a buyer, sale pending).
Pictures - we want pictures!
You may hear about shaft drives being unrelaible, but that is if the splines are not lubed/greased (not to be confused with the gear oil in the gear drive). Should be greased whenever have occassion to remove the rear wheel. I just emailed you micrfische screen captures and some photos I have of the rear hub/splines. Searc and you will find more postings about this subject.
Other thing you may want to check is the charging voltage. Get a volt-ohm meter (if you dont have one, get one, you may need it in next couple years).
Hey, were you located? Could have sold you my 80 GS850G that is for sale, pictures here in the for sale section (although I have a buyer, sale pending).
Pictures - we want pictures!
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david suzuki
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Im in melbourne, australia, maybe a little way off for you.... hehe, do you own one of these bikes yourself?
I do Own an 80 GS850G and it is a Great Bike. I haven't had Any Drivetrain Issues at All. I do get a Small Oil Weep at the Right Front of the Cylinder Head which Goes away when I Re torque the Head Bolts on that Side. Not enough of an Issue to do a Head Removal Yet. The Fact is that these Bikes have the Reputation as the Best of a Bullet Proof Breed and there are several folks Here with High Mileage 850's that will Testify to the Same. Welcome to the GSR and Enjoy the Bike!:-D
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shortlid
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Have one also
Have one also
O bought one for REAL cheap from a juk yard have put just fluid, tires and a battery in and I have covered 27k on it!!
Have one also
O bought one for REAL cheap from a juk yard have put just fluid, tires and a battery in and I have covered 27k on it!!
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ruddy
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One of the best shaft drives in the industry. Grease the splines when you change rear tires, and you'll have no trouble. Except for the marginal charging system, they are pretty bullet proof.