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[mac250]

My name is Dan,
I Recieved a 1981 GS850GL in a trade (that initially cost me about $50).
absolute barn find, with 4,009 miles on the clock,
all the origional purchase paperwork, manuals, service receipts, etc.
had the Vetter Front Fairing/windsheild, and tape deck!
as well as the Hard Saddle Bags, and Trunk.

All a little dusty but mint condition!

I set forth restoring and cleaning it back to running condition, changed all fluids. Replaced the front fairings with a basic headlight/turn signal setup. (the fairing, i will keep and maybe reinstall down the road)
saddle bags and trunk removed as well (but go on and off with a key)

otherwise i'm one lucky guy with this bike. the only discrepancies i was able to find (i did myself) were three of the 16 carberator top screws have been filed from phillips to flat head when stripped during removal, otherwise those will be replaced in time.

i'm still looking to rebuild or replace the petcock, which only works properly in purge, and i have a lawnmower shut off valve spliced on the line (temporary of course)

otherwise i hope to put a windsheild on it in due time.
otherwise i have put 70 miles on it since i got it running again, then ohio got hit with snow, and she's away till spring.
but this forum has been helpful and informative, so i figured i'd join and thank you all for your help in getting that old girl back on the road, and good as new

 

[mac250]

after a little work done, she sees sunlight

 

[78550GS]

Welcome! Where abouts in Ohio?

 

[mac250]

central, pickerington area.

 

[Steve]

Another welcome, but from the other corner of oHIo.

There are a couple other GSers near you in the Columbus area.

You are not too far away for me to offer help, though, you are just over an hour away.

May I suggest that you add your location to your profile, and maybe even add a signature that mentions your bike.

Nice looking bike, too. :encouragement:

.

 

[Rob S.]

I would say you're pretty lucky, getting a runner for $50. Plus, there are many members here who own 850s and think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Warning: there are a few "L" haters lurking here! :biggrin:

 

[Wingsconsin]

I would say you're pretty lucky, getting a runner for $50. Plus, there are many members here who own 850s and think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Warning: there are a few "L" haters lurking here! :biggrin:

Count me as one who thinks the 850's are the best -- and mine is an "L" to boot...

Well done on a great purchase. Renew it all and ride the he'LL' out of it...

 

[jsandidge]

Count me as one who thinks the 850's are the best -- and mine is an "L" to boot...

Well done on a great purchase. Renew it all and ride the he'LL' out of it...

Count me as another 850 'L'over. Great buy on a great bike. Welcome.

 

[mac250]

i'd say it's ready to go.
i had my brother in-law romp on it a bit (he rides ducati religiously). i figured he'd do all the things i won't do (like run her 95+mph on a dark back road).
she handled him just fine.

i'll put another 100 or so miles on her before i stretch her legs to say a fishing trip across state or something of the sort
but with the low mileage and condition I'm trying to keep it stock, pristine and taken care of

 

[dorkburger]

Welcome to the GSR. Nice score especially at the price. If the cycle is laid up for the winter consider adding some fuel stabilizer and running it a bit to get it into the carbs.

 

[Wraith]

Welcome from over the pond you got a good deal there