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  1. J

    79 850g stuck on highbeam

    Hello, my 79 850 shaftie developed an issue over the winter, when the headlight switch is on it is stuck on high beam. I’ve removed the handlebar switch, clean contacts with wurth contact cleaner and a diamond file, reassembled and same thing. With this switch being specific for these bikes has...
  2. J

    79 850g caliper upgrade question

    Salty I sent you a pm!
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    79 850g caliper upgrade question

    Good evening all, I’ve been scouring the forums/searching for info on the best budget caliper upgrade for my shaftie, I’ve already got stainless lines for it, but I’m looking for a caliper upgrade as the round puck leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure I want to go full salty monk upgrade yet...
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    Dynajet questions vm26

    Message sent zed!
  5. J

    Dynajet questions vm26

    I did not know that was a thing, I’ve already got a v&h 4-1, and plan on high quality pods over the winter (not cheeping out) I may have taken some advice wrong last year and rejetted for the pipe already, one up on pilot and 112.5 mains I believe, and it’s definitely rich as is
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    Dynajet questions vm26

    Hello all, Planning for some mods this winter on my 79 850, I’m looking at getting a dynajet kit, but one isn’t listed for the 850. There is one for the same year 1000 pn3304, am I correct in assuming the carbs are the same from 850 to 1000 just jet sizes are different? Any input is appreciated!
  7. J

    Gs850 engine noise

    First off I’d like to thank everyone for the quick responses, I apologize the the video, I should have done a better job of keeping the camera steady and in one place. I’m going to check the cam tensioner tomorrow per bwringers advice, if the noise is still evident I’ll dig deeper and see what I...
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    Gs850 engine noise

    Hey all, I had asked a bit ago about engine noise on my bike. Im going to upload a link to a YouTube video of the noise. Rode it to work (100 miles round trip 95% highway) and on the way back it started getting noisier. Haven’t had a chance to drain the oil and check it yet but will do that this...
  9. J

    79 gs850 4-1

    Little update, ended up ordering 115 mains and a 17.5 pilot, tossed em in and it's going pretty good! Still trying to fine tune the pilot jet as I'm getting a slight hesitation at 1/8th throttle like when cruising at 60 in 5th gear. Anything outside of the pilot circuit and she's an absolute animal!
  10. J

    79 gs850 4-1

    I searched and found the document you were talking about, it does not mention the 79 gs850 in the table, it references 80-82 gs850 and 2v 750s. This is where my confusion lies I’m not sure which one I should go with, the settings for 2v 750 or the 78-79 gs1000 (I believe they use the vm26ss)...
  11. J

    79 gs850 4-1

    im stock air box, I’ve got no interest in going pod filters. The only piece missing from my air box is the little snorkel off the back.
  12. J

    79 gs850 4-1

    Greetings all, I’ve recently acquired a Vance and Hines 4-1 for my bike. While removing the factory exhaust a bolt snapped off into the head. During my process of attempting to extract (still unsuccessful) I decided to toss the 4-1 on and start the bike to get some heat into the head. After...
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    1979 GS850 Jet question.

    Steve, mom picking up a 4-1 from a fellow forum member this weekend. I want to order some jets so I can be prepared to toss it on next week, bone stock 79 850 would I need to just jet or would I have to move the needle too? Appreciate your time
  14. J

    Gs850 engine noise

    Yes it was in the oil not the magnet. I talked to the previous owner and he said when he “rebuilt” the carbs he did something wrong and a bunch of gas got in the engine so I’m assuming that washed the 43 years of stuff built up in the engine down. I’m gonna adjust the valves this weekend and I’m...
  15. J

    Gs850 engine noise

    Hey all, are these engines typically noises? I’m a little concerned as I just changed the oil on my 79 850 and about had a heart attack when I saw the oil. The oil definitely had something shiny in it. Do these things typically eat bearings in the engine?
  16. J

    Exhaust interchangeability

    Rich, it is a chain drive 1100. I apologize for the noob question but truly appreciate the answer!
  17. J

    79 850 carb issues

    Nessism thank you for your help! I disassembled, cleaned, and reset everything to factory specs and it started first try! Now onto tuning and checking plugs!
  18. J

    Exhaust interchangeability

    Hello again, I was basically given a nice exhaust today, when I got home i realized it was for an 82 gs1100. Is there any chance of the head pipes fitting my 79 gs850? Worst case I’ll cut the mufflers off and weld them to my stock exhaust. Just got home and won’t have a chance to try fit up for...
  19. J

    79 850 carb issues

    Hey all, i am very new to the gs world, I’ve recently acquired a 79 gs850 from a co worker that was not running. I got it back the house, adjusted all the pilot screws to what the carb faq specified, got the bike running but it was spewing enough gas to fill the filter up (stock air box) it...
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