Carb Modifications

[Sean]

I have a 1982 GS850G.
Iwas concidering putting K&N pods on.
Could anyone out there give me a list of items that need to be replaced or upgraded?

 

[8trackmind]

I have a 1982 GS850G.
Iwas concidering putting K&N pods on.
Could anyone out there give me a list of items that need to be replaced or upgraded?

Search "jetting" and you should find a world of pod/jetting info. :-D
You have a tough decision to make, my friend...8-[

 

[Sean]

Search "jetting" and you should find a world of pod/jetting info. :-D
You have a tough decision to make, my friend...8-[

Tough due to what????

 

[Guest]

Tough due to what????

It's a tough decision if you way the options. The pro's and con's can commonly lean toward the con's side.

You get a small performance gain, if any, at the expense of a nonsmooth powerband, and jetting woes.

I'd look into a k&n drop in filter... Keep your stock airbox and pick up a 1 or 2 ponies..

 

[bwringer]

Don't do it.

An 850G with the stock airbox already has an oiled foam filter, so there's no advantage to the K&N.

A stock 850G is also one of the smoothest, most sneaky-fast single-track vehicles you'll find. The torque curve matches the chassis perfectly.

If you want to make it harder to ride, noisy, and slower, then go ahead and put an aftermarket pipe and pods on it, then prepare to spend a couple of months diddling with jets just to get it to run at all. The CV carbs on an 850 do not respond well to having the airbox removed.

Concentrate on getting it running right in the stock configuration, upgrade the suspension with Progressive bits, and you'll find that it's one of the most well-balanced and capable bikes ever made. If you want a drag bike, or if you just want to make more noise, get something else.

This question pops up rather often, and many different things have been tried. The answer always comes back the same -- stock intake and exhaust, get it running perfectly. Upgrade the suspension and work on your riding skills. Trust me, the squids won't be able to catch you...

 

[mark]

I have a 1982 GS850G.
Iwas concidering putting K&N pods on.
Could anyone out there give me a list of items that need to be replaced or upgraded?

You'll begin a long process of trial and error. If you like taking your carbs off a lot and trying this and that, replacing jets and raising the needles then have at it. If not, keep it stock.

 

[rolllinroc]

I bought my gs 850l wiyh jets and pods installed. It seems to keep up with the H.D.'s. Curious about the comment on progressive bits upgrade on the suspension.

 

[rustybronco]

if you insist http://www.factorypro.com/tech_tuning_procedures/tuning_carbtune,CV,high_rpm_engines.html

but i would listen to bwringer.

 

[tfb]

Go with bwringer's advice. More often than not, stock configurations on things will be best. Like any manufacturer, Suzuki did a lot of work to get their bikes running well -- and it's not that often we backyard fiddlers can improve on things! With the glaring exception of the electrics, of course... :-D

 

[jpaul]

I would keep them stock. The biggest problem you face with rejetting is that the carbs are old enough that you can't just order parts from Mikuni anymore. That means eBay or aftermarket. I have heard stories of inconsistant QC on aftermarket carb parts. Why open a can of worms for a very small performance gain?