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does a gs750 carb work on a gs850?

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I'm looking for replacement carbs for my 1982 gs850. I've located a gs750 carb wich the ownel claims will fit a gs850. Are the gs850 and gs750 carbs identicle?

Thanks for your input
 
What year are the 750 carbs? They should fit, other than jetting changes, as long as they are from a 1980 - 1982 bike. The 1983-1985 750 carbs may work as well but I'm not sure - these carbs use different slides and the top cap is plastic.

If you decide to get the carbs its strongly advised that you rebuild them before installing them. Don't trust 30 year old O-rings, regardless of what the PO may tell you about the carbs.
 
I'm running 650 carbs in my 550. I had to rejet but they seem to work.

You may find that the main circuit is a bit lean since the 850 will probably
have larger air jet which is pressed in and can't be changed.
 
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