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hi was any of the gs850 models chain driven? if so which models thanks
 
As Stated, All 850's are Shaftys. They were offered in "G" (standard) and "L" Cruiser) Styles but with the Very Capable Shaft Drive Only.:-D
 
The only other major differences that I am aware of: 1979 (the first year) had points, VM carbs and a kick starter.
In mid-'82 the head and valve cover were re-designed to add 3 more bolts to hold the valve cover on.


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Steve said:
The only other major differences that I am aware of: 1979 (the first year) had points, VM carbs and a kick starter.
In mid-'82 the head and valve cover were re-designed to add 3 more bolts to hold the valve cover on.


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After '79 they also changed the front brakes, throttle cable, fitted air over oil shocks and down graded the metal quality of the cam chain adjuster tension rod and the drive splines on the diff assembly. There's probably one or two other refinments that we have missed!!
 
marvinsc said:
As Stated, All 850's are Shaftys. They were offered in "G" (standard) and "L" Cruiser) Styles but with the Very Capable Shaft Drive Only.:-D
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BWAHAHAHA - No, they only came with the low performance, heavy, inefficient shaft drive.
Real motorcycles came with the high performance, lighter, more efficient chain drive.:-D:-D:-D
 
koolaid_kid said:
BWAHAHAHA - No, they only came with the low performance, heavy, inefficient shaft drive.
Real motorcycles came with the high performance, lighter, more efficient chain drive.:-D:-D:-D
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Just what you'd expect from a kid, no appreciation of refinements!
I wonder what the actual cost is in chains and labour over a 200K bike life span, not to mention the inconvenience!
Many who seek to gain more weight saving and performance fit the light weight 530 chains and probably do so on a more regular basis. Mind you the price is right. Yeah right!!
 
koolaid_kid said:
BWAHAHAHA - No, they only came with the low performance, heavy, inefficient shaft drive.
Real motorcycles came with the high performance, lighter, more efficient chain drive.:-D:-D:-D
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Now George, You know that Brian will design a special Punishment for such Blasphemy!:shock:
 
It's O.K., really. I was just teasing him. We know each other; we spent an afternoon in Ohio taking his bike apart. (Probably caused by the driveshaft, no doubt. :) )
 
koolaid_kid said:
It's O.K., really. I was just teasing him. We know each other; we spent an afternoon in Ohio taking his bike apart. (Probably caused by the driveshaft, no doubt. :) )
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Now You made Me Laugh Out Loud George! :-D
 
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