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Hello from Deventer, The Netherlands

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Hello GS-Riders,

Glad to be on this board and herewith a short introduction of myself. Currently 54 years and having my on business. Happily living together and interested in travel, food, some sports and most of all riding the GS850G '81 with friends.

2 years ago I got the bike from my neighbour who had it hidden in his frontyard under a cover. It was just a shame he did nothing with it (he also had a HD fsxr police in the backyard) and I was looking for a project bike after several Kawasaki ZL900's . Those ZL900 Elimininators are great but unfortunately the engine is not strong enoug to last for a long time.

Rebulding the Suzuki GS850 G out of 1981 took 2 years before she was good enough to ride again. Still I notice some slight problems that might need attention but the feeling of riding this Suzuki is endlessly great!

Enjoy the summer and enjoy the GS life,

Rick / aka GS850G
 
Welcome to the site, Rick.
An excellent intro except for the lack of pics.
How about a before and after of the 2 year resto.
 
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on getting your GS850G back on the road!

It is indeed a great bike that will give you much pleasure if you give it some love by doing the neglected maintenance.

All the information you need to get the remaining problems on your bike sorted out can be found on this site.

Ride safe!
 
WP_20150206_14_05_48_Pro.jpgThis shows the bike in front of the neighbours houses (7 years standing still under a cover)
 
WP_20170611_13_01_16_Pro_LI.jpgAfter 9 years back on the road again. The previous owner also gave me the GIVI cases as well as a Windjammer. Basically I prefer the bike naked :-)
 
Wow! nice looking bike after it's rebuild. I really like the looks of the bikes from your side of the pond. Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum.
 
Is that the original paint colour and pattern? I don't think I've seen that combination before. Regardless, it looks great!

Is that a BMW tail rack you've managed to secure to the back of your bike?
 
Welcome to the site 8.50g. You seem to be a fun loving guy. I'm definitely enjoying the summer and the GS life! It sounds like you are too! Beautiful looking motorcycle by the way.👍
 
Welcome Netherlands man....Rick!

I saw this post earlier but wanted to wait for pics. Definitely remove those bags to reveal this beauty underneath!

Love the color scheme...and of course the backdrop of your country!


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Let's do your bike justice with a size it deserves. Nice looking! You can't beat these GS shafts for durability. Welcome to the site.
 
You have done a great job on a bike that stood for 7 years! I also like the colour scheme. It is very similar to mine!

I am curious to know what the object I have marked with a yellow circle is? At first glance it looked like a steering stabilizer? [Hey, I marked the bigger photo, but now it has returned to small size again, sorry!]


Netherlands bike.jpg
 
Ha Rick,

Mooi dat je hem rijdend hebt!

I'f you're in the twente area we can do a mini gs meeting;)

Cheers!

Pim
Enschede;)
 
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