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I stand corrected

I stand corrected

Grandpa said:
My dear friend BassCliff, you are incorrect. The GS850GL models came out with stock 16-inch rear wheels in the following years: 1981 (X), 1982 (Z), and 1983 (D). The 1980 GS850GLT model came out with 17-inch real wheels, stock.

The 16-inch wheels and 17-wheels on the large GS shafties (850, 1000, and 1100), are interchangeable. My GK came out with 16-inch rear wheel, yet I have a 17-incher off an old 850 installed on the rear of my GS1100GK as I write this.
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Thanks Mr. Grandpa. I guess if I read more of my own manual I'd know these things. I apologize for the confusion I've caused.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Sorry, I mispoke

Sorry, I mispoke

EJMAMMO said:
Basscliff,
Thanks for the info, my bike is definetly a L model, and I downloaded and printed the manual from your site, and in the model specific section, it has it listed as 17 inch, 850GLT. I guess a PO could have changed it, but the bike was so bone stock when I found it overseas, I just dont know. Is there a place to look on the rim that says 16 or 17, and is it possible to get a 17 inch tire on a 16 inch rim? And finally, if I order tires through Americantires, or others on line, can you get tubes from them, or do they come with tubes? Thanks again.....Jay
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Hi Mr. EJMAMMO,

I apologize for causing you more confusion. If I would've read my own manual more completely then I would have realized the difference in the 1980 GS850GLT, like Mr. Grandpa pointed out. You do, indeed, have a stock 17" rear wheel on your bike.

Tubes are sold separately. I know Tires Unlimited also sells tubes but you'd have to check with your vendor.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Grandpa said:
It's called common sense, CafeKid. The unfaired look is for the young and/or stupid, which I was once, back in the early 70's. :-) I know some diehards will disagree with that -- so be it. So I'm a wimp; welcome to wimphood...

I just rode back from Maine, where I picked up my "new" Yamaha Venture. The 700-mile trip in two days (on two-lane roads mostly, some interstate, and 100 miles of "invisible roads" close to home), would have been unthinkable without the Venture's large fairing. Lots of rain in Vermont and New York State, giving me a chance again to appreciate the protection of a large full-boat fairing.

You'll like the Windjammer on the GK. The lowers are good protection on your legs also, from cold and rain. It also has lots of room in the RH lockable compartment and in the LH compartment too. The frame-mounted Jammer, on a big bike like the GK, does not hinder the GK's good manners and excellent handling, in any way.

You may also transfer the Windjammer to your 1100G if you wish.

You'll find yourself heading out to places you never thought of going on a motorcycle. Your motorcycling experiences will grow by leaps and bounds.
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Grandpa, you still have a way with words! So when I take my fairing or windshield off, I'm old and stupid?...and you're an old wimp:-).
...and picking on BassCliff to boot after all he does for this forum:rolleyes:
 
lurch12_2000 said:
Grandpa, you still have a way with words! So when I take my fairing or windshield off, I'm old and stupid?...and you're an old wimp:-).
...and picking on BassCliff to boot after all he does for this forum:rolleyes:
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I do have a way with words, thank you. Not bad for someone who learned English as a second language, eh?

When you take your fairing or windshield off, then go for a long ride, you're young and/or stupid. It's that simple. I stand by what I said. There are exceptions to this generalization, some of whom actively participate in this forum, but these are few and far between.

I am an old wimp, and I'm proud to admit it. I don't like bugs, rain, or cold hitting me for hours and hours on a ride. Fairings make life on a motorcycle much more pleasant.

I was not picking on BassCliff at all. I was pointing out a mistake he made, and therefore I helped clarify things for everyone here. I performed a service to the forum, and to BassCliff, so bug off!

On second thought, you'll "bug on" if you take off your fairing.
 
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Thank You All

Thank You All

Thank you Basscliff and Grandpa,
Thats what I love about this forum, you can throw anything out there, and draw out discussion that eventually results in a well thought out, and positive result. As I said, I learn something new on this site every day. The best part if we all stay positive, no offense should be taken when mistakes are pointed out...........now to get those tires ordered..........
 
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