Vin question on project bike

[andyman119]

I bought what I thought was a 79 GS850G and have tried to cross reference the Vin without any success. Its not 17 fidgets. Frame Vin : GS850105655 Engine Vin : GS850-105658
I'm going to be rebuilding the carbs and are not sure if they are VM26SS or BS34SS.
Any help would be greatful as I am at a dead end with my knowledge of GS's.

 

[tkent02]

The VIN is GS850-105655, the engine number never matches the VIN on the old Suzukis.

This bike came with VM26 carbs if it is a 1979 model. The '79 came with a kick starter, the later 850s didn't have it and came with BS carbs. Does yours have the kickstarter?

 

[andyman119]

It does have the kick start

 

[tkent02]

OK, the only 850 with kick start and VM carbs was the '79.

 

[andyman119]

So they are mechanically actuated and not constant velocity correct ?
Have had problems with the vaccumm lines and feed line from the petcock . they were off and notnsuren of placement.

 

[tkent02]

Yes, the throttle cable turns a shaft which raises all of the throttle slides mechanically. Vacuum line from the port on the #3 carburetor goes to the petcock. The other ports that look the same on #2 and #4 are float bowl vents.

 

[andyman119]

Thank you! First hurdle taken. Now I can order parts.

 

[tkent02]

What parts do you need?

 

[Guest]

Just answered a similar question for another member.

Per these references:
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page2.gif
http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page3.gif

1979 "N" model GS850GN:
frame #s start @ GS850-100370
engine #s start @ GS850-100393

1980 "T" model GS850GT
frame #s start @ GS850-116457
engine #s start @ GS850-116520

Your frame VIN: GS850-105655 & engine VIN : GS850-105658
are both 1979 "N" model year.

The frame & engine VIN are close, which is what you would expect for an original motor.

 

[andyman119]

Need carb holders (intake boot), jet kit, engine gasket set.
Also, the connection for the tach is broken ( metal rectangle that fits into the tach cable). Don't know if this can be easily replaced or if I need to find an electric one.