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Picked up my first GS850G yesterday and got her home! I'm excited about exploring my new '83 Suzuki. I'm certain I'll have many question as I begin learning about this bike.
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Looks nice. Congrats!!David
1998 Suzuki Bandit
1978 GS750 gone but not forgotten
1978 GS1000 - gone
1981 GS850 - gone -
It's a beauty! Where in VA are you?-Mal
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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78 GS750EComment
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Not too shabby at all! Paint looks nice, everything looks nice. Once you remove that metal stuck to the back, that is.
How's she running?1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Very nice!Ron
When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SEComment
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Leave the "metal stuck to the back".Originally posted by Rob S. View PostPaint looks nice, everything looks nice. Once you remove that metal stuck to the back, that is.
Did you get the saddlebags that go into the brackets?
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Seems to be running fine. I need to get into everything, get a new tire, do a few minor things before I'm comfortable with her on the HWG.Originally posted by Rob S. View PostNot too shabby at all! Paint looks nice, everything looks nice. Once you remove that metal stuck to the back, that is.
How's she running?Comment
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Hi Steve - yes, it came with perfect condition Krauser detachable bags. I'm currently removing the framework, among other bodywork to determine how far I need to investigate further. These bags are cool, although I'm not a bag guy, not sure if I'll keep them.Originally posted by Steve View PostLeave the "metal stuck to the back".
Did you get the saddlebags that go into the brackets?
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Beautiful bike ... I say that cuz it is and I have the same bike! I picked mine up about two years ago and love it. Searched for quite a while for one. Certainly enough power and the color scheme is one of the nicest in the GS line! I am looking for another for my riding mate, an 83 black with red model in good condition.
Congratulations again and enjoy the new ride!GS550T 1981
GS850G 1983
GS650G 1982
GS650G 1982 Under Restoration 😳🏍👍Comment
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Well if you do sell them, do it here and you should have NO trouble getting them sold.Originally posted by MiddleAgedKid View PostCurrent Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)Comment
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Oh, and very nice looking bike btw. It's a jewel and a keeper.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)Comment
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Super Nice ---
1983 was a very good year for the 850's
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Great looking bike. Those orig bars were too tall for me, 40 yrs. ago. Kind'f wish I had an old orig set now, they would probably fit me better since I've had all these birthdays. The back doesn't bend as much as it us'ta. Congrats, really nice.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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