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    New Member - KCMO - GS850G

    Hello all,

    I'm an urban planner who has owned a 1980 GS850G for 3 years. In that time I've tooled around with it quite a bit (rebuilt the top end last year due to a sheared exhaust bolt), often using this forum and BikeCliff's website (et al.) as resources. Its mostly stock except for the headlights & front turn signals (it came with a big batwing fairing that I took off).

    This spring I've been working on turning the 850 up specifically so that I can focus on my other project: a 1979 GS425 that needs quite a bit of electrical & who knows what else.
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    #2
    You got two of the best GS's, with the 850 and 425. Classics!
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

    Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

    Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

    Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

    KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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      #3
      Originally posted by JDXC View Post
      Hello all,

      I'm an urban planner who has owned a 1980 GS850G for 3 years. In that time I've tooled around with it quite a bit (rebuilt the top end last year due to a sheared exhaust bolt), often using this forum and BikeCliff's website (et al.) as resources. Its mostly stock except for the headlights & front turn signals (it came with a big batwing fairing that I took off).

      This spring I've been working on turning the 850 up specifically so that I can focus on my other project: a 1979 GS425 that needs quite a bit of electrical & who knows what else.
      If those are the original factory brake hoses, bin them asap and replace with modern stainless woven ones. You can get black coloured ones that don't stand out, if that bothers you.
      ---- Dave

      Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        #4
        Originally posted by Grimly View Post

        If those are the original factory brake hoses, bin them asap and replace with modern stainless woven ones. You can get black coloured ones that don't stand out, if that bothers you.
        I have no idea if they are original, but I'm happy to replace, thanks for the advice. Any idea where to source those?

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          #5
          I've put several sets of Galfer brand lines on and have been very happy with the kits as far as matching the OE lengths and fittings. One thing to be mindful of is it looks like you've got a lower handlebar installed, the kits are generally sized for a direct replacement of the taller OEM US-spec bars.
          Previous GS fleet: '78 1000C, '79 750E, '81 650G, '82 1100G, '81 1100E
          Other rides: '77 XS500C, '78 XS1100E

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            #6
            I like Earl's lines. https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ke-line-thread
            Last edited by Nessism; 04-11-2024, 09:42 AM.
            Ed

            To measure is to know.

            Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

            Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

            Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

            KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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              #7
              Hey there,

              I'm in Peculiar. If you want any help or a second set of eyes let me know!

              Nic
              83 GS1100ES rebuild:

              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170032

              Budget GSXR Conversion:

              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=200563

              New to me bike: 2008 B-KING

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