GS850 1983 .This is a serious question

[Vmass]

This sound interesting.........looking forward to it!

[Wingsconsin]

Yep, dey all do dat. And it's a lot of fun.

Honestly, I've ridden a few examples of an 1100G/GL and a 1000G/GL, and the 850 is far more entertaining.

(Turn your sound down almost all the way... I didn't know how to set a level when I uploaded this.)

http://youtu.be/E1i8F3PCOQc?t=1m1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sQVv8v79io

...Yes...! Like that...

[Chris G]

I must say, I was very surprised how well my 850 pulled for an old girl

[eil]

1) 70 MPH in 2nd gear ...

Ah yes.... Yes, indeed. I remember fondly the time I did the same thing. Had to turn around and go pick my jaw up off the ground.

I actually like how docile my 850 is at low RPMs compared to the 750. It's way more forgiving at low speeds (i.e. when turning) plus the lower center of gravity (it's an L model) make it ideal for commuting.

2) 60 to 80 MPH in a blink ....

My 750E is geared such that its RPMs are lower than 850 at the same speed and it has much smoother delivery. Plus a fairing. So I often find myself going 15-20 mph faster than I really intended to.

TL;DR: GS are fun.

[chef1366]

Try feeling the power band with a well tuned big block 1100.

[Wingsconsin]

Ah yes.... Yes, indeed. I remember fondly the time I did the same thing. Had to turn around and go pick my jaw up off the ground.

I actually like how docile my 850 is at low RPMs compared to the 750. It's way more forgiving at low speeds (i.e. when turning) plus the lower center of gravity (it's an L model) make it ideal for commuting.

[B]

My 750E is geared such that its RPMs are lower than 850 at the same speed and it has much smoother delivery. Plus a fairing. So I often find myself going 15-20 mph faster than I really intended to.

TL;DR: GS are fun.

I think the docility of the bike at lower RPMs and the ferocity of the bike at higher RPMs is what surprised me so much ...

My L model is going to be purpose specific for Commuting. ?.

Hards bags were mounted this week ...no trunk ...I like a bagger ...

Pictures soon ....

[growler]

stock exhaust?

these videos want me to get mine finished. quick.

Yep, dey all do dat. And it's a lot of fun.

Honestly, I've ridden a few examples of an 1100G/GL and a 1000G/GL, and the 850 is far more entertaining.

(Turn your sound down almost all the way... I didn't know how to set a level when I uploaded this.)

http://youtu.be/E1i8F3PCOQc?t=1m1s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sQVv8v79io