Potential GS850 update...

[Wingsconsin]

What is wrong with making an offer (lower than the $1095 asking) on the GS850G ?
Other than the pods - it IS running and HAS a title ..?
Many here have taken on worse and done just fine.

Pick it up for around 500 and move on .. the gurus here can get it going with you I am sure of it.

IF you are seeking an 850 that is running and ready to go mostly -- See the classifieds here and look for Growlers bike.
Milwaukee isn't that far away and I have seen this bike and heard it run (in MY garage) -
I know it is a good bike looking for a good home. (albeit at a higher price)
Or there is a bike For Sale from Rob & Heidi (I met them at Brown County Rally) -- Looks pretty good (850 or 1000?)

[Steve]

Rob and Heidi's bike is an '82 850G. Going at a fair price from what I have heard, and it's in good shape.

Growler's bike is in equally-good condition and is much closer to you. Either one could be ridden home.

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[Wingsconsin]

Robs advertisement on Let Go ..

https://us.letgo.com/en/i/1982-suzuk...3-5d24d49d6978

[Trilug]

I did get the KZ400 today for $50. The tile was signed 14 years ago, but the PO never turned in the portion relinquishing ownership, and the new owner passed away before transferring it. The executor sold it at auction, and the guy that bought it never did anything with it. So I have the title, signed by the current legal owner. DMV doesn't like dealing with these, but it's usually not that big of a hassle. The guy with the 850s wants to go to the DMV with the buyer to ensure transfer of title on the 79. He can file for a duplicate title, and file to transfer title at the same time. If he wants my money, I get both titles. Bikes have been sitting their for a couple months, I'm hoping he will go for it.

[Trilug]

I am really confused on this one. The VIN shows the bike in the first pic as a 85 GS550, but the engine # is GS850-143248. She is a shaft drive, dual disk front brake, single disk rear. She has the stepped seat, chrome fenders, smaller tank, and pulled back handlebars of the GS cruisers.

My understanding is that they did not make an 850 on 85, but the 550 was a chain drive, and not offered in a cruiser model. Is there something I am missing? Is this a factory oops, or did someone to an awesome job at a custom build? Is there a way to identify what year the engine actually is?

What would be the advantage disadvantages of stuffing an 850 engine into a 550 frame?