FNG from WNY

[Guest]

Hello all,

I just picked up a 81 GS850G for my self and wife to ride for the rest of the season. Next year it will be her bike when I get a new one. It is a very nice bike and we got a good deal on it. Unfortunately while doing a tune up I stripped a spark plug hole while getting a stuck plug out. Anywho, I have the repair kit coming tomorrow and hope to get it all fixed up by the weekend.

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Here is the obligatory bike pick with my youngest son checking it out.

Dan

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Dan.
Cute kid pic.

[dorkburger]

Hi Dan. Welcome.

[Hinermad]

Welcome neighbor! I'm in the Rochester area myself.

[Eli69]

Let's see pictures of the bike. Welcome to gsr.

[alke46]

Welcome to the site and just so you know, we just can not get to many pics of the bike.

[BCS Guy]

You asked for more photos, here is the when I brought it home. Nothing new because I was wrenching on it, and riding it.

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[BCS Guy]

Only one photo per post? Here you go.

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[BCS Guy]

I work in Scottsville.

Welcome neighbor! I'm in the Rochester area myself.

[Eli69]

That's a really nice looking 850 specimen. Where'd you get it?

[2BRacing]

You asked for more photos, here is the when I brought it home. Nothing new because I was wrenching on it, and riding it.

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My favourite colour! Congratulations on this fine bike, you will get much pleasure from riding it!

Just a few observations from this photo: (1) The petcock should not be left in the "Pri" (Prime) position for long periods. It could cause fuel to leak past the float needles into the engine.

(2) It should not be necessary to have that in-line fuel filter, because the petcock has a filter and each float needle valve has a filter. In-line filters often reduce fuel flow to the carbs.

(3) I suggest that you replace the existing automotive fuel pipe that is on there now with the correct length of OEM fuel pipe. That pipe is too long and on top of the engine, which is not a good idea.

You will find all the information you need for your bike's maintenance on this fine site.

Enjoy!