Hello from Grayson, GA

[mehall2]

Hello and I'm glad to be back to the forum after a few years away. I've been slowly getting a '83 GS850G roadworthy again after buying the bike over a year ago. Gone is the vetter fairing and luggage while new bits and service details are too much to list at this point. I'm aiming to finish up a few details and to ride over to Birmingham for the Barber Vintage Festival next month (October 4-6). I have owned a 77 GS550 and an 82 GS650G among other non Suzuki bikes. Thanks for providing a great resource for us DIY guys. This site certainly gives me extra motivation and confidence to work on these bikes myself.

Cheers,
Mark

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[Welshbiker]

Hey mate, I'm completely new to the GS scene, welcome back to a what appears to be a great forum for the GS.

[Gorminrider]

Beauty!,Mark

[Rob S.]

It looks proper. I like the engine guards (also like that you removed the fairing and luggage ).

[mehall2]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. It's been fun getting the bike road worthy again. I was just able to sync carbs today on my lunch hour. No time for a test ride (grrrrr) but boy I can hear the difference!

[Redman]

Mark,

Welcome (back) to the GSR.

Nice looking 850G there.
Some more pics would be good too.

"balanced carbs on lunchbreak", eh.
THat is an impressive statement.
I usally wanted something more casual and relaxing for my lunchbreak.

[mehall2]

Here are some pics of the bike today resting after getting to stretch its legs for a while. Just turned 21K close to home. Somewhere along the way a PO put on a tank from what I believe to be an '82. The side panels are mismatched so debating about a new paint job. For now, just gonna ride it and enjoy.
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