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Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I recently acquired a 1979’ GS850 with 12,450 original KM on it for a tinker project that will turn into a road worthy motorcycle. I’ve wanted to do a cafe style build on something for some time, and that was the original plan when I got the bike home. After reading into what the GS850 is and isn’t, working with a budget(none), and still wanting to do a custom build, I’ve settled on just getting the bike back on the road and up to date, keeping everything factory to start. It even came with a Pacifico Aero fairing which is starting to grow on me.lol. I’ve been scouring and learning a lot from the forum for a few weeks now, so I just wanted to say hi for now.
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Good for you! And welcome!Originally posted by Trapper View Post1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after. -
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Yep, those fairings will grow on you quickly in the colder time of the year. Never knew of many GS850 race bikes, Drag Race, Road Race nor Cafe Racers. Best thing I've seen for a GS850 is just ride & enjoy, they are great for that. Oh yeah, congrats on the bike & WELCOME1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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Welcome to TheGSR.
In cold weather you may appreciate the big fairing.
was many design changes from the 79 to the 80, so, keep that in mind when looking for parts.
Thanks for introducing yourself.
Some pics of the bike would be good.http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl
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Hi ya, Trapper.
Had snow yet?2@ \'78 GS1000Comment
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