Hello and meet my 83 GS850G

[alke46]

Norm has no conscience but he is still one of the good folks I like to call my friend.

[1978GS750E]

Keep it stock, and see which bike you ride the most often! My money is on the stock bike, not the cafe' racer.

You see lots of chopped up "cafe'" bikes for sale (at STUPID prices), but meet very few on the road, at least in my area.

[storm 64]

Haha, you guys should know I'm a purists. This is a beautiful motorcycle that should kept as is. Except for some maintenance and up grades. I love my 82 850, but I think the 83 looks more classy.
I'm not against the Cafe style motorcycle. It takes a lot more fabrication skills than most people think. When done right, it's a work of art. Pittsburgh has a big Cafe Racer motorcycle scene. I've been to a couple of their meets. Or ride up mount Washington on a summer Friday night, you'll see all kinds of motorcycles. 👍

[Phred]

I have a front fender that came along with several boxes of parts that I bought when rebuilding my bike. I believe it is for an 82 or it might be an 83. It is blue in color, would have to dig it out and see what shape it is in, but I think it is pretty good. You are welcome to have it for no charge but shipping costs. Can send you pictures.

[steve murdoch]

Good on ya, Phred.

[Baatfam]

OP hasn't been back since his first four post in this thread.

[eil]

You see lots of chopped up "cafe'" bikes for sale (at STUPID prices), but meet very few on the road, at least in my area.

I've noticed that too, except I do see them parked at motorcycle meetups.

[Pete Wrigley]

Unmolested, 7k original miles. I am at a loss as to whether strip the bike and convert it into a cafe or keep it as it is and just enjoy riding it.

They're only original once. Classy looking bike.

[ddaniels]

Keep as is and add front fender. I know it's been said several times but wanted to add to the mob.

[RustyTank]

Here's another....
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Hot damn! That's a beaute!