Carb spacing 650 to 850

[Guest]

I hope someone out there can let me know if a set of bs32 carbs from a 1982 gs650 will fit a 1980 gs850 head, I am not sure if the rack spacing is the same. I need some carbs for my 850 and another member here has some from a 650. Thanks in advance.

[Nessism]

Won't fit.

[Steve]

The main differences are the throttle shaft length on carb #2, the fuel T in the middle and the "choke" linkage.

And the mounting rails, of course.

Would also be good to note the years. Up through '81 had one type of "choke" linkage, from '82 and on, there was another.
You can convert from one to the other, but you pretty much need ALL the parts for that year's linkage.

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[Vince1966]

Thanks Ed, do you know of any other carb set that would fit? so far no luck in finding a set of bs32's from the usual sources. Thanks

[Nessism]

Did you put an ad in the Parts Wanted forum?

[Vince1966]

Yes, I put an ad for gs850 parts, need carbs, airbox and side cover. Hoping a kind member would let go of a decent set.