Rear fender for a '79 gs 850

[ztucker86]

Hey ya'll
I'm new to the forum and to the suzuki motorcycle community and I need some assistance. I just bought a 1979 gs 850 off of a buddy of mine and it needs some work.

I'm gonna start with the rear fender, the tail lights don't work and I want to get rid of the storage compartment behind the seat (I just don't care for the look and it's broken). I found a fender with a brake light but no turn signals. I'm also looking for a seat that isn't going to cost me a fortune.

My main question is if parts from a newer bike, probably up until 1985 would fit my bike. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. ztrucker86,

Feel free to check the "Parts for Sale" and post in the "Parts Wanted" sections. Blinkers can be had for cheap (www.partsnmore.com has good prices on stuff like that). Not so much for the seat. If your seat pan is good you can rebuild it with a foam kit and new seat cover. Or take it to an upholstery shop or ship it to a place like Sargent's that does seat restoration. See the links below for more information.

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