grab handle

[Red Baron]

I recently aquired a 1982 Suzuki GS850L. It seems to be complete except for one part. I need the "grab handle" that goes around the back of the seat. It mounts just below the seat on each side and wraps up and around the back of the seat. Will "grab handles" from other years fit ?
At this time it does not run, but I would like to "restore" it to operating condition if parts are available. This will be my "project bike" for this winter.
Thanks for the help.
Gary

[Steve]

This could be your lucky day! \\/

I happen to have one that I removed from an '82 850 so we could install a Travelcade Easy Chair saddle.
Toss me an e-mail or a PM and we can talk.



By the way, welcome to the forum, BassCliff will be along shortly with the 'official' welcome.
Sorry it took so long to get a reply to you. I mean, a whole 14 minutes?


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[Steve]

Just to close out this thread, Red Barron has contacted me, I will be sending him a grab bar on Wednesday. 8-[


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[tfb]

Well that's a happy ending. :-D

When our GS's came out, lots of folks ditched the grabrails because they thought they looked cruddy.

But now when everyone wants to restore their machines, the first thing they go looking for are those elusive grabrails.

So I had a helluva time trying to get one for my GS1000S. Finally had to buy a whole rotten seat on eBay with a grabrail attached.

So Red Baron, it seems that you have landed on your feet with this one! Well done.

[BassCliff]

Hey howdy hey!

Mr. Red Baron,

I'm sorry I'm so late to officially welcome you with my unofficial welcome. So let's get right to it.

Let it be known that on this day you are cordially and formally welcomed to the GSR Forum as a Junior Member in good standing with all the rights and privileges thereof. Further let it be known that good standing can be improved with pictures! :-D

Thanks for joining us. I see you've already met a couple of outstanding members here. We all try to be helpful, most actually are! :-D

Please feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website, Mr. bwringer's website, read the Stator Papers and the Carb Rebuild series. These will help you get familiar with maintenance on your bike.

There's a short list of known issues with these bikes, especially if they've been sitting for a long time.

Change All Fluids - Crankcase oil, secondary gear oil, final drive oil
Carbs - clean/rebuild
Valve clearances - check and adjust
Petcock - replace if necessary
Airbox/air filter cage - install new weatherstripping to seal it properly
Intake Boots/O-rings - replace if air leaks are suspected
Brake Fluid - replace with fresh fluid (and eventually install braided stainless steel brake lines)
Gas Tank - remove internal rust and/or coat internally with your favorite materials (POR-15, etc)

You may wish to visit mr. robertbarr's website for carb O-rings and the like.

Feel free to use the search feature in the forum. If you can't find the information you're looking for, feel free to ask. Thanks for joining us and thanks for your efforts in getting another classic Suzuki back on the road. That's where they are happiest. \\/

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
(The unofficial GSR greeter)

[Steve]

Phew!!! I am glad he is oficially welcomed now. :shock:

His box is "in the mail". \\/


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[tfb]

Please feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website, Mr. bwringer's website, read the Stator Papers and the Carb Rebuild series. These will help you get familiar with maintenance on your bike.

But what about my website?? You didn't mention my website...

That's it -- I'm not playing with you boys any more! I want my dummy and my mummy.

[BassCliff]

Shall I add it to the mix?

But what about my website?? You didn't mention my website...

That's it -- I'm not playing with you boys any more! I want my dummy and my mummy.

Mr. tfb,

Wow! Yours is a very nice site with a lot of documentation on your restoration and other information. I'd never seen it before. Thanks for sharing. Shall I include it in all of my unofficial welcomes from now on?

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[tfb]

Shall I include it in all of my unofficial welcomes from now on?

I would be chuffed beyond words if you did. \\/

Looks like I won't need to take my bat & ball and stomp off home, then!

Cheers,
Mike.