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    I have inherited a 81 gs850g. I am attempting to return it to its former glory. However, I am a novice in motorcyle engines. I have an oil leak in my stator cover. Is there supposed to be oil in this housing? I am also in need of rebuilding the carbs. Does anyone know of a good place to get kits? I tried a motorcycle dealership before and they said my bike was too old...any suggestions? Thanks for any help bringing the fire back into the "BROWN BOMBER".

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    the oil in the stator cover is supposed to be there. cools the stator from all those electrons moving. dont bother with carb rebuild kits. get a set of orings from robert barr (cycleorings.com) and some berrymans carb dip and you should be set. BassCliff will be along shortly.

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      #3
      A dealership COULD have gotten those parts, what a-holes. That being said, only shop at the dealership if you need it NOW, Many online sources way cheaper.

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        #4
        Brown bomber welcome to forum. As catbed states, oil is indeed inside stator cover, you may simply need a new gasket to seal up leak. As for the carbs, most of us have great luck cleaning carbs and replacing the o rings with the carbs as stated. The kits are available but pricey and of questionable quality, the o rings are top quality and very inexpensive. Basscliff is the unofficial greeter and has enough reading material to you busy for a few nights:-D. Post your questions or search around, we are here to help.

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          #5
          Sounds like your bike looks like this

          1978 GS 1000 (since new)
          1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
          1978 GS 1000 (parts)
          1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
          1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
          1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
          2007 DRz 400S
          1999 ATK 490ES
          1994 DR 350SES

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            #6
            Thank you for the help. The items are in route.

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              #7
              Originally posted by Brown Bomber View Post
              Thank you for the help. The items are in route.
              Make sure to get the rubber carb boot o-rings as well, you are sure to need them - cycleorings.com sells them as well.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

              Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #8
                Float bowl gaskets too. those can be picked up and gotten quickly at www.z1enterprises.com

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