Hello!I have a question-probably dumb but....

[Nascar Fan]

I just purchased a 1982 GS 850.I am just going to have to start from scratch with the basics of getting it up and running with the normal stuff--carb cleaning,plugs, battery ect.ect.I paid $150.for the bike and I had it in the garage about ten minutes when I decided that it was not worth even trying to fire it on starting fluid(I HATE doing that to ANY motor) just pull the carbs and let them soak.I started pulling the carbs off and when I tried to seperate the carb from the boots on the motor,all 4 boots came with the carbs and the metal body that has the two bolts that hold them to the head stayed on the bike :shock:.I took a shot and I *think* I just screwed up by bidding on a set of carb boots from a '79 GS1100L.Please tell me these will work[-o<.I am not new to GS's,I have owned a 700es and I am really thinking about buying back my GS750T that I sold to my brother in law and he let his father ride it for about 5 month's and parked it and I miss that bike.The only reason I went for this one instead was price and I hate chain drive,I am just so spoiled by shaft drive.I just replaced the chain and sprockets on the 750T before I sold it too....I dont know I think I can own it again for around $600.I just want to ride and I really want the 850 for my daily rider.Will these boots work or should I just forget it because I cant find boots anywhere.I did a quickie clean on the carbs knowing I was going to have to replace the boots and it does run with no noises,it sounded really good.THank You in advance for any help!!!!

[Nessism]

Those boots won't work. Sorry. New boots are available from a multitude of on-line factory Suzuki part sources; Bike Bandit, motorgrid, flat out cycle, etc.(do a search) Flat Out is the cheapest but they are pretty slow so beware. I like motorgrid.

Good luck.

[Nascar Fan]

What will interchange??or does it have to be a GS850 or will 750 work??Thanks for your help.I just hope that I get outbid--$35. is my max or I will just resell them and cut my losses.......

[BassCliff]

Hee Haw Howdy!

Hi Mr. Nascar Fan,

I encourage you just to do everything right the first time. It will save you endless hours of frustration down the road. To help get you started, here is your very own mega-welcome! \\/

Dear fellow GS rider,

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 your good standing can be improved with pictures (not you, your bike)!

Perhaps you've already seen these, but I like to remind all the new members. In addition to the carb rebuild series, I recommend visiting the In The Garage section via the GSR Homepage and check out the Stator Papers. There's also a lot of great information in the Old Q&A section. I have some documentation on my little BikeCliff website to help get you familiar with doing routine maintenance tasks (note that it is 850G-specific but many tasks are common to all GS bikes). Other "user contributed" informational sites include those of Mr. bwringer, Mr. tfb and Mr. robertbarr. And if your bike uses shims for valve adjustments, send an email to Mr. Steve requesting a copy of his Excel spreadsheet that helps you keep track of clearances, shim sizes and other service work.

These are some edited quotes from one of our dear beloved gurus, Mr. bwringer, with ideas on basic needs (depending on initial condition), parts, and accessories.
***********Quoted from Mr. bwringer************
Carburetor maintenance:

Replace the intake boot o-rings, and possibly the intake boots. Here's the procedure:

http://bwringer.com/gs/intakeorings.html

Here's an overview of what happens with this particular problem:

http://cycleorings.com/intake.html

You'll also want to examine the boots between the carbs and the airbox. There's a good chance these are OK, but check them over.
And finally, if things still aren't exactly right, you'll want to order a set of o-rings for BS carbs from the GS owner's best friend, Robert Barr:
http://cycleorings.com
Once you receive these rare rings of delight, then you'll want to thoroughly clean and rebuild your carburetors. Here are step-by-step instructions that make this simple:

http://thegsresources.com/gs_carbrebuild.htm

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Every GS850 has (or had) a set of well-known issues that MUST be addressed before you have a solid baseline for further troubleshooting. It's a vintage bike, and it's quite common (as in, every single GS850 I have had contact with) that there are multiple problems that have crept up and slowly gotten worse over the years. It's not like a newer vehicle, where there's generally one problem at a time.

These common issues are:

1. Intake O-rings (install NEW OEM or Viton only - common nitrile O-rings will quickly deteriorate from heat)
2. Intake Boots (install NEW -- these cannot be repaired)
3. Valve clearances (more important than most people think)
4. Carb/airbox boots
5. Airbox sealing
6. Air filter sealing
7. Petcock (install a NEW one)
8. On '79 models, install new points or Dyna electronic ignition (or at least verify that the old points are working correctly)
9. On all models, it's fairly common to have problems with the spark plug caps. These are $3 or $4 each, and often worth replacing if you're keeping the stock coils/wires.
10. Stock exhaust with NO leaks or holes -- good seals at the head and at the junctions underneath.
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OEM Parts/Online Fiches:

I would definitely double and triple the recommendations to use Cycle Recycle II and Z1 Enterprises as much as possible. These guys are priceless resources. Z1 tends to have slightly better prices, CRC2 has a wider range of goodies available. If you're near Indy and can bring in an old part to match, CRC2 has a vast inventory of used parts.
http://denniskirk.com - Put in your bike model and see what they have.
http://oldbikebarn.com - seems to be slowly regaining a decent reputation, but it's still caveat emptor. They don't have anything you can't get elsewhere at a better price anyway.
http://www.babbittsonline.com/ - Decent parts prices. Spendy shipping. Don't give you part numbers at all. Useful cross-reference if you obtain a part number elsewhere. Efficient service.
http://bikebandit.com - Fastest. Middlin' prices. Uses their own parts numbering system to obfuscate price comparisons -- can be very confusing for large orders. Cheapest shipping, so total cost usually isn't too bad.
http://flatoutmotorcycles.com - Slow. Cheapest parts prices, crazy shipping costs. Don't expect progress updates or much communication. Real Suzuki part numbers.
http://alpha-sports.com - Exorbitant parts prices. Different type of fiche interface that's quite useful at times, especially with superceded part numbers. Real parts numbers. Shipping cost and speed unknown due to insane, unholy pricing.

Stainless Bolts, Viton o-rings, metric taps, dies, assorted hard-to-find supplies and materials, etc:

http://mcmaster.com - Fast, cheap shipping, good prices. No order minimum, but many items like bolts come in packs of 25 or 50. Excellent resource.
http://motorcycleseatcovers.com - Great quality, perfect fit (on original seat foam), and available for pretty much every bike ever made. Avoid the textured vinyl -- it's perforated.
http://newenough.com - You DO have riding gear, don't you? Great clearances, always outstanding prices and impeccable service.
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Additional parts/info links:

GSR Forum member Mr. duaneage has great used upgraded Honda regulator/rectifiers for our bikes. Send him a PM.
New electrical parts:
http://stores.ebay.com/RMSTATOR or http://www.rmstator.com/

http://www.ricksmotorsportelectrics.com/index.php

http://www.electrosport.com/

For valve cover and breather cover gaskets, I recommend Real Gaskets (reusable silicon):
http://www.realgaskets.com
The Rice Paddy (salvage/used)
http://www.ricepaddymotorcycles.com
Carolina Cycle
http://www.carolinacycle.com
Ron Ayers Motorsports
http://www.ronayers.com
MR Cycles
http://www.mrcycles.com
Moto Grid
http://www.motogrid.com
If all else fails, try this:
http://www.used-motorcycle-parts.org/
Used bike buying checklists:

http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Riderresc/checklist.asp

http://www.clarity.net/~adam/buying-bike.html
Lots of good info/pictures here:
http://www.suzukicycles.org

http://www.cyclechaos.com/wiki/Motorcycle_Wiki

Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed of your progress. There's lots of good folk with good experience here.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
(The unofficial GSR greeter)

[chef1366]

The 1100 uses 34mm carbs and your 850 uses 32mm. You can only use eight valve motor carb boots. I do believe the 750 and 850 uses 32mm.

[SqDancerLynn1]

32mm / 34mm BS carbs use the same carb boots, needs to be from an 8V motor 1980 up to 84, the 16V 750s/1100s used clamps on both ends

[Nascar Fan]

Here is what I am bidding on. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32 I see the mounting holes looked identical I was worried about the diameter,however I am reading by SqdancerLynn's reply they will work or NO?I probably autta just go get the 750T from my brother in law.........Is there a big difference in power between the 750T and the 850G???looking for long rides,some occasional jaunts of throttle and some two up with the woman but rarely on that..

[chef1366]

Lynn know her sh!t. Those will work! Gonna give up on a bike because of intake boot?:?
Don't forget the o-rings for the back of them.

[Nascar Fan]

NO it's way more than just the boots.I t has sat outside for 4 years,and it's hurtin.It is all there and complete and straight but I am not a patient person either(my biggest downfall I admit it).I do need to find an ignition key and a Fuel Tank cap,I already ordered the throttle cable and it's on it's way so it will be all there.Anybody know where I can find a key for it? I pulled the switch today and I found the number 117 on it,is that about right?Thank you all so much I feel better now.BTW the power difference little if any I assume?I will be posting pics when I can so you guys can see how bmuch work is going to be done,.I am mostly upset that the paint while its factory colors are on it are in bad shape.

[chef1366]

Take the switch to a Suzuki dealer or a locksmith.

[psyguy]

is anyone paying attention here at all


1100 boots will not fit on an 850 (as they are shorter), regardless of the year

however, that ebay link is for the boots for 1000, so the question is:
will 79 1000 boots fit onto an 82 850?

[Nessism]

is anyone paying attention here at all


1100 boots will not fit on an 850 (as they are shorter), regardless of the year

however, that ebay link is for the boots for 1000, so the question is:
will 79 1000 boots fit onto an 82 850?

Early 1000 used VM carbs, '82 850 has CV carbs. I doubt they will fit.

[chef1366]

I coulda swore that the Ebay ad said 1100 last night. I ASSUMED that if it said 1100 that it was an 80. I have seen 80 1100 shafties. Unless my buddy got the year wrong.

[Nascar Fan]

Well at this point the bidding is at $10. so I guess if I do end up with them I will try it and let you know.If they dont fit,I will take them out for target practice......