Name that bike!

[robsGS850]

Thinking about picking up this 850 parts bike. The seller says it's an 83, but somehow i don't think he's right (kickstarter?) Any guesses as to the year? Thanks.

Hope these pics show up...


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[robsGS850]

lemme try that again...

[Suzuki mad]

Kick start, VM carbs, solid brake disc's, round front master cylinder.

I'd have gone for an early 1979/80 version myself.

Suzuki mad

[Griffin]

I believe the kickstarter was installed only on pre-'80 models.

The bodywork and many other parts from that bike will not fit yours, but there are quite a few parts that will. I don't think it'd be worth more than $100 as a parts bike for a newer GS850.

[marvinsc]

1979 gs850

[robsGS850]

Thanks, I kinda figured he was off by a few years.

I'm mostly just interested in the exhaust system (rusty though it may be) as I'm currently running a set of GS1000 pipes that only kinda sorta fit and make my centrestand grind when i corner too sharply. (not cool)

Anyone know offhand if these pipes will fit my 81? thanks again.

[Griffin]

I need to correct myself. For some reason, I thought you had an '83 GS850.

All the parts and pieces off that bike will fit yours, including the exhaust.

[robsGS850]

That's great news, thanks everybody.

[salty_monk]

Yep 79...

Dan

[seuadr]

Thanks, I kinda figured he was off by a few years.

you mean like my 1986 gs1100g ?

[SqDancerLynn1]

79 was the first year for the 850 and the only year for the kickstart