1979 GS850G Oil Pressure

[big_K_soda]

I have a freshly restored 1979 GS850 with approximately 15,000 miles currently. My question is what is normal oil pressure for this bike. The readings that I'm getting from my VDO gauge are as follows:

At Idle about 1,500 RPM = roughly 0 psi
A Rev to 4k-5k RPM = 3 to 6 psi
High Rev (riding down the road) = 7 to 10 psi



During the restore I had all covers off of the motor to put new seals on. Took the oil pan cover off to clean it along with the pickup; as well as took the valve cover to check clearances.

Currently running Castrol Syntec 10w40 along with a WIX filter.

My question is; is this an acceptable oil pressure for a GS850?

[Steve]

My question is; is this an acceptable oil pressure for a GS850?

Yep. That idle pressure might be a little low, but I don't have a gauge to watch.

Another thing to keep in mind is that pressure will tend to go down as the oil warms up. Where you see 7-10 going down the road, it might drop to 5-7 or so when the oil is hot. One of the guys that actually has a gauge will have to give you specific numbers.

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[BassCliff]

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Hi Mr. big_K_soda,

Yep, these babies don't need much oil pressure due to the roller bearing crankshaft. And the most often recommended carb mod for pods with a 4-n-1 is the Dynajet Stage 3 jet kit (I saw your other thread). I hear it takes most of the guesswork out of the equation.

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[Nessism]

I have a gauge and my oil pressure is about the same.

[bwringer]

The engines with the roller bearing cranks just sorta pump oil around, but there's very little pressure -- often not enough to register on a gauge.

As long as oil is making it up to the cams (and it is), you're golden.

[big_K_soda]

Thanks for the info... I feel better about riding it now. What brought the question up was showing to the person that I had bought it off of and they asked about the oil pressure being so low and then it peaked my curiousity.

Thanks for the fast response... I'll be sure to inform him as well since he deals with a few bikes.

[TheCafeKid]

If he deals with other brands too, might inform him that some of the old Kawasakis that ran roller bearing cranks also had just bout the same numbers in regards to oil pressure.

[twr1776]

I have one of the fancy Reno Bruce guages and that is where my pressure is. When I installed it the local wrench told me they used to install a similar guage when these bikes were new and most people would call up or come back worried because the low pressure these motors run at would make them think something was wrong.

[SqDancerLynn1]

Check the oil level, start her up. Check, No oil in window Ok its working !!!

[psyguy]

Check the oil level, start her up. Check, No oil in window Ok its working !!!

very cool

[big_K_soda]

1979 gs850

Guys thanks for all the help... here is a picture of my GS850...

[psyguy]

Guys thanks for all the help... here is a picture of my GS850...

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thats a very tidy gs!!!