Need help from GS850 owners.

[TheNose]

I have what I think is a 1980 GS850L that I bought without a title. The year is worn off the label on the steering head, so I can't be sure what year it is. My problem is I am trying to find side covers for it, but the ones I got are not correct. I need side covers that have two slots at the top and a prong at the botttom that sticks into a rubber bushing. The ones I got have two prongs at the top and one at the bottom.

Do the 1980 GS850L bikes have two slots on top for hanging on the L shaped brackets on the frame and a prong at the bottom for the rubber bushing? Or, have I not guessed the correct year model for my bike. Also, what other year GS850 has the mounting arrangement that I need?

Thanks,

Terry

[frosty5011]

Terry,

I have the '80 850L, and I have the side covers which you described: 2 slots on the top, and the 1 prong on the bottom of each side cover. Distance between the slots (center to center) is 6-3/4". Distance from forward-most slot to bottom prong, also 6-3/4".

Hope that helps.

[lhanscom]

The 80 has 2 slots on top and 1 prong at the bottom.

[Anonymous]

Mine is an 82

Mine has 2 tabs at the top and one at the bottom. All 3 socket into round rubber sockets.

[TheNose]

Thanks gentlemen. This clears it up for me. Cris, you have an '82, right?

Terry

[Anonymous]

Roger on that! my Wife's '82 GS850L has three posts! two on top one at the bottom! so you don't want that year!
GY