Should I buy this?

[SqDancerLynn1]

Gauges look correct to me ?? standard & L models have different gauges

[asetech]

gauges are the same is my 80 850 L

[marvinsc]

Gauges look correct to me ?? standard & L models have different gauges

I stand corrected, I did not know that. this is the Cluster on My old 1980 GS850G.

[dspjunk]

age weight etc

first of thanks for all the help and that link to the article about buying a fixer bike was good to read. for the person who asked my stats I'm 23 190lbs 6'2"

[catbed]

850s are smooooth bikes bro. you'll like it.

[Redman]

I'm 23 190lbs 6'2"

DSP,

Again, the bike looks to be in great all stock condition, which is rare. Is worth the asking price. Lesser bikes have sold for more.

Dont want to start an "L" verse a "G" argument. Sit on it, see how you fit. If you like the bike, get it. Can change the bars later if your arms are too bent and it is too tireing for you on longer distance. Ah, heck, you are young, you can deal with it. Get that bike.

What part of the country, in general, are you located? Folks here can tell you where there might be a GS get-together in your part of the country.

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[highmileage]

Well, have you bought that bike yet? It won't wait for you forever...

[highmileage]

Man, I gotta get me one of those furry seatcover things - it is literally, the cat's a$$...

Correction - you gotta make you one of those things. And please, make it out of a new rug. Not a used one you might find at a yard sale.

Laugh all you want. When we go riding one hot summer day and the bikes have been in the sun, you'll have the burning @ss.

I used to make these out of sheepskin, but this is much better (and cheaper). Incredibly more comfortable than your pants on hot vinyl.

Plus, the stock original seat lasts pretty much forever due to the protection from the sun's rays.

Look at the guys who do Iron Butt Rallies and such - they all sit on a towel, a sheepskin, etc. Sheepskin eventually gets hard like cardboard and towels move around. My invention is washable and fits the bike like OJ's glove should've fit his hand.

It breathes and so my butt never sweats from sitting on non-breathing vinyl on long drives.

Mock my handiwork all you like. You shall be forever doomed to suffer from an incurable and terminal case of monkey butt.

[hikermikem]

Laugh all you want. When we go riding one hot summer day and the bikes have been in the sun, you'll have the burning @ss.

Mock my handiwork all you like. You shall be forever doomed to suffer from an incurable and terminal case of monkey butt.

I wasn't laughing - I think it's a very novel & practical idea...

[anthonygs1000]

I am the person who asked for your stats

I am not going to bash any GS ever but in my young opinion you should be looking for a 1980 to 1983 gs 1100e better riding stance for your size more sporty better handling and still in that same price range a gs 1150 is also a great bike you can buy all kind of parts for them still that is just my opinion thanks anthony