1980 GS850S Build

[GabrielGoes]

i think im gonna keep the electrosport untill it dies, if im on the road i'll have the old one ready to hold me off till i get home, than i ll buy that polaris one. My last experience with electrosport r/r was great always got 14.5 on the money

[eil]

i think im gonna keep the electrosport untill it dies, if im on the road i'll have the old one ready to hold me off till i get home, than i ll buy that polaris one. My last experience with electrosport r/r was great always got 14.5 on the money

I'm not Steve, but you are correct.

EDIT: That was weird, you edited while I was typing and it changed the quote. So, nevermind. :P

[tkent02]

and YES VM Carbs are junk!!

No they're not! Two different style carbs for two different purposes. They both have their advantages.

[GabrielGoes]

I'm not Steve, but you are correct.

EDIT: That was weird, you edited while I was typing and it changed the quote. So, nevermind. :P

LOL cause the seller told me he had already shipped the electrosport, so im not gonna even bother with the shipping costs. the electrosport was fine for me on my last bike and tkent your right i was a little harsh, i actually loved my VM's on my 750 but it did take some persuasion to get right..

[GabrielGoes]

just had Racetech Emulators, Ohlins shocks, wheel bearings, progressive springs, dynojet kit ordered.. just ordered the wes cooley fairing + winshield. i just need good weather jeeze another snow storm comming up here. dont want to work in sub zero temps

[rustybronco]

Sand blaster, gasket set, paint, paint gun...

[GabrielGoes]

Sand blaster, gasket set, paint, paint gun...

Hahah for some reason I always picture ur dog talking when I read ur posts.. I have a german shepherd so it's all good. I'm not going to re gasket the whole engine just clutch, stator, and oil pan gasket for now. Engine was very low mileage. Is there any workaround for a sand blaster? I have so many parts and bolts I was planning on wire wheeling and then painting.

[rustybronco]

Chuck Hahn has one of those spot blaster guns that appeared to work nicely. For my money I'd build a blasting cabinet. It's a mess to have to constantly clean up blasting sand, plus the hazard silica can be to your health. He's also got a method to clean and repaint engines which doesn't involve sand blasting. Send him a PM.

A really cheap version for those smaller pieces...http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_19/41...g_Cabinet.html

Larger version for doing frames and such. http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...84&postcount=1

Then there is this version... http://www.customfighters.com/forums...ad.php?t=23694

Frame painting in a can... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...02#post1924402

Solutions for rustybolts...http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-SUZUKI-GS...a1cd58&vxp=mtr
(or similar)

Also...http://www.caswellplating.com/electr...ting-kits.html


You are limited only by your imagination. Oh, and I sound nothing like the dog.

[GabrielGoes]

Chuck Hahn has one of those spot blaster guns that appeared to work nicely. For my money I'd build a blasting cabinet. It's a mess to have to constantly clean up blasting sand, plus the hazard silica can be to your health. He's also got a method to clean and repaint engines which doesn't involve sand blasting. Send him a PM.

A really cheap version for those smaller pieces...http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_19/412910_DIY_Low_Budget_Sand_Blasting_Cabinet.html

Larger version for doing frames and such. http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showpost.php?p=1459684&postcount=1

Then there is this version... http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23694

Frame painting in a can... http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=1924402#post1924402

Solutions for rustybolts...http://www.ebay.com/itm/80-SUZUKI-GS1000-GS-1000-G-GS1000G-BOX-O-BOLTS-NUTS-WASHERS-CC94-/370954849624?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash =item565ea1cd58&vxp=mtr
(or similar)

Also...http://www.caswellplating.com/electroplating-anodizing/zinc-plating-kits.html


You are limited only by your imagination. Oh, and I sound nothing like the dog.

thank you for the nice and very useful reply. To be honest I think I am going to really just try my best to prep everything because I will be spraying a lot of these parts black so I really think I can pull off good awesome job without blasting after looking at everything today. In fact I got the engine just about ready to have the cases split so I can throw in that kick starter.

EVen though it is low mileage 15k bike, I still cant believe how AWESOME these bikes are on the inside, my buddies GS850 with 100k miles looked identical to this one if not even better (when we split the cases ill take more pics), these engines are just so well built it never ceases to amaze me.




P.S. DOES anyone know if the gs1000 tank will go on this 850?

[tkent02]

P.S. DOES anyone know if the gs1000 tank will go on this 850?

No it won't, but I have a clean, straight, primered 850 tank I'll trade for a 1000 tank.

[GabrielGoes]

No it won't, but I have a clean, straight, primered 850 tank I'll trade for a 1000 tank.

don't have a 1000 tank.. darn wish it would fit

[Bill C.]

Watching this build. Looks good so far. I like the idea of the kick start.

[GabrielGoes]

Watching this build. Looks good so far. I like the idea of the kick start.

thanks will post up pictures of the process when we do it

edit*** found the part

[Steve]

P.S. DOES anyone know if the gs1000 tank will go on this 850?

If it is a 1000G tank, it will bolt right on.

If it is a 1000E tank, no, it won't.

.

[GabrielGoes]

If it is a 1000G tank, it will bolt right on.

If it is a 1000E tank, no, it won't.

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and i bet the 1000s tank was really the same as the E tank right?