850GZ Sportif

[Zukati]

So, a friend urged me to de-tourify my '82 GS850GZ and make her more of a road gobbler.

So, I dropped the triple tree so the tops of the fork tubes stick out by half an inch (to sharpen the steering) and put on Bikemaster European handlebars. Tucking the extra wiring and cables required some fiddling. The rear suspension is set at the highest setting and the front already had Progressives. Replacing a couple of (missing) bolts on the front fender helped too.

So, the verdict...What a transformation. The bike really handles well. The riding position is forward leaning, but not uncomfortable.

Caleb

[7981GS]

Welcome to this site! Now, where are the pictures???

At least some pic's of the bike in some of that beautiful scenery near you!

Daniel

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. Zukati,

Let me dump a TON if information on you and share some GS850G lovin'.

I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.

If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....

Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...



Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[Zukati]

Thanks!

BassCliff and Daniel. Thanks for the warm welcome and truly amazing wealth of information. I used to post under CCMcC, but signed up again. I do need to get some pictures up. Especially to show the "Ducati" racing stripe i had painted on the tank and rear cowling; hence the Zukati moniker.

I do love this old bike. Can't believe she's going to turn 30 next year.

All the best to you both,

Caleb