Here's one for you - Front brakes seizing but then worked

[koolaid_kid]

And I do not know all, I started dealing with BB in the late 90s when I was riding an 81 KZ750E. Easy to deal with, but expensive and slow.

[natejelovich]

Believe so, but can't say for sure. Not sure what you mean by one year bike, but I was going to take some measurements and look around.

[koolaid_kid]

The 1979 GS850 was the first 850 manufactured. It changed significantly in 1980. Changes included - no more kickstarter, CV carbs, different brakes. The last one is the kicker for you. I have heard good things of this company AFA quality and price, but you will have to do the measuring and calculations yourself. If you had an 80 and up you might be able to find a pre-made kit, but not for your particular model year. Here is the listing, give them a shout
If I did my cyphering correctly, you should be able to get all 4 for $106.75.
They also carry 4 colours. I put black on my GS, clear on my GPz.

[natejelovich]

Great, thanks! If that price is right, that's a great deal.

Wow, didn't realize '79 was the first year and they changed a bunch of things the next. Definitely might explain why it's been difficult to find just about any part in that year.

Thanks again for all your help. I'm anxious to get it up and running again!

[koolaid_kid]

Yup. It is still a great bike, with all the good things that makes the 850 so popular, it is just that in 1980 Suzuki made all those changes for the entire GS line, the 850 included.
You should see all the folk that want that kickstarter, only to find out it is impossible to move over.

[spyug]

Yeah get your lines from Raymond @ Rennsport. A real nice gentleman and fast turn around. Both myself and Gatekeeper got ours from him and yeah the price can't be beat. I think mine came in at $108, all in and that was with 2 special swivel fittings that I needed.

You will not be disappointed.

Looks like you have things under control. good work sir.
Spyug

[natejelovich]

Awesome, thanks guys!

Is PM'ing him via eBay the best way to go? I've been looking for some contact info or directions to order and not seeing much.

I figure I'll just PM him and go from there.

[GateKeeper]

he has a toll free number and email address

here

http://www.rennsportautoparts.com/Default.asp

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[natejelovich]

Great, thanks! Once I went to his site (that you sent me) I realized I had already emailed him today.

Perfect

[spyug]

Its a long weekend up here so don't be upset if he doesn't get back to you until Tuesday.

Spyug

[natejelovich]

Update

So a quick update.

I got my stainless steel brake lines from Apex brakes and they look and fit great. Raymond was great to work with and the price was great too:



I also ordered front brake caliper piston boots from http://www.onlinecyclepart.com. I followed the parts fiche and ordered per the specs, but when I got them, they are different than what I currently have on my bike and don't work. It's like they're for a different model...

I followed up with them and will see what they say.

They should look more like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-GS750-GS85...#ht_961wt_1085

Bummer.

[Steve]

They should look more like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-GS750-GS850-GS1000-GS1100-FRONT-CALIPER-KITS-/190629353676?hash=item2c626518cc&item=190629353676 &pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_961wt _1085

Bummer.

The parts in the picture are for '80 and up bikes.

That makes me wonder, ... are you SURE you have a '79?

I ask that because production for the '80 model year started in about August of '79, so the production date on the VIN plate would show '79, but it would actually be an '80 model. Look for the production date, let us know.

A couple other things that would be clues:
- Do you have VM carbs or BS carbs? The VM carbs have a sort of domed rectangluar top that is held on with three screws. The BS carbs have a large flat circular top that is held on with four screws.
- Do you have a kick starter?
- Are your brake disks solid or slotted?


There are other diffrerences, too, but they are not real obvious to a quick visual observation.

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[natejelovich]

The parts in the picture are for '80 and up bikes.

That makes me wonder, ... are you SURE you have a '79?

I ask that because production for the '80 model year started in about August of '79, so the production date on the VIN plate would show '79, but it would actually be an '80 model. Look for the production date, let us know.

A couple other things that would be clues:
- Do you have VM carbs or BS carbs? The VM carbs have a sort of domed rectangluar top that is held on with three screws. The BS carbs have a large flat circular top that is held on with four screws.
- Do you have a kick starter?
- Are your brake disks solid or slotted?


There are other diffrerences, too, but they are not real obvious to a quick visual observation.

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I was wondering if my calipers were from a different year. Didn't think my entire bike was!

I'll have a look at the VIN plate. It's pretty hidden right? Behind the handlebars?

- I don't know about the carbs. I'll have a look and see if I can tell...
- I do have a kick starter
- Brake pads are slotted

Thanks for the insights!

[tkent02]

Sounds like a mix n match of a few different years... Got a picture of the brakes?

[natejelovich]

This is what I got for now... I'll try and post some more later if these don't help.

Thanks guys!