GS Appreciation thread...SUZUKI that is...

[vernon dent]

Originally Posted by zoo mob

I was tempted to go look at that thing. I didn't know it ran, did you get them down from the $3000 price?

interesting story:
the bike was advertised about a month ago.didn't sell and the owner traded it to the guy i bought it from for a debt owed. the new owner has a kawasaki zx11 turbo and campaigns a gs1100 drag bike. he got the bike running and re-listed it on cl. i talked to him for about a half an hour and the guy seemed to know what he was talking about, or at least had the right answers. he wasn't interested in keeping the bike, just re-couping the money he was out of. i bought it on the blind, but just a cool period piece i couldn't pass up. will have it in the next few days....

[Otis the Sasquatch]

Originally Posted by RedRocket

Lose the fairing, OK, but keep the body!

Calling First Dibs on Fairing & Body should you choose to sell!

PM me if you want to sell either, or both. Sending you a PM now w/ my info.

Thanks!
Otis

[vernon dent]

and its a runner!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCpmr...ature=youtu.be

[Otis the Sasquatch]

Originally Posted by axis power

and its a runner!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCpmr...ature=youtu.be

[FirstPath]

Wow... that's awesome. I've thought about doing that with my 550E. Details on the seat and fork...

Also, what tires are those and did you have to modify the front fender??

Scott in Shoreview
'79 Suzuki GS550

[davorallyfan]

Not mine but a pic from last weekend.

[vernon dent]

got the turbo bike yesterday, happy with it.



the tracy body needs a little love on the molded in gas tank, so i removed the body work and put the stock tank on, i gotta see how it runs.



got up this morning, aired up the tires,threw in a fresh battery and some gas decided i have to ride it. screw the root beer colored brake fluid and tires hard as a wedding night dick.
started up easy, no funny noises. headlight, tail light, brake light, gauges all worked. has a baffle in place so not to loud. good thing since my jack off neighbor was outside and he's quick to call the heat on any of my bikes that he thinks exceed the acceptable decibel rating.
put on my helmet and gloves to add an air of legitimacy and took of down the street. gee, those bare subframe rails are a bit chilly on my arse.
couldn't of picked a worse time for the maiden voyage. yellow buses swarming the neighborhood picking up the grade schoolers. so i just chilled, made sure it stopped, shifted and didn't die until the little ones were clear.well it barked, spit, backfired and finally started settling down a bit (me thinks this bike has sat for a long time). no shakes or shimmys, shifted well (clutch must of been beefed up, the springs sure feel like it) gave it the gas for a few short bursts and its definitely a turbo bike with a functioning turbo. needs a little tuning, servicing, carb adjusting and an air filter but it sure is cool.

[GHO100]

So, I've had a GS850G, 1980, sitting in various garages for the past few years.

Started working on this past weekend, and I cleaned out the carbs.

I used a method from another part of this forum, and just dumped the carbs whole into a bucket of Pine-Sol and water, at about a 25% solution.

God-damn they came out clean! I even took two of them apart, and checked all the jets and needles, and even the tiny holes are all clear.

The outside portion of the carb facing the road is in rough shape, as is the rest of the bike. I'll be working on it this weekend again, and I'll get some pictures up.

This is what she looked like when I bought it:

[Otis the Sasquatch]

Originally Posted by axis power

..... but it sure is cool.

Damn Right!

Make sure to let us know when it's Road Ready. I'll have the 1100 fixed & legal pretty soon.
Would be taken care of by now but I'm working too much (a GOOD thing).


Otis

[Jeremiah]

Just brought home a real barn find! Including cobwebs and dust. Has not seen the light of day for 7 or 8 years. The owner said it was running bad and started to leak gas out of the carbs. Looks like carb's are tops on the list after I get it apart - calipers are frozen too.

Anybody know of a site or forum that has good info on these bikes? I think I have my winter project for the cost of the trailer so far.

Looks to be completely stock except aftermarket horns - The PO said he never used them because the circuit breaker would trip when he did! Guess there is some electrical work to be done too!

[ScottS]

well done.

http://www.thegsresources.com/

Scott

[Bluebone]

my 1st bike ever was new off the showroom floor GS550L around '84 or '85 model. this is a factory photo of it:




it was a pretty small frame but that thing was fast. i loved that bike and still miss it.

[bmwhacker]

Picked this 1979 GS850G cheap the other day. The bike sat for a while. The seller had it running earlier this year but one carb was leaking gas through the overflow so I imagine the needle(s?) is hanging up.
Odometer says 17k miles and the seller claims that's correct. You find quite a few low mile bikes in MT. since the riding season is short for some folks.
The bike looks pretty original. I found that the muffler hangers have been "home built" as is the rear tank mount under the seat. Other than that, all appears unmolested. Electrical all in one piece, all lights work, seat in good shape, tank interior clean, nothing missing that I can see. The tires appear fairly new. (Dunlops) One side cover is cracked / has the mounting "knob" broke off but I have the knob....should be able to repair.
I have it sitting under a cover for the time being. I'll be putting it in line with my other projects for when I get to to AZ. in the next few weeks.




I had a GS850L years back. Can't remember what year it was ( maybe a 1980?). It was a great bike and was heavy but very good on the road.
I see some GS850's have spoked wheels, some have painted fenders, some have different body work. They seem to have had a lot of changes, some within the same model year..... but maybe they were different model designations?



I'll post a few more photos after I get it cleaned up and in running order. I bought it to repair and "flip" but I have a tendancy to "fall in like" with some of my old projects. I'm looking forward to riding it.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by bmwhacker

Picked this 1979 GS850G cheap the other day. The bike sat for a while. The seller had it running earlier this year but one carb was leaking gas through the overflow so I imagine the needle(s?) is hanging up.
Odometer says 17k miles and the seller claims that's correct. You find quite a few low mile bikes in MT. since the riding season is short for some folks.
The bike looks pretty original. I found that the muffler hangers have been "home built" as is the rear tank mount under the seat. Other than that, all appears unmolested. Electrical all in one piece, all lights work, seat in good shape, tank interior clean, nothing missing that I can see. The tires appear fairly new. (Dunlops) One side cover is cracked / has the mounting "knob" broke off but I have the knob....should be able to repair.
I have it sitting under a cover for the time being. I'll be putting it in line with my other projects for when I get to to AZ. in the next few weeks.




I had a GS850L years back. Can't remember what year it was ( maybe a 1980?). It was a great bike and was heavy but very good on the road.
I see some GS850's have spoked wheels, some have painted fenders, some have different body work. They seem to have had a lot of changes, some within the same model year..... but maybe they were different model designations?



I'll post a few more photos after I get it cleaned up and in running order. I bought it to repair and "flip" but I have a tendancy to "fall in like" with some of my old projects. I'm looking forward to riding it.

"Fall in like" I can relate.I should sell every thing I have moto related and buy one quality read to go bike.Instead,I spend more time wrenching than riding.

[bmwhacker]

Originally Posted by ben2go

"Fall in like" I can relate.I should sell every thing I have moto related and buy one quality read to go bike.Instead,I spend more time wrenching than riding.

I feel your pain......I'm in the same boat.....my BMW sidehack needs final drive / wheel splines.....My naked GL Goldwing needs a valve adjustment/ carb work ...I take on a derelict GS......and now I'm looking at a 1956 BMW junker......