How many miles does a 1980 Suzuki gs850 have?
1980 Suzuki GS850G, No Mis-Print, only 5,538 Miles!!! The GS850 is probably the most reliable, strongest (in terms of longevity) bike Suzuki ever built. Mileages of 120.000 or more are commonplace. {This one has only 5,538 miles}. The 850 is a downright unassuming workhorse.
What kind of Gaskets should I replace on a 1980 Suzuki gs850?
Replaced my valve cover and breather gaskets with Real Gasket silicone lifetime gaskets – again highly recommended – easy, cheap, and no more oil seepage at all. Replaced my vacuum fuel valve with a manual Pingel valve and in-line filter. I personally like this, but can’t recommend it unless you need to rebuild your vacuum fuel valve anyway.
What’s the difference between a GS 850 and a G 850?
The ’79 doesn’t have CV carbs. They are real, genuine, thirsty 1970’s sliders. CVs came in the next model year, when they also deleted the kick start. The early G also lacks electronic ignition and instead relies on points. The early 850 is a bored-out 750 in a 1000 frame. It’s HEAVIER than the 1000 by a few pounds (a little over 600 wet).
What to do with a Suzuki GS850G spare?
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1980 Suzuki GS850G, No Mis-Print, only 5,538 Miles!!! The GS850 is probably the most reliable, strongest (in terms of longevity) bike Suzuki ever built. Mileages of 120.000 or more are commonplace. {This one has only 5,538 miles}. The 850 is a downright unassuming workhorse.
Replaced my valve cover and breather gaskets with Real Gasket silicone lifetime gaskets – again highly recommended – easy, cheap, and no more oil seepage at all. Replaced my vacuum fuel valve with a manual Pingel valve and in-line filter. I personally like this, but can’t recommend it unless you need to rebuild your vacuum fuel valve anyway.
The ’79 doesn’t have CV carbs. They are real, genuine, thirsty 1970’s sliders. CVs came in the next model year, when they also deleted the kick start. The early G also lacks electronic ignition and instead relies on points. The early 850 is a bored-out 750 in a 1000 frame. It’s HEAVIER than the 1000 by a few pounds (a little over 600 wet).
What to watch out for in a gs850?
The four-cylinder GS series are notoriously cold blooded, but will start eagerly in very cold weather — they simply won’t run correctly until they are prepared to. When they are in tune, the motor is wonderfully smooth but won’t let you forget you are riding and old-school, carbon-dated machine.
The four-cylinder GS series are notoriously cold blooded, but will start eagerly in very cold weather — they simply won’t run correctly until they are prepared to. When they are in tune, the motor is wonderfully smooth but won’t let you forget you are riding and old-school, carbon-dated machine.
What are the problems with a 1980 Suzuki gs850?
The reliability surpasses my highest expectations I should start by saying this bike is stored outside, not far from the ocean. Valve cover and breather gaskets replaced with aftermarket silicon versions, to stop the slight oil seepage. Rear shocks replaced due to corrosion. Starter rebuilt at 45k.
How to start a gs850 in cold weather?
Start the bike, and take a sip. Fool with the choke a little. Take another sip, and fool with the choke a little more. By the time you’ve bottomed the cup, you’ll be ready to ride. The four-cylinder GS series are notoriously cold blooded, but will start eagerly in very cold weather — they simply won’t run correctly until they are prepared to.
What kind of mpg does a gs850 get?
On average (non-slab) roads, she’ll hit reserve at around 170 miles. I’ve never run the bike dry, although 200 miles seems to be serious “looking for a station” terrain. Ridden respectfully with a certain amount of verve, you can expect about 38 mpg.
Is the GS 850 similar to the GS750?
I’ve got a 1979 GS750 that is very similar to the 850, just a smaller motor and chain drive, among a few other small things. I have a hard time believing that it should be that bad-I usually get around 45 mpg on the 750, and it doesn’t have CV carbs that are supposedly more frugal.
Is the gs850 a CV car or CV car?
The ’79 doesn’t have CV carbs. They are real, genuine, thirsty 1970’s sliders. CVs came in the next model year, when they also deleted the kick start. The early G also lacks electronic ignition and instead relies on points.