How old is the 1981 Suzuki gs850l?

How old is the 1981 Suzuki gs850l?

1981 Suzuki GS850L All Original, 6500 miles, This is clean and original. Here is a chance at a piece of history that requires no work, just get on and go. Again this is original, so there is some minor rust and oxidization (its 34 years old). There really is not much more to say.

Is there an air gauge on a Suzuki gs850?

Suzuki does not supply the pump and air gauge you sometimes get with a GS1000 to set the GS850’s air-fork pressures. They provide a dial-type air gauge and instructions about how much pressure you should use in the fork tubes.

What’s the acceleration of a Suzuki GS 850gl?

At the drag strip the GS850 ran through the quarter mile in 12.36 sec. at 107.01 mph, about 0.03 sec. quicker than the 1979 GS and 1 mph faster, a time that puts the bike at the fast end of the current crop of high performance 750s in acceleration. Not bad for a 557 lb. shaft drive bike originally designed for touring.

How big is the fuel tank on a Suzuki GS 850?

One of the more amazing things about the GS850 is that it is able to gather up a hurry when you want one. The bike is not only heavy for an 850, but heavy in the absolute sense. Top up its tank with fuel and it registers just over 600 pounds on a certified scale.

What kind of parts are in a 1981 Suzuki GS850G?

Genuine parts give 1981 Suzuki GS850G owners the ability to repair or restore a broken down or damaged machine back to the condition it first appeared in on the showroom floor. Our detailed 1981 Suzuki GS850G schematic diagrams make it easy to find the right OEM part the first time, whether you’re looking for individual parts or an entire assembly.

What was the top speed of a Suzuki GS850G?

The Suzuki GS850G was a in-line four, four-stroke Naked motorcycle produced by Suzuki between 1979 and 1988. It could reach a top speed of 126 mph (203 km/h). Max torque was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 7500 RPM.

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.

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).