How do you change the valve on a Suzuki gs850gt?
If you must change a shim, rotate the bucket so that the notch is facing toward the center of the motor, use your MotionPro shim tool (it takes some practice) to push down the bucket, then use heavy tweezers to remove the shim.
What kind of suspension does a Suzuki gs850 have?
The GS850’s suspension is a mixture of GS750 and GS1000 hardware. Its fork differs from that on the 750 only in having tubes that are 20mm longer, and the springs and air valves come directly from the GS1000.
What’s the compression ratio on a Suzuki 850gl?
The compression ratio is 8.8:1 and the cylinder head is a fairly conventional two valve per cylinder arrangement with chain driven double overhead cams and replacable shims on top of the buckets to set valve clearances.
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.
If you must change a shim, rotate the bucket so that the notch is facing toward the center of the motor, use your MotionPro shim tool (it takes some practice) to push down the bucket, then use heavy tweezers to remove the shim.
How much is a 1982 Suzuki GS850G worth?
**Figure based on a stock 1982 Suzuki GS850G valued at $3,600 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.
What kind of engine does a Suzuki GS 850gl have?
The 1982 GL model in this test runs about as well as anything on the road. The engine in the GS850 is essentially a larger version of the old eight-valve 750, rather than a sleeved down remake of the GS1000. The engine uses the 750’s roller bearing crankshaft, stroke being 56.4mm like the 750, but with a 69mm cylinder bore.
What to watch out for on a Suzuki gs850?
GS850 what to watch out for. Discussion in ‘ Old’s Cool ‘ started by sjc56, Feb 24, 2012 . Tomorrow I’m looking at a 79 Suzuki GS850G, I know they have a reputation for being bullet proof except for the charging system but anything else?.