Darin's 1980 Suzuki GS850G Project

[Darin Jordan]

Got myself a little side project!

My buddy needed to unload this 1980 Suzuki GS850G... I picked it up for $400.00, delivered! Runs. Needed the carbs rebuilt and a little TLC, so I went in.

First step was to tear down the tank and tins, and get the carbs in the process of being rebuilt. Carbs are on hold for some parts, but got the tank and fenders off, degreased and pressure washed the frame, and have things ready to start getting back togther.

Also have a friend of mine from Church having his painter from his work working over the painted bits. Should be cool!

[Darin Jordan]

Had to dump the sissy bar and fairing. Not my style.

Got a preview of the painted parts today... Not exactly the colors I was going for, but I think it's going to look pretty cool when it's all back together. Definitely unique!

For you purists... sorry... I'm not into restorations... I'm a hot-rodder at heart, and while I'm all about making things nice... leaving them stock is not in my DNA!

[drwayne]

traditional colors are blue on white.
I had the GS1000S
Mods included 1+1/2" radial flat slide carbs, ported, 4-1's .. barked like a rabid dog....
NICE !
however, nuthn beats a mono shock rear..
The GSXR1100 was called an advancement for a very good reason ( still got this one )

good project darin,,, classics are gr8 fun.

[drwayne]

sitrep
you dropped it yet ?

[Darin Jordan]

Thought I'd have it running this weekend, but I still have an intake problem it seems. Disassembled and rebuilt the carbs, but it's running exactly the same. Looks like I have some leakes in the intakes, so I ordered new intakes, o-rings, and fasteners this morning.

In the meantime, started fitting the painted parts... This is going to look COOL!

Also recieved my new fork seals and Progressive front springs, so I'll be rebuilding the forks next.

Damn parts store should have a truck dedicated to my address it seems! Hopefully I've just about got it covered....

[raptor347]

I'm really starting to miss my old CB750 right about now. May have to start looking again. Then we can give up on FE and just go for rides on the weekends.

Just kidding, not giving up on FE yet. Not kidding about another old bike.

[Doug Smock]

She's lookin good Darin!!!
Man be safe out there.
Doug

[Darin Jordan]

I'm really starting to miss my old CB750 right about now. May have to start looking again. Then we can give up on FE and just go for rides on the weekends.

Just kidding, not giving up on FE yet. Not kidding about another old bike.

Hahaha... No way! I've been working on the details of being able to transport my FE stuff to the lake via SUZUKI!! Might have to fab a trailer setup!

[dano1]

nice, good to see someone appriciating a oldie but a goodie, check out motorcyclesuperstore.com, they have some great deals also on parts

[rchuntlsl]

Looks cool like the cafe racers. You should get handlebars that are bent down like the old school cafe racers in the 50's and an old style seat. That would make that bike perfect.

[Darin Jordan]

Disassembled the forks the other night. Have them all cleaned up, wiped down, new seals installed, and one of them back together to the point of being ready for new oils and to install the new Progressive springs (Progressive brand "progressive" springs... )

Need to pick up the oil on the way home from work tonight. Might have them all back together this evening.

New carb parts have shipped, so hopefully will have all of those pieces here this weekend...

[BILL OXIDEAN]

Disassembled the forks the other night. Have them all cleaned up, wiped down, new seals installed, and one of them back together to the point of being ready for new oils and to install the new Progressive springs (Progressive brand "progressive" springs... )

Need to pick up the oil on the way home from work tonight. Might have them all back together this evening.

New carb parts have shipped, so hopefully will have all of those pieces here this weekend...

Drain! Nice Fonzerelli bud! That sucker is Clean! My neighbor restores early eighties street bikes and your work is much nicer lol..
I want me a 1984 Yamaha TT

[siberianhusky]

Nice job! One of my bikes is a very built 1981 yamaha RD350lc, the cylinders are off one I used to ride on the track, it has a knife edge powerband and is borderline streetable!
Once it get on the pipe it flies, it's quicker than my ZX6r through the first 3 gears!
Nothing beats those old 2 stroke street bikes for sheer excitement.
I'd trade almost anything for an old Kawi 750 triple, or a Suzuki water buffalo. Both death traps!
The other lust if for a Triumph powered chopper.
A set of clubman bars are what the other poster is talking about. Available from Spec2 racing, lots of repro vintage race bike fairings and stuff there. A nice cafe style solo seat is what you need!

[Darin Jordan]

Got the front end back together tonight... Went with 20Wt oil in the fork with the new Progressive springs... might be a little too stiff, but we'll see. Changing oil isn't too tough, so I'll go with it for now and see how my wrists hold up. Should be good for some "spirited" riding...

[Darin Jordan]

Got it together enough today to take it for a ride! Rides nicely. Still needs some tweaking and tuning, but she's a RUNNER!!