THIS 1980 SUZUKI GS850G IS THE ULTIMATE 80'S SPORT TOURING MACHINE

[@Tangue0]

I bought a 1982 GS850G in 2017 as I was graduating college. I did a couple hundred dollars of maintenance on it, and three weeks later drove it from Maine to California. I lived out there for a few months and it was my only mode of transportation. Then I drove it home through the southern states in the spring. The ONLY thing I did was put a new rear tire and rear brake pads on in LA. From 25 degree mornings driving through Canada in September, to 105 degree days driving through Arizona in April. From +12,000 feet elevation in the rockies, to driving below sea level in Louisiana, the bike was just happy to be wheeling along. I think I'll have the bike forever.

[@jackparker8686]

I got my bike out of a dumpster construction site they told me take it out of there I went to title search got it registered pulled the carburetors apart rebuilt it myself it started up.. amazing...

[@cliftonsteponik2255]

I have the exact same bike with 11,000 miles. Did a 4 into 1 exhaust with pod filters. It's my favorite bike and I have owned a lot.

[@angelmarquez124]

what jet size did you switch to after making those changes if you dont mind me asking?

[@sdtangler]

My current bike is a ZH2; and I've owned probably 15 bikes over the years. My 79 GS 850 was one of my favorite bikes of all time. I love that you brought this bike back to new. Beautiful looking machine. Nice job.

[@Lutz101]

Fantastic touring bike. Love the low center of gravity, stable handling, smooth power, light clutch/gearchange, tight transmission, and low maintenance shaft drive.

[@wilsonsminds1467]

These are timeless looking machines. Love my 83 Gs 850 G.

[@gunthergunther7]

hey man I have an 83 850g as well. absolutely love it

[@wilsonsminds1467]

@@gunthergunther7 Great motorcycle. Where are You from? Greetings from Poland 🙂

[@gunthergunther7]

@@wilsonsminds1467 Atlanta, Georgia!

[@wilsonsminds1467]

@@gunthergunther7 I also have an 83 Gsx 750 e and an 82 Gs 550 l. I'm looking for Gs 1100 g. I would buy every type of Suzuki if I had enough $ and place🙂

[@wigwam622]

I owned a 81 In 87, rode that bike all over the San Francisco bay area. Great bike, almost bullet proof.

[@ianmangham4570]

Definitely a disco sisco bike

[@joebutlersnr7017]

It should be it's a six bearing crank,one more than the Z1 , the only weak point is the original reg/rectifier which is easily sorted and not expensive, heavy duty reg/rec , not really an engine part , the engine certainly is bomb proof, I had an 88 model from new and kept it over 13 years toured Europe and it didn't miss a beat , the reg/rec lasted 7 years, change that and you'll have one of the most reliable bikes in the world.

[@DanDruff66]

Used to have a brand new one, went to the TT on The Isle of Man on it in 1986. Lovely bike.

[@fox331gt]

She's a beauty!! Recently found a true appreciation for these older bikes!!

[@karlvanboxel561]

These bikes r Rock solid with that roller crank and basic over engineering look after em and they look after u

[@Youhaverights6]

The bike is absolutely beautiful.

[@dco956]

I was a kid wen they came out ...but my neighbor was around 20 ...he bought a 850L....was beautiful

[@user-er4nh7pq2d]

I got an 83 850G, blue, all original, 12600 miles Love it, got it when I was 25

[@thespiritof76.]

How old are you now? You still have the bike? I'm thinking about buying a Black/Maroon '83 GS850G.

[@AlexGarcia-ew2fv]

Those gs850 last 4ever...I got a buddy he's 65yrs old n his 850..has 70k.miles on it n runs perfect...

[@Blbbbb]

A friend of mine got one when they first came out. I bought a Suzuki Katana 650G at the same time.

[@KollynJ]

What was better?

[@blancaaguilera1264]

Muy buena makina clásica retro , kardanica q hasta el dia de hoy es algo actual, saludos desde ARGENTINA,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@free-birdrocker8809]

I rode a buddy 82 cruiser gs 1100 and it looked pretty similar to that bike. Fun machine, and not a crotch rocket. Looks good Kaplan crew!

[@danserdutz6700]

Had a 1980 Suzuki 850 shaft new and rode from Morro Bay, CA to Big Sur all the time. Took 9 day vacations (2) solo up to Oregon annually. Headed to Yosemite several times. Best bike I ever owned. It was the smallest of the shaft drives yet won first place in the Shaft Shoot Out that year. (Santa Monica, CA to Florida and back --- 6 bikes 6 riders each taking an equal time on each bike).Yamaha came in second. It surprised everyone.

[@Rodya6272]

My first bike was an 81 gs850g. Bought it running on two cylinders knowing nothing about bikes. Came with a Vance and Hines megaphone. Less Then 10k miles on it. Those cv carb diaphragms are hell.

[@acable0351]

Very cool I found one in the Springs for $1100 what a steal. I used to race Triumphs, never had an electric starter...strictly old school. I wish I could send you a pic of my 58 Bonneville 650

[@romanomarkovic2391]

When I want to take a live look at a certain oldtimer, I just switch to you channel :)...will find it here 100%. Question: riding without helm is in the usa legal?

[@RiverFlotsam]

Beautiful bike. Just saw one in my neighborhood.

[@tommays56]

I put 50,000 miles on my 1979 GS850 by 1982 so nothing left of it now

[@crusader2.0_loading89]

Hands down the best bike ever made

[@jaxs2384]

I love the sound of engine

[@Buck1954]

I had an 81 with the painted front fender. I paid $5000 for it new. I loved that bike. That included all the Windjammer stuff I put on it. I think the bike was $3500 for the bike.

[@briancrull8678]

My first real ride on a big bike Loved how electric fast it felt Now grab a gs550e with 2 double barrel carburetors and hold on ! rev it to the moon !

[@Shopweasel]

Can you recommend a good seat for the GS 850 that has a good back rest that fits it?

[@seather863]

Ken saves another one 👍.

[@PenDragonsPig-Jam_on_Top]

I like to think my Yamaha XS 650 was the baddest bike I owned-made to look like a POS but all noise and stupid speed on 🇬🇧 country roads, but the last bike, a GS850 shaft was the nicest. £1800 in 1990.

[@59jaguar]

Is that bike still available by chance?

[@PeterGo5252]

Love this bike. Keeping it a classic look. But a lot of others are being modified into Cafe style bike.

[@jackparker8686]

I remember looking in magazine years ago when this bike was out first The power band dwarfs the others at the time

[@mikestowe6136]

all those gs suzukis are nice bikes i do think the 850 was kind of a odd ball out of them all but still a nice cruiser

[@lanceandmelanierogers6255]

Is it missing the back grip rail??

[@chrisbrown4396]

I'm all the way in the UK but love watching your vids and sweet ass bikes bro. That and the fact you cruise around with Bowie knife and Rollerball studded wrist strap like Snake friggin Plissken! Love it!

[@Brandtalones]

You've produced a fine example of boulevard finery, but the only way this bike looks good to me is decked out in a Vetter Windjammer (with the 8-track stereo, natch... (I'm thinkin' BTO's greatest hits)), chrome combination sissy bar/package shelf, and a handy Eclipse tank bag holdin' all th' doo-dads. Strap a jug of extra petrol on the rack and you're coverin' distance in style.

[@jonty4664]

Fine old dog 🤘🏻🔧

[@shawnkirk7631]

I have a 1980 Suzuki gs1000 it last ran 2011 I would love to get it looking and running that good. Do you have anyone in mind I live in Ohio

[@pbmachines972]

Man she’s a beaut👌

[@sinborn41214]

Currently trying to get a 1979 850g back on the road. The title is all fucked up, hoping I can reach out to someone from 15 years ago about a missing signature. I have it running but she still needs brakes, electrical, and new tires. Labor of love, for sure.

[@Youhaverights6]

I agree that was perfectly street legal and better yet it was street lawful.

[@oldenburg63]

nice 👌🏼

[@jackparker8686]

I had one of those gs1000gs shaft drive.. had an infamous motorcycle shop close to Glendale Los Feliz silverlake or wherever Los Angeles California picked it up to look at it said he had one just like it he wanted to buy it for sure just needed to look at it... wouldn't call me back wouldn't answer his phone I finally found out where the place was they're my bike was they were parting it out.. cop for some bizarre reason said there's nothing I can do about it.. I had paperwork that it was towed there for whatever reason to inspect... This particular shop was on the news as I can recall maybe more than once.. had no idea these were the culprits.. they almost wouldn't let me pick it up said I have to have the right kind of truck. Or they can't allow me to pick it up.... I just walked it down the street to my truck.. assured him it was the right kind of truck.. loaded it in began to however neighbor across the street clearly off duty police officer.. said I'll tow it if you're not out of here with that.. the world is effing crazy.

[@2ride_along]

missing some bits but amazing bike

[@That_clean_Dodge__]

If you don’t bring them back who will my brother!

[@hazchem1]

I have one of these too. Not in this condition tho. Probably needs 5k spent on it too.

[@zikomo4news]

@Blake griffin?

[@lanceandmelanierogers6255]

That’s perfectly street legal!! Lol lol

[@jackparker8686]

When I got that bike back I just said F it.. cut it into pieces and recycled it

[@PeterGo5252]

I got this same bike. And It looks imaculate. But parts are hard to find.

[@jasonfancher4513]

i got a 82 gs850L and can find parts and part bikes relatively easy, lmk if you need some help

[@solonwoodall1330]

I have one for sale in great shape.

[@FHERYSANDY7778]

How much for the bike...? Where you located.....?

[@solonwoodall1330]

@@FHERYSANDY7778 sold it months ago. I have a friend who has one in interested

[@karateka2079]

But honestly why can’t you legally ride a atv on the road what’s the reason

[@spaceflight1019]

All depends on the laws of the state you live in.

[@journeyquest1]

Nice but not. I have an 85 GS1150ES. The FJ1200 was a great sport touring bike.