I had a 78 GS 850 when I was 18 years old, it was a ten year old bike then. Lots of great memories on that bike, and all these cafe racer/scrambler mods I see on them really makes me miss it.

Sneaky socketing had me dying. I needed that today, if I'm here that may be obvious. 😂 Thank you.

You distracted me from my studying😂😂if I fail it’s because your awesome videos distracted me😂

the scramble looks like a post apocalyptic survival bike, really like that kind of look ! nice vid

Use a brass wire wheel on a drill it will be abrasive enough to cut through the gasket and soft enough not to damage head

I just finished my first engine build on my '80 CB750K this spring. It was intimidating to start but when keeping everything organized and doing it by the book everything went well. I had the same problem as you, oil leaking from the gaskets and I even got a blown hole in the cylinder gasket. I took the engine out of the frame, removed the head and the cylinder, and noticed my pistons were all carboned up. I decided to do a full rebuild. New pistons and piston rings, removed all the valves, changed 3 of the valves and grinded and lapped all 16 of them and did the valve leak test, new cam chains and all new gaskets. After rebuilding I cleaned the carbs in a UV cleaner, all new jets and finally synchronization. Now the bike is like new and runs amazing. I think I got lucky on the gaskets because mine weren't as stuck on the cylinder as yours. Still, I did have some bits of the gasket stuck on after removing the bigger pieces, and I did use a sharp, flat blade while spraying WD40 on the gasket to keep it wet. Then just carefully with a steady hand removing the stuck bits. But that was the last resort, before that I used many edged, plastic tools. Hopefully you manage to remove yours, best of luck and I enjoy your videos!

In the future I think it would be cool to see a British Parallel Twin or any brand V-twin on this channel

This helps me a lot because i am having the same issues on my 82 850. Thank you so much for the breakdown!

Appreciate the work you do. Your approach makes things easy to understand and your documentation of all steps is helpful. I don't even own a bike YET, but I'm learning as much as possible prior to buying a project like one you have done.

Good job GoldGuy! You got this! I’m watching closely I may be doing this to my 78 GS750 in the near future.

So glad your back with the gs!!!

So motivating watching you do these jobs man! Keep it up!

I had a GS850, and the oil leak came from a bad O-ring on the Tach Cable. Awesome job on this build. That isn't an easy job, but you are making it look like it isn't too hard either!

Good job Mason. Glad to see some more videos.

Always having a go, that's gold. Hanging for part two as the head gasket on my 1979 Honda XR80 is baked on good (cylinder currently getting a re-bore). I think gasket remover and a very careful metal blade are the go as nothing is working to well so far.

Well done for buying a workshop manual you’re at the stage I was about 40 years ago when you broke the cases on the TS185 it brought back some memories of me doing a similar thing to my DT 250 we all learn the hard way keep on going you’ll get there in the end 👍 hey up Matt

If you have any tips for removing old baked on gaskets without damaging the head, please put them in the comments below. Enjoy the video!

Yes the cool guitar is back!

I have used that citrus based paint remover (I think you tried it to remove paint on your TS185) on gaskets and had good results but you have to let it sit for days and keep it from drying up by adding a little every now and then. I really enjoy your work.

Love your scrambler! 🙌🙌

The Suzuki recommended method for removing the cams on a GS is to grip them in place using large locking type vice grips (called mole grips in the UK) before removing the bearing caps. The Clymer should mention that, the Haynes workshop manual certainly does. Good job on the build, I've not long done the head gaskets on my GS as some asshat rebuilt it using exhaust paste!

I bet your mom is pissed you letting it leak a oil slick right outside the back door. Lol 😆. But seriously I like that you jump into projects learning yourself along the way. Nothing to it but to do it is my motto.

Can't wait to start that thing :) Great vid bro! (Y)

Booyah! GoldGuy is a bad ass!

Gunk gasket remover works great.

good video

With the gask head remover i think you can remove that damn thing.. You are really inteligent boy, u can do it that simpl(my english it's really rusty but i think you can understand me) Grettings from Argentina

3:05 Nice

Bro just use a plastic knife to scrap the old gasket off...Or just anything softer than the head surface. Love the channel though. I do the same type of stuff just get so focused that I don't record much once I'm in the zone lol. You are a big motivator for me.

“Oh what’s up KZfaq” 😂 next video you should get the shades out and do the intro like that haha

That's more like an oil spill!

I have the exact same leak I believe. Right by the headers

I love tearing engines apart, but I hate scraping old gaskets!

A little bit of heat with propane torch will loosen the gasket up

I like it

You are my idol :)

I would try heat to soften it either with hot air or gas flame

From memory there GS 850 had has separate gear box oil filler mine was an early 80's model, have a look in the manual. Those cams look like scrap.

If it's leaking a bunch of oil just sitting it's not just coming from the head. The oil all sits in the bottom of the engine and can't possibly leak from above that level when it's not running. Oil leaks can blow all over the place when riding. Next tme clean the engine really well and let it sit still running. This way you can see where the leaks actually coming from. It's important to properly diagnose issues before starting repairs. This will save you a lot of unnecessary work over time.

shoulda straight edged the head to check for warpage. could be why the gasket was leaking

Aye I cringed when i saw them there camshafts..they look like beaver been chewed on em. 😂

How in the world do you remember to put everything back like all the screws and pieces how do you do it I'm baffled/amazed ✊ good stuff love your vids

Glad you backed away from the razor blade, could cause you way more problems than its worth. Good ol gasoline, desiel, carb cleaner, brake fluid (as long as your engine isnt painted) there should be permatex gasket remover you can buy at the store or online. Ive also heard if you can find a tub big enough you can soak it in hot soapy water

Those camshafts are kind of trashed. You might want to look into replacements before the engine munches itself.

Could the head be warped and that be why the head gets more oily as you go from one side to the other??? Just a thought I had!

Im getting a a 77 GS550 Planning on buying a second motor and doing a 650 katana topend Should be good for about 71hp crank

Yes, you should finish a project. It will become overwhelming not to mention parts to different bikes laying everywhere. If you were married, you would hear much complaining.

They are not a light bike those GS's but great to work on

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There is a website. The GSResources Anything you want to know About 1970 and 1980's GS Suzuki's Repairs and Mods. Helped me a lot.

use a wire wheel on a drill never had a problem

I’m watching all your videos I’ve bought a 79 Suzuki gs750e would love some advice I’m new to everything I very much appreciate it! Thanks.

Where do you get manuals for old bikes??? And love your vids,, keep it up!

lucky mine just has a small leak that comes and goes on the outside...if it leaked in like yours i would take action

They make a spray on gasket removal spray that you can buy at auto zone, spray it on and in a few minutes it should peel off

Hello friend I like your videos that you do, I have a motorcycle zusuki gs 700e and I would like you to share with me the manual of the motorcycle that you have would be very helpful Thank you A greeting from Peru 🇵🇪

Bristle disc is the way to go on that. My only concern about this is the fact that you aren't fixing the actual problem. 3 out of 4 pistons are dry and look healthy but that forth one is completely oil soaked. Definitely getting some oil into the combustion chamber and burning it/leaking out of the HG. Either the piston or rings are damaged/worn or possibly a valve stem seal is bad? What your doing is just a band aid. it may fix your leak onto the ground for some time but more then likely its burning oil and will leak again.

After that valve cover and "HEAD"

Can you upload more please?

would be great if the steal frames were aluminum

I have the same one as yours SUZUKI GS 850 from 81 I want to get it ready I put the letter F in the fixed line of the engine oh the T which of the two letters help me please thank you

Lol that's hilarious

Hey Gold Guy! What jet sizes did you use on the GS850? And did you change the needle?

Can I ask why you didn't just remove the engine from the frame? Wouldn't that have made it easier to work on it?

Where did oil come from. It should not be in the combustion chamber. How is it getting there Bad valve seals ? But still that would be a lot of oil

Why didn't you use this as a cafe racer built? It's the right bike style for that...

Get some rachet spanners

what is the intro song that plays at 2:17, i swear ive heard it before a long time ago, it bugging the shit out of me

3rd!! Lol

What do you mean the aircraft remover did nothing!?!? It removed all the aircraft!

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yo goldguy what part of PA you from be cool to hang out some time i got lots of bikes 15 rmz 450 dr650 drz400 82 xl250r trx250x ct70s z50s and i flip bikes alot old new i like em all lol

How old r u?

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PLEEEEEEASE stop beeping words. i hate that so much.. and good video btw :)