have an 82 gs1100, this era of bike is so fun

Bro the fact that it has a kick start makes it worth rebuilding from the ground up. They don't make those anymore. I have a honda 750 that has a kick start and it's locked up, Im keeping it for that fact alone.

Just accomplished this today. I took my time and thanks to your video, it was easy! The only task is when the ball joints begin to spin. Oh and I had to partially disassemble again because I forget to reinstall the flat washer between the knuckle and axle. 😂

I have this same bike. Fuck that petcock. I rebuilt mine and still got gas everywhere trying to get it to work. You really need to get that airbox back on, these bikes are tuned for the flow restriction of the stock airbox. Mine was a mess, I did what I could with silicone and foam weatherstripping.

I bought a 1980 850g I paid 400 sig for 12 years can’t wait to get it going awesome video hello from Canada Ottawa 😊

So I have a 2012 JGC Overland Edition...it needs new headlights and i am interested in these. you said "they were $300" does that mean $300 for both or each?? because i keep on seeing like cheap ones but then i see only for the quantity of 1, so i get confused. anybody wanna help with this?? Thanks.

Thinking about doing a Ls swap on my 2000 dodge Dakota

what did you end up doing with it? I am pulling mine out shortly to go through it, but mine runs at least....

Your video gave me the confidence to replace mine and save $$$. So easy! Thanks for taking the time and helping so many of us wanabe gear heads! I ordered my axle (TrakMotive) from RockAuto and in the install instructions, it said in ALL CAPS NOT to put any lubrication, grease or anti seize on the splines or threads. I thought it odd to say that, but I did what they said. It seemed to have a coating of light oil on it already. I suppose each manufacturer might be different but thought I would mention this just in case. Probably makes sense to read the instructions if any come with the parts. Thanks again for posting!

Any good places to find parts for 1979 GS 850G?.

This was my sanity saver! Thanks for posting.

My 2 gs 850's never had a Kickstart!

Can someone explain why on Earth varnish Is Inside the carbs...how the hell does that get in there???

Great video, couldn't you just pull the axle out? That is how I do it on my quads. Thanks

It’s a nice video of your back . But it helped …a little

Those look nice man! How are they holding up 2 years later?

Normally with the Scout- even the very early ones, the gearbox bolted onto the back of the motor. I dont even know if this is a scout, as the gearbox is all wrong, and the frame is completely different. Even the exhausts are home made.

Just need a 8mm socket and a pass through for the sway bar link

Forks from a much earlier Indian

Is the contact closest to the clip the positive or negative

Which contact for the marker is positive?

Do you know the name of the interior color and exterior paint? I just bought a 2 door with the same combo

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I'm thinking about doing this I have a nice clean body 94 dakota but bad transmission and old worn out tired motor what mounts did u use to make this possible

i consider this the grandfather of the LS

I would find one that's not rusted out, it will be a PIA for you to machine and clean up.

Man I feel your pain picking that beast back up. I had one in the late 80's, I never should have sold it. So heavy, tho, lolz...

just soak the carbs in sea foam for about a month 🙃

"Don't Tread On Me..." Look y'all we've got ourselves a true patriot!!

Your turn signals only had two wires. What did you do with the black wire. Because of the two wires I now have nothing connected to the black wire in the headlight housing. When i just hook the blue and green or blue and brown i get a hazard lights effect. Because theres no 3rd wire.

Been there done that, bike ramp solo wrestling 😅

Nice Job

Submerge what you have in Dr.X. All the rust will dissolve. Not corrosive. Safe to use.

Thank you for the content. What size bolts did you use to mount your engine to the stand? I'll be tackling this task real soon.

I've had 2 79's and one 83...all good bike's

My second 79 850 was just like that

😂 Give it the beans like we do in CA.

I appreciate the video but if you're a complete noob at this it makes it hard to know exactly what you're doing without having the camera right up on where your tools are.

How much was the headlight

Maybe the mounts would have looked better the other way around, do the cables would be hidden behind the forks... Looks good nonetheless!

Lots of room for Turbo now

Thanks! Now I have a little more of a clue on how the timing cover ex all goes together for my buick 350, hopefully in better shape, but has a bit of a coolant leak… cheers!

Can you replace the included highbeam for regular 9005/HB3 LEDs? And if not, what do you do when they burn out?

The 1979 GS850G is a heck of a good bike and you’ve really scored there - but I will say that it would pay to be a bit more methodical when trying to start a new-to-you bike or car. Perhaps check for. Spark at one of the leads and also check to see if there is a clutch lever safety switch…

My first real car...in 76 I bought a 72 Ranchero 500 with a 351 C. By the way, the Ranchero is basically a Torino with modified body.

It sounds like a pump shotgun?

WHY? is it fat? I don't like it. You need Taxidermy tools?

Weird.🤨🤔😁😎👍

Not this one😂

Need fire