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BikeCliff (a.k.a. BassCliff) owns a 1980 Suzuki GS850GT. This is a collection of maintenance pictorials that he is creating and collecting as he learns how to wrench on this vintage Universal Japanese Motorcycle.

Please note that on the files below, especially the larger files, you may need to right-click and "Save As..." in order to download them.

Download a Suzuki GS850G Shop Manual (155MB)----Download a 1980 GS850G Wiring Diagram (color)

Owner's Manuals   GS300LZ ('82) Owners Manual (17MB) GS450GA Owners Manual (2MB) GS650G ('82) Owners Manual (8MB) GS700 Owners Manual (3MB) GS750E '78 Owners Manual (2MB) GS750EX '82 Owners Manual (3.6MB) GS750T Owners Manual (2MB) GS850G '82 Owners Manual (2.8MB) GS1000G '80 Owners Manual (5.5MB) GS1000E '79 Owners Manual (17MB) GS1000G Parts Manual '80-'81 (4.5MB) GS1100E Owners Manual (4MB) GS1100GK Owners Manual (3MB) GS1100GL Owners Manual (10MB) VX800 Owner's Manual (8MB) GS Parts Catalog (International models-231MB zip file)

Service Manuals GS250T-GS300L '82 Service Manual (91MB) GSX400 Service Manual (5.2MB) GS400-450 '77-'87 (80MB) GS550E/ES/L Service Manual '83 (149MB) GS550 ('77-'82) Service Manual (72MB) GS650G Service Manual (133MB) GS650E Service Manual (174MB) GS700 Service Manual Supplement (5MB) GS750 (8-valve) Service Manual (87MB) GS750E-ES '83 (16-valve) Service Manual (145MB) GS750 (16-valve; LT, LX, EX) Service Manual (17MB) GS1000C/E/S/L Service Manual (67MB) GS1000E/S/L/G Service Manual (28MB) GS1000T (1980) Service Manual Supplement (110MB) GS1000S Service Manual Supplement (18MB) GS1100 '80-'83 T,LT,EX,SZ,EZ,SD,ED,ESD (37MB) GS1100G/GL/GK Service Manual (86MB) GS1100G/GL/GK/GD/GLD/GKD/GKE Service Manual (40MB) VX800 Service Manual (27MB) Mikuni BS32SS Carb Manual Mikuni VM/Smooth Bore Manual Click here for more manuals

Wiring Diagrams GS450GA Wiring Diagram GSX250-400-GS450 Wiring Diagrams (US+UK) GS400 Wiring Diagram (color) GS425 Wiring Diagram (color) GS450 Wiring Diagram (color) GS650E/G/L Wiring Diagrams GS750T(Z) Wiring Diagram GS750E-S(Z) Wiring Diagram GS750 (16-valve) Color Wiring Diagram GS850G '80 Wiring Diagram (color) GS850GN '79 Wiring Diagram (B/W) GS850GN '79 Wiring Diagram (Color) GS850GN '79 Wiring Diagram (Color, Annotated) GS850GLZ Wiring Diagrams with Mods GS1000G (80-81) Wiring Diagram (Color) GS1100 Wiring Diagram GS1100G '82 Wiring Diagram (Color) GS1100GKZ '82 Wiring Diagram (Color)

Disclaimer: Please note that the pictorial guides, procedures, and other information on this website are NOT meant to replace Clymer, Haynes, Suzuki or any other documentation manuals. The only purpose of these guides is to familiarize the new motorcycle mechanic with these procedures. The owner of this website and its contributors shall not be held responsible for the use or misuse of this information. You are strongly encouraged to reference the repair/maintenance manual specific to your motorcycle.

Also, please note that some pictorial guides, references and resources are courtesy of other GS Resources members. My thanks to Mr. bwringer, Mr. Suzuki_Don, Mr. posplayr, Mr. Roostabunny, Mr. Jethro, Mr. Matchless, Mr. MelodicMetalGod, Mr. oldryder, Mr. basic, Mr. catbed, Mr. 49er, Mr. tkent02, Mr. psyguy, Mr. duaneage, Mr. first timer, Mr. Yasser, Mr. Roadrash, Mr. DPage, Mr. SNott, Mr. bonanzadave, Mr. Nessism, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Planecrazy, Mr. gravity tester, Mr. TheBigRed, Mr. Joe Nardy, Mr. Redman, Mr. 81ZUKI75, Mr. gertduprez, Mr. Theo, Mr. detorn, Mr. trintek, Mr. Poulsen, Mr. Derrett, Mr. Flaming Chainsaws, Mr. GS Jim, Mr. mriddle, Mr. twr1776, Mr. Hoomgar, Mr. uudfourty, Mr. apopleptic, Mt. tbelvin, Mr. shirazdrum, Mr. Roadkill2, and Mr. Steve (Send Steve an email requesting his excellent valve adjustment spreadsheet).

READ ME: Basic Info-Vendors-Links:   Posting Pictures To GSR   How To Search The GSR Forum   Oil and Filter Change   Stripped Oil Drain Plug Repair     Secondary Gear Oil Change   Final Drive Unit Oil Change   Air Intake Repair:   Airbox removal, intake boots and O-ring replacement   Bleeding the Brakes   Front Brake Pad Replacement   Rear Brake Pad Replacement   Install Progressive Fork Springs   Fork Seal Replacement   Valve Adjustments (8 Valve) Zip Tie Supplement (by Mr. Matchless)   Synchronize Carburetors  (With the Morgan Carbtune)   Fusebox Cleanup   Stator Test   Stator Replacement   Regulator/Rectifier Replacement   Turn Signal Relay Replacement   Spark Plug Cap Replacement   Simple Coil Repair   Carb Specs/Cleaning: Float Height/Jetting/Tuning   Carb Notes: Synchronizing/Troubleshooting/Theory   Where Do These Hoses Go?   Front Wheel/Caliper Removal   Rear Wheel Removal   Tire Info/Changing Tires   Seat Cover Replacement   Tank Cleaning: with electrolysis   Tank Cleaning: with Evapo-Rust   Gasket Templates-GS850G

**Odds and Ends/More Info and Tips** Charts: Battery, Plugs, Tire, Chain, Sprockets, Fork Tube Diameters, and Parts Cross-Reference      *Clutch Section*      *Electrical Section*      *Engine Section*      *Brakes Section*     Additional Maintenance Guides and Info: Mr. bwringer's fine tutorials - carb sync, cam chain tensioner rebuild, intake O-ring replacment, tach cable seal replacment, etc. Mr. Matchless' "How To" Guides - carb info, wheel alignment, igniter repair, lighting/electrical upgrades, parts fabrication, etc. Mr. robertbarr's carb O-rings - O-rings for your carb rebuild, hex head fasteners, etc. Richard's Restoration Blog (GS1100G) Mr. robertob's blog (GS1000 restoration) Mr. tfb's website (Katana restoration)

Other Contributors: Mikuni BS(CV) Carburetor Rebuild Tutorial (Mr. Nessism) CV Carburetor Rebuild Guide (Courtesy of GSR and John Bloemer) (Click here to see the CV Carb Notes) VM Carburetor Rebuild Guide (Courtesy of GSR and Paul Musser) GS450 Carb Rebuild Guide (Mr. Flaming Chainsaws) Remove Stuck Pilot Screws (by Mr. Hoomgar) Wheel Bearing Removal/Replacement (by Mr. Suzuki_Don) Coil Relay Modification (by Mr. oldryder and Mr. Matchless) Fuse Box Upgrade (by Mr. uudfourty) Install Dyna-S Ignition (by Mr. Poulsen) Dyna-S Coil Relay Mod (by Mr. posplayr) Valve Adjustment for 16 Valve Motors (by Mr. basic) Valve Replacement (by Mr. Steve) Valve Lapping (by Mr. cowboyup3371) Airbox Sealing (by Mr. Roostabunny) (CLICK HERE to download as PDF) Fuel Gauge Send Unit Repair (by Mr. Jethro) Gasket Fabrication (by Mr. Suzuki_Don)   Plug Chop and Idle Mixture Adjust Methods (by Mr. koolaid_kid,Mr. tkent02, Mr. psyguy) Sidecover Fabrication (by Mr. Matchless) Luggage Carrier Fabrication (by Mr. Matchless) Fork Seal Replacement (by Mr. Matchless) Petcock Rebuild (by Mr. Matchless) Camshaft Endfloat Mod (by Mr. 49er) Bevel Gear Shaft Repair (by Mr. Zooks) Tire Change "How To" (By Mr. catbed) Oil Cooler Adapter Tutorial (by Mr. Nessism) Front Brake Switch Repair (by Mr. gravity tester) Brake Caliper Overhaul (by Mr. Stefnwolf) Brake Caliper Rebuild-Early Models (by Mr. GS Jim) Replacing Exhaust Connectors (by Mr. Redman) More Seat Repair Tips (by Mr. bwringer) Horn Relay Install (by Mr. gertduprez)

 

Special thanks to The GS Resources Forums and all the friendly, knowledgeable folks there.
They are helping me to become a better motorcycle mechanic and a better motorcycle rider.
Also check out the Classic UJM forum.

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Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Send an email to < bikecliff at dslextreme dot com >. Thank you for your indulgence!
Cliff's other websites: BassCliff (music stuff), SkyCliff (geek stuff), The Kelly Rae Band (my band's webpage).