I disagree. You can not go wrong with most vintage Japanese bikes pre 1985.
I bought a Suzuki 1982 GS 850 L this spring (2018) for $1050.00. Started with new tires, rectifier, oil change plugs. Started to put it back to original and almost there. Came with 4 to 1 Vance Hines pipes which I think ran it lean... re-jetted the carbs and installed original pipes and it runs unbelievable, but I think increased back pressure and developed major oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket myself, and it's as dry as a bone. Spark plugs look nice (copper brown).
I've replaced lots of misc. parts and pieces, and this motorcycle is dependable, comfortable and fun to ride and tinker with. I got the Clymer manual and I feel confident fixing most things. It's not as easy as working on a twin, but it's not that difficult to fix small maintenance issues. I'm ready to put the paint job back to original. I will never part with this bike; if it survives me I will leave it to my son.
21st Nov 2018, 20:39
I disagree. You can not go wrong with most vintage Japanese bikes pre 1985.
I bought a Suzuki 1982 GS 850 L this spring (2018) for $1050.00. Started with new tires, rectifier, oil change plugs. Started to put it back to original and almost there. Came with 4 to 1 Vance Hines pipes which I think ran it lean... re-jetted the carbs and installed original pipes and it runs unbelievable, but I think increased back pressure and developed major oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket myself, and it's as dry as a bone. Spark plugs look nice (copper brown).
I've replaced lots of misc. parts and pieces, and this motorcycle is dependable, comfortable and fun to ride and tinker with. I got the Clymer manual and I feel confident fixing most things. It's not as easy as working on a twin, but it's not that difficult to fix small maintenance issues. I'm ready to put the paint job back to original. I will never part with this bike; if it survives me I will leave it to my son.