85 recalls?

[one2dmax]

That's not all that long before the 86 models came out. So, it may be possible you lucked out.

Sean

 

[spursmech]

:confused2: Hey, mine was 1-3-85 so maybe that was the problem. Though many people had no problem like myself. Later, Spur

 

[rebar]

I think they were fixed by mid production run so not all of them needed it.

Sean

Iv been looking for another 85 for my son. How can I tell if the bike was a early 85 or late 85?

Every 85 Iv found is well above KBB's $2745 retail value..

 

[one2dmax]

Not sure there is a way to tell. The dealer may be able to check the service record system and see if they show any work done to it? I will try to remember to look and see if we can tell the gear type through the view hole under the clutch basket.

Sean

 

[naughtyG]

I think there is: look at the VIN plate on the side of the steering column. My spare bike (an '86) is stamped Nov 85. So while it was sold and registered in '86, it was actually manufactured in November '85.
I'd bet early sales of the '85 were actually made in 1984.