I don't know how collectible the EF/ES will ever be, and having stripped mine down to E style, I don't miss the fairing, but they do look cool when in good fettle.
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I agree with this statement. The 1150, particularly the ES, almost seems like a placeholder between the iconic 1100e and the legendary GSXR range. Probably one of the reasons why I like it so much, among others. That blue / white one Mark1 posted looks awesome.
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I like the full fairing models, so send me yours since you don't like it.
I have just the upper with headlight and I'm still looking for the rest of the bike. Lowers would be a good step closer, I know it's out there somewhere. I had planed on mounting it on a '80-81 model 1100 since I don't care much for the rectangle headlights they came with. The 82-83 1100 and 1150s are what attracted me to the GS line up back in the day, when all I could do was drool on them in the show rooms.
I have just the upper with headlight and I'm still looking for the rest of the bike. Lowers would be a good step closer, I know it's out there somewhere. I had planed on mounting it on a '80-81 model 1100 since I don't care much for the rectangle headlights they came with. The 82-83 1100 and 1150s are what attracted me to the GS line up back in the day, when all I could do was drool on them in the show rooms.
thebrandonbeezy
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Cearly im biased, but....... I love this. Note the mid panel. It's the less vibrant 1984 blue. The black stripe is supposed to run up to the headlight. Riding on a trip in really heavy rain took it off. The clear over the stripe often goes bad as some of mine is.
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Is that an aftermarket windscreen? Looks a little large compaired to the others
Yes, Gustaffson Plastics +2".
As stated earlier most of the 1150s over here either ended up as drag bikes or the motors found their way into 1100 Katanas. Not many EFs on the road here anymore.
At the time they were being sold, there were some unfavourable reviews on them - I recall an Oz bike magazine saying with the power, the 16" front and the flimsy chassis they were "downright dangerous". Hence there were not that many sold over here to start with (relatively speaking).
At the time they were being sold, there were some unfavourable reviews on them - I recall an Oz bike magazine saying with the power, the 16" front and the flimsy chassis they were "downright dangerous". Hence there were not that many sold over here to start with (relatively speaking).
thebrandonbeezy
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Ohhhh baby mmmmmm hahahahah
thebrandonbeezy
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Could they be made to handle with out completely changing the look and soul of the bike. Although personally if i ever get lucky enough to own one the only mods i could bring my self to do would probably be a set of chicane rims. Not much into drag bikes (although with all the straight roads in fl i should be) so id leave the wheel base
Graft early GSXR forks, wheels and sundry on: Totally different bike, trust me. 
thebrandonbeezy
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That bike minus the stretch mmmmm
My first 1150 had that paint scheme. Best and nicest darn bike I ever owned. Foolishly sold for the fairing bike. I couldn't keep both.
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thebrandonbeezy
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Its my favorite for the 1150, i also like the champagne/gold 1100e from i think 82 or 81 not sure
thebrandonbeezy
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that. The red pops so good that that gold SO GOOD
thebrandonbeezy
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So...
Beautiful....
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Beautiful....
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I always thought the bike would look nice with the 83 ES mid-panels grafted on and 80' bee stinger tail.
The mid-panels hide too much of the engine. Not a fan of the lowers either.
1150pilot, would like to see a picture of your bike, that you dare not take on the track.
The mid-panels hide too much of the engine. Not a fan of the lowers either.
1150pilot, would like to see a picture of your bike, that you dare not take on the track.
Here it is ...
Bike looks ready for the track! Worst "case" scenario would be scraping a stator cover. Not the end of the world.
Clearly, as you have stated, other bikes are better suited for the track, but who cares if fun is being had.
You've mentioned it's not gonna happen and that's fine and all good.
I've posted this photo before and the takeaway is he's having a blast on a bike not suited for the track.
Clearly, as you have stated, other bikes are better suited for the track, but who cares if fun is being had.
You've mentioned it's not gonna happen and that's fine and all good.
I've posted this photo before and the takeaway is he's having a blast on a bike not suited for the track.
I think I will take a bike to the track, Carter, but I really think something like an old FZR or an SV650 that doesn't need to look great will be the likely candidate.
