Let's See Those L's!!! [GS***L Picture Thread]

[Showdown]

I'm inspired by some deals on the local Craigslist ads... haven't pulled the trigger yet.

The more and more I look at these ugly bikes, the prettier and prettier they get!

Stock -or- modded seats, tanks, and bars (so we can see their potential lol)... all are welcome!

 

[hjacobmiller]

 

[Larry D]

Okay !!!!!!

 

[81gs450l]

here is my $150 1981 gs450l. it has been named the warbird by my wifes family and i decided to keep the name with the bike

 

[haggisbasher]

Here mine as I bought her

 

[tkent02]

Where's my hacksaw?

 

[Steve]

One is linked in my sig, the other one is not there yet.

Wife's '82 850L

We can play "how many differences can you spot?" with this picture. (There are at least 7 differences from picture above.)

#1 son's '82 650L
before:

during:

after:

He will be ordering badges for tank and side covers to finish it off.

.

 

[Dave8338]

My 850

And my 650

 

[Guest]

May she RIP

 

[sschering]

This is my 79 GS1000L I picked up for $150 (sold it this spring after spending lots more fixing it)
Sargent Seat cover, E forks, Tarozzi rear sets, clubman bars, Emgo shocks. Mostly stock otherwise.

 

[7981GS]

Sorry to hear of all of the unfortunate L owners.
It makes for a heavy heart.

Eric

 

[G. Bruns]

It's unfortunate that the L's and other Japanese "customs" are so unappreciated by some. While strange to say, they are so American.

Nice bikes! To "L" with anyone who says differently.

 

[bakirkwold]

 

[old_skool]

This WAS my L up to a couple weeks ago, now totally dis-assembled for my G project, but will re-assemble as a 850L, motor with only 6k with same tins and close to same look.

 

[Tazman001]

"L" pictures

"L" pictures

Here's my 750:

The 750 in this picture still has the original tires and chain. As in the tires it rolled out of the showroom with.

And it's big brother the 1100 I just got off of old_school:

1100 needs work I'd say. Dosen't look quite as good as this picture, though.

 

[Tuner Automotive]

Mine as of now. Only had it for about a week.

 

[Tuner Automotive]

Sorry to hear of all of the unfortunate L owners.
It makes for a heavy heart.

Eric

Does it really matter what model I ride ? Cant I just ride ?
Seriously .
I did not expect this type of verbal harshness or ribbing on such a fine forum.

 

[Allie]

Wife's '82 850L

We can play "how many differences can you spot?" with this picture. (There are at least 7 differences from picture above.)

Stuffed bear.
Windshield.
Bungee net.
Chrome rack
On side stand.
Tires.
Bags further back.
Flag.
Waldo under air box.

 

[Allie]

Does it really matter what model I ride ? Cant I just ride ?
Seriously .
I did not expect this type of verbal harshness or ribbing on such a fine forum.

It really is meant in good nature. Go into OT at your own peril, but here it's pretty light hearted bantering about oil, gasoline grade, chain vs. shaft, and yes 'L's. For the most part.

 

[Steve]

Stuffed bear.
Windshield.
Bungee net.
Chrome rack
On side stand.
Tires.
Bags further back.
Flag.
Waldo under air box.

Very good, Allie. :clap: :clap:

I had not even noticed the bungee net, and was not worried about the fact that the second picture was on the side stand.

Stuffed "bear" is actually a rabbit. We just came off a toy run for Children's Hospital.
Windshield was changed from Plexifairing 2 to Plexifairing 3. Only difference is longer lower legs.
Bungee net, for sure.
Chrome rack added to trunk. It's mainly used as a handle to lift the trunk lid.
OK, it's on the side stand.
No, tires are the same.
Yes, bags are farther back, behind the shocks. That is why I had to make brackets to keep them off the wheel/tire.
Flag was added to chrome rack.
I am not telling where Waldo is, but he's NOT under the airbox.

What you missed (and really isn't all that obvious):
1. In the top picture, just to the right of the windshield glare, is an automotive-type CB radio. That was replaced with a J&M unit on the left handgrip.
You can barely see it in the second picture, look between the brake lever and the left handgrip for an unrecognizable black box.
2. On the lower edge of the gas tank is a strip of blue LEDs.
3. New handgrips that don't have chrome accents.

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