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

[Toasty]

Here's my 81 550L

Mocked up with another tank and cafe seat. I'm hoping to have everything mounted and the bike back together by next weekend.

I need to make new sidecovers too...

 

[Allie]

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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I can't make out the area where the CB is very clearly. I see it in the second picture, but couldn't make anything out behind the glare in the first.

I did see the blue lights after I posted.

I actually forgot to mention the hand grips.

 

[Allie]

That's really nice, and one you don't often see.

 

[Griffin]

Here's (formerly) my '80 GS550L. It now belongs to Rob and Heidi in Dayton.

Once I changed out the bars for standard "E" model bars, I found it to be comfortable and a fine handling little bike.

Nothing wrong with them once you get them set up ergonomically for you, other than the limited range on the small tank.

 

[Allie]

By the way Mr. Steve, how does Mrs. Steve like the Show Chrome unit? I've considered that mainly for the volt meter and clock.

 

[jwhelan65]

Where's my hacksaw?

This is much easier and sounds better...

 

[loud et]

My 82' 550

My 82' 550

This has been a fun bike so far, I took it last weekend to Mid Ohio where she blasted down the highway very nicely at 75-85 (and beyond) lol. A smooth and stable ride, its only bad points are the seat, which keeps a 6 foot 2 guy a bit close to the tank and the limited distance range of the small tank.
I just received, cycle orings carb kit, intake boot orings and stainless bolts for the boots. I have put about 2000 miles on this bike and its not a perfect runner yet, but will be soon I hope. I really only intend to sell it, but what the heck....its been fun.
I just got home from a ride in the rain.

 

[loud et]

This is much easier and sounds better...

You guys stay away from my rad sissy bar! (but you may cut the hump out of my seat at any time)

 

[Tuner Automotive]

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.

Okee dokee

 

[Steve]

By the way Mr. Steve, how does Mrs. Steve like the Show Chrome unit? I've considered that mainly for the volt meter and clock.

It worked well, except for the backlight and the fact that it's NOT waterproof.

We have replaced it with one of these.
No real advantage to having dual temp displays, but the orange lighting is nice and matches the GS lighting PERFECTLY.

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[Chrkut]

I had this picture on another place in the forum, but ill put it on again

 

[Good Times]

Mine before I tore her down last winter:

During Restoration:

After: (Still needs paint and ceramic coating on the pipe)

And with the new pipes:

 

[Crankthat]

81 550 been sitting in buddys barn for a couple of years i had given to him he got scared sold it to me for what he put into it as requested when i gave it to him.
Pulled it out this weekend and started to clean it up and replace the things i stripped off for my 750 last year when crashed. Like the sissy bar? 14.985 miles and was a fun ride. Spent 3 days (fri sat sun) Taking parts off rubbing with green 4-m mesh strips soaked in wd-40 and soaking carbs in bucket of kero for pre clean and bikes still very dirty. Still needs front fender battery strap and left side cover. valves adjusted rear tire and some rust removal, paint on frame. Bought for a hundred bucks several years ago. Anyone have any info on that sissy bar?
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0336.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0335.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0337.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0338.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0339.jpg
http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r550/crankdatnow/100_0350.jpg

 

[cdahl83]

Here's my 81 550L

Mocked up with another tank and cafe seat. I'm hoping to have everything mounted and the bike back together by next weekend.

I need to make new sidecovers too...

Hey Toasty,

Whats the tank from that you have mounted on the 81' 550?

 

[OLDENUFF]

Seems to be a shortage of 1100's here.

 

[Toasty]

Hey Toasty,

Whats the tank from that you have mounted on the 81' 550?

It's an 81 (I believe) Virago XV920 tank.

 

[hjacobmiller]

That's really nice, and one you don't often see.

Thanks! She'll be getting a tear down this winter!

 

[Eli69]

 

[dark30]

83 850

83 850

90 days together today...

 

[groundshock]

'L'ove this thread! Serious L fan here. With a few modifications of course.