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    #16
    Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
    Set up with the 4-into-1 and pods, that's the best looking GS of any size, year or color. You just need to remove whatever is sitting on top of the tank!

    Do I see an itsy-bitsy fairing up front? Or is it a teensy-weensy one? Is it removable?
    Last edited by Rob S.; 09-17-2024, 04:18 PM.
    1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

    2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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      #17
      I like the spoke wheel 750 the best. I have had a bunch of bikes and don't like the 1150's, 1100e's, or Skunks or even the Cooleys as much. But that's my taste only and I respect what others like.
      1986 1150EF
      2008 GS1250SEA

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        #18
        Originally posted by Rob S. View Post

        Opinions are like armpits. Everybody's got one, and it usually stinks!
        Most folk have two armpits.... but only one ahole...
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          #19
          Originally posted by oldGSfan View Post

          My '82 had the EPMs in 18x 3.5 rear and 18x2.5 front. I think it worked well visually but the front fenter's curvature wasn't as good as it could be if designed for it.

          Ah, now THAT makes the bike look balanced!
          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
          ~Herman Melville

          2016 1200 Superlow
          1982 CB900f

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            #20
            The original 903 Z1s ('73-'75) are better looking than anything Suzuki ever made. Suzuki decided to equal or beat Kaw's performance on the cheap. One color on the '82-'83 GS11E bodywork, and decals instead of badges on the tank and side covers.
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #21
              I'm not sure I can agree there, Rob. The wire wheels make the Z1 look a little like a ballerina, and chrome front fenders have always looked gaudy to me. Decent looking bikes, but not as pretty as the GS1100E. Sure, the paint was nice, but that was a period thing, and Honda had some nice paint jobs, too.
              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
              ~Herman Melville

              2016 1200 Superlow
              1982 CB900f

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                #22
                I immediately regretting selling this one, So I just bought a replacement 4 years later. It's probably because in the 60's I dreamed about owning a Bonneville and then later a CB750 but the Suzuki is a superior bike with "older" styling. I dunno, I just think they're perfect. DSC03854.jpg
                Last edited by Big Block; 09-18-2024, 09:10 AM.
                1986 1150EF
                2008 GS1250SEA
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                  #23
                  I like the 1100E too but it's not as classic as the 750, I loved my 1150's but the blocky 80's styling reminds me of an 84 Corvette and doesn't quite make it. Anyway, going to take this one out in a few minutes and that's the best part of them! ebagger.jpg
                  1986 1150EF
                  2008 GS1250SEA
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                    #24
                    I always liked the 1150. The one without the faring lowers.
                    The 82 GPz 750 was also a attractive motorcycle too. download.jpg
                    My Motorcycles:
                    22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
                    22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
                    82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
                    81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
                    79 1000e (all original)
                    82 850g (all original)
                    80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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                      #25
                      My opinion, the small bikes look best. 1st gen GS550E. The 1000/1100 bikes look like behemoths to me....and they are!
                      Ed

                      To measure is to know.

                      Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                      Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                      Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                      KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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                        #26
                        You got it stormin, that's it, 1150"E" in that color... I've got me confused, I hate when that happens. I's thinking that is Candy Alpine Blue, but now wondering if it may be Space Blue Metallic? I promise I did know back in the mid 80's.
                        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                          #27
                          Something I definitely dislike about the 1150, and even to some degree about my CB900F is the huge and clumsy looking instrument panel.
                          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                          ~Herman Melville

                          2016 1200 Superlow
                          1982 CB900f
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                            #28
                            Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
                            Something I definitely dislike about the 1150, and even to some degree about my CB900F is the huge and clumsy looking instrument panel.
                            That's why the old style '82-'83 11E instruments are so beautiful.
                            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                              #29
                              I think the small fairing on this one really balances out the front of the bike. I will be a heretic and say that, at least aesthetically, the longer swingarm and larger rear tire also makes the bike look better.

                              20190529-1982-suzuki-gs1100e-right-1600x800.webp
                              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                              ~Herman Melville

                              2016 1200 Superlow
                              1982 CB900f

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View Post
                                I think the small fairing on this one really balances out the front of the bike. I will be a heretic and say that, at least aesthetically, the longer swingarm and larger rear tire also makes the bike look better.
                                I strongly agree on that fairing, but on a longer swingarm my first reaction is always hey, wait a sec, that looks odd. Hmm the rear fender curve doesn't seem right. Wonder what it's like to ride? But not oh that improves the look of the bike. There's one bike in particular that when stock, appeared to me to have a much too long swingarm - the Indian FTR. I was really liking the bike then whoa, what is going on with that rear wheel hanging waaaaay back there? Sure enough, a quick search showed that the aftermarket is making shorter ones.

                                Anyway, opinions on subjective aesthetic stuff are fun to talk about, as long as everyone realizes I am the final authority on style
                                Tom

                                '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                                '79 GS100E
                                Other non Suzuki bikes

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