anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

[trevor]

Trevor, looking at the smile on your face you wouldn't know the bike had any problems.

Can imagine you saying something like
"I'd rather push a Cooley than ride a (other bike here)"

Lol...what are you gonna do eh? I wasn't far from home at least...and it sure is good to figure this stuff out here, close to home then on a trip somewhere....

[gbw]

So what is it?


Suzuki GS at Hillbilly Hotdogs by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

Hmmm. L style, vm carbs, mag wheels, chain drive. 79 GS750L maybe?

[Buffalo Bill]

Yes Bob...beautiful day here as well....I took the Cooley out for the first "good" ride...went up island for a total of 130 miles....found out that I have charging issues....shocking on a GS...lol....I'm thinking it's the reg/rec....new Rick's stator and new battery....stopped on the way home for a photo op and had to bump start the bike....had to stop for gas...again bump start....then on the highway close to home it died.....luckily I was near a cut off...my wife came and rescued me in my truck....work to do....

Nice ride for a time.
Last summer I had an ignition issue that caused me to replace the RR and stator that I found to be not charging, eventually I located the problem to an ignition coil that would cut out after getting hot.
HATE having to tow anything home!

[only7bikes]

I'm laughing at the thought of you bump starting on a boat ramp. Tell me it isn't so.

[trevor]

I'm laughing at the thought of you bump starting on a boat ramp. Tell me it isn't so.

Lol...I'm not going to lie to you...the thought did cross my mind for minute..

[Burque73]

My wife and I set out this afternoon on the GS for Madrid, NM. This is the little town where Wild Hogs was filmed a few years back. It was about two hours on the road and 80 miles round trip.


When we left Albuquerque it was sunny and close to 50° F but climbing in elevation and going to the shaded side of the mountains that changed pretty quickly. We had a great dinner at the Mine Shaft Tavern, but didn't take any pics of the place, sorry! After finishing my chili and a cup of hot coffee, we set out to get back home. Uh oh, now the sun is gone and we're pretty chilled! She is such a trooper and enjoyed the ride as much as I did.

We had a great laugh while riding. Her hands were cold so I sat on them to warm them up. My bum got really cold then though, lol.

Home safely and now we have great memories of that ride. Last time we went there was on the KLR 650. We had a flat tire at the tavern and had to call for a ride back to town.

[kerrfunk]

...I stopped at Hillbilly Hotdogs and was surprised to find an old GS just sitting there. (they have all sorts of junk everywhere at hillbilly hotdogs. Ya kinda hafta see it.) So what is it?

Hmmm. L style, vm carbs, mag wheels, chain drive. 79 GS750L maybe?

Certainly an L. The VIN on the fork said GS1000 and 701720. Maybe 1980?

[Buffalo Bill]

Not only did I go for a ride after church today, I thought to take some pictures! Thankfully I dressed for the ride. It was about 34 degrees and after about 30 miles it started to snow. The ride home was chilly and wet and I made it safely.

There's a lock and dam on the Ohio River south of Gallipolis, has Robert Byrd's name all over it. It was a decent spot to turn around, get a picture or two. Then I stopped at Hillbilly Hotdogs and was surprised to find an old GS just sitting there. (they have all sorts of junk everywhere at hillbilly hotdogs. Ya kinda hafta see it.) So what is it?

at Gallipolis lock and dam by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

at Gallipolis lock and dam by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

Two GSes at Hillbilly Hotdogs by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

Suzuki GS at Hillbilly Hotdogs by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

Not bad day's ride this time of year. Wish I had a chance to do the same. meh…

[bobgroger]

Not only did I go for a ride after church today, I thought to take some pictures! Thankfully I dressed for the ride. It was about 34 degrees and after about 30 miles it started to snow. The ride home was chilly and wet and I made it safely.

There's a lock and dam on the Ohio River south of Gallipolis, has Robert Byrd's name all over it. It was a decent spot to turn around, get a picture or two. Then I stopped at Hillbilly Hotdogs and was surprised to find an old GS just sitting there. (they have all sorts of junk everywhere at hillbilly hotdogs. Ya kinda hafta see it.) So what is it?

Is that the Hillbilly Hotdogs that was on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives? Home of the HomeWrrrrrrrrreckerrr?

[Burque73]

Kerry,
I like your 650. I'll bet those mirrors give a much better view of things than the stock round ones do.

[kerrfunk]

Is that the Hillbilly Hotdogs that was on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives? Home of the HomeWrrrrrrrrreckerrr?

There can be only one! Yes it is. It's seven miles from my door.

Kerry,
I like your 650. I'll bet those mirrors give a much better view of things than the stock round ones do.

I've had round and I've had rectangular. I guess I don't know if I have a preference. But thanks!

[gbw]

Certainly an L. The VIN on the fork said GS1000 and 701720. Maybe 1980?

I guessed 79 because of the VM carbs. I think the US GS bikes all went to CV carbs in 1980.

[Redman]

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Suzuki GS at Hillbilly Hotdogs by Kerry Bart, on Flickr

Hmmm. L style, vm carbs, mag wheels, chain drive. 79 GS750L maybe?

agree.

Other clue to being 78 or 79 (not 80) is the solid brake rotor (not slotted).
(or did the 1000s not adopt all these things in 80....?)




Wonder if anybody in the area that might go back there, if someone can show it some respect. Maybe patch up the seat cover some.
I have seen other similar bikes on display, seemingly there so others can show their respect (for HD riders to pizz on.)

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[kerrfunk]

Wonder if anybody in the area that might go back there, if someone can show it some respect. Maybe patch up the seat cover some.
I have seen other similar bikes on display, seemingly there so others can show their respect (for HD riders to pizz on.)

That's why I said ya kinda hafta see Hillbilly Hotdogs. The property is literally covered with all manner of junk. License plates, shoes, hats, kitchen utinsels, dolls, signs, tires, cars, seats, buses, bathtubs... this is decoration, not dishonor. In hillbilly fashion.

[bigsmellyfred]

Cold rain, freezing rain. Actually a staged picture.ice ride.jpg