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I am considering making a trade. My 83 GS750E for an 81 Ironhead Sportster. Anyone have experience with them?https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
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This sounds like a cry for help. Should we have a intervention? Just kidding, I don't know nothing about a Iron Head Sportster, but it probably has more value then a old GS.... This is like asking a wine drinker what their favorite beer is! Good Luck 🌞My Motorcycles:
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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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Bad investment. They aren't worth much. Not to say that the 750 is worth more or less. Personally I wouldn't make that trade for any reason. For somebody else, I would only advise weighing the condition of the 2 bikes, and what you really want...'83 GS 1100T
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Originally posted by fbody_mike View PostIt is going to cost you a fortune in T-shirts, bandanas, and bar tabs...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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Depends on whether you want a bike that will go more than a few hundred miles without needed repairs. Or vibrates enough to loosen your fillings. Do you own stock in an oil company?1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES
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Can we see pics of both bikes?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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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostCan we see pics of both bikes?
I'll look at it tomorrow. My 750 is pretty nice, so the sportster will need to be too or it will be a no go. For me, the ape-hangers will have to go.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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Needs about $500 to make it rideable
Lower bars, shorter cables, shorter forks, decent exhaust
And, you want this why?1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES
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Originally posted by Big T View PostAnd, you want this why?https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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There's a difference between a project and a money pit1978 GS 1000 (since new)
1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
1978 GS 1000 (parts)
1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
2007 DRz 400S
1999 ATK 490ES
1994 DR 350SES
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If it's a project, that's another thing. I thought it was to ride as is. And then I saw the photo...
What I was picturing, complete with dirt and rust, was something that I can't even find a picture of on the net. The basic configuration of the exhaust is correct in my book, though those pipes look a little...empty. I was probably imaging a '70's staggered shorty dual, with the "equalizer" pipe and some sort of subtle mufflers.
I don't like the forks, nor the high handlebars. And Harley air cleaners, particularly Sportsters, in my book should be the rounded rectangle.
How many cc's is it? How does it start, run, idle? Has the engine been modified, how many miles on the clock? If it's ride as it is, the other guy is getting the better deal.
Are you going to change it back closer to stock, or keep going in the direction of the PO?
You asked, so...
To answer the original question, we'll need to see a photo of you, so we can see all body piercings. And is your wallet connected to your belt with a chain?
PS Forward controls? Not in my garage. I think the PO is a big twin wannabe.Last edited by Rob S.; 10-02-2019, 08:39 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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