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    #16
    Originally posted by isleoman
    How long is a piece of string?
    That seems to be a popular quip around here. That's one of the answers I got last week when I asked if any special tools were required to change out my starter or relay.

    You got a tape measure? I'll walk you through it.

    And, being that I live in New York, I would not hesitate to ride a 300k mile bike to the east coast. But our friend LAB3 is out there in Edge City. I wouldn't want to see him go off the deep end.
    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
      Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
      That seems to be a popular quip around here. That's one of the answers I got last week when I asked if any special tools were required to change out my starter or relay.

      You got a tape measure? I'll walk you through it.

      And, being that I live in New York, I would not hesitate to ride a 300k mile bike to the east coast. But our friend LAB3 is out there in Edge City. I wouldn't want to see him go off the deep end.
      Been there, done that. It's only scary the first time!
      1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
      1982 GS450txz (former bike)
      LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

      I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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        #18
        Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
        Been there, done that. It's only scary the first time!
        Tres drole!

        You're a braver man then I. Years ago, I approached and looked over the edge a couple of times. Calmly walked away (with my tail between my legs). I'm sure if I went there now, it would either kill or cure me.
        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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          #19
          Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
          Tres drole!

          You're a braver man then I. Years ago, I approached and looked over the edge a couple of times. Calmly walked away (with my tail between my legs). I'm sure if I went there now, it would either kill or cure me.
          You should watch that Henry Rollins video I pm'd again, pay attention to the title.
          1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
          1982 GS450txz (former bike)
          LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

          I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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            #20
            Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
            Tres drole!

            You're a braver man then I. Years ago, I approached and looked over the edge a couple of times. Calmly walked away (with my tail between my legs). I'm sure if I went there now, it would either kill or cure me.
            Where is this place?

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              #21
              Originally posted by wymple View Post
              Where is this place?
              It's in your mind, first. Edge City is a state of mind.
              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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                #22
                Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                It's in your mind, first. Edge City is a state of mind.
                There's a Denny's located there that's unlike any other one I've ever been too, they serve just deserts.
                1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
                  There's a Denny's located there that's unlike any other one I've ever been too, they serve just deserts.
                  Isn't that just down the block from the Restaurant at the End of the Universe?
                  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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                    #24
                    Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                    Isn't that just down the block from the Restaurant at the End of the Universe?
                    That one's further out.
                    1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                    1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                    LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                    I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                      #25
                      Originally posted by isleoman
                      How many miles are too many? How long is a piece of string?



                      I would have no qualms setting out for the East coast tomorrow........ if I din't already live here.
                      You in Mass? if so ever make it over the rice o' rama

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                        #26
                        Mg GS1000G had 86k on it last time I saw it & was still going strong... I'm sure it was probably down on power & it used about half a quart of oil every thousand miles but other than that....
                        1980 GS1000G - Sold
                        1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                        1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                        1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                        2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                        1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                        2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                        www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                        TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by isleoman
                          How many miles are too many? How long is a piece of string?



                          I would have no qualms setting out for the East coast tomorrow........ if I din't already live here.
                          A lot of miles on that fizzy.
                          Current Bikes:
                          2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                            #28
                            Liquid and air cooled is apples and oranges.
                            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 went over the edge a loooooong time ago, it’s not that bad. Back to the title of the thread, how many miles is too much? When the darn thing just won’t do it anymore.

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                              Gustov
                              80 GS 1100 LT, 83 1100 G "Scruffy"
                              81 GS 1000 G
                              79 GS 850 G
                              81 GS 850 L
                              83 GS 550 ES, 85 GS 550 ES
                              80 GS 550 L
                              86 450 Rebel, 70CL 70, Yamaha TTR125
                              2002 Honda 919
                              2004 Ural Gear up

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                                #30
                                I've passed on that bike and several others as well which is probably a good thing, they're going to get real cheap in a few months once the effects of the current freak-out are felt in the wallets of you're average "normal"
                                1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                                1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                                LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                                I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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