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Done reading about the GS's, now I got one!
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BeninamuraII
Well, as you can see, I'm not much of a chatter online. I do have some news to share. My Suzuki herd is growing. Last summer I picked up a 1974 GT550 Indy.:
But the reason I thought to post here again is the GS650G I picked up yesterday.:
I'm looking forward to doing some local riding with this in a month or so when the weather warms!
John
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How you find such beautiful machines is beyond me, but I congratulate you for it!
Keep it up, and keep posting.Bertrand Russell: 'Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made stupid by education.'
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BeninamuraII
I got it licensed and insured yesterday and took it for a spin. What a nice little bike! I really think this could be the ultimate commuter! What a joy to tool around town on and still do a great job on a short trip!
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Wow all three of those are beautiful bikes.
I raced a 4 valve GSX750 in Nov '79, very nice machine and I think it was same or similar paint job to yours.
We did have a problem with the primary drive as it failed during our annual Castrol 6hr race.
Apparently it heated up enough after 4 1/2 hours to free spin on the shaft, it was a real shame as we had a 20 minute lead on the 2nd place team and were 4th or 5th in the overall standings when she coasted into the pits a few laps before we were scheduled for the final pit stop. The GSX 1100 on the other hand was flawless and took the top 3 spots in the open class.
David2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,
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That's a beauty. I raced one also, faster by far than all off the 750's of that year. If it needs chain and sprockets a 530 conversion is a must. I picked up 6 mph top end with that conversion. At the time we raced show floor production bikes and I was accused of cheating. NEVER had a oiling issue. a 750ez is a E model, Z is the year 82 I believe. An ES is the fairinged version.Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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