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    GS650G & Me

    What's up folks!

    Newly licensed rider and just picked up my first bike - a 1981 GS650G. She rides like a dream! I'm fortunate to have a friend who knows the GS series of bikes very well, and between learning from him, this forum, my clymer manual, and the gracious bikecliff resources - I'm hoping to keep this bike running strong for years to come!

    First steps are to replace a ripped seat cover and diagnose/solve some squeaking front brakes.

    Stoked to be here!
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    Last edited by shredder; 10-02-2020, 04:52 PM.
    SHREDDER
    1981 GS659G


    #2
    Very nice looking bike. Congrats & welcome.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      #3
      Looks like you got a great bike and all the resources you need. Make a signature for yourself/bike. Stick around. You’ll like it here.
      Rich
      1982 GS 750TZ
      2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

      BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
      Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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        #4
        Great looking bike. Wishing you many miles of smiles.
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        Glen
        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
        -Rusty old scooter.
        Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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          #5
          Originally posted by shredder View Post
          What's up folks!

          Newly licensed rider and just picked up my first bike - a 1981 GS650G. . . . . .
          Welcome to THeGSR.

          THanks for the bit of intro, and for the picture.

          Bike looks to be all stock. A rareity. And in Great condition.
          Black, like the 82 650G I had for 20+ years from new (except the 82s had gold-gold striping).

          I had used a Travelcade replacement cover with good results, but doesnt look stock.
          Have seen comments on the forum about PitReplica replacement covers that do look stock.

          Also notable that a "new rider" and you didnt think you needed a crotch rocket.
          http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
          Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
          GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


          https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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            #6
            Welcome aboard, good looking bike.

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              #7
              Sweet ride!

              Welcome shredder. I like that Redman had a little say about not getting a "crotch rocket" as a new rider. That was me/new rider...getting a Gixxer at 44 years of age...lol!

              As for your bike, looks well maintained...just need to handle those unique noises these old bikes make.

              Thanks for posting pic...enjoy riding and stick around.

              Ed

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              GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
              GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
              GSX-R750Y (Sold)

              my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                #8
                Welcome to the Forum! Great looking bike. I have two of them - 1982. The first is a full restoration and the second is in progress and will be a bit of a custom when it is finished.

                In reference to your seat I've used a few of the Pit Replica seat covers and find them to be great. They're accurate reproductions that normally go on pretty well if you take your time. In case you decide to get one I would say that the cover for the GS650G is a bit harder to install. It could be a fraction bigger to be able to wrap around the seat pan/foam without stretching it too much. Some have tried heating them up to make it easier with limited results. Do it on a warm day but don't force it as they will rip.

                Have fun - ride safe and keep the maintenance up and you'll have years of fun ahead of you!
                GS550T 1981
                GS850G 1983
                GS650G 1982
                GS650G 1982 Under Restoration 😳🏍👍

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                  #9
                  ye gods, that bike would look even sexier with real bars! Don't mind me ... just fantasizing.
                  nice ride!
                  1100 Katana / 1100 ES

                  pragmatic not dogmatic

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                    #10
                    Welcome to the forum. This is where you want to be for that nice looking bike. Ditto on being careful installing the seat cover as I have ripped one myself in the process.
                    Current Bikes:
                    2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                      #11
                      You guys are awesome! Thanks for all the kind words. My first two weeks on a bike have been life changing - I feel reborn, to say the least.

                      And thank you for the seat recommendations. Pit Replicas look awesome and as close to original as I can find. I think I'll go for them. It seems they have two options for my ride.. an EU Market long seat model at 67cmand also a short seat US model at 63cm.. My bike is a US model (I think..) but it's measurements are more in line with the EU model (measurments from top front edge to rear edge according to Pit Replica).. So I think that's probably what I'll end up going for.
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                      Last edited by shredder; 10-05-2020, 08:28 PM.
                      SHREDDER
                      1981 GS659G

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                        #12
                        Interesting note about the short seat model.

                        Pit Replica is great at making up covers from versions sent to them, and it could be they are listing it on incorrect information. Some models (E) have a flat seat, but as far as I know the "G" only came with the stepped version. That could makeup the difference of 4 cm.

                        Then there was the 650M, which sometimes shows up as a 650G in Europe...a completely different kettle of fish.
                        '83 GS650G
                        '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                          #13
                          Hi there!

                          Nice bike, I like stock ones and your's is right on. You're right, BassCliff's pages kept me out of trouble so far. I strongly believe everything is in there!

                          Frank
                          ------ Current rides: -----------------

                          Honda CT70 K0 1970 complete restoration in progress
                          Suzuki GS850 1979 as stock as could be... well except for the bars!
                          Yamaha FJ-09 2016 with OEM saddle bags for long distance running and gunning
                          Yamaha VStar 1300 2007 (wife's) for relaxing

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                            #14
                            For what it's worth, my 1983 GS650G seat is just under 69 cm from front to back. The cover is original, slightly torn and a bit stretched. I bought a Saddleman cover ages ago that measures 67 cm from front to back.

                            Nice bike.

                            Jim
                            1981 GS550T (Long gone)
                            1983 GS650G (Rolling rebuild is now a full rebuild.)

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                              #15
                              Our friend Shredder replacing his brake pads at my shop last weekend...

                              Last edited by scratch; 10-12-2020, 06:44 PM. Reason: photo too large

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