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    1982 Eddie Lawson Replica I found in storage

    So it is time for me to come out of the closet on my newest purchase. 4 weeks ago I quite fortunately stumbled across a bike on my dream list, a 1982 Eddie Lawson Replica with 5000 original miles on the clock. The bike had been in dry, climate controlled storage for the last 18 years & had been properly drained and prepped for long term storage. After diligent research on this particular ELR verifying it's history as well as corresponding Engine & VIN numbers the seller and I made a deal.

    I got the bike to my shop and did the basic expected tune-up to prepare it for starting after it's 18 year slumber. After a thorough carb cleaning, fuel lines, filters, oil & fluids Lawson was ready to roll. Thanks to Z1 Enterprises for the FAST shipping of the Kawasaki airbox intake boots. He started on the first rotation. Beautiful, booming sound from the OE Kerker comp pipe! Other than some dust and dirt the bike cleaned up nicely with a deep shine in it's factory colors. Honestly, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to own this awesome, rare machine.

















    Last edited by viperg; 09-11-2014, 08:45 PM.
    1982 1100G - 1979 1000SN Cooley #703 - 1982 Kawasaki ELR#337 - 1982 Katana 1000SZ (X3) #769, #872, #1963 - 1983 1100E mid-night blue (X2) - Ducati 907ie - 1976 GT750 Bad Buffalo
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    Guy at my work will GLADLY drop you 7 or 8 grand..and maybe even more to buy it from you. But i suspect this isnt gonna be a flip bike!!!!
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
      Guy at my work will GLADLY drop you 7 or 8 grand..and maybe even more to buy it from you. But i suspect this isnt gonna be a flip bike!!!!
      Methinks the bike is worth a LOT more than that....
      '20 Ducati Multistrada 1260S, '93 Ducati 750SS, '01 SV650S, '07 DL650, '01 DR-Z400S, '80 GS1000S, '85 RZ350

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        #4
        !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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        Glen
        -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
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          #5
          What is a bike like that worth?
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          82 GS850
          78 GS1000
          04 HD Fatboy

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            #6
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            Guy at my work will GLADLY drop you 7 or 8 grand..and maybe even more to buy it from you. But i suspect this isnt gonna be a flip bike!!!!
            Yeah I bet he would, lol! For an original low milage 82 like this one that would be very lite. But thanks Chuck you are correct not a bike I want to flip.
            1982 1100G - 1979 1000SN Cooley #703 - 1982 Kawasaki ELR#337 - 1982 Katana 1000SZ (X3) #769, #872, #1963 - 1983 1100E mid-night blue (X2) - Ducati 907ie - 1976 GT750 Bad Buffalo

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              #7
              Tommy and I were just talking about him wanting one real bad just this afternoon. We both may be way wrong but we were thinking in the hood of 9 grandish??? I am no bike price guru by any means so enlighten us.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
                !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


                That stable is pretty friggin awesome
                82 1100 EZ (red)

                "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by RichDesmond View Post
                  Methinks the bike is worth a LOT more than that....
                  +1... Rich is on track!
                  1982 1100G - 1979 1000SN Cooley #703 - 1982 Kawasaki ELR#337 - 1982 Katana 1000SZ (X3) #769, #872, #1963 - 1983 1100E mid-night blue (X2) - Ducati 907ie - 1976 GT750 Bad Buffalo

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                    #10
                    Last year, this one in similar condition went for $17,000.
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                    http://www.ebay.com/itm/141101742387
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      #11
                      Congratulation on a great find Sir. Glad it went to a great home. Looks super clean!!

                      Bet that comp baffle sounds pretty good around 8 grand.

                      Enjoy it.

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                        #12
                        I am Kawasaki green with envy.
                        Museum quality piece there.

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                          #13
                          It is a beauty, Viper.
                          Love the size of the baffle in that muffler. Not passing too many db checks with that. haha.
                          2@ \'78 GS1000

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                            #14
                            Congratulations on finding such an awesome example! The 82 is the model that inspired me to purchase the KZ1100R. Yours is so original, I wonder what you think of the stock shocks on the bike. Not being very forward thinking I threw the stockers in the garbage almost immediately, man they were tough riding!

                            There is the kz1000r.com forum where guys are attempting to record the vin numbers and keep a record of the R models. It'd be nice to have your bike registered there if it isn't already.

                            I'd like to pester you about how much you paid for it as well... but I'm too much a gentleman.
                            IBA# 12860
                            Iron Butt SS1000 & BB1500
                            1984 KZ1100R
                            2008 Kawasaki KLR650
                            2011 Concours 1400

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by steve murdoch View Post
                              Last year, this one in similar condition went for $17,000.
                              http://www.ebay.com/itm/141101742387
                              And that one was an 83, the 82's are a little tougher to find.
                              IBA# 12860
                              Iron Butt SS1000 & BB1500
                              1984 KZ1100R
                              2008 Kawasaki KLR650
                              2011 Concours 1400

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