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Thanks Charlie! This forum has been amazing, I bought the bike as a non-runner and it is only thanks to everyone here that it is back on the road.

Rusty, I felt the fork brace inspired more confidence in the bike after it was installed. The new front tire was just a few mm too tall for the front fender, and once it was off, I was paranoid about not having a brace. It could have all been psychological, but to me it feels more solid and tracks better with the brace.

[Charlie G]

Devon, That seat makes that bike! From what I can see it looks great.

cg

I can't wait for warmer weather to come back!

Nice bike!

How much of a improvement is the fork brace? I'm thinking of getting one here soon if they are a big improvement.

I can't wait for warmer weather to come back!

Just found out that the Norwegian import of Suzuki imported 525 bikes between 83-87,and they are very hard to find,but if i could they wouldn`t be to expensive.
Thinking about ditching my future twostroke project for a Gr if i can get one!!

We sure do have them in Sweden, come get one.

This is my 1982 gs450L Cafe' Racer

Thanks mate, they're a pretty bike eh? Not so pretty when I got it though... Been 'down the road' a few times, bent valves, gorilla PO's, unmasked rattle can black paint, porous tank, shagged linkage, u/s reg/rec ... I could go on, it's a long list!
Runs very nicely now, (but I've got a clanking sound at low revs which I'll be checking out).
I'm new to the forum and looking forward to contributing etc.
-Jools

[Charlie G]

Here's mine.
I'm claiming a World first for having the first Historic Registered GS500
She's an '89 GS500E -25 years old, registered in Victoria OZ on Jan 2nd
Any challengers?

-Joolstacho

Looks nice Jools! The fast blue model. Cool.

cg

Here's mine.
I'm claiming a World first for having the first Historic Registered GS500
She's an '89 GS500E -25 years old, registered in Victoria OZ on Jan 2nd
Any challengers?

-Joolstacho

I have been searching the interweb since i looked at your bikes for a GR,but i cant find any. are they US-models or do they exist worldwide?
Will look further into it,but your wide knowledge in these bikes i dropped the question at ya.
Happy new year
Cheers Jorgen

Just found out that the Norwegian import of Suzuki imported 525 bikes between 83-87,and they are very hard to find,but if i could they wouldn`t be to expensive.
Thinking about ditching my future twostroke project for a Gr if i can get one!!

Thanks Floegstad! In my humble opinion, the GR650 is the best Suzuki twin of the era......unless you have an engine problem. The majority of parts can be swapped with those from other bikes, but the engine is very unique, so I collect and take care of the engines I do have.

I have been searching the interweb since i looked at your bikes for a GR,but i cant find any. are they US-models or do they exist worldwide?
Will look further into it,but your wide knowledge in these bikes i dropped the question at ya.
Happy new year
Cheers Jorgen

No harm at all. It's a beautiful area, rich with history.

[Charlie G]

Thanks Floegstad! In my humble opinion, the GR650 is the best Suzuki twin of the era......unless you have an engine problem. The majority of parts can be swapped with those from other bikes, but the engine is very unique, so I collect and take care of the engines I do have.

Charlie, I'm about an hour and a half from West Deer in Ellwood City. I'm guessing you have family or friends in western PA?

My Grandfather's family. I sure enjoyed visiting as a kid. No harm in asking?

cg

Thanks Floegstad! In my humble opinion, the GR650 is the best Suzuki twin of the era......unless you have an engine problem. The majority of parts can be swapped with those from other bikes, but the engine is very unique, so I collect and take care of the engines I do have.

Charlie, I'm about an hour and a half from West Deer in Ellwood City. I'm guessing you have family or friends in western PA?

I guess I forgot to post these pics ....... here are two GR650's:

Wow what a collection you got.
Now i want a GR as well!!!!!!!
Happy new year Rich!