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    SADDNESS TO MY EYES

    Well all, while is was riding home last night i came across a 1981 gs1100e
    that was the saddest shape i've seen in a long time the mirrors were green (on the back side) rear tail piece cracked and loose, front shroud around the head light broken and a big piece of aluminum pop riveted to hold it on, seat hand re-covered, rusty dirty and missing side covers, someone took a hammer to the gas tank and beat the3 s... out of it.
    They said they replaced generator HAHA, cluch DUH!, it looks like a RATTY rat bike. asking price $900 usd 21k miles (wont pay that i think?)

    My question is how many did they make in 1981 ? and should i save it?

    Why oh why did they do this!!!!!
    De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

    http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535
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    You can't blame the most recents owners for everything - it probably has a long history of abuse. First, see if it runs. An operational motor up here in the NW will fetch at least $2-300. If it doesn't, I'm not sure I would bother unless you need it for parts. Sounds like they are asking a lot for such a beater.

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      #3
      I was just venting, what a way to go... nice pristine bike when new, gave everything it had to some? owners, treated like manure, don't care if they die giving all that they had, but like this? i didn't have the heart to listen to it run ( it had pods on it) i was enough of a heartache, just to see it.

      I got on my 850 patted the tank and said, i ain't going to happen to you...

      I was thinking somewhere about 300.00 if they didn't make that many, if not i pass.
      De-stinking Penelope http://thegsresources.com/_forum/sho...d.php?t=179245

      http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...35#post1625535

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        #4
        Yes, sometimes it better to turn a blind eye to the suffering...

        Anyway, I don't know how many were made - and I don't see why that's important. Most bikes are 'Frankensteins' after this may years anyway. Could be you're looking at a collection of leftover parts.

        Try not to let your emotions run away with you - an engine with only 21K is a nice catch, but only if you can verify it has 21K. If the engine, frame and wheels are in good shape, you can have a nice bike for a nominal investment. I think $300 is reasonable.

        Good luck,
        Ace

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