my first gs anything i should be aware of thanks

[1980gs1100l]

Hey guys i just bought my first gs 1100 l im a sucker for the older bikes and this one seemed like a good canidate it just has 25k showing runs good but is there any twirks i should be aware of or need to know about also i found stuff for instlling an aftermarket oil cooler is this a good idea and is there any other simple mods a diy guy can do to get a little more performance etc outta this bad boy thanks for your input

[BassCliff]

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. 1980gs1100l,

A lot of your initial maintenance concerns will depend upon its current condition. Aside from fresh fluids, clean carbs and clean electrical system connections are very important. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...

Please click here for your mega-welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!

Thanks for joining us. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

[chef1366]

I know these bikes. Any questions just ask.

[jadesystem]

Welcome to this GS website as a new GS1100 owner. You will find most any solution to many technical issues from happy GS owners and soon from yourself.

The maintenance is straighforward from do-it-yourselfers with the first year 16-valve TSCC as that of 1980...or was that the 79 chain-driven
"L" model apposed to the shaft-driven "G" model.

It is a suitable and reliable machine once they are well kept and maintained. They are true workhorses that should last your lifetime,
and lifdtime of your kid's kids !!

The information is useful as well as updates and tips. Just do a search
on any subject at-hand as the info will appear. If not, you can always
start a new one.

[MelodicMetalGod]

Hey guys i just bought my first gs 1100 l im a sucker for the older bikes and this one seemed like a good canidate it just has 25k showing runs good but is there any twirks i should be aware of or need to know about also i found stuff for instlling an aftermarket oil cooler is this a good idea and is there any other simple mods a diy guy can do to get a little more performance etc outta this bad boy thanks for your input

Period? Has anyone seen the period? We've lost the perod again! Dagnabbit! Just making the point that a post without punctuation is more difficult to read and less likely to be read and/or understood.

Check out Basscliff's post here. He has collected the best info and put it all in one place. That said, the first task s/b to THOROUGLY clean the carbs.

I would suggest putting your bike info (Year, Model) in your signature so that folks always know exactly what bike you're referencing.

Best of luck and enjoy the GS!

Oh, and Welcome to the site!

[Steve]

I would suggest putting your bike info (Year, Model) in your signature so that folks always know exactly what bike you're referencing.

Always a good idea, but in this case, his screen name says what he rides.
(at least until he gets another GS)

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[MelodicMetalGod]

Always a good idea, but in this case, his screen name says what he rides.
(at least until he gets another GS)

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Touche. However, as you point out, many very descriptive screen names have more than one GS.

[BassCliff]

Hello again,

As exampled in THIS THREAD, be advised that you are considering a 30 year old motorcycle. In it's prime it was very reliable. Now, due to age and neglect, there will be many little things (and maybe a few big things) that will need attention, cleaning, repair, replacement, refreshing, adjusting, tweaking, fiddling with, lubricating, polishing, etc. Once it is restored to its former glory and well-maintained, it will be a pleasure to ride and give you little trouble. Keep us informed.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff