Thanks for sharing, always wondered what one of those sound like.
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Originally posted by Rob S. View Post10k? What gear? At what revs did you open the throttle?
Please try to get video.Tom
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Originally posted by steve murdoch View PostFantastic! Your video is just like the bike...loud, lumpy and a bit rough around the edges.
Looks like the tach leaps from 6-8000.
But... I just got back from a 50 mile ride on the Turbo and it's really good too, it's grown on me leaps and bounds as I learned its capabilities. The Progressives I put on in the rear and the probably too soft front progressive springs and stock brakes are not top notch stuff, but they are working well, and I have a lot of confidence on it now. I'd say it's sorta like a Hemi GTX whereas the GS1000E was more like a Boss 351, to use a 60's car comparison.Tom
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Great to hear that you are getting more comfortable on the bike.
It would be a shame to have ridden it without an occasional foray into the Turbo Zone.
Last edited by steve murdoch; 09-03-2022, 09:22 PM.2@ \'78 GS1000
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Have you been in touch with original owner? The man who, in 1982, decided the World's Fastest Motorcycle wasn't fast enough and rebuilt an 11E with zero miles on it? What did he get it up to, 187mph?
Every major manufacturer offers a bike that does that in stock trim, but not without a radiator.1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostHave you been in touch with original owner? The man who, in 1982, decided the World's Fastest Motorcycle wasn't fast enough and rebuilt an 11E with zero miles on it? What did he get it up to, 187mph?
Every major manufacturer offers a bike that does that in stock trim, but not without a radiator.Tom
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Are you still going to be selling this beast? Bring a Trailer? Assuming yes, what is your desired price?Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostAre you still going to be selling this beast? Bring a Trailer? Assuming yes, what is your desired price?Tom
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With BaT, don't you set a reserve price? I think you do and then wait for BaT to set up contact info between you and the highest bidder. Don't let it go too low. Just a suggestion.Larry
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Originally posted by alke46 View PostWith BaT, don't you set a reserve price? I think you do and then wait for BaT to set up contact info between you and the highest bidder. Don't let it go too low. Just a suggestion.Tom
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Such a killer bike. I hope you get what it's worth (which is a LOT.)
What is going to be your "rider" now?Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostSuch a killer bike. I hope you get what it's worth (which is a LOT.)
What is going to be your "rider" now?Tom
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The auction is now live on Bringatrailer
I noted to the auction writer that the boost gauge is inop, but missed that in the review. It moves fine when I hit it with compressed air, maybe it's the amount and it's sticking. I've asked to revise.Tom
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Cool! Following. The writeup is great.Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
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Agreed. Nice pics and documentation as well. Good luck Tom.sigpic
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