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"Older riders have trouble getting their bikes on the center stand". Shoot, that was backwards for me, when I was younger and didn't know how I had trouble getting it on the center stand, then I learned how and now, at 69, it still isn't a problem.
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I'm on a Norton forum and oh boy, it's an issue. That and the kick starting. Bad hips, knees, etc. But I'm sure the eyesight, peripheral vision and reflexes are A-OK! It's a drag, I laugh but it'll be me soon enough.Originally posted by rphillips View PostTom
'82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
'79 GS100E
Other non Suzuki bikesComment
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Still haven't started the '66 whatchamacallit?Originally posted by oldGSfan View Post
1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Wondering in "66" did center stands have a leverage pedal? especially the Nortons?1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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I am waiting for the oil tank. I'm also moving so when I get settled it should be ready. Should be riding in late June or July.Originally posted by Rob S. View PostTom
'82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
'79 GS100E
Other non Suzuki bikesComment
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Yes, it has a lever. It is still basically useless though. There's a redesigned one available, about $200 with a better lever with a foot pad (like the GS) and doesn't lift the bike 3" off the ground. Bike also needs somewhere to grab added on. With a short straight lever, a too-high lift, and no handle, I'm just gonna remove it, I don't need to wrench my back or carry lumber around.Originally posted by rphillips View PostTom
'82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
'79 GS100E
Other non Suzuki bikesComment
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I wasn't riding back then, heck in "66" my parents didn't even want me around motorcycle, though I did slip off and sneak a ride when I got the chance. From what you said, too high lift, short straight lever, no lift handle was probably the norm back then. Evolution is good, (sometimes).1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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Try that on the (GSX)1100G, lol. I take it you mean the pedal part that sticks out. I've a vague-ish memory of "Is it possible to actually bend that thing?" when doing that, since it didn't respond well to anything for me. And I'm 200+.Originally posted by Rob S. View PostComment
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I ride a "91" GSX1100G, The pedal was broke off it when I got it, as most of them did. I put the newer reinforced "92" or "93" model one on there, and it's the easiest of my bikes to get up. No clue if they changed the leverage those yrs or not, I thought they just reinforced the pedal.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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Mine was '91 too. My technique prob coulda used some improvement. But yeah, hardest of the bikes I've had to get up.Comment
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My '83 GS750ES center stand raising arm broke off at the weld. I realized the problem was that I had scrapped the bottoms off quite a bit, and there wasn't much of a radius left to help roll it up. I have a new one waiting to be installed. I have never had a grip come off the handlebars of any motorcycle I've owned. I guess constantly having the roll the throttle back might be a hint.Comment
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