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    Soon to be a GS1100GK owner..

    Soon to inherit a 1984 GS1100GK. Not the best looker but runs like a scalded dog. Can't wait to get it home. Looking for 'GS1100GK' emblem for side cover.
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    Welcome to GSR.

    Looks to be a complete GK. THose are hard to find complete, in any condition. Most have been dee-Kayed.
    (my word, for fairing and bags removed so about same as GS1100G.)

    Set up a search on ebay. From time to time there will be someone parting out a GK. CAn find a side panel then. Prprbaly have to gert an entire side panel to get the emblem.

    I could yack on and on about all sortts of GK specific stuff that you may not care about.

    Tell us more of you adventure.

    I greatly enjoy the GK for being able to extend the season early in the spring and late into the fall with that big fairing.... here in Michigan.

    .

    Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
    GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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      #3
      Welcome bassace75,

      Those are unique bikes...I've never seen one here in Delaware. It's also right up Redman's alley because he owns a handsome, fancy cladded GS like yours.

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        #4
        I have one for sale that's the same color, but in better condition....just sayin'.
        Current Bikes:
        2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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          #5
          I hope the bike still looks as good as it did when that photo was taken, as the photo is a few years old.

          As Redman said, the GK is great for extending your riding season at both ends, at least in northern areas. I had mine on the road at least once a month for two years. That stopped when I damaged my leg enough to need to use a cane and could not ride for a couple of months. fell off a couch
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            #6
            Welcome, you'll like this bunch. They're kind and knowledgeable. Enjoy you GS and be careful.

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              #7
              Hi. I also have a GK. For better or worse I'm deKaying it. Going down the 1000S route. I probably have a GS1100GK side emblem. Send me a pm. I presume you know about the reputation of these old warhorses? Go on forever with the right care. Jonathan

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                #8
                Cool. I may also like the GKs. Great touring bike.
                gs1100gk 1985 (x 2)
                gs850g 1980
                Previously owned
                gs1100gk 1984(just sold).
                gs850g x 2 '79, '80, gs1100gk x 2 '84, '85, gs1000 '78, gs1100g '82, gr650 '82, Buell x 2 '99 & '09, Harley xlch '65, Yam vmax '95, FJ1100 '82, Honda 500/4 '74, Kwaka z250 '80...

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                  #9
                  Bike has been kept in good shape. It is not the best looking (dent in tank, paint peeling, etc) but it is in great running condition. I am waiting on my uncle to bring it to me. I offered to get it, but he insists on trailering it to my house.

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                    #10
                    PM sent Jonathan

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                      #11
                      Thanks for the welcome!

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                        #12
                        Weekend project.20161104_114920.jpg

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                          #13
                          Looks like you ar on your way to an adventure.

                          For a proper carb cleaning project it will require a 4 or 5 day weekend.
                          To soak each carb for 24+ hours

                          and an o-ring kit from Cycle O-rings

                          Look for "Carb Cleaning Series" in the section of "In The Garage" back on GSR home page (not the forum, the GSR home page.

                          .

                          Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                          GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                            #14
                            Any update....on the carb cleaning adventure....?

                            I see that Lewisville is in the northern part of Dallas-FtWorth area.
                            You had opportunity to ride out to Texas Hill COuntry? FM335, FM336 FM337....?

                            Tell us about the "bass" in BassAce.
                            Wondering if fishing or music......

                            .

                            Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                            GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                              #15
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                              Got the carbs on. Seat redone. Replaced missing emblems I got from a member of this forum. The bike runs like a scalded dog. Still getting used to riding again after 20 years.

                              To answer Redman, the "bass" is musical - I am a bassist. I have not yet rode to the Hill Country but my folks live in Fredricksberg and I plan to head that way this Summer.
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