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I found a great deal on a running 82 gs750. I would be using it as a daily driver. About 12 miles to and from work. Mostly about 45-60 MPh with a few lights... I have riden a gsxr600 for a while as a daily and liked it... I just wanted to get something a little more user friendly. What do yall think??Tags: None
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Pmhearns
Originally posted by TxGSrider View PostI think it'd be a great daily rider, but it may seem a little timid compared to that Gixxer you were riding.
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Pmhearns
So it wasn't as I hoped. It was still very nice but had some mild leaks around the head underneath the exhaust manifold. Seat was a little torn, it had a new, yet dead battery... the guy its likely because he hasn't had it running long enough to charge it, I think there still may have been a rectifer issue? Idk, either way. Still looking. And thanks for the input guys!
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Originally posted by Pmhearns View Post................................ Plus my wife didn't like riding on the back and I figured this would be a bit more comfortable
About taking wife for ride: Dont say "Oh, wait, I need to adjust the suspension since you are gonna get on." Adjust suspension before she comes out of the house.
Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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I have my '83 GS850L for much the same reason -
The daily commute of 13 miles one way was a PIA when on the Goldwing.
The GS850 is much more fun, and cool to ride -
I get a lot of people looking to figure out what the bike is..a vintage inline 4 is not a common sight around Milwaukee....Currently in the Stable :
2002 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Sunburst Pearl Orange1983 Suzuki GS850 GL Blue & Black
" I am never lost until I run out of fuel...until that moment I am EXPLORING."
- Carl R. Munkwitz
Munk's Maxim: "There is no such thing as a cheap motorcycle"
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Originally posted by Wingsconsin View Post
I have my '83 GS850L for much the same reason -
The daily commute of 13 miles one way was a PIA when on the Goldwing.
The GS850 is much more fun, and cool to ride -
I get a lot of people looking to figure out what the bike is..a vintage inline 4 is not a common sight around Milwaukee....Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)
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Originally posted by GS1150Pilot View PostPersonally, I like the first gen Connies, but a lot of people here hate their top-heavy nature and subsequent parking lot speed awkwardness.
If you like a fairing, a Windjammer works better than the fairing on a 1000 Concours, except for maybe at higher speeds.
It should be noted that I avoid interstates, and that my touring is performed at speeds 70 and below. If you like to run the flat and wide at high speeds, the Concours might be for you.sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things
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I was shocked at how well my 77 GS750 worked 2-up. More than enough power for high speed freeway runs and plenty fun on the twisties. Great riding position, easy (if frequent) maintenance. Find a good GS and you'll really enjoy it.Current: 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, 1996 DR350SE
Previous: 2022 GSX-S1000GT+, 2007 GSF1250SA Bandit, 2008 DL1000 V-Strom, 1977 GS750B
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