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  • Redman
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    • Mar 2004
    • 13709
    • Michigan, west Michigan

    #4831
    Originally posted by Baatfam
    Just out to the Fox River. Rode up the west side and back down the east side.
    ........
    So, you did not ride to the Netherlands from Chicago.

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    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


    https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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    • Baatfam
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      • Jul 2006
      • 18718
      • Knoxville, TN

      #4832
      Originally posted by Redman
      So, you did not ride to the Netherlands from Chicago.
      Red, red, red....I don't live in Chicago....

      I live in the 'burbs....about 20 miles out...But still, it's a little more than a day ride to the Netherlands
      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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      • cowboyup3371
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        • Apr 2010
        • 13996
        • In Ohio Now

        #4833
        Originally posted by Baatfam
        Just out to the Fox River. Rode up the west side and back down the east side.
        That windmill in the picture has an interesting history....http://www.kaneforest.com/historicsi...nwindmill.aspx
        Thank you for this Bob, I'll just have to think of making a trip out there to see this.
        Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

        1981 GS550T - My First
        1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
        2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

        Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
        Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
        and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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        • Redman
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          • Mar 2004
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          • Michigan, west Michigan

          #4834
          Originally posted by Baatfam
          Red, red, red....I don't live in Chicago....

          I live in the 'burbs....about 20 miles out...But still, it's a little more than a day ride to the Netherlands
          Ah, Chicago to Netherlands is 4700 miles.
          Carol Stream to the Netherlands is 4720 miles.
          Okay, now I see why you did not ride your bike to the Netherlands, it is 4720 miles.

          Your picture by the windmill, sure did look like you rode quite a distance.
          har har har
          Hey, Bob, maybe see you in 4 weeks.
          Dave

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          http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
          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


          https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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          • Jedz123
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            • Jul 2009
            • 5682
            • Centeral, Vermont

            #4835
            Yeah I did!

            ....
            AND I BOUGHT A GS!!!!

            Hell Of a deal on this one! Pretty Minty but totally stock 81 GS650L.

            21K miles... Runs phenomenal... New tires, Rebuilt brakes, Forks, Cables, lines, fluids, plugs, coils, R&R, stator, battery... Chrome is in GREAT SHAPE... I can't believe this thing... I got a hell of a deal on it! Put about 30 miles on it... I can't get over how perfect this thing is. I broke in the tires for the PO... He's the second owner and dropped huge coin on it for his wife, who didn't want it.



            Last edited by Jedz123; 05-12-2016, 10:07 AM.

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            • bobgroger
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              • Jun 2013
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              • Enumclaw, WA

              #4836
              Welcome back to the GS insanity. I think of all the "L"s that is my favorite.
              sigpic
              09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
              1983 GS1100e
              82\83 1100e Frankenbike
              1980 GS1260
              Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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              • Jedz123
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                • Jul 2009
                • 5682
                • Centeral, Vermont

                #4837
                I'm an L freak anyway... Tkent will want me crucified... It's ok. It looks just like my 750L did... Except this time with the decade under my belt I'm not going to molest this one.

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                • Henk

                  #4838
                  Hey Redman. Love the Zook. One thing us SA guys can teach you is about Jerkey (we call it biltong). Oooo and barbeque (braai)......now im hungry

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                  • GSCafe

                    #4839
                    Rode from Sacramento to Fairfield. Travels well for a 550.
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                    • Carter Turk
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                      • May 2002
                      • 2272
                      • Bellingham Washington

                      #4840
                      Did a 160 mile loop to Mt. Baker Ski area, weather was perfect, mid 60's. The road is a bit beat up, and dirty, with a lot of fresh tar snakes.
                      The snakes seem better the faster you go. I stopped for 20 seconds to snap photo, otherwise was in the saddle. That's Mt. Shuksan, Baker is hidden unless ur on top of the ski area.
                      GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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                      • sinkankan

                        #4841
                        Got a chance between showers to get a quick run down to Fremantle port on the GS850 and met up with some fellow riders. The bike still revs too high and needs the carbies done again, after a dodgy mechanic broke the mixture jet off in the body.
                        I forgot how well these handle though the twisties, and had a bit of fun on the way home.

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                        • Jedz123
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                          • Jul 2009
                          • 5682
                          • Centeral, Vermont

                          #4842
                          Gorgeous bike Sink!
                          I need to figure out how to get my clutch cover to mirror like yours!!!! Looks amazing!
                          Last edited by Jedz123; 05-15-2016, 08:42 AM.

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                          • sinkankan

                            #4843
                            Quite a few bikes down at the local greasy spoon that day, we all ended up a tthe local pub for few refreshing bevies.

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                            • Buffalo Bill
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                              • Jun 2008
                              • 6003
                              • New Buffalo, Michigan 49117

                              #4844
                              I like your 850 sinker, 'cept kinda too polishy…meh
                              1982 GS1100G-
                              1990 GSX750/1127
                              1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane
                              1985 Kawasaki GPz750

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                              • Jedz123
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                                • Jul 2009
                                • 5682
                                • Centeral, Vermont

                                #4845
                                Nice little spin around the block!!! Nice to let off some steam after such a long day...

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