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  • Redman
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Mar 2004
    • 13709
    • Michigan, west Michigan

    #7666
    Originally posted by Jedz123
    ..
    Shan and I went for a 50 mile spin tonight... By far the most comfortable motorcycle for both of us 2 up... You can't beat that bench seat!............
    Ah, So you got the bike for her concern. What a guy.
    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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    • Guest

      #7667
      Nice bike, but when do you think you'll be man enough for a dirt bike?

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      • Redman
        Forum LongTimer
        Past Site Supporter
        • Mar 2004
        • 13709
        • Michigan, west Michigan

        #7668
        Evening ride.

        Back to my old tricks.



        And found my way into the state park campground (empty cuz not open yet).
        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
          Forum Guru
          Past Site Supporter
          • Jul 2009
          • 5682
          • Centeral, Vermont

          #7669
          Man that sun is gorgeous Dave!!!
          So glad to see you out and about back in full swing!
          Best,

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          • Jedz123
            Forum Guru
            Past Site Supporter
            • Jul 2009
            • 5682
            • Centeral, Vermont

            #7670
            Originally posted by B.C.G.S.
            Nice bike, but when do you think you'll be man enough for a dirt bike?
            HAHAHA Never!!!
            Seriously, I have no interest in a dirt bike, but a dual sport... I could see that down the line. I would use it to explore and camp... Maybe in a few more years Street riding is very exciting still for me.

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            • steve murdoch
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              Past Site Supporter
              • May 2004
              • 8481
              • St. Catharines, On.

              #7671
              The Bonneville looks great, Jedz.
              Glad to see the dual front discs. I like the look and probably performs a bit better?
              The smaller black fly-catcher suits the bike as well.
              2@ \'78 GS1000

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              • Jedz123
                Forum Guru
                Past Site Supporter
                • Jul 2009
                • 5682
                • Centeral, Vermont

                #7672
                Originally posted by steve murdoch
                The Bonneville looks great, Jedz.
                Glad to see the dual front discs. I like the look and probably performs a bit better?
                The smaller black fly-catcher suits the bike as well.
                Yes the Nissin brakes are actually quite good on this bike. Stops very quickly and with ABS I'm not afraid to yank on the lever.
                We used them last night and the bike came to a stop very quickly even 2 up.
                The more I ride it the more I feel like I'm riding a Skunk GS1000E or CB900... A big classic UJM, except with way more tech and less weight. And Stupid smooth.
                The other screen looked goofy and was causing some nasty buffeting. The Fly screen looks 10X better, not the best wind protection but better than nothing.

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                • Admiral Beez
                  Forum Mentor
                  • Oct 2017
                  • 219
                  • Toronto, Canada

                  #7673
                  First ride ever on my new to me GS650G! I can't believe the differences from my 1969 Triumph. Sure, I expected more power, but the lack of vibes, smoothness, and fun factor were so much improved.
                  1982 Suzuki GS650G

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                  • Jedz123
                    Forum Guru
                    Past Site Supporter
                    • Jul 2009
                    • 5682
                    • Centeral, Vermont

                    #7674
                    Originally posted by Admiral Beez
                    First ride ever on my new to me GS650G! I can't believe the differences from my 1969 Triumph. Sure, I expected more power, but the lack of vibes, smoothness, and fun factor were so much improved.
                    Those GS650Gs are great bikes to just put miles too. Just keep your eye on the oil and oil pressure. They aren't nearly robust as their ball bearing crank brothers.

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                    • MechMessiah

                      #7675
                      Originally posted by Jedz123


                      Damn, with all those lens flares I feel like I'm watching a J.J. Abrams movie. Looks good though.

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                      • Jedz123
                        Forum Guru
                        Past Site Supporter
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 5682
                        • Centeral, Vermont

                        #7676
                        It's hard taking pictures of it in the sun... I can't seem to focus them out... Ahh 1st world problems. Haha

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                        • Downs

                          #7677
                          Took the long way home since dealership doesnt open till 9 and I needed to pickup some parts. They were doing a Slingshot demo day so I got to take one of those for a spin too.








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                          • Admiral Beez
                            Forum Mentor
                            • Oct 2017
                            • 219
                            • Toronto, Canada

                            #7678
                            Originally posted by Jedz123
                            Those GS650Gs are great bikes to just put miles too. Just keep your eye on the oil and oil pressure. They aren't nearly robust as their ball bearing crank brothers.
                            Thanks. I've read that some folks replace their oil sight glass with a pressure gauge.
                            1982 Suzuki GS650G

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                            • Guest

                              #7679
                              Originally posted by MechMessiah
                              Damn, with all those lens flares I feel like I'm watching a J.J. Abrams movie. Looks good though.
                              I'm glad J chose this version over the blacked out version with the stoopit hipster brown seat.

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                              • Downs

                                #7680
                                Originally posted by Admiral Beez
                                Thanks. I've read that some folks replace their oil sight glass with a pressure gauge.
                                ..............what?

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