Good on ya, Trevor! That's its own kind of healing.
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Glad to see you back in the saddle Trevor! I know it was probably a short ride and you're on the mend but what was your initial impression of the GSX-S 1000?Comment
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Thanks...Oh my...I was impressed with the comfort. Not much wind protection...going to work on that. The throttle is super responsive..that will take some getting used to. Took it out on the highway and got into it a bit, took it close to the 11,500 redline in 2nd...yikes...it's fast!
I'm already looking at getting a Hindle full exhaust with a power commander and a Quick shifter...My bmw has a quick shifter and it's fun. The GSXS is around 147hp but it can be brought up pretty easily another 15-20hp. Trading out the exhaust should bring the curb weight down to about 450ibs...
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It gives me hope too. Now it's stupid question time: If the bike was lying on it's side, could you get it upright? I think I could ride now, but I don't think I'll ever be able to pick up a bike again...at least not my 11E.
Congrats on getting back on the horse.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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That's fantastic to hear Trevor! Glad you're back on two wheels already!Well I got the monkey off my back yesterday. Took my new bike out for a small ride..a bit difficult to get my leg over and the higher pegs were hard on my hip...and my back was pretty sore....other than that it felt great....lol...
And I went back to the 4 way stop that I got smoked at...went through it twice...that felt good too.
That Kerker sure looks the goods too. I've only had the pleasure of hearing one once when a fellow Kat enthusiast came for a bit of a journey a few years ago to join us for a ride, and it did indeed sound quite good.
Hahaha no, it's also about 1500cc just to add to the fun
One of the other regulars had a swap with him and boy did he have some fun! He opened it up on one straight stretch and left us in his dust no problems at all.Comment
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Congrats Trevor!
Nice pics of both bikes too.
Soooo, give your hips some more healing time before you have to put the bike on center stand. I bet that hurt, ouch!
Ed
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Even as a bag of broken bones, you still ride more than I do...... I should be embarrassed but I'm too busy being impressed with your resilience, Trev!
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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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Went for my first 60 mile loop on the used 1150 engine I acquired last fall.
Started out ok, a bit fluffy at 3k rpm's, pulled choke out slightly where it was bogging & it cleaned up.
Then came to a downhill stop sign & it was really stuttering cutting out. Foolishly kept going farther away from home.
Later I was following a truck that stopped abruptly to turn left, back tire locked up on damp road, more front brake, bike completely dies.
No dash lights, discovered dash plug had completely disconnected. Got it plugged back in, neutral light barely illuminated-charging system was the first thought.
Still about 7 miles from home, I roll forward, bump in 2nd, dies. Try again, it lights, pick a route where I can keep moving, make it home.
Check battery voltage 8.60 V. Will see how toasty looking the stator is.
20201125_121351 by Carter Turk, on Flickr
GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ESComment
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