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  • gbw
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    #12166
    Originally posted by trevor

    I didn't know you bought a GT....how are you liking it?
    Bought it about this time last year. Put 10k miles on since then. I really like it. The power is addictive, and it handles pretty well. Still working some ergonomics issues (seat, handlebars, windscreen, etc.) but nothing that's a showstopper. Biggest problem I have is how fast it goes through tires. I'm only getting about 3300 miles out of a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 3s. Probably has something to do with my right wrist and the traction control setting.

    When I took it to the Brown County GS rally this year, people asked me if I bought it from you!

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    • Rich82GS750TZ
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      #12167
      Brisk afternoon ride to one of my favorite mountain vistas. Loving heated grips and seat.



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      • trevor
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        #12168
        Originally posted by gbw

        Bought it about this time last year. Put 10k miles on since then. I really like it. The power is addictive, and it handles pretty well. Still working some ergonomics issues (seat, handlebars, windscreen, etc.) but nothing that's a showstopper. Biggest problem I have is how fast it goes through tires. I'm only getting about 3300 miles out of a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 3s. Probably has something to do with my right wrist and the traction control setting.

        When I took it to the Brown County GS rally this year, people asked me if I bought it from you!
        Lol....that's funny.
        I sold mine as you maybe know....I put 32,616kms on it in 12 months....lots I liked but somethings I just could get over...
        Vibration at 5000rpm (120kmph)...it's a sweet spot for riding for me so that was annoying
        The hot start rattle drove me crazy
        Paint was peeling off the front rim
        MySpin is garbage

        But I did like riding it but no regrets so far selling it to buy the VFR1200F

        Cheers

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        • Redman
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          #12169
          50degF, Sunday, and looking like best day for next week or so…….so got liner back in pants and jacket. Heavy cloud cover like could rain.

          Rode up to Muskegon, stopped by the lakeshore near beach for a pic.

          IMG_7191ac.jpg







          THen headed to the river channel, maybe get some pics of arrival of lake freighter (HCJackson, 689ft)

          Got there, and it started raining, latch on side bag broke - DOAH- so could not open the sidebag, could not get out rain gear.

          Ship was at least another 45 minutes or hour out yet.

          So retreated home.

          Olympia jacket and pants repelled the rain okay, gloves did not.
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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


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          • trevor
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            #12170
            We have had some pretty decent weather here...until today..lol









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            • trevor
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              #12171
              And got good old Wes out for a ride

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              • Shin-Ken 1074
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                #12172
                Last weekend got the chance to get away for a ride and meet up with some friends, take in some new roads and stop for a break with a view.

                Oct 23 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr


                Oct 23 a by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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                • Redman
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                  #12173
                  Originally posted by Shin-Ken 1074
                  . . . . . . . . . and meet up with some friends, . . . . .
                  .....
                  Oct 23 a by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
                  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 !!

                  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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                  • Redman
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                    #12174
                    Had a few days recently that were 40/50s and rainey.
                    And a few days in 50s or low 60s, so did get out on those days.
                    Sometimes looking for occassional fall color tree.


                    And saw a couple lake freighters going thru the piers/channel

                    Both of these 600+ feet.
                    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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                    • gtem
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                      #12175
                      Congrats on the new bike Rich! I saw you had posted a few pics on FB as well.
                      Past GSes: '78 1000C, '79 750E, '81 1100E
                      Current: '79 XS1100F, '98 GSF1200S

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                      • Rich82GS750TZ
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                        #12176
                        Thanks Grisha. Still haven't given up on the GS, though. Starting working on the head this week. Don't forget, I still owe you and Vanya lunch at Kavkaz next time you're in central PA. Forest roads were a bit greasy this past weekend after the rain.

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                        • Shin-Ken 1074
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                          #12177
                          Originally posted by Redman

                          1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 !!
                          Hi Redman, we had them jammed in there and makes it difficult to see them all, like the one in the top right of the pic. There are 14 vintage 1100 Kats in the pic. Kounting Kats is good sport I think.

                          Cheers
                          Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 10-20-2023, 05:11 PM.
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                          1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.

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                          • trevor
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                            #12178
                            Nice day on the island today....loving the VFR!







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                            • limeex2
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                              #12179
                              The weather and leaves up here have been fantastic this week. The summer drought and recent heavy rains made for some colors that were amazing. Got in over 950 miles this on the Versys and the Wing. Still dont know how to post a picture on here, sorry
                              Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                              Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                              Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                              • GS1150Pilot
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                                #12180
                                Took a spin out to Gallup today. 150 mile roundtrip. Had a great burger, a super solid New Mexico IPA, and listened to the new Stones album twice on the ride.

                                Posted pics on the Harley forum, but this one needs them resized or filtered in through some photo platform, so ...
                                "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
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