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  • Boogywstew
    Forum Apprentice
    • Aug 2021
    • 43
    • Sheridan NY

    #1

    Gr650 ???

    How is it that the GR650 Tempter isn't "allowed" here? Maybe more to the point, just because Suzuki gave the 650 air cooled twin the prefix "GR" it would still seem to be a natural progression between the GS450 and the other larger GS models. Kawasaki has no trouble listing both the 750 twin and the 750 4 cylinder bikes as KZs. If I bought a GR650 would I be constantly reminded that this site is for "GS" bikes? There aren't any decent "GR650" sites.
    Last edited by Boogywstew; 08-11-2021, 02:45 PM.
  • Rich82GS750TZ
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    • Jun 2018
    • 5569
    • Mifflinburg, PA / Land of Tar & Chip

    #2
    Originally posted by Boogywstew
    If I bought a GR650 would I be treated as the proverbial "red headed stepchild" here?
    Of Course, but every family has to have at least one. Why not you?

    Welcome to the site.

    It's not that your bike isn't "allowed", it's just not the focus of this site. That said, I'm sure there are members here who who would be happy to impart general knowledge which would help you, and maybe even some with specific Tempter experience who could help you.

    Post your questions in the appropriate forum sections.

    And we like pictures, even of GRs.
    Links

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    • Baatfam
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      • Jul 2006
      • 18748
      • Knoxville, TN

      #3
      You'll be fine....
      There are plenty of members here that don't even own a Suzuki, let alone a GS Suzuki.

      Welcome....
      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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      • grcamna2
        Forum Mentor
        • Feb 2018
        • 758
        • Davis,CA.95616

        #4
        The member 'dennco2' has a GR650 and he has posted quite often here and received help from many members as he's been sorting it out.

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        • Boogywstew
          Forum Apprentice
          • Aug 2021
          • 43
          • Sheridan NY

          #5
          I am currently without a bike but I will more than likely end up with a GS450. I'd rather have a GR650 but they are rare compared to the GS450 or the GS500e. I have been lurking here for quite a while and I admire the professionalism and joy I find here. I'd like to have a forum home here, either way.

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          • Boogywstew
            Forum Apprentice
            • Aug 2021
            • 43
            • Sheridan NY

            #6
            Strange ... I thought I'd edited that red headed stepchild line out? Oops! I was that redheaded stepchild! Fortunately, I had wonderful step parents! Thank you for your kind words.

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            • Boogywstew
              Forum Apprentice
              • Aug 2021
              • 43
              • Sheridan NY

              #7
              Thank You !

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              • rphillips
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                • Jun 2005
                • 7611
                • Norene TN

                #8
                Welcome, & you can be sure nobody but you will care if you have a GS450 or a GR650, as long as not an "L" model. But beware, you never know what to expect around here.
                1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                • grcamna2
                  Forum Mentor
                  • Feb 2018
                  • 758
                  • Davis,CA.95616

                  #9
                  Welcome to the forum Stew.

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                  • Grimly
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                    • Sep 2012
                    • 5762
                    • Ireland

                    #10
                    The GR is every bit a GS anyway.
                    I wish Zuk had kept making them, as I'd have one for definite.
                    Dave
                    '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
                    Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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                    • Boogywstew
                      Forum Apprentice
                      • Aug 2021
                      • 43
                      • Sheridan NY

                      #11
                      Thank You!

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                      • zuluwiz
                        Forum Mentor
                        • May 2017
                        • 308
                        • the Buckeye State

                        #12
                        Boogywstew, just walk right in, draw yerself a cold beer and grab a seat at the bar. we're not that picky.
                        Expecting the Spanish Inquisition
                        1981 GS850G: the Ratzuki
                        1981 GS1100E

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                        • Boogywstew
                          Forum Apprentice
                          • Aug 2021
                          • 43
                          • Sheridan NY

                          #13
                          Thank you for the invite!

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                          • Cipher
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                            • Mar 2016
                            • 3129
                            • Toronto Ontario

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Grimly
                            The GR is every bit a GS anyway.
                            I wish Zuk had kept making them, as I'd have one for definite.
                            They were lovely. Almost a triumph 750. Ceptin no leaks or bits falling off.

                            Prod run was 83 to 86 or 7 iirc
                            Cosmetic bits signals clocks same as 550l of same Gen.
                            was the later faired 500 not the same lump reworked?
                            1983 GS 550 LD
                            2009 BMW K1300s

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                            • grcamna2
                              Forum Mentor
                              • Feb 2018
                              • 758
                              • Davis,CA.95616

                              #15
                              Do they have a type of extra flywheel which kicks-in lots of torque at low rpms ?
                              Last edited by grcamna2; 08-15-2021, 04:12 PM.

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