GKs are unusual . . . .

[Redman]

In another thread the discussion was about the price/value of a specific GS1100G for sale on CL.

THen the discussion went on about the value of GKs.

I had a really nice GK a number of years ago. I was very surprised and disappointed that it didn't bring anywhere close to what my G sold for. Very odd, in my opinion.

GK has a fairly small following. Not a lot of folks looking for a full faired bagger AND an old school Suzuki at the same time.

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[Redman]

I suppose Mr D Daniels is correct.
GKs are strange and unique.
Must be they then need strange and unique folks that would want one.

And GKs are fairly rare.

Very seldom see one GK,
ANd is very rare to ever see two of them in one place at the same time.

[Redman]

But that did happen once, here at Brown County rally in 2016.

[Redman]

Am joking bout the GK owners also being unusual and strange.
THe picture is Mr D Daniels on left, and me on right. He sold his within a year or two. I still have mine.
So, maybe only half the GK owners are unusual and strange.

[ddaniels]

Hey, I resemble that remark...

[ddaniels]

I did enjoy my GK while I had it and it was nice to have the bags and wind protection and it was a great runner that only let me down once on my way to Steve's place (battery died). I only sold it because a GSX1100G popped up for sale locally and I hadn't scratched that itch yet. One test ride was all it took.

[Jerry]

In early 1980 I had an GS850G with the full Vetter pkg. and loved it but decided I needed a Goldwing. But the Goldwing just wasn't for me. When I found a GK at a good price from a guy that did not get his wife approval before he bought it I jumped on it. I really loved the GK.
IMG_3014 by Gerald Kaiser, on Flickr

[Redman]

Jerry, 83..? ..

[Guest]

Jerry, 83..? ..

With the black engine, it's not going to be an '82, so likely an '83 or '84.

[Rob S.]

With the black engine, it's not going to be an '82, so likely an '83 or '84.

Not aware of an '84 11E, at least not in this vicinity.

[Jerry]

Yes it was an 83 and I dearly loved that bike. Wish I still had it.

[Redman]

Oh, didn?t notice the black
engine. Yep: 83.

I noticed the larger foot pegs, and thought the color of the two tone scheme was 83, and I kinda know was lot less 84s than 83.

[grcamna2]

Dave,I'm glad you've assembled your engine and taken your GK out a time or two;do you think the engine's broken-in yet ?

[Redman]

. . . . ., . ;do you think the engine's broken-in yet ?

A 1/2 hour ride (without fairing) and a 3/4th hour ride (complete reassembly). SMoking less by end of 2nd ride. Then weather got cold and rainy, then I was gone for 10 days, now cold and snowy and windy.

[Redman]

Not aware of an '84 11E, at least not in this vicinity.

Overall discussion/thread is about GKs and specific comment were about photo of GK.

GKs were 82 (GKZ, and GK2 were late82s), 83 and were a few 84. (THen the Cavelcades came out).