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  • SussexGSRider
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    New member intro

    Hi. I'm Alex, live on the Sussex Coast, been building, modifying, riding for over 20 years.
    I'm currently running a 1978 GS1000 Cafe-Fighter. It's had all non-essentials stripped off, satin black paint with chequered stripe down the tank and tailpiece. Box section alloy swingarm, GSXR wheels and brakes. 4-1 exhaust with carbon fibre Micron can. Koso digital mini-speedo and fuel gauge. Black anodised renthall style bars with polished switchgear. Polished engine casings, rocker cover and carb tops.

    I've only just finished it, off for MOT soon but need to sort a temperamental starter motor issue first!

    I'll take some photos once it's out of my garage. Look forward to chatting soon!

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    • Agemax
      Forum Guru
      • Apr 2008
      • 8371
      • plymouth uk
      #2
      Hi Alex and welcome from another UK member. looking forward to seeing some pics, the bike sounds great!
      1978 GS1085.

      Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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        • steve murdoch
          Forum Guru
          Past Site Supporter
          • May 2004
          • 8491
          • St. Catharines, On.
          #3
          Like the sounds of your mods, Alex.
          Welcome to the site.
          2@ \'78 GS1000

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            • SussexGSRider
              #4
              Thanks for the welcome guys. Here's a little taster pic for now until I get some decent ones....

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                • allojohn
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                  • Jan 2011
                  • 3515
                  • NoMo, MN
                  #5
                  Welcome to the asylum Alex from a transplanted Brighton boy! Where exactly are you in Sussex?
                  -Mal

                  "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
                  ___________

                  78 GS750E

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Welcome to the forum.

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                        • SussexGSRider
                          #7
                          Thanks guys. @allojohn, I'm in Eastbourne

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                            • GSXR7ED
                              Forum LongTimer
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                              • Dec 2012
                              • 10145
                              • DE via L.A.
                              #8
                              Welcome! That checkered flag on the tank reminds me of Speed Racer. Also, Take On Me by Aha.

                              Post more pics of your bike...especially with your historic country in the background.



                              Ed
                              Last edited by GSXR7ED; 04-29-2014, 09:11 AM.
                              GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                              GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                              GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                              my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                                • allojohn
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                                  • Jan 2011
                                  • 3515
                                  • NoMo, MN
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by SussexGSRider
                                  Thanks guys. @allojohn, I'm in Eastbourne
                                  Home of the Zimmer! LOL. Ah, remembering sunny summer rides through the Sussex countryside in a former life. Best part of England!
                                  -Mal

                                  "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
                                  ___________

                                  78 GS750E

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                                    • Wraith
                                      #10
                                      Welcome for a UK member, like the GS my type of bike

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                                        • Guest
                                          #11
                                          Welcome to the forum. I'm kind of partial to your model bike. Need more pics.

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                                            • SussexGSRider
                                              #12
                                              Thanks guys. Sorry for the delay, have been away from my computer for a few days...

                                              I promise I'll get some decent pics up soon... Having got it ready for MOT I discovered oil weeping from the rocker gasket onto the downpipes, so spent Saturday rectifying that rather than getting it MOTd!

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                                                • SussexGSRider
                                                  #13
                                                  OK guys, here's a quick one I snapped last night when I had to get it out the garage to get a mate's bike in...

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                                                    • GSXR7ED
                                                      Forum LongTimer
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                                                      • Dec 2012
                                                      • 10145
                                                      • DE via L.A.
                                                      #14
                                                      ^^WooHoo!

                                                      Nice ride!!!


                                                      Ed
                                                      GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                                                      GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                                                      GSX-R750Y (Sold)

                                                      my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)

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                                                        • posplayr
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                                                          GSResource Superstar
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                                                          • Dec 2007
                                                          • 23673
                                                          • Tucson Az
                                                          #15
                                                          Very nice style.

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