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  • Motozen
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    First post, First project

    I've been lurking on the forum for a couple of months now. Finally I had some time to take photos and work on my '78 GS550 E. So I figured it was time to introduce myself. In the offline world I go by Richard cause that's my name. I reside in the Florida panhandle. A personal trainer and LMT by trade, but motorcycles are my hobby. I hold a motorcycle technician certification, but soon realized that I wanted a hobby and not a career. The GS is not my first ride. That honor belongs to a '98 Ducati Monster 900 whom I dearly miss.
    I've already gleaned so much info from the forum and various links and look forward to meeting some great people. I hope you enjoy the pics. Your insight, ideas, hacks, criticism, and ribbing are welcome.

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    • Motozen
      #2
      Well. 1 pic it is.
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        • dorkburger
          Forum LongTimer
          Past Site Supporter
          • Jan 2013
          • 10770
          • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ
          #3
          Welcome to the fun house!
          sigpic
          When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

          Glen
          -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
          -Rusty old scooter.
          Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
          https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
          https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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            • Motozen
              #4
              It was a mess when I got it.

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                • trtsmb
                  #5
                  Welcome to the forum!

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Motozen
                      It was a mess when I got it.
                      what do you call it now?? welcome to the site, looks like you should fit in just fine.

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                        • steve murdoch
                          Forum Guru
                          Past Site Supporter
                          • May 2004
                          • 8491
                          • St. Catharines, On.
                          #7
                          Welcome to the site, Richard.
                          Look at the size of that garage! You need more bikes!
                          I know it is a very small thing but the cam caps protected by a cloth, when on the floor is a nice thing to see.
                          2@ \'78 GS1000

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                            • Motozen
                              #8
                              Originally posted by azr
                              what do you call it now?? welcome to the site, looks like you should fit in just fine.
                              For now it's just parts. I'll have to post a picture of the "work" the last guy did on the carbs. It was a massacre.

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                                • evh
                                  #9
                                  Welcome to the forum. you chose a good bike as a project.. Gs's are excellent bikes!

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                                    • Guest
                                      #10
                                      Welcome to the forum. My '78 started out as a basket case and thanks to GSR I have a really nice bike. I hope your project is as successful. Here are some links to what can be done. Unfortunately I can't find any pictures as it was when I bought it. : https://goo.gl/photos/nqAqZUJUWKwCmehS9 https://goo.gl/photos/8yq3qYhEd857Pb1B6

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