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  • SWOhioGSguy
    • Feb 2026
    #1

    New GS Owner here from SW Ohio

    Hello all. I am a die hard KZ fan. It was the bike I started with from my father, and have, for the most part, never looked back. Over the last 25 years of riding on the road, I have owned 3 GS's. YEARS ago, it was a GS 550 a neighbor gave me. In the early 90's, I had a 78 GS750E. I now have a GS 850L, 1980 model. Was looking for a nice bike for the wife and I to ride together, and this one came along for a great price so I picked it up. Rides like a dream, feels smaller than my KZ650, and rides two up easily.
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    • Steve
      GS Whisperer
      • Jun 2005
      • 35925
      • southwest oHIo
      #2


      Another 850 in the group, and probably (almost) in my back yard.

      Let me know if you need any help, I'm not too far away.

      .
      sigpic
      mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
      hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
      #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
      #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
      Family Portrait
      Siblings and Spouses
      Mom's first ride
      Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
      (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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        • GSXR7ED
          Forum LongTimer
          Past Site Supporter
          • Dec 2012
          • 10146
          • DE via L.A.
          #3
          Yes! -- Welcome!

          Post pictures of your bike. You have the GS Whisperer near you so call/visit him. Enjoy your way around here.


          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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            • cowboyup3371
              Forum LongTimer
              Past Site Supporter
              • Apr 2010
              • 13996
              • In Ohio Now
              #4
              Welcome from Miamisburg
              Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace

              1981 GS550T - My First
              1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
              2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike

              Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
              Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
              and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"

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                • dorkburger
                  Forum LongTimer
                  Past Site Supporter
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 10770
                  • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ
                  #5
                  Nice. Welcome to the GSR.
                  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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                    • SWOhioGSguy
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Steve


                      Another 850 in the group, and probably (almost) in my back yard.

                      Let me know if you need any help, I'm not too far away.

                      .

                      Where in SW Ohio are you Steve?

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                        • SWOhioGSguy
                          #7
                          Originally posted by cowboyup3371
                          Welcome from Miamisburg
                          Hey Cowboy. Originally from Waynesville myself, now in Vandalia.

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                            • SWOhioGSguy
                              #8
                              Originally posted by SWOhioGSguy
                              Hello all. I am a die hard KZ fan. It was the bike I started with from my father, and have, for the most part, never looked back. Over the last 25 years of riding on the road, I have owned 3 GS's. YEARS ago, it was a GS 550 a neighbor gave me. In the early 90's, I had a 78 GS750E. I now have a GS 850L, 1980 model. Was looking for a nice bike for the wife and I to ride together, and this one came along for a great price so I picked it up. Rides like a dream, feels smaller than my KZ650, and rides two up easily.
                              6355.jpgHere is a quick pic before some mild tear down and rework.

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                                • GSXR7ED
                                  Forum LongTimer
                                  Past Site Supporter
                                  • Dec 2012
                                  • 10146
                                  • DE via L.A.
                                  #9
                                  Cool! Thanks for posting pic.

                                  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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