no longer a GS owner, but I would like to still stick around

[GateKeeper]

Well I am without a GS, actually without a Suzuki to be more specific, sold off some of my bikes, the GS750e, the BMW R65ls, and about to close a deal on the Honda 350, which will leave me with my Yamaha FZ750, and my latest purchase, a 2005 BMW K1200s

I have enjoyed being here, it was an invaluable place for information while doing my GS restore, couldn't have done some of the stuff without you guys, made a number of friends even if they are only here on the site, and actually made a friend from here and we hang out, and even ride together when we get a chance (Spyug)....

Lots of good times here, and hope to have more

I might not have a GS, but still would like to kick around, shoot the chit, and help others with their GS issues if and when I can....

So it's not a complete goodbye (yah I know some would prefer that,,,,LOL) not that easy to get rid of me....

And I must put up at least a few pictures of the new bike, hope you all don't mind...

Cheers

She is a bit different from these pictures as this was the day I picked her up, I have added a GPS, changed the windscreen to a dark smoke one, new tires, and soon shorty levers

Just over 12000 Km and she is as clean as a whistle, owner before me hardly rode, but kept her clean....










and an original picture back in 2005 when the bike was done up for a raffle in the US....



some cool history....

[JJ]

Several members here no longer own a GS, or even a Suzuki,, but have stuck around. Feel free to hang out...

Nice Beemer!

[GSXR7ED]

Wow!

Beautiful bikes! Hadn't seen you post on here lately...but I'm not crawling all over the place looking for your inputs.

You have gained knowledge here and helped others so I don't see you going anywhere.

My goodness those are nice bikes.


Ed

[steve murdoch]

Hi ya, GK.
As you well know it is the people that makes this a great place to visit.
The bikes are an added bonus.

[Steve]

Yeah, stick around.

Even our "Illustrious Leader", Frank (administrator), didn't have a GS until recently.

He was given an 1100GK project, with the idea of making it the "GSR Bike".

There is a thread about the donation and another one describing the progress.

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[bonanzadave]

That is an eye-catching Beemer. Yes, stick around !

[GateKeeper]

Thanks guys.....

I was going to stick around and have, just have not posted much, but someone (Trevor) said I should come clean and say I have gone to the other side,,,LOL

almost bought a 1990 GSXR 750, but after I got the BMW I had to put that purchase on hold, and unfortunately it sold....but another might come by one day....

Cheers...

the bike was painted at this dealership

http://www.holtbmw.com/

holt bmw
9000 Cycle Lane
Athens OH 45701


kinda cool to find it after so many years, I emailed them, they only confirmed that the bike was painted by them, but they never gave me any more info after that....

[GSXR7ED]

Gixxah!

OMG!

You want one of these? (1990)


I'd actually love to have the first year Gixxer. (1985/86)

I've already owned one of these:


Just a dream...I enjoy living through others who partake in such endeavors.


Ed

[dorkburger]

Absolutely stick around.

If I recall, you were one of the first people to welcome me after my late introduction.

[SVSooke]

I've been wondering what happened to you,good to hear things are going OK even if you turned to the dark side

[argonsagas]

First, those are BEAUTIFUL bikes!


Yes, stick around.....and contribute often. You have often had interesting things to say.


Not everyone on here owns a GS, and some never did.

Technically, I have two, although one is no longer complete, that being a GS1100G (my first GS) and a 2010 GS X1250 which is a recent acquisition. The GS1100GK was sold a few years ago and the GSF1200 Bandit that replaced it went two weeks ago.

[GateKeeper]

OMG!

You want one of these? (1990)
Just a dream...I enjoy living through others who partake in such endeavors.


Ed

Yup and it was in my garage for months and I had to let it go






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[GSXR7ED]

Ahhhhhhhhh!

You took very good care of her...such a great owner to keep her pristine. I would hope to meet someone like you one day who lets go of a classic Race Replica.

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.

Ed

[eil]

Didn't know you sold your 750E. That's always been one of my favorite rebuilds. Stick around for sure, there's always entertainment to be had on this forum.

[GateKeeper]

Ahhhhhhhhh!

You took very good care of her...such a great owner to keep her pristine. I would hope to meet someone like you one day who lets go of a classic Race Replica.

Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.

Ed

Hey Ed....

I think you misunderstood, the GSXR was never mine, it was brought over by a fried to store for him while he worked on another bike, he did however ask if I wanted to buy it at a good price, way below what it was actually worth and way below what he sold it for just a few days ago.

I had the opportunity to buy it, but no funds, after I sold off my other 2 bikes and purchased the new BMW, money was tight, and he found a buyer, guy came by and took it home the same day....

I do wish I could have purchased it, it was in not too bad shape, but did need a good resto, paint was peeling, dent in tank, rims were pitted, but motor was strong, ran well, so the investment would have been worthwhile to a collector or someone who really wanted the bike

Had I sold my 72 Honda in time, I probably would have taken the GSXR, put a cover over her and got too her once I had all the cash and time to spend on her.....full resto would probably be north of 2 grand, but she would have been as good as new.....