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  • USMC-Ben
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    New ?82 GS 650 L. Owner.

    Hey gentleman and ladies putting together an 82 650 with my old man. Just starting this experience is fun and exciting and can?t wait to be finished and ready to ride.
  • steve murdoch
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    Past Site Supporter
    • May 2004
    • 8492
    • St. Catharines, On.

    #2
    Gentleman?
    You got the wrong place.
    Welcome to the site, Ben.
    Hopefully you have already found this collection of repair tips and manuals.
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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    • kerrfunk
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      Past Site Supporter
      • Oct 2008
      • 4181
      • West-By-God-Virginia

      #3
      Howdy! I ride a 650GL. Love it! Only thing I don't like is the small tank.
      Welcome!
      "I have come to believe that all life is precious." -- Eastman, TWD6.4

      1999 Triumph Legend 900 TT




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      • Spyder
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        Past Site Supporter
        • Mar 2012
        • 3029
        • NW Indiana

        #4
        This is my oldest son, Ben. We are slowly bringing his first bike back from the dead. This is the '82 650 L I bought last year and decided I really didn't need it in my collection. Decided to sell, and he decided he wanted it, lol. We currently have the carbs in a few hundred pieces, and he is following the "tutorial" for the most part, in addition to my guidance. Next will be fork seals, and tires... He is looking forward to being a part of the GS community...

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        '83 GS 1100T
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        • LAB3
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          Past Site Supporter
          • Mar 2018
          • 3496
          • No fixed address

          #5
          Originally posted by Spyder
          This is my oldest son, Ben. We are slowly bringing his first bike back from the dead. This is the '82 650 L I bought last year and decided I really didn't need it in my collection. Decided to sell, and he decided he wanted it, lol. We currently have the carbs in a few hundred pieces, and he is following the "tutorial" for the most part, in addition to my guidance. Next will be fork seals, and tires... He is looking forward to being a part of the GS community...

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          A little spit and polish and that'll be one sweet looking machine! Of all the repair boards I've been on the last few years this one is the best, hands down. Questions are usually answered quickly and straight forward, flaming/trolling is left for other places.
          2001 Kawasaki Voyager XII (Current bike)
          1982 GS450txz (former bike)

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          • Wingsconsin
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            Past Site Supporter
            • Jan 2013
            • 1725
            • Sussex Wisconsin

            #6
            I had a GS650GL 1982 for a year -
            They are pretty quick , handle well, and are as reliable as a hammer once they are sorted out
            I sold mine because I felt like it was too small for me - (mistake)
            So I got my 850 instead

            That will be an awesome bike
            Welcome aboard and thanks for your service

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