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    #1

    New to TGSR, again...

    So, this is my 2nd attempt to get back into this hobby. Started with my ?79 GS550, back in 2008. Did a little modification in the flat tracker style. Loved every minute of it. Been off the road for about 8 years. Now, I own my own house with a garage, and I?m pulling the motor within the next couple of weeks to start a rebuild. I have two small children now, 4 and 2, so it will be a slow process, but I?m really looking forward to getting my hands dirty again. I?m by no means, a seasoned mechanic, but I?m comfortable with a wrench and power tools. I can read a workshop manual, and have a couple of siblings who are mechanically tuned into bikes.

    Anyway, I?m hoping to get a lot more info from this forum again. It was a huge resource the first time I got into this bike, and I?m sure it will be once again. Feels good to be back.
  • steve murdoch
    Forum Guru
    Past Site Supporter
    • May 2004
    • 8491
    • St. Catharines, On.

    #2
    Welcome back to the site, Gumbo.
    Wrench and power tools? Got something against hammers? lol.
    2@ \'78 GS1000

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    • Redman
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Mar 2004
      • 13723
      • Michigan, west Michigan

      #3
      Welcome back.

      do update us on your progress and adventures.
      pictures would be good.

      so, bike sat for 8 years.. ?
      http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
      Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
      GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


      https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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      • Guest

        #4
        Originally posted by steve murdoch
        Got something against hammers? lol.
        Thanks! Nothing against hammers... I tend to get a little too aggressive with one in my possession! 🤣

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        • dorkburger
          Forum LongTimer
          Past Site Supporter
          • Jan 2013
          • 10770
          • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

          #5
          Welcome back.
          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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          • Guest

            #6
            Yup! 8 loonng years.
            Here?s a snapshot of it before it went into storage. A long way from what i wanted, but looked good from afar.
            Attached Files

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            • MiddleAgedKid

              #7
              Hi Gumbo! I'm new here and have found everyone to be extremely helpful! Welcome.

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              • Redman
                Forum LongTimer
                Past Site Supporter
                • Mar 2004
                • 13723
                • Michigan, west Michigan

                #8
                Originally posted by Gumbo76
                . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did a little modification in the flat tracker style. .
                ...
                Originally posted by Gumbo76
                .
                .

                Ah.... Now I have some idea of "flat tracker".

                Sat for 8 years, you say.
                Cleaning carbs is definitely on your list.
                Tires too.

                Do describe what you find in trying to get it running.
                Many folks here willing to help, and most of them know what they are talking about.
                http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
                Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


                https://imgur.com/YTMtgq4

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                • dorkburger
                  Forum LongTimer
                  Past Site Supporter
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 10770
                  • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

                  #9
                  That looks pretty cool.
                  Way better then the cafe hoops that are often a big bump away rubbing on the tire.
                  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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                  • ddaniels
                    Forum Guru
                    • Aug 2009
                    • 5590
                    • Dayton, OH

                    #10
                    Welcome back! You'll definitely find all the help you need here.
                    Current Bikes:
                    2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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