Old time M/C guy just got an 82 GS 650 L

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  • abaton6
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Old time M/C guy just got an 82 GS 650 L

    I have two other Suzuki's in great shape,..99 1500 Intruder LC, and an 86 Cavalcade. My brother looked at the rear end of the Cavalcade, and said it looks like a motor home! I've been working on the GS over the winter. Can't wait to zip around on it!
  • Big T
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    • Mar 2005
    • 12401
    • West Slope, OR

    #2
    Well, if you have a running Cavalcade, there's not much you need to learn about the 650.

    Welcome aboard!
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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    • rphillips
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      • Jun 2005
      • 7622
      • Norene TN

      #3
      Yep, kind'f like going from an 18 wheeler to a VW Beetle. Congrats.
      1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      • ddaniels
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        • Aug 2009
        • 5590
        • Dayton, OH

        #4
        The Calvalcade is a motorhome compared to a 650. You'll definitely have fun on it. Welcome aboard. Now let's see some pictures.
        Current Bikes:
        2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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        • wyly
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          • Nov 2015
          • 957
          • calgary canada

          #5
          Originally posted by abaton6
          I have two other Suzuki's in great shape,..99 1500 Intruder LC, and an 86 Cavalcade. My brother looked at the rear end of the Cavalcade, and said it looks like a motor home! I've been working on the GS over the winter. Can't wait to zip around on it!
          Motor homes that's what we were calling the first loaded Goldwings back in the 70's, more specifically Winnebagos.
          1979 CBX, AW440 Maico, GS1150EF
          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1447792849

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          • rphillips
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            • Jun 2005
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            • Norene TN

            #6
            You misspelled or forgot, it was "WINGEBAGOS"
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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            • dorkburger
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              • Jan 2013
              • 10771
              • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

              #7
              Welcome. Good luck with the 650.
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              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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