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  • bwringer
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    • Oct 2003
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    #976
    Interesting to hear Ryan conversing like a normal human with another human, and not in his snarky "presenter" voice.

    And that was indeed well-spotted; I didn't see the GS at all the first time through.

    Very thought-provoking video, too.
    1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
    2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
    2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
    Eat more venison.

    Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.

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    • trevor
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      • Oct 2011
      • 18680
      • Victoria bc

      #977
      Originally posted by Grimly
      Sure is.
      And lunch at 10.02.
      That's Ken of Kenco here on Vancouver Island.....great guy and I have bought many things from him over the years.....his shop is like stepping back in time. So cool that Ryan came over here to do this.....Ken has been getting a ton of attention (free advertising) since this came out the other day. Good for him
      No signature :(

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      • Dogma
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        • Sep 2007
        • 7143
        • Mason, OH (SW)

        #978
        Originally posted by bwringer
        Interesting to hear Ryan conversing like a normal human with another human, and not in his snarky "presenter" voice.

        And that was indeed well-spotted; I didn't see the GS at all the first time through.

        Very thought-provoking video, too.
        I can't not see that tail cowl. I'm pretty sure it's the same as my 1000G.
        Dogma
        --
        O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you! - David

        Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense. - Carl Sagan

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        '80 GS850 GLT
        '80 GS1000 GT
        '01 ZRX1200R

        How to get a "What's New" feed without the Vortex, and without permanently quitting the Vortex

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        • CincinnatiKid
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          • Mar 2016
          • 192
          • Chicago

          #979

          “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow what a ride!”
          -Hunter S. Thompson

          my gs11e and I out in the wild last Saturday
          This photo hosted by SmugMug; your photos look better here.
          81 gs1100E
          81 gs550
          74 xlch 1000 custom
          03 ktm 525 exc supermoto
          76 honda cj360
          72 honda cl350
          2 green parrots

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          • Rich82GS750TZ
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            • Jun 2018
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            #980
            Oof. Had to check out the sequence to see that you stood up after. You good?
            Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 08-21-2024, 07:16 AM.
            Links​

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            • dorkburger
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              • Jan 2013
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              • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

              #981
              Yikes. Not how someone wants to see a classic GS. More importantly how are you?
              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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              • CincinnatiKid
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                • Mar 2016
                • 192
                • Chicago

                #982
                I am uninjured!! The bike needs really not that much, either. a new brake lever and throttle tube, new tires and brake pads, and a new ignition advancer, Dyna ignition plate, and that right side crankcase cover.

                oil cooler hose failed on the front straight and pumped oil all about my bike and the track. It’s good that I’m ok but my conscience rests easy knowing that nobody else went down because of it. Perhaps because they saw the giant smoke trail I was leaving for the 300ft before the corner….!

                81 gs1100E
                81 gs550
                74 xlch 1000 custom
                03 ktm 525 exc supermoto
                76 honda cj360
                72 honda cl350
                2 green parrots

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                • Dogma
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                  • Sep 2007
                  • 7143
                  • Mason, OH (SW)

                  #983
                  Originally posted by CincinnatiKid
                  “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, “Wow what a ride!”
                  -Hunter S. Thompson

                  my gs11e and I out in the wild last Saturday
                  I'm glad you at least got some epic pics out of that. That smoke cloud is downright impressive.
                  Dogma
                  --
                  O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you! - David

                  Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense. - Carl Sagan

                  --
                  '80 GS850 GLT
                  '80 GS1000 GT
                  '01 ZRX1200R

                  How to get a "What's New" feed without the Vortex, and without permanently quitting the Vortex

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                  • dorkburger
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                    • Jan 2013
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                    • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

                    #984
                    Glad you fared well despite the incident.
                    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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                    • Rob S.
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                      • Dec 2013
                      • 9393
                      • New York City

                      #985
                      Originally posted by Dogma

                      I'm glad you at least got some epic pics out of that. That smoke cloud is downright impressive.
                      Absolutely +1!
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                      • alke46
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                        • Sep 2008
                        • 3214
                        • Harrison, Ar.

                        #986
                        Originally posted by CincinnatiKid
                        I am uninjured!! The bike needs really not that much, either. a new brake lever and throttle tube, new tires and brake pads, and a new ignition advancer, Dyna ignition plate, and that right side crankcase cover.

                        oil cooler hose failed on the front straight and pumped oil all about my bike and the track. It’s good that I’m ok but my conscience rests easy knowing that nobody else went down because of it. Perhaps because they saw the giant smoke trail I was leaving for the 300ft before the corner….!
                        Another story of a good outcome due to properly wearing ATGATT.
                        Larry

                        '79 GS 1000E
                        '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                        '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                        '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                        '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                        • Redman
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                          • Mar 2004
                          • 13723
                          • Michigan, west Michigan

                          #987
                          Road closure had me take a section of road I don’t often go.
                          Saw this in far corner of parking lot at industrial place, on Saturday night.
                          IMG_2024-08-25-153824.jpg
                          82 GKZ
                          looked complete (except for mirrors). Was a lot to be impressed by.
                          wasn’t many other vehicals in parking lot, and some overhead doors were open. I thought of walking around as see if get anyone’s attention. But I was late for an “appointment”
                          (can see sunset color reflected in rear brake disc.)


                          maybe I’ll go that way more often in evening. Would be intersting to meet and chat with owner.

                          also I should look into if I can print some more GSR cards.

                          >>later note: before anyone says that saying 82 GKZ is redundundundant. No, it’s not, because i am saying it’s an 82 GKZ not an 82 GK2 (late 82 that looks more like an 83 or 84).
                          Last edited by Redman; 08-25-2024, 02:49 PM.
                          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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                          • dgates1
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                            • Jun 2024
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                            • Arlington, TX

                            #988
                            Originally posted by Redman
                            Muskegon Bike Time Saturday evening

                            I looked down the road, and saw a familiar looking fairing approaching, and had time to get camera ready.

                            Hey! I think this could be the GK I saw there a couple years ago.



                            . I am quessing that to be a homemade replacement windscreen.

                            Hum... all there GS sightings were 1982s.
                            Redman Isn't this the same one you saw a month ago?
                            - David
                            80 GS850GL, 82 GS1100G
                            Arlington, TX
                            https://visitedstatesmap.com/image/ARMNMTNDSDTXsm.jpg

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                            • Burque73
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                              • Mar 2016
                              • 4711
                              • Albuquerque, NM

                              #989
                              Originally posted by Redman
                              Road closure had me take a section of road I don’t often go.
                              Saw this in far corner of parking lot at industrial place, on Saturday night.
                              IMG_2024-08-25-153824.jpg
                              82 GKZ
                              looked complete (except for mirrors). Was a lot to be impressed by.
                              wasn’t many other vehicals in parking lot, and some overhead doors were open. I thought of walking around as see if get anyone’s attention. But I was late for an “appointment”
                              (can see sunset color reflected in rear brake disc.)


                              maybe I’ll go that way more often in evening. Would be intersting to meet and chat with owner.

                              also I should look into if I can print some more GSR cards.

                              >>later note: before anyone says that saying 82 GKZ is redundundundant. No, it’s not, because i am saying it’s an 82 GKZ not an 82 GK2 (late 82 that looks more like an 83 or 84).
                              Man, GK's just come out of the woodwork up there.

                              That does look like the one you previously posted though with the front fender guard and additional lights under the fairing.

                              I forgot to mention in another post, thanks for breaking down the difference between GKZ and GK2. I do notice this one has the typical foot pegs and not the fatty floorboard looking ones like mine.
                              Roger

                              '83 GS850G Daily rider
                              '82 GS1100GK Work in (slow) progress

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                              • Redman
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                                • Mar 2004
                                • 13723
                                • Michigan, west Michigan

                                #990
                                Originally posted by Burque73

                                Man, GK's just come out of the woodwork up there.

                                That does look like the one you previously posted though with the front fender guard and additional lights under the fairing.

                                . .


                                Originally posted by dgates1

                                Redman Isn't this the same one you saw a month ago?
                                Yes, It does seem to be the same.​
                                Aux lights and fender guard really do indicate is the same one.

                                Man, shows that status of my observation and recall.

                                .
                                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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