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  • Steve
    GS Whisperer
    • Jun 2005
    • 35925
    • southwest oHIo

    #16
    Originally posted by koolaid_kid
    I haven't seen anything negative, merely interrogative.
    May be, but my first observation was evidently borderline confrontational.

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    • Guest

      #17
      Thanks for the reply's.

      Yes its a NZ model.
      $1500 here would get you something that's a heap.

      Was a runner two years ago and has been parked up since in a shed.
      Tyres are new and it will come with side covers.

      BUT its not a runner at the moment, seller say it was running fine when parked. Battery is rooted and needs replacement.

      And its not mint.





      They don't come up for sale very often here.
      Last edited by Guest; 07-25-2013, 12:40 PM.

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      • Tamara

        #18
        That is a nice looking bike. I can't offer buy or not buy that's between you and your spouse.

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        • ptexotik

          #19
          Does the shed have a decent roof and heat!??

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          • GSXR7ED
            Forum LongTimer
            Past Site Supporter
            • Dec 2012
            • 10146
            • DE via L.A.

            #20
            Nice!

            Originally posted by Arronduke
            Thanks for the reply's.

            Yes its a NZ model.
            $1500 here would get you something that's a heap.

            Was a runner two years ago and has been parked up since in a shed.
            Tyres are new and it will come with side covers.

            BUT its not a runner at the moment, seller say it was running fine when parked. Battery is rooted and needs replacement.

            And its not mint.





            They don't come up for sale very often here.
            Sweet lookin' Monster of a bike! I'd take the plunge...if it's what you want.


            Ed
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            • cableguy

              #21
              Seller says "ran fine when parked". The classic phrase that spans the globe!

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              • JEEPRUSTY

                #22
                Buy the bike women are a dime a dozen.

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                • bigskybldr

                  #23
                  Not a fair question! To help decide whether to go for the bike or keep your wife, we would also need a picture of your wife!!..lol

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                  • Guest

                    #24
                    Buy the bike .
                    If your missus wants you to choose , pick something you like and that you'll have fun with .
                    You'll be able to fix anything that's wrong with the bike , not so easy with a Grogan .
                    It's probably no help but , I paid about that much for a '79 GS1000S that was a real pig , got it rideable , then threw buckets of money at it . Now I've got a beautiful old bike that makes me grin when I see it just sitting in the shed . Rounding up some wanker on a new rocket ship is nearly as good as sex .
                    You'll be able to find all the bits you need fairly easily and there's all the expertise in the world right here .

                    Good luck old mate , oh , and welcome back , by the way .

                    Cheers , Simon .
                    Last edited by Guest; 08-02-2013, 05:04 PM.

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                    • BigD_83
                      Forum Sage
                      Past Site Supporter
                      • May 2011
                      • 4872
                      • Vancouver

                      #25
                      Originally posted by Arronduke

                      The wife just like to see the pain she creates....

                      What say you?
                      I'm asking the same question about a DR350SE(X) that I might get first dibs on. With three bikes in the garage and only 1 1/2 riders in the house, it's a tough sell. I casually mentioned the prospect to the girlfriend at lunch, and she seemed resigned to the idea when I pointed out I had been looking for one of these for three years.

                      You know the answer. Sounds to me like your wife would be okay with the purchase.
                      '83 GS650G
                      '83 GS550es (didn't like the colours in the 80's, but they've grown on me)

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                      • TopTechRacing

                        #26
                        Speaking from experience I will ride the bike a whole lot more than I ever did the exwife..._

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                        • Roland5color

                          #27
                          Originally posted by TopTechRacing
                          Speaking from experience I will ride the bike a whole lot more than I ever did the exwife..._
                          True oh so true. The bike never says no or that it's not in the mood.

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                          • chuck hahn
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                            • May 2009
                            • 25918
                            • Norman, Oklahoma

                            #28
                            If I could fix a woman as easily and fast as I can fix a bike....I would have both. But alas I will settle for my 7 bikes.

                            Now, if I find a woman with her own bike and also a fine WRENCH ( no I didn't say WENCH ) then she has my attention!!!
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            • GSEScraze

                              #29
                              my bikes never go for a ride with out me or with out my ok must be why I love them more and am still looking at more of them

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                              • tkent02
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                                • Jan 2006
                                • 35571
                                • Near South Park

                                #30
                                Originally posted by chuck hahn
                                Now, if I find a woman with her own bike and also a fine WRENCH ( no I didn't say WENCH ) then she has my attention!!!
                                They don't all do that?
                                Oh....
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