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  • rphillips
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    • Jun 2005
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    • Norene TN

    #16
    I've learned that birthdays make dragstrips waaaay less appealing.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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    • alke46
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      • Sep 2008
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      • Harrison, Ar.

      #17
      I've had my current model since 2008. Before that I had a '82 GS 850G for over 10 years. Started out back in 1978 with a GT 550 I think it was.
      Larry

      79 GS1000E 2019 Triumph 800 XRT

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      • administrator
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        • May 2002
        • 1451
        • Blairsville, GA

        #18
        Originally posted by trevor
        I'm down to these three. Like Ron, I must admit I am losing interest in wrenching as well.
        I am much more into big touring. And I have 3 sport touring bikes for that....oh and my dr650 for off road stuff....plus a 1st gen Hayabusa....not sure what that's for....lol


        They all look great but that red 1100 is WOW!

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        • trevor
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          • Victoria bc

          #19
          Originally posted by administrator

          They all look great but that red 1100 is WOW!
          Thanks Frank....I totally agree with you....this bike is a knockout to me....pure muscle
          No signature :(

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          • rphillips
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            #20
            Yep, got a 1991 GSX1100G, a 1999 GSF 1200, a 2005 GSF1200, but thinking my 1983 GS1100E is the only one that counts in this conversation.
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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            • administrator
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              • Blairsville, GA

              #21
              Originally posted by rphillips
              Yep, got a 1991 GSX1100G, a 1999 GSF 1200, a 2005 GSF1200, but thinking my 1983 GS1100E is the only one that counts in this conversation.
              Yeah, for this conversation that's true. But they all count! Nice stable you have going on.

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              • Rob S.
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                • Dec 2013
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                • New York City

                #22
                1982 1100E painted to look like an '83.

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                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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                • Steve
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                  • Jun 2005
                  • 35927
                  • southwest oHIo

                  #23
                  Have owned several, through the years, but currently down to just one, an '80 GS850G(K). Yes, it has bags and trunk from an 1100GK.

                  My son also has his Vetter-equipped '80 GS1000G in my garage.

                  Mrs. Steve has sold her '82 GS850GL to a friend and acquired a Can-Am Spyder.

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                  mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                  hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                  #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                  #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                  Family Portrait
                  Siblings and Spouses
                  Mom's first ride
                  Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
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                  • Redman
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                    • Mar 2004
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                    • Michigan, west Michigan

                    #24
                    Yes.
                    Have had GS since 1982 (650, then 850, then/now GK).
                    And two other.


                    (Will admit that the GK has been neglected some in recent years.)
                    Bikes
                    Had 650G & 850G. GK since 2005. BOTM 850G 6/2024 , GK 9/2015​

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                    • Big T
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                      • Mar 2005
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                      #25
                      I currently have 5. I'll be selling the 2 850s this year, along with the DR and DRz.

                      My 78, bought new. Seen here at the Isle of Vashon TT. Both my wife and I are taller than average, this bike fits us well.
                      Last edited by Big T; 02-19-2026, 12:23 AM.
                      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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                      • fastfrank
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                        • Oct 2023
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                        • Nashville

                        #26
                        Due to medical issues, need for garage space, giving away my GS1100ES near Nashville (Spring Hill)… clear title, runs when easily re-assembled, extra parts. New Progressive springs & shocks, new battery, etc. Had previous post to sell, but now free. Last ran in July on a drip, since I was going to make new hoses from Hirsch-treated tank. I have taken the stator cover loose , since my last gasket was misaligned and leaking. Needs paint, is gloss black, but also have some original plastics. Nothing broken, just needs minor reassembly since I can’t work on it anymore. I had a video of it running floating around here somewhere… ask me, and I can send it. Very strong low-miles motor. Corbin seat with a rip. PM brakes. 4 into 1. Did I mention it is free? Help me reclaim some garage space and make this wonderful bike appreciated again. I don’t want to put it on FB here, and I can’t work on it, thought someone here would appreciate it more. Can reach me at accugroove@gmail.

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                        • 2BRacing
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                          • Jan 2009
                          • 798
                          • Onrus, near Hermanus, South Africa

                          #27
                          I bought my GS850G new in 1981 and added a fairing that was moulded by a fibreglass fabricator according to a Honda design. I have always done all wrenching myself. A few years ago I bought my oldest brother's 1981 GS1000G that he had added touring items such as Vetter fairing, king/queen seat, S&W air shocks and Krauser hard luggage and top box. He had also fitted the cams from a GS1000S and I don't know if it is the extra capacity over the 850 or the effect of the cams, but the bike really pulls and runs harder than the 850 !







                          1981 GS850G "Blue Magic" (Bike Of The Month April 2009)

                          1981 GS1000G "Leo" (Bike Of The Month August 2023)

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                          • 1978GS750E
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                            #28
                            Originally posted by fastfrank
                            Due to medical issues, need for garage space, giving away my GS1100ES near Nashville (Spring Hill)… clear title, runs when easily re-assembled, extra parts. New Progressive springs & shocks, new battery, etc. Had previous post to sell, but now free. Last ran in July on a drip, since I was going to make new hoses from Hirsch-treated tank. I have taken the stator cover loose , since my last gasket was misaligned and leaking. Needs paint, is gloss black, but also have some original plastics. Nothing broken, just needs minor reassembly since I can’t work on it anymore. I had a video of it running floating around here somewhere… ask me, and I can send it. Very strong low-miles motor. Corbin seat with a rip. PM brakes. 4 into 1. Did I mention it is free? Help me reclaim some garage space and make this wonderful bike appreciated again. I don’t want to put it on FB here, and I can’t work on it, thought someone here would appreciate it more. Can reach me at accugroove@gmail.
                            Email sent! ..........
                            Ron
                            78 GS1000E, 82 GS1100E, 83 GS1100ES,
                            22 Triumph Tiger Sport 660

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                            • Rich82GS750TZ
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                              #29
                              Originally posted by 1978GS750E

                              Email sent! ..........
                              Right up your alley. Go get it, Ron.
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                              • trevor
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                                • Oct 2011
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                                • Victoria bc

                                #30
                                Originally posted by 1978GS750E

                                Email sent! ..........
                                Wait....I thought you said you were "tired of turning wrenches" and were likely selling your old bikes??
                                No signature :(

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