My Return to 2 wheels. A 1982 GS125.

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  • GSXJosh
    Forum Newbie
    • Apr 2024
    • 13
    • Central Coast, NSW, Australia

    #1

    My Return to 2 wheels. A 1982 GS125.

    It's been almost 10 years since I've been on 2 wheels. This little beauty came up Cheap an hr away so I bit the bullet and bought it.

    She has her issues, missing a side cover, damaged seat, pod filter on it so it runs horribly and a Mikuni slide carb that I can't find any specs on.

    I know the carb issues should be sorted with a return to the standard air box if I can find one.

    Plans are to tidy it up and ride it to work. Get it Mickey mouse on a Mini mouse budget and probably on sell it or swap it for another bigger project bike.

    It's a nice distraction in my life at the moment.

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  • dorkburger
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    • Jan 2013
    • 10769
    • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

    #2
    Welcome. Small bikes can be huge fun...
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    Glen
    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
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    • rphillips
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      • Jun 2005
      • 7611
      • Norene TN

      #3
      Like you I's out for appx. 10 yrs. Glad I finally came back. Sounds like you got a pretty good plan... Welcome and good luck.
      1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      • Grimly
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        • Sep 2012
        • 5762
        • Ireland

        #4
        Same amount of fun at half the speed.
        A steadfast refusal to throttle down makes life exciting.
        Dave
        '79 GS850GN '80 GS850GT
        Only a dog knows why a motorcyclist sticks his head out of a car window

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        • Cipher
          Forum Sage
          • Mar 2016
          • 3129
          • Toronto Ontario

          #5
          Originally posted by GSXJosh
          It's been almost 10 years since I've been on 2 wheels. This little beauty came up Cheap an hr away so I bit the bullet and bought it.

          She has her issues, missing a side cover, damaged seat, pod filter on it so it runs horribly and a Mikuni slide carb that I can't find any specs on.

          I know the carb issues should be sorted with a return to the standard air box if I can find one.

          Plans are to tidy it up and ride it to work. Get it Mickey mouse on a Mini mouse budget and probably on sell it or swap it for another bigger project bike.

          It's a nice distraction in my life at the moment.

          ​​​​
          I remember seeing one c.1976 shiny and looking brand new. From a distance it had all the styling of a full bike but when I walked closer it took longer to get bigger than a full size bike.
          Beautiful commuter for congested stop and go traffic and super easy on fuel.
          1983 GS 550 LD
          2009 BMW K1300s

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          • salty_monk
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            • Oct 2006
            • 14001
            • London, UK to Redondo Beach, California

            #6
            Welcome to the mad house. You know this thread is useless without pics right?
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            • rphillips
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              • Jun 2005
              • 7611
              • Norene TN

              #7
              GS125 in 1976??? ... Suzukicycles.org says, The first GS125, introduced in 1982, was a peach of a motorcycle, with 14HP and a 10,000 rpm single cyl. eng.... The model info., here at The GSR says they were manufactured from 1979 through 1985. I've seen no info. on a Suzuki GS125 prior to 1982.
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              • nvr2old
                Forum Sage
                • Jan 2009
                • 2134
                • Sandpoint, Idaho

                #8
                I restored a 1972 Honda CL100 a couple of years ago and used it during the summer months as a commuter to and from work, and thoroughly enjoy riding it. So much fun and boy does it receive attention at gas stops, more then my GS1000S actually..everyone has a story about something similar in their lives..
                1979 GS1000S,

                1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                • Cipher
                  Forum Sage
                  • Mar 2016
                  • 3129
                  • Toronto Ontario

                  #9
                  Originally posted by rphillips
                  GS125 in 1976??? ... Suzukicycles.org says, The first GS125, introduced in 1982, was a peach of a motorcycle, with 14HP and a 10,000 rpm single cyl. eng.... The model info., here at The GSR says they were manufactured from 1979 through 1985. I've seen no info. on a Suzuki GS125 prior to 1982.
                  Possibly a gn125 my apologies a 2 minute ogle on a hot summer day 48 years ago.
                  1983 GS 550 LD
                  2009 BMW K1300s

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                  • GSXJosh
                    Forum Newbie
                    • Apr 2024
                    • 13
                    • Central Coast, NSW, Australia

                    #10
                    Originally posted by rphillips
                    GS125 in 1976??? ... Suzukicycles.org says, The first GS125, introduced in 1982, was a peach of a motorcycle, with 14HP and a 10,000 rpm single cyl. eng.... The model info., here at The GSR says they were manufactured from 1979 through 1985. I've seen no info. on a Suzuki GS125 prior to 1982.
                    Yeah mine is a 1982 model, will be a good bit of kit once done but I need afew parts that are NLA.

                    Yeah I know. I'll grab some photos lol.

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