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  1. oldGSfan

    '82 550 Katana for $800 in SoCal

    Didn't realize the tank held 6 gallons but yeah, the styling of this one always looked a bit porky. Still for a few C notes (offer 5?) it's sorta cool. Looks sorta filthy tho. https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/d/orange-suzuki-katana/7882817760.html
  2. oldGSfan

    Is there such a thing as a cheap Beemer?

    Funny, I talked to a guy yesterday who came to my place to buy a coffee table. Saw my Norton and GS's and chatted about bikes and stuff. He was about my age and knew friends from the 80s in Costa Mesa, CA. He mentioned Reg Pridmore, said his friend's dad owned a shop in Santa Barbara was...
  3. oldGSfan

    Craigslist derelict, 1K & as usual 'no title' - 78 GS1000E

    Yes,. The process of researching back fees in CA can be done online for free with the VIN. I would never take someone's word for it. Calling the DMV is the next option; they will do a call-back, which is a huge improvement over the old days of being on hold, listening to smooth jazz for 2...
  4. oldGSfan

    1985 Kawasaki GPz750 needs refresh

    Something about that Kawi 750 motor does it for me. Years ago, I found a pristine '82 GPz 750 for a work colleague and thought Hmm, what am I doing finding, fixing, and giving this gem to him? I rode liter bikes mainly due to my oafish dimensions, but that 750 charmed the hell out of me. I think...
  5. oldGSfan

    Craigslist derelict, 1K & as usual 'no title' - 78 GS1000E

    It doesn't look bad, if he sends me some pics, I may be tempted. It's an all-day haul out to the high desert and back, then the paperwork - I'd check on the DMV site with the VIN first to verify back fees.
  6. oldGSfan

    Electrical gremlins affecting indicator lights and starter circuit

    First thing I'd do is to isolate it, go directly to the starter solenoid and jumper it when it's giving probs. I think there's a 'brain' but like mine, I'm not sure how it works.
  7. oldGSfan

    Craigslist derelict, 1K & as usual 'no title' - 78 GS1000E

    They won't lift a finger, that's my experience. I did ask for pics of the other stuff but that may be too much effort too.
  8. oldGSfan

    Craigslist derelict, 1K & as usual 'no title' - 78 GS1000E

    Only needs to be 'ensambled'. Says it has tank, fender, nice seat but doesn't provide pics (sheesh). Somewhere there is a huge pile of old titles that mysteriously vanished into thin air over the years. I mean that's the only explanation, right...
  9. oldGSfan

    Interesting bikes at the Handbuilt Show in San Pedro

    I find these Japanese bikes garish but whimsical. Looks like a Paul Dunstall Fairing tacked on at an obscene angle? Check. 6-foot backrest? Check. 1970s Schwinn bicycle seat red sparkle vinyl? Oooh, Mr Sparkle (Simpsons reference) Check. Sport bike meets chopper? Check. It's like a Ren and...
  10. oldGSfan

    Interesting bikes at the Handbuilt Show in San Pedro

    Day-glo Mad Max on acid. I asked about the horns at the back; they were for gangs of riders to annoy the government workers who wanted to ban them. They would swarm the houses of the bureaucrats at 3AM and let it rip.
  11. oldGSfan

    Interesting bikes at the Handbuilt Show in San Pedro

    Went to the show in San Pedro today with my son. It was hipster central. These Japanese bikes were hilarious, the red one's a 79 GS750.
  12. oldGSfan

    Cybertruck

    That's a much more concise manifesto than some I've read. Now, about those....
  13. oldGSfan

    Cybertruck

    1. Ketamine 2. No idea
  14. oldGSfan

    Weak idle until hot

    T6 is $30 OTD at the major stores and there's a $15 rebate right now on a gallon. Just picked up some. Their website says which stores are valid for the rebate.
  15. oldGSfan

    Concerts that mark major moments in our lives

    She's unique and sweet, has a lot of personality.
  16. oldGSfan

    Not much of a project but '03 KTM 450 EXC is awesome

    My son and I share bikes. One day he's off on my '83 Suzuki GS1100E or another day on the '66 Norton N15CS, and so on. Today I grabbed our recently acquired '03 KTM 450 EXC, got it with current street-legal registration and no funny title business. Just had my first decent dirt ride on it, about...
  17. oldGSfan

    Psyching myself up for the top end - any veteran eyes up to read borescope pictures?

    Way back in time, I had my '82 GPZ1100's cylinders measured and honed, and I put in new rings. I was crushed when it blew smoke just as badly. What a pain. Took it all apart and put in 1165 Wiseco pistons/rings, and it was perfect. Really soured me on honing, as I did nothing wrong. It's the...
  18. oldGSfan

    SoCal - Here's an '82 Katana, not bad! And an '82 GS1100G - $8500 each. Not mine.

    Yeah, you can get a Pit Replica seat cover with the original colors off of eBay for $60. They are high quality, better than original, IMO. And those YSS shocks, pretty meh. I think I read that someone re-valved them, but isn't working on them currently. That's minor stuff. Mine had a Kerker...
  19. oldGSfan

    SoCal - Here's an '82 Katana, not bad! And an '82 GS1100G - $8500 each. Not mine.

    This is priced right at $8,500. Some quibbles but OK. https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/d/san-clemente-suzuki-katana-gs1000sz-1982/7875124154.html There's also a GS1100G for the same $ - I know which one I'd take (though at my age that 1100G would go well with my white shoes and beer...
  20. oldGSfan

    Looking good! New GSX 8tt

    Colors remind me of the 82 KZ750.
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