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Question; I am picking up a 1984 GS1150 EF with full fairing (upper and lower) and I see in the U.S. there were but two colors, red and blue. I am wondering if the European paint colors were different, and if so what they are. I am not a big fan of the U.S. colors and if there are other options that might tickle my fancy I would like to know. Thanks in advance.
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1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)
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You should look at the Canadian color schemes."Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
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US had different paint and schemes for all 3 years (84 - 86). 84 blue and red are different from 85 - 86 blue / red.
The 85 - 86 is a base coat / candy finish and looks great IMO. I like the 84 scheme the least. The Canadian paint is cool.
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-Rusty old scooter.
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Grey and black from '84.
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Apparently this is an 85 Canada version (not sure if it's the same as US):
And an 86:
Current:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha
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Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
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And an 87 version (not sure where this one is from - probably Europe??)
Current:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha)
Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....Comment
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I've always like this one, but not sure if it was available here or not.
GSRick
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Same design, but with red.
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One more, but this was listed as a GSX1100EF
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Now I am really confused. Would it be sacrilegious to choose a color scheme that doesn't match the year? If you had to ride it all the time, which scheme would be easiest to live with? I am leaning towards the white/red one....waddya think?1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)
How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?
Can I double park in a parallel universe?Comment
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They were marketed as GSX1100EF in Oz and UK / Europe. They were only badged as 1150 in the US and Canada AFAIK.Originally posted by gsrick View PostCurrent:
Z1300A5 Locomotive (swapped my Intruder for it), GS450 Cafe Project (might never finish it....), XT500 Commuter (I know - it's a Yamaha)
Past:
VL1500 Intruder (swapped for Z1300), ZX9R Streetfighter (lets face it - too fast....), 1984 GSX750EF, 1984 GSX1100EF (AKA GS1150)
And a bunch of other crap Yamahas....Comment
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Sacreligious? No. Pick your favorite
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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/
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I agree, even though my Cooley(one of these days) is suppose to be blue and white a PO painted it red and white. Not exactly factory but everyone here has blue and white here and it will be a keeper anyway. If it was in better condition that might be different, but since I have to piece a lot of it and it won't be a stock resto, I'm cool with it. Anyone that thinks different, so be it. Life's too short to always conform.GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
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Let me tell you right now.. i would sell body parts to obtain one of those...Originally posted by hillsy View PostAnd an 87 version (not sure where this one is from - probably Europe??)
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Yeah, they don't show up very often down here for sale and when they do, they want multiple body parts.
GSRick
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Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
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