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    Sketchiest ride of the year tonight. It was warm, but only because of a very strong South wind. 30 to 50 mph strong. I got a fright when I got on the higway, caught a gust, and was blown around.... Its been a while since I've ridden in strong wind. Wind, showers... and a warm Christmas eve ride....Golden. I mainly stayed on small roads checking out Christmas lights. I also surpassed 2000 miles this year. A warm up lap for many here, but a big deal for me considering recent years. It was fun being "that idiot" out on a cycle in this weather. I just needed to get out and am glad I did. The heavy rain started just as I was about home.

    Merry Christmas my friends.
    http://GS 1150 Christmas. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr
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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/
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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      That’s a great shot Glen. Glad you got out on the bike. Stay safe.
      Rich
      1982 GS 750TZ
      2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

      BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
      Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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        Well done, Glen.
        Having weather nice enough to allow a ride on Dec 24 is an excellent Christmas gift.
        2@ \'78 GS1000

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          New Year hour & half morning ride. Damp, but no rain, low 50's, saggy chain.
          20210101_120007 by Carter Turk, on Flickr
          GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES

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            I just noticed... is that an EFE head you have on there?
            1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
            1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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            450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

            Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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              Pete, I'm pretty sure that's a complete EFE from another bike of his.
              But what is noteworthy to me in this pic is the shiny wear marks on the sidestand and footrest. Signs of a bike well used.
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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/
              https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                Fixin' to get out for a little ride on the Sporty shortly. 60 degrees out, cloudy, but no rain.

                Glen, that was a badass pic. I understand that statement about being the sole lunatic out on a bike. I once rode to the university in the snow on my GPz 550, doing burnouts at every light, being a nut.
                "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                ~Herman Melville

                2016 1200 Superlow
                1982 CB900f

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                  Nice ride up the Ortega Highway today.





                  Tom

                  '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                  '79 GS100E
                  Other non Suzuki bikes

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                    Your bad-ass turbo is just gorgeous, Tom.
                    Nicely done.
                    2@ \'78 GS1000

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                      Originally posted by oldGSfan View Post
                      Nice ride up the Ortega Highway today.
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                      The Ortega.... CA74.... on a turbo 1100....

                      Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
                      GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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                        Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                        Haha...Happens to everyone eventually, I suspect.
                        I could give you some names of folks who went on a 1200 mile weekend, with 800 miles of tire, but I wouldn't want to embarrass anyone.
                        Hey! I resemble that remark! You'd think by now I'd learn, but this happened to me just last year. Also, I wasn't alone. Three of us on that trip replaced tires mid-trip due to underestimating tire wear or, in one case, a puncture.
                        Current: 2014 BMW R1200GS, 2009 Triumph Tiger 1050, 1996 DR350SE
                        Previous: 2022 GSX-S1000GT+, 2007 GSF1250SA Bandit, 2008 DL1000 V-Strom, 1977 GS750B

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                          So cool to see the turbo GS out in the wild.
                          .... a trip to Bonneville for some glamour shots of it in its natural habitat would be epic
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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/
                          https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                            Not a bad idea.

                            Originally posted by dorkburger View Post
                            So cool to see the turbo GS out in the wild.
                            .... a trip to Bonneville for some glamour shots of it in its natural habitat would be epic
                            Tom

                            '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                            '79 GS100E
                            Other non Suzuki bikes

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                              Originally posted by oldGSfan View Post


                              The 80 mph speedo is cute.
                              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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                                Heck it's supersonic speed compared to my '54 Willys speedo!

                                Officer: Do you know how fast you were going?
                                Me: Um, a bit over 7 I think...



                                Originally posted by Rob S. View Post
                                The 80 mph speedo is cute.
                                Tom

                                '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                                '79 GS100E
                                Other non Suzuki bikes

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