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Thinking of purchaseing a 1983 GS1100L Good condition with 24000miles on it. Anybody any thoughts on the GS1100L or has anybody got one for advise etc
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Rijko
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That model is not very popular.
You will probably spend some dough on maintenance and maybe small repairs.
You may not get your money back if you wish to sell it later on.
(a GSX1100E or ES for example, is a better investment.)
/commercial-sensible mode OFF
That said, if you like it, it may be the opportunity to pick up a low mileage bike.
Maybe even very cheap because it's not hugely popular ?
Reliable, fantastic engine.
My buddy had one and it's BIG fun.
For a tall guy like me, riding position is not ideal especially on longer rides.
But for what i usually do, shorter 1-2 hour rides, it's a real nice bike.
You will probably spend some dough on maintenance and maybe small repairs.
You may not get your money back if you wish to sell it later on.
(a GSX1100E or ES for example, is a better investment.)
/commercial-sensible mode OFF
That said, if you like it, it may be the opportunity to pick up a low mileage bike.
Maybe even very cheap because it's not hugely popular ?
Reliable, fantastic engine.
My buddy had one and it's BIG fun.
For a tall guy like me, riding position is not ideal especially on longer rides.
But for what i usually do, shorter 1-2 hour rides, it's a real nice bike.
Same bike as all other 8 valve GS's, the Hot rod, GS's models, got 16V eng. in "80". About the only difference is the style of the "L" and it is usually less desirable than the more standard models. That being said, all the Mfg. made that style, no doubt many folks liked them back then and still do. If you're satisfied with that style, that's good for you as those, like said, fetch a lower price, while being just as good and reliable as any other GS.
craz1
Forum Mentor
I reworked my 82 GS1100GL. If it runs good not a bad bike. I changed the seat and handlebars and put in a Wisco 1134 kit. Along with a few other things. I have a thread about the rebuild if you want to check it out
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...projects-rebuilds/92184-1982-gs1100gl-project
https://www.thegsresources.com/_for...projects-rebuilds/92184-1982-gs1100gl-project
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Thanks for the heads up on the bike. The guy wants ?3100 so may be a bit over priced, although a good GS750 over here is fetching ?6000 ish
Will have to give it some thought
Will have to give it some thought
