Let's See Those L's!!! [GS***L Picture Thread]

[Allie]

Back when I owned it.

 

[mike1414]

No way!!! This is so awesome. I am honored to meet you! It's been a bumpy road so far with the old girl, but she's coming around. I wish I still had those signals and the original paint!

 

[jbird7262]

Allie, grips, led strip under tank seam, motor looks detailed, jugs repainted, fork legs polished.

 

[trtsmb]

This is mine but I had to create a new account to post again .

Two L's . My friend's '82 1100 shafty and my '85 450.

 

[Scratcher09]

I picked up this 1982 GS550L a few days ago. It is in pretty good condition and runs great.

 

[phanham]

82 GS550LZ kinda got a Mad Max / rat rod theme at this point. My goal is to make it mechanically reliable, while keeping it's rougher appearance & sound. Note there is a front fender, I just don't have it on in this pic (being chopped & painted like tank). Despite how she looks, the suspension, brakes, motor, carbs, and electrical system have all been refurbished (currently awaiting Dyna ignition to wrap up electrical work).

 

[Menphedous]

Bone stock 81

GS1100e

 

[Buffalo Bill]

This is mine but I had to create a new account to post again .

They both look killer!

 

[gustovh]

Not an "L" I think.

V

 

[trtsmb]

They both look killer!

Thanks! Mine is getting a tear down this winter and freshened up. The paint took damage when I had it shipped down here from NH.

 

[Gs1000g]

Just got my dads repainted and wiring sorted out

 

[ShadowFocus603]

GS1000G them fenders look good paint matched to the bike. Check the link in my sig. Love the silver.

 

[GSXR7ED]

Misidentified

Misidentified

Not an "L" I think.

V

Looks like an "E" model.

Ed

 

[Gs1000g]

I would do that but dad wants them to be rechromed so thats what will happen. I liked the blacked out emblems but dad also doesnt want them either.

 

[motogeezer]

'82 650 gl

'82 650 gl

Picked up late last fall. Very clean, 14000 miles. Had what i thought to be the usual "sat too long, gummed up carb" issue. Got it on the cheap. Cleaned carbs, found hole in one diaphragm. Replaced, still didn't run worth a hoot. Further investigation revealed that someone had been fooling with the cam chain, and got it off a tooth. Re timed, now runs great. I had a new 650 G back in the day, and regretted
letting it go. Wasn't sure I'd like the GL, but it's growing on me. Very comfortable to ride, and very smooth. After a variety of bikes between the two 650's, I think I'm back where I belong.

 

[tom203]

Picked up late last fall. Very clean, 14000 miles. ...... After a variety of bikes between the two 650's, I think I'm back where I belong./QUOTE]

It's always good to be back where you belong.... Mine has 48000 and runs well- a nice cruiser, just what I wanted back in 1981 (and more so now) .Plenty of neglected ones out there, so scooping parts is easy!

edit: find some normal handlebars,

 

[chucksuki]

Try some Daytona or Euro bars on that 650 and see what you think. I didn't enjoy the stock bars at all.

 

[motogeezer]

My first ride on the GL told me the bars needed to be replaced. The day after I brought the bike home, I ordered a set of Daytona bars. While waiting for the new bars, I rotated the
stockers so they were lower, and a more natural position (as compared to a wheel barrow). Big improvement. I have the new bars in the garage, waiting to be installed, while I figure
out the plan for the cables. I read various stories; re-route the original, or purchase cables for a GS. Any one have a definitive solution for the loooong stock cables?

 

[justin]

Hey this is my first post . This is my 1983 GS650GL that im riding and fixing/restoring daily so far all ive done was handle bars and maintenance . i still need to paint and polish up the chrome pieces and fix the airbox

 

[mambo]

My version of an L!