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New GS owner from MN

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I just recently purchased what appears to be a gently used (or well stored) 1981 GS1000L in near running condition. I'm in the process of "making it my own" so I'll post some pictures of the results soon. Hopefully it won't offend *all* the GS purists. My philosophy with old iron in general is that unless it's a rare example or in some sort of spectacular original condition it's alright to enhance/chop/bob/modify into whatever suits your fancy.

A little about me: I reside just south of the Twin Citites area out in the country. I've ridden motorcycles since my grandfather purchased a Yamaha Trial 70 for me when I was 7, much to the disdain of my mother of course. Since then I've owned and ridden a 1978 Kawasaki 650c, a 1970 HD Sportster, and a 1989 Suzuki Katana.

I'm really glad I found this forum and all of the awesome resources that are shared here.
 

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You are probably correct smooth, that's where I snatched it from.
 
makes sense. Its a lot better start than when I picked mine up. still quite a bit to do before I try and take it for a spin
 
There are a few of us in Wisconsin as well
I am starting to sense a future gathering of GS's ..
NW Wisconsin -- Lacrosse maybe ..
 
As soon as I get my valve clearance done and stop my oil seepage with a new valve cover gasket I'd be down for meeting up and taking a ride.
 
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