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[Steve]

Hello all,

Names Chris. ...

Hi, Chris. Nice story, but more people will notice it if you put it in your own introductory thread, rather than adding it as a reply to a post that was intended as a "READ-ONLY" post.

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[GateKeeper]

What this site needs is staffing, ones who would have the rights to move posts like this into the correct areas of the forum, seems this site is lacking a bit in that department. It would really benefit the site greatly, at least I think so....

A few more replies and Chris's post will be lost in this thread, and or this reply will be, and the initial post which should have been locked down and made a stickie will just get cluttered....

I will volunteer my time, hell I am on a computer almost 20 hours a day, practically, well almost.....

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[candlebox]

Hi, Chris. Nice story, but more people will notice it if you put it in your own introductory thread, rather than adding it as a reply to a post that was intended as a "READ-ONLY" post.

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Ah all apologies, I was just following suite. Apparently, we were not supposed to jump off the bridge : )

 

[Helmet Head]

REALLY new.

REALLY new.

Hi there,

I'm Bruce, and I just bought an '80 GS750. Needs a TON of work, and I know just this side of nothing. I'm a firm believer in learning via YouTube, and relying on the kindness of strangers. That's where you fine people come in

I picked it up for next to free, and figured it would give me something to tinker with. I am actually going to be putting my feelers out around my home town and surrounds for mechanically minded people who are in to the idea of bartering for trade of service. I am a custom painter and airbrush artist, so I figure if they can make a bike run, I can make it purdy :-\\\. Sounds like a genius plan. We'll see about that I guess.
I can't figure out how to post a picture. Yes I've tried to search. Maybe next post.

Bruce.

 

[Randy52]

Handle Bars

Handle Bars

This is a great site for reading about other bikes. Thanks for putting it together. I will try to post larger picture of it.

 

[GateKeeper]

Hi there,

I'm Bruce, and I just bought an '80 GS750. Needs a TON of work, and I know just this side of nothing. I'm a firm believer in learning via YouTube, and relying on the kindness of strangers. That's where you fine people come in

I picked it up for next to free, and figured it would give me something to tinker with. I am actually going to be putting my feelers out around my home town and surrounds for mechanically minded people who are in to the idea of bartering for trade of service. I am a custom painter and airbrush artist, so I figure if they can make a bike run, I can make it purdy :-\\\. Sounds like a genius plan. We'll see about that I guess.
I can't figure out how to post a picture. Yes I've tried to search. Maybe next post.

Bruce.

Where abouts in Ontario, we have many members all over Ontario someone might be closer to you to help out

and for pictures

follow this

http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/images/how_to_post_pictures.pdf

Cheers

 

[Helmet Head]

Here I am... With pics of the bike too!!

Here I am... With pics of the bike too!!

Hey Gatekeeper,

I'm in lovely, tourist capital Kingston Ontario. If you know of anyone who knows how to turn a wrench, but can't seem to figure out paint, you have my permission to play 'rebuild matchmaker'. Looked in my 'toolkit'. I presently own a hammer, two sets of pliers (from Ikea), and a putty knife. Uh oh.

Also, I am including a picture of the fairing, but I don't plan on including that on the bike in the end. Anyone want to offer me a few bucks for it here, or is Kijiji a better option?


http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0700.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0698.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0697.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0696.jpg

 

[GateKeeper]

Hey Gatekeeper,

I'm in lovely, tourist capital Kingston Ontario. If you know of anyone who knows how to turn a wrench, but can't seem to figure out paint, you have my permission to play 'rebuild matchmaker'. Looked in my 'toolkit'. I presently own a hammer, two sets of pliers (from Ikea), and a putty knife. Uh oh.

Also, I am including a picture of the fairing, but I don't plan on including that on the bike in the end. Anyone want to offer me a few bucks for it here, or is Kijiji a better option?


http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0700.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0698.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0697.jpg

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0696.jpg

close on posting the images, but just copy the img code and paste it into the body of your post..

I am sure you will or could get lots of potential help in mechanics, for some good quality painting....

if you were closer, and I didn't already get my tins painted....well it just might have worked out...

and here are your pics

http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt296/Helmet_Head_Design/IMAG0700.jpg

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[DusterP94]

Hey everyone. I'm Dusty from Indiana. This summer I bought my first bike. It's a 1986 GS550L. So far I've given it a new chain, plugs, auxihliary LED tail lights, complete carb cleaning, petcock rebuild, new insrument bulbs, of course an oil change, and a good polishing. I am new to bikes, but not to turning wrenches. I'm looking forward to trading tips and tricks with everyone.

 

[KiwiAlfa156]

New from New Zealand

New from New Zealand

Hi All,

Just joined your illustrious commnuity. My name is Darryl from Auckland, New Zealand. I bought my first GS, a 78' GS750EC in 1982 after owning a Honda MT250 Elsinore, a Suzuki GT250 and a Kawasaki S3 400. I modified the GS getting it overbored to fit 2nd oversize GS425 pistons (I spent a hour in the spares dept of the local dealer with a vernier caliper comparing the 750 and 425 pistons). It took the capacity to 819cc using only stock parts and improved grunt accross the range... as you might expect.

A GSX1100EZ (GS1100EZ) followed which met an unfortunate end against a power pole. A Katana GSX1100SXZ followed that poor machine. These were a very low volume factory modified model for the local 6-hour endurance race that was a very important event back in the day. The were only shipped to NZ and to South Africa. Being such a small market only 20 were required for homologation and only 20 were delivered. I still have the Kat, which to my shame has languished in the garage as work, family and other interests have occupied my time. However, the resurrection is about to begin...

I look forward to tapping the collective knowledge here and where I can, contribute to it. Cheers!

 

[tedk]

Ted from Chappaquidick

Ted from Chappaquidick

Not really. Been lurking in forums for a while, now I have my own GS and am pumped about getting started on my project - 1981 GS650 E. I want to cutomize into a retro/ cafe bike. Some upgraded goodies but keep the general 80's Suzuki appeal. No ape hangers, mono-shock or 2013 GSXR rear tail.

 

[Matt Lund]

New member from England

New member from England

Hi all, i'm Matt from Yorkshire, England. I reckon you'll be hearing more from me but first how i came into posession of a very unloved 1980 GS850GT. When me and my wife lost our baby in may we were devastated, our lives felt empty, she got a gorgeous cocker spaniel puppy to give us something to fill the gulf and when a friend offered me a very scabby GS850 for ?200, being in a dazed state of mind i snapped it up! I'm no stranger to the classic world having put a 82 Honda CX500 back on the road so another classic project was just what i needed. i already have a 2000 Suzuki SV650s to ride but got a hankering for an oldie again which brings me to here. The GS has been painted in a tasteless ratbike matt black paint scheme and was almost about to get choppered when i saved it! It's now being stripped in my garage to be rebuilt as a "rideoration", not 100% showroom spec but rebuilt with as many of the original components refinished and the original panels and tank repainted in midnight blue. The big work will be starting soon so you'll be hearing more of it. At least i'm keeping the timeless GS style and this won't fall victim to another "custom" project as too many GS' do!

 

[londonboards]

Hi Matt - there are a few of us UK based GS nuts out there. Get some photos up and start a rebuild thread so we can all follow progress.

Greetings

Richard

 

[londonboards]

Matt - in fact you should go to the correct thread and put your post up again. This thread should not really be here. Yes I know it's complicated but if you can conquer this then you should be good at the rebuild!

 

[Ttonka]

New Member From New Zealand

New Member From New Zealand

Hello to everyone, I have been surfing this and other similar sites for quite a while. Earlier this year I got permission from SWMBO to purchase a "Road" bike, and after much searching on our TradeMe site, (like E-bay), found the bike in my avitar. 1980 GSX1100ET. The bike is in resonable condition and has clocked up 100km according to the speedo?? I purchased from a very nice man who originally came from South Africa, who lives in Cambridge.
Looking through the Gallery I spied a photo (Gallery ID #72) of what looks like my bike, titled "Waimakariri River New Zealand" and posted by Member "Bruce Roy" I have emailed using his contact but it has been bounced
It is making my little heart race if this is my old bike, and I may be able to find out some history about her. Anybody that has any suggestions or knowledge of the bike, I would appreciate any contact.
What a fantastic site it is here, and I love seeing all these old school bikes and owners. I would love to contact any other New Zealand members.
Regards, Dave

 

[Guest]

Hey Dave, welcome from the western side... haha

Mate stick a g'day thread over in the GS Owners section so all our NZ members can see and say g'day as well, there's definitely a few around the place here!

 

[Ttonka]

Thanks for the welcome Pete, took your advice and hopefully posted in the right place:?:

 

[hds]

New Member from Germany

New Member from Germany

Hello all,

i'am new to this site. I own 1 and half GS850, the 79er up and running, with some parts from my 80ie 850GT model.

Usually the GS is packed to the limits (my wife and me, plus BUKO) and we ride about 4000-8000km per year.

So far my GS never let us down even during swimming contests on the Autobahn.

A back surgery smashed this season. So back on the feet again i need to do some maintenance stuff on the GS.
And therefore i like to squeeze some pearls of wisdom out of you

Best Regards and thanks for keeping the GS community alive.
Heiko

 

[bakonick]

New member

New member

Hi i am new member and i am from Greece . i just get this 1980 gs1000 from germany a month ago .is my child dream to own a gs1000 and now at my 36 i finally own one .i will need some help to restore the motorcycle and i want help to make it a yoshimura replica of the era. The motorcycle was having original exhaust and i install a marving 4to1 and having problem with the carbs i found some fcr41 and i want to install them .
Thanks

 

[Aussie Cafe Racer]

Hi my name is Troy, I'm an Australian and I'd like to thank you for allowing me to join. I have owned numerous bikes mostly Suzuki, I owned a 1100 Katana that was my first road bike(I was 17yrs old) Rebuilt it - 1170 Yoshi kit Yoshi Pipe Rs36's Cams Crank n Head done Ohlins shocks n front done to my weight etc, loved it n regret sale EVERY DAY(Even named my daughther Katana) n my last new bike was a 2008 Kawasaki ZX12R that had power commander full Muzzy system n custom tune (really wanted a Suzuki but 'busa done nothing for me) Have always LOVED BIG HP in what ever I joinned this site cause I purchased a GS1000 that I intend to Bomb the motor n give a few chassis Suspension upgrades, theres a cb900 getting built on another site by Newman n that is how I had planned my build(will have to change mine a little now dont want to copy) Also love GS801000 info n his build that is my style of bike. I would love some advice tips please on these GS my build was going to consist of a 1238 Big Bore Kit (but Ray? on here has 1400 kit that REALLY interests me ) want BIG RELIABLE HP Ok I've waffled enough Thanks again

Kind Regards
Troy / Aussie Cafe Racer