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Welsh
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Just signed up! Riding a 1986 GS 400
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William_FN_Foster
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Just signed up! Picked up a 1980 GS1000 GL with some silly handlebars, spiky mirrors, and a lot of polishing that needs to be done... Cheers!
Steve
GS Whisperer
I find it very interesting that there are over 120 replies to this thread, in spite of the request in the very first post:
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I have not taken the time to count the intros, but I'll bet it's at least half of them. :-\\\
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81BratShafty
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Hey everyone!! New to here new to the GS world new to here. Little about my bike its a 1981 gs1000 that i bought for 300 bucks. after some debating i decided to go the way of the cafe/brat style on it rather than restoring it to original. The bike that i thought was going to be a nice project has quickly turned into a wiring nightmare.
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noogi1207
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Hi all! I just bought a 1981 gs450t! It's my first bike, and I just started learning to ride a couple of months ago.
The bike needs a little bit of work, but I am excited to get it on the road. Brakes seem to need the most lovin' and then some regular maintenance.
The bike needs a little bit of work, but I am excited to get it on the road. Brakes seem to need the most lovin' and then some regular maintenance.
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laxcdn
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Hey all. New member here. Been riding bikes for a while and have decided to do a project bike instead of a car. Got a 1984 GS750E Sport, basically just a frame, engine and suspension and am in the middle of installing a 2000 GSXR600 front and rear to it. So I am sure I will have lots of questions for all. I currently ride a 2013 CBR250R and just bought my son a 1989 FZR600. Past bikes include a 1996 ZX6, 1981 RD350LC, and 1979 XS400, so as you can see I am new to Suzuki, but have liked the bikes since watching Kevin Schwantz race the 500cc 2 strokes.
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King03sh
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Hey guys, my name is dan, im a 27 year old kitchen manager from wiltshire, been riding since I was a young boy, had various bikes on the road since my first dt50mx, have owned a custom 1979 gs550 since 2007, been off the road since 93... has a gs1000 tank, wide glide yokes and spacer kit, billet forward set pegs, t bars, mz125 headlamp, lowered seat rails, rear end chopped, harley rear fender and seat, custom tail lights, aftermarket swingarm of unknown origin, 4 straight through drag pipes, k&n pods, electronic ignition, 1980 mag wheels and discs all round, modified us spec wiring loom.... thats all I can remember right now... sure if probably forgotten a few bits... iv spent the last 10 years rebuilding it from the ground up on a tight budget, acquiring parts and doing a ton of research all in my spare time... hopefully it will be on the road again in the next two weeks if all goes to plan... shes a little rough round the edges but my pride and joy none the less. I look forward to posting pics for you all to enjoy and possibly a detailed write up if I can find the time... cheers guys
"Awesome", maybe, but, like many, many others, can not read.
Here is a quote from the very first post in this thread:
And yet, there have been 130 replies to the thread.
It's been that way since thread inception. I've asked/mentioned that thread should be "locked" but it hasn't happened.
Ed
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King03sh
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Ha ha il be honest I didnt even see the first post in the thread, just saw new members n a few intros n made an assumption... my bad...
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cmerck
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Hi all! My name is Cole and I am new to the forum and Suzuki. Not new to riding though. I recently purchased a 1979 GS1000 that has been neglected for a long time. I plan on restoring it. Looking forwards to interacting with you all.
QUOTE=GSXR7ED;2407361]It's been that way since thread inception. ....Ed[/QUOTE]
If nothing else, this is an interesting study in human behaviour and to see who reads.
If nothing else, this is an interesting study in human behaviour and to see who reads.
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Konig
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Hey guys I'm new here and I'm taking on a rebuld of a 1977 suzuki gs750. I am an amature when it comes to building bikes but it is something I always wanted to get into. I got the bike pretty cheap cause it wasn't running so I'm excited to get at it. I appreciate all the help I'll get from everyone. Have a great day.
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juzyHD
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Hello!
My name is Jo?ko (it would be Joe in english) but people mostly call me Juzy. I'm 36 years old and I just love motorbikes, specialy Harleys(since I was around 10) and older jap inline fours.
I'm from Slovenia, small country in Europe between Italy and Austria.
I'll probably soon get a Suzuki GS500 (that smaller italian version of GS550) for a 100 euros. Don't know which year is yet. The condition of the bike is not good so it will need a total rebuild I belive.
I'm doing some basic researcher over the net for now, but it's not much about exact model. I belive it's the same as GS550 except bore size and carbs. Can someone confirm this?
I also own a Harley sportster 883 converted to 1200 which is year 1986. It wasn't in good condition when I buy it 12 years ago, but now it's in a great shape and runs like a champ. I do all the stuff on it mainly by myself.
That's it for now, I appologies for stupid questions in advance
My name is Jo?ko (it would be Joe in english) but people mostly call me Juzy. I'm 36 years old and I just love motorbikes, specialy Harleys(since I was around 10) and older jap inline fours.
I'm from Slovenia, small country in Europe between Italy and Austria.
I'll probably soon get a Suzuki GS500 (that smaller italian version of GS550) for a 100 euros. Don't know which year is yet. The condition of the bike is not good so it will need a total rebuild I belive.
I'm doing some basic researcher over the net for now, but it's not much about exact model. I belive it's the same as GS550 except bore size and carbs. Can someone confirm this?
I also own a Harley sportster 883 converted to 1200 which is year 1986. It wasn't in good condition when I buy it 12 years ago, but now it's in a great shape and runs like a champ. I do all the stuff on it mainly by myself.
That's it for now, I appologies for stupid questions in advance
Greetings and Salutations,
(EDIT: Please DO NOT "Reply" to this thread to introduce yourself. This is an informational post only. Feel free to start a new thread in the "GS Owners" section of the forum to introduce yourself. Thanks!)
Every once in a while I will miss a new member or two and they may not receive their proper greeting. If you are here you probably have a 30 year old motorcycle that needs about 20 years worth of maintenance. In the links below you'll find maintenance lists, documentation, wiring diagrams, "how to" guides, vendor links, tips, tricks, and a whole lot of GS goodness. This is your "mega-welcome". Let's get started.
Let me dump a TON of information on you and share some GS lovin'.
I just stopped by to welcome you to the forum in my own, special way.
If there's anything you'd like to know about the Suzuki GS model bikes, and most others actually, you've come to the right place. There's a lot of knowledge and experience here in the community. Come on in and let me say "HOoooowwwDY!"....
Here is your very own magical, mystical, mythical, mind-expanding "mega-welcome". Please take notice of the "Top 10 Common Issues", "Top 15 Tips For GS Happiness", the Carb Cleanup Series, and the Stator Papers. All of these tasks must be addressed in order to have a safe, reliable machine. This is what NOT to do: Top 10 Newbie Mistakes. Now let me roll out the welcome mat for you...
Please Click Here For Your Mega-Welcome, chock full of tips, suggestions, links to vendors, and other information. Then feel free to visit my little BikeCliff website where I've been collecting the wisdom of this generous community. Don't forget, we like pictures! Not you, your bike!
More links to helpful threads in the forum:
Help! Your Bike Won't Start
DON'T DO THESE THINGS
Help! Your Bike Won't Run Well
Oh God! Pods!
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BassCliff
juzyHD, This is the first post in this thread and was started to offer information to new members. Please post a introduction thread in the "Members " section and all will follow with comments. Welcome! If your GS500 is a 4 cylinder, there aren't to many around in the US so I think Europeans will offer you the best information. http://suzukicycles.org/All-Suzuki/all_suzuki_models.html This link may offer you some information. Slovenia is on my list to visit someday. Beautiful from what I've seen!
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Oldcanadiandawg
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Greeting from the great white North. Name is Tony, 54. Been around motorbikes since I was 6. Love restoring the old gs bikes. Easy to work on and look great when done. I've done 8 bikes so far. My new project is a 82 650 katana. Hoping to get some good ideas for this project and find some needed parts. Cheers
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There's no hope Charlie 
welcome aborad Oldcanadiandawg
welcome aborad Oldcanadiandawg
