Signed up today Hello Everyone! Sexy GS650E inside.

[Charlie G]

I agree with Combat those tires are really cracked bad! I wouldn't mind those shocks for my 650g. I would hope you'd try to keep it pretty close to original as the E's aren't real common. Nice color on yours.

cg

 

[Guest]

Nice old bike. I'm still interested in the Rabid Transit fairing and brackets.

''Notice the fairing is gone? i recently sold with the original receipt, paper work, installation instructions, and other sketches and wire diagrams for $350.
So for $300 I have a great running sexy looking GS650E''

Very nice bike!!!
Welcome to GSR

 

[Guest]

Hi shootmymime.

Welcome to the forum.

Nice bike. Glad you removed that horible fairing. To me a smaller bike should have a small fairing or none.

Those tire are old and should be replaced. They will cost you half (Or more) the price of the bike but it still is a great score.

Enjoy her (Yes, bikes are girls).

 

[81ZUKI75]

''Notice the fairing is gone? i recently sold with the original receipt, paper work, installation instructions, and other sketches and wire diagrams for $350.
So for $300 I have a great running sexy looking GS650E''

Very nice bike!!!
Welcome to GSR

I too have been passing over the "sexy" post...glad I stopped this time. I was looking at a new '82 650 in that color when I chose a left over '81 750 instead. It looks very nice.

And...I like the Rabid Transit. Are those Don Vesco handlebars? He sold a couple of styles, one like that IIRC.

I picked up one a few years ago and ran it on a 82 GS750T for a while....

I've since returned the ole girl to stock and put the fairing in the storage unit...

Good luck with the clutch issue. Sorry I can't help.

 

[shootmymime]

Nice old bike. I'm still interested in the Rabid Transit fairing and brackets. Its pretty clear that someone loved that bike at one time. Those tires were the stuff, at one time. Marzocci shocks are too stiff and harsh for me, but they have a following, and they are well made. I would consider new tires right away. Those look like old dried out crispy critters. If you like the clubman bars, I would consider rearset foot pegs to round out the riding position.

Like the others have said, i already sold it. The shocks are not that stiff i feel. you can adjust the compression and rebound with valving and nitrogen pressure. its all basic shock info.
Yeah ive thought about a new front tire. its needing it. rear looks pretty good.

Hi shootmymime.

Welcome to the forum.

Nice bike. Glad you removed that horible fairing. To me a smaller bike should have a small fairing or none.

Those tire are old and should be replaced. They will cost you half (Or more) the price of the bike but it still is a great score.

Enjoy her (Yes, bikes are girls).

Yes i know that fairing had to go. not my style but definitely the best for highway speed riding. I do have a smaller one i have thought about throwing on it but need to find some mounts. Tire is in the thought process of being replaced.

I too have been passing over the "sexy" post...glad I stopped this time. I was looking at a new '82 650 in that color when I chose a left over '81 750 instead. It looks very nice.

And...I like the Rabid Transit. Are those Don Vesco handlebars? He sold a couple of styles, one like that IIRC.

I picked up one a few years ago and ran it on a 82 GS750T for a while....



I've since returned the ole girl to stock and put the fairing in the storage unit...

Good luck with the clutch issue. Sorry I can't help.

I have not clue about the handle bars. i dont have a receipt for them and have not really seen another style.

You bike looks nice too. Oh a 750.

 

[DanTheMan]

Oh yeah, those tires are dangerous. Besides the sidewall cracking, the tread rubber will be hard and have very little grip. The rest of it is real nice! Someone may have gone to more competition style clutch springs which you won't be able to adjust out. The only way to tell is to open it up unfortunately. Good Luck! Welcome to the GSR!:eagerness:

 

[shootmymime]

Oh yeah, those tires are dangerous. Besides the sidewall cracking, the tread rubber will be hard and have very little grip. The rest of it is real nice! Someone may have gone to more competition style clutch springs which you won't be able to adjust out. The only way to tell is to open it up unfortunately. Good Luck! Welcome to the GSR!:eagerness:

ok ill start shopping for a front. any recommendations for a cheep one? not planning on keeping the bike very long.

Also i replaced the half broken clutch lever and it works a lot better. having more leverage helps with the pull but it still feels a bit stiff. stiffer than other older bikes ive felt.

 

[BigD_83]

Just thought I'd pop in to see what your bike looks like...nice example of the model in my opinion. Your purchase price? Outstanding!

I notice you are in Idaho...check out recent discussions on the PNW Rally, Sasquatch Editiion thread about the possibility of doing something down your way next year.

 

[BigD_83]

ok ill start shopping for a front. any recommendations for a cheep one? not planning on keeping the bike very long.

Also i replaced the half broken clutch lever and it works a lot better. having more leverage helps with the pull but it still feels a bit stiff. stiffer than other older bikes ive felt.

Did you get any yet?

I have been using Bridgestone Spitfire II on my 650G and I like them. Durable enough, and handle the wet okay. They don't handle rain grooves all that well, but a little focused attention keeps it under control. Motorcycle Superstore often has them for cheap.

I have Pirelli Sport Demons on the 550es, but haven't put enough miles on them to give a comparison. Also a tire that can be found at deeply discounted pricing.

 

[msseldom]

If your looking for new tires i just got new ones for my 550l off of motorcycle superstone. The shinkos are cheap but got good ratings. So i went with them. the front ran me about 40 bucks and the back was around 75. Cant beat the price and i love them! I also mounted them myself. Great tires! good luck!