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The reason I came here

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mcloud said:
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I would recommend to join your local GS Group.
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/group.php?groupid=6

If you're thinking of picking up a smaller bike to learn on, you should consider a GS550ES......,
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Aaron,

Yah, some of those guys in LA area, I know, are in the far northern part. I see you are further south. Maybe some are closer to you, I dont know.

About GS550ES: the ES would be a specific to having sport fairing.
SO maybe any 550 (E or L) would be just as good. Or any 650 E, G or L.
An 650G or L would have added benifit of being more similar to the 1100G (due to shaft drive). The 550 and 650 would both be 4 cyclinder, 2 valve per cyclinder, like the 1100G.

If you found a 250, or 300, or 400, or 450, those would be 2 cyclinder and chain drive, and electrical is somewhat different also from 1100G.

Oh, bye the way, the MSF classes are about learning to ride (not bike maintance).
I dont know about CA, but around here there are state substidised classes where you pay like $30. THese are typically at schools or jr colleges. And those fill up for the whole spring and summer scehdule well before winter is over.
And there are also other classses (same material, same certification) that are typically at Harley dealers, but cost like 250 - 350 - 400 bucks. THose are easier to get into. Those also have the added benifit of spectators standing around smerking at you.

Other reasons for taking the class:
- so dont have some buddy tell you stupid stuff like "dont ever use front brake" .... or ... "to make bike turn you tilt your head and step on the foot peg"
- take and pass class then dont have to take the state road test (at least here anyway).
- if some dummy in SUV drinking coffee and adjusting his Itunes and runs you off the road, his laywer cant make you look the the stupid one because you are not licenced and didnt have have the training.
 
Welcome, Aaron.


Losing a father is far from easy on anyone, and more so for you than most, as you said that you and your dad had a "special bond".

That is pretty unusual today, and delightful to see when it happens.

This forum has a wide variety of personalities, but all have a goal of being fair to each other and giving information to anyone who asks for it.
Sometimes that can go beyond mere advice and you get hands-on help.


Look for the different headings on the Forum, and place questions in the one(s) that seems most appropriate for what you need to know, because you will get the most replies there.

Best of luck to you, and please take the advice about the rider training course. It is SO well worthwhile.
 
I know this is an old thread but thank you to everyone for your condolences. I have the bike at with me and wow does she sound great it really put a smile on my face i instintly was able to just picture my dad on it lol and i never really posted pictures of it so here one is ill be taking more after i wash it
 
Aaron, im sorry for your loss. This thread started before I was a member...That is a beautiful gs you were left with. The 82-83 1100e bikes are among my favorites. Good luck with it, and be safe. If you and your father have riding friends, consider a ride in his memory. Its been helpful for me...3 or 4 of us take a yearly trip in memory of my father. Its good to get away and remember, and to remind us why were here, and its always a happy ride.
 
I cant ride this bike right now lol my father was planning on giving it to me but i would better about riding a bike this size if he was here and seeing how im 18 and live it home my would kill me if i tried to take it out for a ride
 
Understood:) I started street riding on a kz550 kawasaki. It was a good machine to learn how deal with riding on the mean streets.
 
aarongs1100 said:
I know this is an old thread but thank you to everyone for your condolences. I have the bike at with me and wow does she sound great it really put a smile on my face i instintly was able to just picture my dad on it lol and i never really posted pictures of it so here one is ill be taking more after i wash it
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Fixed. :D

 
thanks for the fix guys lol that was my first time posting a pic
 
No problem. Btw, you might want to check your PB settings...just saying.

I know it's been a year, but my condolences on the loss of your dad. I lost my father a little over a year ago, quite unexpectedly, and even though I am quite a bit older than you, his death has left a very large void in my life.

I'm happy for you that the motorcycle helps you keep that connection.

...and welcome to the forum, btw.
 
Very nice bike! I wondered where you went to. Welcome back. It would be better to learn on something a little smaller and more forgiving. Has it been preped for long term storage?

cg
 
aarongs1100 said:
How do i prep it for that ?
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I really not the expert on preping a bike for years of storage, but if you recently gotten it running, it's not a good idea to leave gas in the carbs and tank, as it will gum them up and they (carbs) will have to be done again. Maybe post a question in the general maintance section for the larger forum to weight in on. I'd hate to see want to ride it some day and have to have a bunch of work done when you could have taken measures to perserve it better.

cg
 
For the short term at the very least, add some fuel stabilizer to the gas and run it to allow it to enter the carbs.
 
Aaron,

Good to hear from you again.

How are you doing these days?
Anniversary of your dads death is coming up.

Good that you are being cautious about the bike.
That would be quite a lot of bike for you to learn on (and your mother could be going to another funeral).

Maybe in next couple weeks you can find out about any MSF classes in your area.

https://training.msf-usa.org/ca-msp/street/enroll/sites.aspx?ctd=t2cLwlv%2bdKv7abMPZHMS3g%3d%3d&zc=1x6x8zjuI0KSWXbjsF7tSQ%3d%3d
if that doesn't work, try this one,
http://www.ca-msp.org/


Yes, for the bike sitting for long time, do at least get some Stabil for the gas. CAn get a small can at about any auto parts store. I use it for winter storage.


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Im doing better and yea my whole family is coming out to pay respects to him and yea once i pass the class my uncle wants me to try the bike in a parking lot not to sure how safe that is and yea ill go try and find fuel stabalizer
 
Aaron, we need to get together & get you some ride time on my pit bike to get you used to riding. Then we can move you up to heavier stuff after you are smooth with the clutch & brakes on a small bike. Ray.
 
rapidray said:
Aaron, we need to get together & get you some ride time on my pit bike to get you used to riding. Then we can move you up to heavier stuff after you are smooth with the clutch & brakes on a small bike. Ray.
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That sounds like a good idea Ray. Nice of you to offer.

cg
 
But would it be much different from my old xr 80 or my dads old xr 500 i messed around on a few times ?
 
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