AGREED. I DO NOT WANT TO LOOK BACK AT MY LIFE WHEN I GET OLD,,,,,,,,,,i am 79,,,,,,,,AND REGRET NOT GETTING A RIDE BECAUSE ON THAT DAY I RE ARRANGED THE SOCKS IN THE SOCK DRAW. RIDING COMES FIRST,,,,,,,,,,,everything else is just waiting,,,,,,,,,,quote from STEVE MCQUEEN in Le MANS.
Hello Windy, I'm about your vintage and, although I have lived in Minnesota for years, grew up outside Phila and am familiar with your roads. I agree that it's important to regularly lay your hands on the bikes and keep them clean -- especially older bikes. Tire pressures drop, the oil gets dirty, cable lines on the older bikes can get crusty, etc. But more than maintenance, there is something very satisfying about examining them closely with a rag in hand. And they keep us young, or younger. I typically ride every day and rely on my bikes for daily commuting, etc., even in the winter. To hell with age. I don't want to wake up one day and wish I'd taken another ride. Oh and this -- the 1100e is truly a fine wine.
SUZUKI HAD SO MUCH RIGHT AT THIS POINT IN TIME AND SO MANY ARE STILL LOVED BY THEIR OWNERS. MY 750 NINJA HAS 16 INCH FRONT WHEEL AND IS A NIMBLE STEERING BIKE IN EVERY WAY.
Sweet bike, awesome engine. I have an 85 GS1150E and I ride it and over maintain too. It's also the newest bike I own. It makes me feel 20 years old again and the bike brand new.
Beautiful bike, i had an '82 GSX1100s Katana that i unfortunately had to let go of but i have recently just bought an '82 GSX400f in good condition that i am doing a light restoration on. I also have in pieces an '84 DR750S, the desert express.
Its funny, I always cringe when guys my age (i am 28) start cutting up old bikes to make café racers. LIKE NO, look at how beautiful they age. And they only get more valuable and rare with age. They also have a lot more character. ' I salute you sir.. I also have some oldies (1980-1990s) in my collection that I plan on keeping for the rest of my life. I dream of being that granddad who still riding his gas powered 50 year old motorcycle amongst my grandsons riding some high-tech EVs
The E variant is ok it has the decent engine, the best is the EFE. That 16" front wheel, rear mono shock and anti dive brakes made it a beast. I had one striped down like a street fighter and ti was great. That 16" front made it turn in so fast it made it handle like a 250. I think it was the best air cooled bike ever made to ride in that size.
I just bought my GS 1100E same color as yours the bike have 15,000 miles I just added an oil cooler, telefix fork brace And case savers have to rebuilt carburators and adjust all valves and now I can feel the power versus my 82 Kawasaki KZ1100A2 and as you say I think this Suzuki will be a keeper.
SPARE NO EXPENSE OR EFFORT BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE DONE YOU WILL HAVE THE BIKE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. IT WORKED FOR ME I AM NOW 79. AT 80000 IT IS AS GOOD AS A NEW BIKE TO ME.
Keeping old bikes running will keep you YOUNG.
YES THEY DID AND THEY WERE RIGHT,42 years later I still love this treasure of mine.
AGREED. I DO NOT WANT TO LOOK BACK AT MY LIFE WHEN I GET OLD,,,,,,,,,,i am 79,,,,,,,,AND REGRET NOT GETTING A RIDE BECAUSE ON THAT DAY I RE ARRANGED THE SOCKS IN THE SOCK DRAW. RIDING COMES FIRST,,,,,,,,,,,everything else is just waiting,,,,,,,,,,quote from STEVE MCQUEEN in Le MANS.
Hello Windy, I'm about your vintage and, although I have lived in Minnesota for years, grew up outside Phila and am familiar with your roads. I agree that it's important to regularly lay your hands on the bikes and keep them clean -- especially older bikes. Tire pressures drop, the oil gets dirty, cable lines on the older bikes can get crusty, etc. But more than maintenance, there is something very satisfying about examining them closely with a rag in hand. And they keep us young, or younger. I typically ride every day and rely on my bikes for daily commuting, etc., even in the winter. To hell with age. I don't want to wake up one day and wish I'd taken another ride. Oh and this -- the 1100e is truly a fine wine.
SUZUKI HAD SO MUCH RIGHT AT THIS POINT IN TIME AND SO MANY ARE STILL LOVED BY THEIR OWNERS. MY 750 NINJA HAS 16 INCH FRONT WHEEL AND IS A NIMBLE STEERING BIKE IN EVERY WAY.
Sweet bike, awesome engine. I have an 85 GS1150E and I ride it and over maintain too. It's also the newest bike I own. It makes me feel 20 years old again and the bike brand new.
All the Mags loved this bike
I GUESS WE ALL LOVE THESE BIKES? I NEVER HEAR ANYONE SAY THEY ARE GLAD THEY SOLD THEIRS AND USED THE MONEY TO BUY SALAMI SANDWICHES?
Beautiful bike, i had an '82 GSX1100s Katana that i unfortunately had to let go of but i have recently just bought an '82 GSX400f in good condition that i am doing a light restoration on. I also have in pieces an '84 DR750S, the desert express.
Its funny, I always cringe when guys my age (i am 28) start cutting up old bikes to make café racers. LIKE NO, look at how beautiful they age. And they only get more valuable and rare with age. They also have a lot more character. '
I salute you sir.. I also have some oldies (1980-1990s) in my collection that I plan on keeping for the rest of my life. I dream of being that granddad who still riding his gas powered 50 year old motorcycle amongst my grandsons riding some high-tech EVs
WE HAVE A LOT IN COMMON.I AM ALREADY RIDING 42 YEAR OLD GAS POWERED BIKES AMONG THE TESLAS.
ALCOHOL BETTER AS FUEL FOR DRAGSTERS AND MODEL AIRPLANES. Stay sober so we can ride in the future,MISS YA.
The E variant is ok it has the decent engine, the best is the EFE. That 16" front wheel, rear mono shock and anti dive brakes made it a beast. I had one striped down like a street fighter and ti was great. That 16" front made it turn in so fast it made it handle like a 250. I think it was the best air cooled bike ever made to ride in that size.
I just bought my GS 1100E same color as yours the bike have 15,000 miles I just added an oil cooler, telefix fork brace And case savers have to rebuilt carburators and adjust all valves and now I can feel the power versus my 82 Kawasaki KZ1100A2 and as you say I think this Suzuki will be a keeper.
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Just don't break that bottle Windy, cause they don't make them like that anymore! RIDE SAFE OUT THERE WINDY!
I AGREE STYLING WAS GREAT.
SPARE NO EXPENSE OR EFFORT BECAUSE WHEN YOU ARE DONE YOU WILL HAVE THE BIKE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. IT WORKED FOR ME I AM NOW 79. AT 80000 IT IS AS GOOD AS A NEW BIKE TO ME.
My 82 gs400ez looked like it Only thing I didn't like was the narrow wheels 7
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You dont drink wine but I do 😅