Suzuki GS riders

**pete376403** · 3rd April 2007, 11:17

That looks pretty good - genuine Suzuki mufflers? The ones on my bike were chrome skin over rust and fell apart when I tried to remove them. Wanted Staintunes but they were going ot cost more than I paid for the bike ($3K)
Currently running a Cycleworks 4-into-1 with a nice quiet CBR600 muffler

**Bonez** · 3rd April 2007, 18:42

Originally Posted by pete376403

These classic engines have True Grit: no matter what happens, they will take you home."

Tell that to the young couple who I meet hitching home after their GKs shaft drive shat itself

Have a GSx750Ex- http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...2&d=1096607998

**pete376403** · 4th April 2007, 11:00

Yeah - it said ENGINES. Some of the other bits have issues (eg electrics)
My own 1100GKs drive had a problem - the splined coupling that mates with the rear wheel hub wore out due to age, lack of lube, road dirt, 80,000km, etc. I got lucky in that I was going for a short trip one week after returning from a South Island tour - the splines failed a the gas station about 200 metres from home and, yes, they are a heavy bitch to push. Got another coupling from Buckets'n'bits - was off a GS650 and fitted perfectly. The coupling gets cleaned and re-lubed (moly grease) whenever the wheel is out now

**terbang** · 4th April 2007, 11:23

I ride a 1982 GSX 400 to work most days (100 KM round trip) and that old thing is just bullet proof. They are great old bikes those early GSXes that I just sort of can't leave them alone. Riding from a different era but not without excitement.

**jmk** · 4th April 2007, 19:18

But sadly sold to put towards our house 17 years ago, but yay at least we have another GS now (I am new to the riding business but am enjoying it!!)

**jmk** · 8th April 2007, 10:03

So who has been for a ride this weekend, sadly not here, too much to do round the house this weekend, hopefully tomorrow.

**Spuds1234** · 8th April 2007, 12:22

Seems like I will be sticking with the GS's for a while.

Just upgraded from my '81 GS 250T to an '87 GSX 750 Katana.

It needs a bit of panel work, and a dent filled in in the tank but otherwise its mint.

**jmk** · 9th April 2007, 15:29

Hiya Spud, have you managed to get a photo of your 250T and now of course we will need to see the katana

**Spuds1234** · 9th April 2007, 18:56

I havnt forgotten. I just lent the 250 to my brother because his GN got stolen.

I will post pics of the Katana in a second

**Spuds1234** · 9th April 2007, 19:02

**jmk** · 23rd April 2007, 11:33

Hope you are all well including your bikes!!

**crshbndct** · 25th April 2007, 15:28

my dad had a gs850g when i was about 5

he used to walk in every day after work wearing all his gear and i thought he was invincible.

i would climb up onto it and make bike noises and stuff.
thats what got me wanting a bike. i WILL own own one just like his oneday