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[Glennn]

From earlier this year. I. Initially blew it off, but on a recent review, I really like it.
[url=https://flic.kr/p/2kmf9Dk]Looking into the darkness. by Glen Brenner, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[MichailK]

trying to figure what GSX-R flavor that is, 1st gen with custom bodywork? GSX-F with custom bodywork it is?

 

[DaveRedman]

trying to figure what GSX-R flavor that is, 1st gen with custom bodywork? GSX-F with custom bodywork it is?

If I may insert myself. (I somewhat knew, but verified by looking at emblems) : GS1150ES , mostly stock, except exhaust.

 

[Glennn]

What Dave said. He's seen countless pics of it on another forum. Its a 1985. Mostly stock. Unseen are fork upgrades, better shock, different clip on handlebars, and minor changes in the ugly original rear fender and signals.

 

[MichailK]

those anti-dive forks that were all the hype when I was a pre-teen kid! did they ever work? and a 16’’ front wheel on such a big bike...

 

[Glennn]

The anti dive was never loved. When I upgraded the forks, the anti dives got gutted and now only serve to keep oil in the forks. While I'm not a purist, I like that it keeps an original look. The 16" wheel was another short lived fad. I'm not a particularly aggressive rider so it's served me fine for the last 21 years.

 

[MichailK]

Ha! I just figured out your avatar!

 

[gnarlydog australia]

is that Guzzi all looks or up to the job?

well, it seems the part but I have not ridden it, so I can't judge.
It is however heavier than what I ride currently and that kind of dampens my interest

The rider is new to dirt roads and rides it very conservatively but I am sure it is more pleasant than your average bloated GS machine

deep rainforest by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[gnarlydog australia]

Away from the main roads, South East Queensland, Australia
Yamaha XSR700

dramatic tree by gnarlydog, on Flickr

 

[gnarlydog australia]

Kawasaki Ninja 400

Eddie on Ninja by gnarlydog, on Flickr