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ok, folks. Here is the short version. I purchased my GS new in 1990. Only got to ride it a little bit in Texas and then moved to Arkansas (retired @ 36). Better roads for riding anyway. A short few thousand miles later I was crushed in an accident. Non bike related. Crushed between my truck and a trash truck at the gas station. Anyway I can't ride anymore. No bikes, no quads, no horses, nothing I have to straddle.
I mothballed the bike in 1998 and I have finnally come to grips with the fact I should sell her and let someone else enjoy her. She was great! Dealer installed racing Jets and better exhaust. WHAT A RIDE SHE WAS!
I need some help from you folks. I need a short list of what to check and replace before I start her up again. Then what to look and listen for on the test ride. My brother will do the actual riding. :cry:
She is still pretty. There are a few scratches from her falling over while in storage. She is red with the pearl white highlights. I could also use some advice on a price to ask for her once she is running again.
I am pretty mechanically inclined, just not much history working on bikes.
Her sticker says she was born in july of 1989. Thanks in advance for your help. Great site!
Resigned to a cage. :mad:
Sorry to hear about your bad luck. :cry: I am glad you are giving the GS to your brother; I am sure he will love it.
For now, I was able to find this thread lists some common issues to look for:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39828.0 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=39828.0)
Good luck! We'd love to see some pictures!
edit:
Here's another thread that talks about common mothball issues:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40237.msg452101#msg452101 (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40237.msg452101#msg452101)
air filter
fuel filter-if it has one
spark plugs
adjust valves
clean carbs
set carb floats
balance carbs
dump the gas tank
add fresh gas
change oil and filter
replace battery
Thanks folks. I will try to post some photos as soon as I get her back on her feet. By the way, I am not giving her away to my brother. He will have to do the test drive since I cannot. Then she is up for sale. That is why I was curios about pricing for a GS with 2700 miles, dated a 1990 but made in 1989. Any suggestions would be helpful.
thanks again
zeb
Good luck with the restoration... keep us posted!