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Title: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: Jackstand Johnny on July 27, 2008, 02:38:55 PM
I know this is a noobie question, but some GS's came with a kickstarter? I had no idea! Are there only certain years that came with one?
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: wildbill on July 27, 2008, 05:26:34 PM
I didn't know of this either, im thinking more lkely they would be on Euro models but id like to know as well the answer to ths.
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: Jay_wolf on July 27, 2008, 05:40:14 PM
Never seen on here in the uk . theres a Gs450 , 550 . 750 , and a gs1000 i think , or 1100 , maybe one of those
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: bucks1605 on July 27, 2008, 05:50:14 PM
The gs500 never had a kickstarter, however the gs850 did when it was introduced in 1979.
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: ben2go on July 27, 2008, 11:21:10 PM
Quote from: bucks1605 on July 27, 2008, 05:50:14 PM
The gs500 never had a kickstarter, however the gs850 did when it was introduced in 1979.

Correct and the GS with the kicker is a 4 cylinder bike or a V IIRC.
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: yamahonkawazuki on July 28, 2008, 01:10:30 AM
yup although if one has enough money to errm inveswaste, then i spose a kicker could be fabbed. hell anything is possible with enough $$$
Title: Re: Optional Kickstart?
Post by: bobthebiker on July 28, 2008, 01:41:26 AM
I've yet to hear of a GS500 with a kickstarter, although I REALLY REALLY LOVED having it on my 75 Honda 550K.   

IMO, it'd be a luxury, but I can live without it just fine I think.