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 | Subject: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:22 am | |
| Hi, I'm happy to have found this forum for like minded people. I bought my first Suzuki in about 1982 with the first bike after I passed my test, it was the GSX550ESD, absolutely brilliant bike that really gave me confidence. Then when the first Intruder came out in 1986 (ish) I fell in love, but for reasons mainly to do with finance I never managed to buy one, until now  I have finally purchased a 1994 VS800GL, old like me, but still plenty of miles left in the tank. One previous owner who bought it new, and only 3,500 miles on clock. There is a dent in the tank unfortunately but it was hidden by the black frilly tank cover, I guess I should have been more observant. I will post a pic once I have discovered how. I'm 60 this year, but still have full faculties, teeth, hair etc. I live near Guildford, and hope to be able to contribute to this forum for years to come. My name is Alan. Thanks for making me welcome (I hope lol) | |
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 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:56 am | |
| Hi Alan  | |
|  | | Skidalot Very Valued VIP Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:19 am | |
|  Alan and  ......... Only 3.500 miles!  Its done less mileage than my own bike which is less than 6 months old, plenty of riding time left in her then!  | |
|  | | peardrop3 Very Valued VIP Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:25 am | |
| Alan  matey! | |
|  | | petetesch Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 12:15 pm | |
| Welcome  | |
|  | | alfie92 Very Valued VIP Member

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|  | | climbx Prospect

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 1:18 pm | |
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|  | | Twojobmick Valued VIP Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 1:34 pm | |
| Hi Alan and  I too owned a GSX550ESD , 1983 model Blue / White , loved it and still wish I had it now to be honest. Had fairing lowers and a period black chrome Motad 4 - 1 . One of the comfiest bikes I've ever ridden. | |
|  | | IdleJack Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 1:36 pm | |
| Hi there fella and  | |
|  | | Highway_Star Prospect

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:08 pm | |
| - Twojobmick wrote:
- Hi Alan and

I too owned a GSX550ESD , 1983 model Blue / White , loved it and still wish I had it now to be honest. Had fairing lowers and a period black chrome Motad 4 - 1 . One of the comfiest bikes I've ever ridden. Mine was Blue/White too, I had a Sport 4-1 exhaust too, really made it so much more responsive. Really annoyed my mate when I used to leave him for dead on his Yamaha waiting for his turbo to spin up. Brilliant bike, one of the best I've ever ridden. | |
|  | | Ken1964 Valued Member

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:54 pm | |
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|  | | Andy1969 lumpectomist

 | Subject: Re: Hello, from an oldie but goodie, so I'm told Tue Aug 26, 2014 10:10 pm | |
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