OWNED AND LOVED IT 42 YEARS MORE THAN HALF MY LIFE,and it still thrills me when I go thru the gears.

I'm 58 yrs old and have owned 17 motorcycles. Some of the fastest and unique motorcycles starting in the 80's and up. And it breaks my heart that I didn't keep even one of them. So, it's very nice to see you did something I wasn't smart enough to do myself. I can't go back in time. I did purchase a bike recently. And it's my last. Not my first choice, but super low miles and looks brand new. CB750 Nighthawk. 2003 with 4,000 miles. Stay safe! Great video.

I bought a new 1983 GS1100E (but mine was red), and went for a ride with it with my girlfriend, who now 38 years later is still my wife. I was stationed at Ft. Bragg NC and we took a ride to the Pinehurst Golf Course (neither of us play golf), and just love riding that bike. You did the right thing by keeping it, I sure miss it.

Indeed, I have my 1980 XS1100... big, beefy, manly machine! Love it.

Bought my 83 red1100e new in portland oregon and still riding. Killed everything on the street.

AMAZING TO ME HOW MANY GS1100E OWNERS STILL HAVE THEIR BIKES AND STILL RIDING THEM.

KEEP DREAMING AND KEEP THOSE OLD GSs RUNNING.

Back in the 80’s I bought an 83 GS1100E, did my dream of touring the USA with it, am I just bough an 83 GS1100G it is still a dream to ride it

Bought one and strapped a tent and stuff on the back and took my first ever motorcycle tour. Went from Portland to mount Lassen and out to the coast. Also had a 1980 but I crashed it a couple times……then I got one of these.

I HAVE TWO AND WISH I HAD THREE.

USEFUL INFO FOR US TRYING TO KEEP THE GS SERIES ALIVE.

MY WIFE KARYN RODE ON THE BACK OF MY GS MANY YEARS AND TO THIS DAY THINKS IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BIKE IN MY HUMBLE COLLECTION. SHE ALSO DECIDED TO KEEP ME.

I had the 1100ET. Beautiful bike. I now own a 1985 Vmax.

Absolutely magnificent..! You're the man.

ALL GREAT BIKES FOR SURE.

I had 1100 1st and then I went to the 1150.That was a rocket ship🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰

Must admit I had a GS1100E way back and every time I came back from a ride on my local country roads my wife said I had the biggest grin she had ever seen . Keep riding 👍

Back in '83 , one of the guys we rode with had this exact bike, and man it was the fastest thing on the road !

Wow, cool story with that 1100E. Amazing you've owned it since new.

God bless you Windy and more power to you. Love your videos you're one cool guy.

YES WE ALL SELL THINGS THEN YEARS LATER WISH WE COULD GET THEM BACK.Thats why I never sell any of my bikes any longer.

Thanks for the Video. I purchased my current Sport Bike New in April of 1983 (40 Years ago), 1983 Suzuki GS1100ES in San Diego California from San Diego Suzuki, I put more than 10,000 Miles on it the first Year, less than 90,000 currently, only other Bike I've had since was a 1983 GS1100E (Red) that I only bought to put fewer Miles on my GS1100ES (I only had the GS1100E a couple of years, I prefer the lower Bars and Small Fairing of my GS1100ES). This Bike fits me like a Glove and I've had no desire to Purchase any other Bike since. Randy AKA randog311 (Retired Professional Wrench)

My brother had a 85 gs 1150e. Those were a cut above ! Rode it & it scared the 💩outta me. I was a 20 yo kid who had dirt bikes even a 500 Cc 4 stoke but that is 🔥 dragon.

People who don't know bikes are always suprised when i tell them my Gs1100GL is a 40 year old bike. Suzuki just hit the nail on the head with these bikes

ALL THAT POLISHING IS WHAT MADE ME OLD BEFORE MY YEARS.

Saweet bike! Had one just like it back in the day except for the rim color. Loved that bike, wish I would’ve never sold it. Definitely one of the best bikes I ever owned to this day.

I have many many different years and cc of the GS1100 and they never fail to impress no matter how many times you ride one. Man you kept that baby clean.

YOU HAVE MORE MILES ON YOURS THAN I DO ON MINE,safe to say these bikes will outlive us???

In 1982 I bought a brand new GSX 750 EZ in red. I loved that bike and I wish I still had it. Your 1100 looks immaculate.

It's great to watch someone who really enjoys their toys! Congratulations on keeping a classic running and looking like new. Thirty years ago I purchased a 1983 GS1100E and it has become my favorite all-around motorcycle. With more than 140,000 miles of what qualify as sport touring, I'm hoping for at least another 140,000. To be fair, my GS has seen some changes, including the following: • 1327cc APE block w/Nikasil plated sleeves • APE ported head • Thermostat controlled Oil Cooler • Web Racing cams • Mikuni radial flat slide carbs • Custom exhaust Along with frame restructuring, suspension upgrades (Ohlins), and wheel and brake upgrades to manage the increased horsepower/torque, I revamped the electrical (wire harness, ignition, charging system) to ensure long-term reliability. While I cannot claim it is stock, it has served me well for many extended journeys, some beyond 8,000 miles on multi-week adventures. Better yet, my wife has joined me on several of these trips--not as a passenger--but on her own bike, a well-tuned 2002 SuperHawk. With the snow starting to fall in Colorado, the early signs of PMS (parked motorcycle syndrome) are beginning to appear. I suppose the first thing I'll do is remove the exhaust for a ceramic coating refresh. And then my friend Bart told me about a slipper clutch that I just gotta have. . . A couple of photos of the bike can be seen in the comment section (about seven down in "newest") at the link below: www.cycleworld.com/story/motorcycle-reviews/arch-motorcycle-1s-first-ride-review/

GS1100E is one of the last Super Bike standards.BEAUTIFL EXAMPLE.

I had an 81 GS1100 that did everything well. I will probably be getting one again.

FOR ME IT IS STILL A WONDERFUL MACHINE.

Iv owned many bike's including these 1100s and the katana in maroon and silver 86 i think 1000G 1100G the 83 GSX1100E in black and red they were heavy but fast

PRETTY BEATS FAST,ha it has them both.

What a perfect video for in-between drying times for painting my wheels on my Gsxr. Learned alot from Windy videos. And he gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thank Windy.

BEAUTY ALWAYS STANDS THE TEST OF TIME.

YES IT WAS LOW BUDGET BECAUSE I OWNED THE BIKE SINCE NEW,NEVER NEGLECTED.BLACK CHROME EXHAUST IS FROM 86,SPECIAL BRACKETING MADE BY ME FOR THE SWAP.BRAKES ON YAMAHA AND SUZUKI INTERCHANGEABLE FOR MANY YEARS,I GOT THESE WHEN I BOUGHT THE OTHER GS1100E PARTS BIKE.NOT SURE WHAT YOU SEE PAINTED BLACK? YOU ARE RIGHT 42 YEARS LATER IT IS STILL A GREAT BIKE.

I had a 1983. They welded the crank in 83. The rest was the same as 82 except color. The bike was designed by Hans Muthe, who designed the BMW R 90 S.

I have an 83' GS1100ED and it looks like we're both in NJ.

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY LOWER NY IS WHERE I RIDE.IT IS LOW TRAFFIC AND LOW LAW ENFORCEMENT BUT I NEED A THIRTY MILE RIDE ON RT80 TO GET THERE.WELL WORTH IT.HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE VIDEO.

THEY ALL HAVE THEIR QUIRKS BUT I DO LOVE THEM ALL.

The world don't change people do

WE WILL BE AT DUCATI ABOUT 10 or 1030 ,should be nice weather,come on down !

Great backroads on the ride. Thanks for sharing.

LOTS OF OLD BIKES AND LOTS OF OLD MEN LOOK PRETTY MUCH THE SAME,,,,,,always sexy.

REAL MEN,not sure at 77 I qualify but I still ride every day and still have a passion for beautiful motorcycles.I ALSO SOMETIMES RIDE WITH WOMEN.

A strong bike easy and strong agility

1982; - new times, and a leap forward in the terms of Superbikes,..your gs had that new sporty look, and it actually was one of, if not, the fastest bike of 1982..said before, but she's a pretty!..

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT NOT MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE.

I wasnt even a thought in 1982

Beautiful bike !!

Rode a highly modded 75 Z1 900...29mm smoothbores, racing cams, bored, definitely a beast

MY WIFE SAID IT IS THE ONLY THING KEEPING ME FROM A NURSING HOME.

I SOLD A LOT OF THINGS I WISH I COULD BUY BACK MYSELF,sad for us all.

FaN*TaSTiC! Very impressive meticulous collection & Great Investment! Hopefully some of these Wokester's will watch and change the foolish path ... 2A Real Mans Path? ✌ 💔🇺🇸

You got that right

OMG! Killer bike, brother! Absolutely smokin' bike!! A good friend of mine bought one of these, his was red, baddest bike in the county, except for the couple hundred others that bought a 1981 Suzuki GS750E in Maine. I was riding a GT750 at the time and every single time a guy with a KZ650 or KZ750 wanted to race. I mean everybody!! lol You definitely have a superb machine, my friend! If I weren't handicapped and housebound, I'd have a 1981 GS750E in my yard!

l had the gs110x, it was the "standard" version. 1204 big bore, 32mm flat slides, vance and hines ignition recurve. yoshimura stage 2 road race cam... mid to low nines. sigh...

I ride a 2-valve Gs-1000g regularly ,yes the shims are a pain.That 1100e makes much more power but from your ride it also has alot more clatter in the top-end.My Kaw1200r is stock and nearly silent in the top-end..Cant help but love that huge air-cooled beast you have...Cheers.!

OF COURSE YOU CAN DO IT,send some photos when your done Ill add to next Q&A .

BACK THEN THEY SHARED COMMON PARTS LIKE CALIPERS.

Fantastic looking bike. But I'm surprised to see how close the GS1100 looks like the Honda Bol D'or - especialy the chrome motor and the rear end.

Was looking at your bike i notice Yamaha signs on the brake calipers its interesting as the lines of these bikes reminds slightly of the Yamaha RD350 lc not identically obviously but the way it sits and the geometry its like a large 4 stroke version .

I was born in 1982 😅

🤘🏻 🌟 🤘

I AM IN RUTHERFORD NEAR GIANTS STADIUM,if you are close we can do a photo shoot with the two bikes?

Very beautiful area - is that New Jersey?

Almos a Kat without the fairing.

Is the Yamaha tuning fork logo on the brake Calipers?

Hello windy I just got a 82 GS1100E my dream bike. I have been looking for a air filter housing stock.would you happen to know a source? Thank you for any help. God Bless you! Brian

I WOULD TRY E BAY BUT I KNOW THEY ARE HARD TO FIND.SO MANY GUYS BACK IN THE DAY WENT TO PODS AND JET KITS AND THEW THE AIR BOXES AWAY.I TRY TO KEEP MINE STOCK,IT IS NOT A HOT ROD AND HAS PLENTY OF POWER WITHOUT ANY MODS,AND MINE HAS 75,000 AND STILL RUNS GREAT.JUST WONDERING IF AIRBOX FROM ANY OTHER MODEL OR YEAR FITS?????MAYBE IF ANYONE KNOWS LEAVE A COMMENT?

A naked katana!

Your bike was nicely restored on a budget. It was once a rusty neglected piece of crap. That's why much of the chrome is painted black and it has brakes from a Yamaha. That being said universal Japanese motorcycles can't be beat. Bikes don't need radiators!

PLEASE SEND ME SOME PHOTOS AS ATTACHMENTS TO FZRGUY72618@gmail.com AND I WILL FEATURE ON MY VIDEOS.KEEP THE GS LEGEND ALIVE.