1993 Yamaha GTS1000 - Page 10

rotten · 10-31-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fangit

Just to address the comments about the front disc rotor being no longer available for the GTS. This is not true. I recently got one through CMSNL.com and it was a lot less than $800 also, even with shipping to Australia. They were out of stock for something like a year waiting for a new production batch, but they are now in stock again at 268 euros.

Holy Smokes! All I need now is to decide if I can live with my GTS.

Guano11 · 10-31-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fangit

Talk about a conversation piece.....that rotor's got "Plan 9 from Outer Space" all over it. You oughta put the old one on display!

rotten · 11-01-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Guano11

Talk about a conversation piece.....that rotor's got "Plan 9 from Outer Space" all over it. You oughta put the old one on display!

about as rare as people who know about the movie Plan 9 from outer Space as well

RedRocket · 11-05-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rotten

about as rare as people who know about the movie Plan 9 from outer Space as well

That'll need a sturdy string if you float it in the air.

slartidbartfast · 02-18-2013, 05:54 AM

I spent the day yesterday taking and learning how to teach the MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC). The GTS did just fine, having more ground clearance than I could use and giving an especially good account of herself in braking exercises.

It was not much above freezing in the morning (the old back tire was a bit scary at high lean angles until it got warmed up) but it was fabulously warm by the afternoon.

RedRocket · 02-19-2013, 12:00 AM

When I had my VFR800 for a while I rode with a friend that had a GTS. He chewed the tires off that bike, and I rode over my head in effort to keep up. His boots, and foot pegs were ground down heavily.

I've wanted one ever since.

slartidbartfast · 02-19-2013, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

When I had my VFR800 for a while I rode with a friend that had a GTS. He chewed the tires off that bike, and I rode over my head in effort to keep up. His boots, and foot pegs were ground down heavily.

I've wanted one ever since.

I wish I could say I was doing the same thing - but I guess I'm just a wuss! I'm sure one of the magazine reports indicated that the GTS didn't have great ground clearance. Despite being heeled over close to the edge of the contact patch, my boots and pegs were still several inches off the ground I believe.

If I'd moved back onto the balls of my feet here, I'd probably have 4"+ of ground clearance.

wannaklr · 02-19-2013, 08:18 AM

I do miss mine. I'd love to find a 94 with the Krauser bags on the day I actually have enough money to buy one. I just loved that motor.

cbxtc6 · 02-19-2013, 09:54 AM

Glad to see this thread again!
KLR, mine's still here, although it's now priced NOT to sell!

I'll be riding my '94 to WV in June for the 20th Anniversary GTS 'Fest:

http://www.ladj.com/gtsrally/index.php

slartidbartfast · 02-19-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cbxtc6

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I'll be riding my '94 to WV in June for the 20th Anniversary GTS 'Fest:

http://www.ladj.com/gtsrally/index.php

I was going to go to that - Work has interfered with my plans, unfortunately.

wannaklr · 02-19-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cbxtc6

Glad to see this thread again!
KLR, mine's still here, although it's now priced NOT to sell!

I keep a look out for one.

slartidbartfast · 02-19-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by wannaklr

I keep a look out for one.

There's one on eBay right now in Texas - Seems to be in reasonable condition, although it does have more signs of use than many. Also one on Craigslist, Fla Treasure Coast - but it has been crashed and needs replacement bodywork so probably better as a parts bike.

wannaklr · 02-19-2013, 03:46 PM

That ebay bike looked a little rough. cracked headlight and the plastic on the left looks all cracked to hell and badly repaired. Won't buy one with an "I could adapt the FZR exhaust".

It could be a lot of bike for the $3000 though. Not sure I have the skills to get this back to where it needs to be.

strom thingie · 02-24-2013, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Fangit

Just to address the comments about the front disc rotor being no longer available for the GTS. This is not true. I recently got one through CMSNL.com and it was a lot less than $800 also, even with shipping to Australia. They were out of stock for something like a year waiting for a new production batch, but they are now in stock again at 268 euros.

I tried the website but it seems to be down. Any other way to get in touch with these folks?

wannaklr · 02-24-2013, 07:49 AM

Works for me.

http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-gts1000aec-1993_model9948/disc-brake-assy_4bh2581t01/

02-18-2013, 05:54 AM	#140
slartidbartfast Love those blue pipes Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Southern Louisiana or Southern England or ... Oddometer: 4,086	GTS has still got "it" I spent the day yesterday taking and learning how to teach the MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC). The GTS did just fine, having more ground clearance than I could use and giving an especially good account of herself in braking exercises. It was not much above freezing in the morning (the old back tire was a bit scary at high lean angles until it got warmed up) but it was fabulously warm by the afternoon. __________________ MSF Ridercoach IBA: 35353 95 R1100GSA, 93 GTS1000, 85 R80RT, 93 DR350/435, 99 RX125, 78 DT100 January 2010 New Zealand South Island ride Summer 2009 UK to Alps ride Summer 2008 UK End-to-End ride

02-19-2013, 08:18 AM	#143
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	I do miss mine. I'd love to find a 94 with the Krauser bags on the day I actually have enough money to buy one. I just loved that motor. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

02-19-2013, 09:54 AM	#144
cbxtc6 On my Way... Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Tomahawk Bluff, IL Oddometer: 849	Glad to see this thread again! KLR, mine's still here, although it's now priced NOT to sell! I'll be riding my '94 to WV in June for the 20th Anniversary GTS 'Fest: http://www.ladj.com/gtsrally/index.php __________________ "What would Modok do?"

02-19-2013, 03:46 PM	#148
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	That ebay bike looked a little rough. cracked headlight and the plastic on the left looks all cracked to hell and badly repaired. Won't buy one with an "I could adapt the FZR exhaust". It could be a lot of bike for the $3000 though. Not sure I have the skills to get this back to where it needs to be. __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

02-24-2013, 07:49 AM	#150
wannaklr Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: Back In Iowa. Quad Cities to be exactish.. Oddometer: 6,809	Works for me. http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-gts1000aec-1993_model9948/disc-brake-assy_4bh2581t01/ __________________ Back in Iowa! I like my music like I like my women. Loud, angry and with bagpipes! From Scottie Boy "If you calculated the money spent versus time actually used, vaginas cost more per hour than the space shuttle."

02-19-2013, 12:00 AM	#141
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,766	When I had my VFR800 for a while I rode with a friend that had a GTS. He chewed the tires off that bike, and I rode over my head in effort to keep up. His boots, and foot pegs were ground down heavily. I've wanted one ever since.

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