GTS 1000

fj johnnie · April 05, 2015, 04:59:35 PM

Never thought I would find one , but couldn't resist. I know a guy who has one and he loves it. I hear it may be an acquired taste. If not then we will see.

FJmonkey · April 05, 2015, 05:02:50 PM

You are the second GTS owner that I know of that also has an FJ parked next to it. Looks to be in good condition.

TexasDave · April 05, 2015, 05:31:15 PM

Beautiful bike. Always wanted one but like FJ's good examples don't come up for sale very often. Dave

fj johnnie · April 05, 2015, 05:52:56 PM

Quote from: TexasDave on April 05, 2015, 05:31:15 PM
Beautiful bike. Always wanted one but like FJ's good examples don't come up for sale very often. Dave

This one came from Texas originally Dave! It could've been yours.

Tiger · April 05, 2015, 05:56:48 PM

WOW, what a stunner Johnnie...enjoy my friend

John.

fj johnnie · April 05, 2015, 05:58:18 PM

Quote from: FJmonkey on April 05, 2015, 05:02:50 PM
You are the second GTS owner that I know of that also has an FJ parked next to it. Looks to be in good condition.

Condition is 7-8 of 10 perhaps?. It has a few siblings in the garage too. I can't wait until we get some nice weather. Does the other GTS-FJ owner belong to the forum as well?

paulfj03 · April 05, 2015, 06:04:16 PM

What a beauty!

FJmonkey · April 05, 2015, 07:52:43 PM

Quote from: fj johnnie on April 05, 2015, 05:58:18 PM
Condition is 7-8 of 10 perhaps?. It has a few siblings in the garage too. I can't wait until we get some nice weather. Does the other GTS-FJ owner belong to the forum as well?

Yes, not very active but local to LA, I have had a few rides with Frank, both on his GTS and his very nice custom '84....

aviationfred · April 05, 2015, 09:27:35 PM

That is a beautiful GTS. Ride it well

moparman70 · April 06, 2015, 09:57:11 AM

that is a great looking bike -- piece of art if you ask me

I have a T-shirt from back in the day that I think Yamaha gave away to promote the bike --- its a little beat up but I still have it because its has a pic of the bike on the back.

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yamaha fj rider · April 06, 2015, 08:38:28 PM

Jonnie, very nice. Great find, I think that bike was ahead of it's time.

Kurt

Zwartie · April 06, 2015, 08:51:38 PM

Sweet! I always liked the GTS - it was definitely ahead of its time in many respects, including the price tag. As I recall they retailed for $17K Canadian back in the day - likely a reason they didn't sell.

FJmonkey · April 06, 2015, 08:53:39 PM

The lack of feed back from the front might also be an issue....

magge52 · April 06, 2015, 09:39:56 PM

Here's a low mileage beauty...http://tinyurl.com/nuggyqu

X-Ray · April 06, 2015, 09:50:03 PM

Nice! My long time riding buddy across the road from me has a red one like this, although as it is a daily rider it is a little more faded and not as clean as this one.
They do feel completely different to the FJ thats for sure.

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