My first liter bike. It had to happen eventually. After selling the XS750, I went six months without a motorcycle. I'd watch people ride by in the rain or sunshine and pine for my return to two wheels. While browsing Craigslist at work, I came across a 1982 Suzuki GS1100 that had been sitting in a garage for a few years. The previous owner was a 93 year old dude who refused to stop riding until the bitter end. He passed the bike on to his son in law, who never got around to riding it.
I took the 50 min trip out into the forest to check it out after work. He had cleaned it up pretty well, but it still showed signs of neglect. Some rusty areas, but it was definitely rideable. I negotiated a fair price and, after some family consulting, returned the next morning to ride it home. It was strong and comfortable, but certainly not 100%.
It was a beast just to get on the center stand. It had been put on very short rear shocks and the front forks had been dropped a few inches. With the help of a jack, I was able to stabilize the bike on the center stand.
Here the bike sits with no rear suspension, front forks at the right height, no seat, no exhaust and about to get it's fluids changed and a new headlight and handlebars. Should be a fun weekend!