1983 Suzuki GS1100ES ES Classic Sportbike

** Sale includes rare Lockhart lowers (a dealer-only option) **This is my 2nd 1983 GS1100ES. I bought one back in the day new off the showroom floor only to be relieved of its possession a year later in the middle of the night. I really enjoyed this mc so it’s been fun having it back in my life these last 4 years after a long hiatus from riding. However. I’m now ready to do some touring / adventure riding and my garage only has room for one bike. so El Zuko has to go to a good home. Up for auction is my well-preserved 1983 GS1100ES Superbike. This was the machine to beat in 1983 with the final version of the bulletproof 1100 16 valve motor. These motors are still used extensively in drag racing. The GS1100ES helped start the true sportbike era with a small frame mounted sport fairing. lower than standard bars. and slightly rearset pegs. It was serious machinery in 1983 (having owned one back then I agree!). This one runs and drives very well and has clearly been well cared for over the years. It’s hard to find one that hasn't been piped and jetted and beat to a pulp. Paintwork is original. except for side covers. knee fairings. and seat cowling which were professionally repainted. All paint is in very nice condition with very few minor chips and no fading. Seat is original. Frame and motor paint is very nice. wheels are clean. and pipes are in good. but not excellent. shape. Recently serviced with oil change. air filter. plugs. valve clearance adjustment. carb cleaning and brake fluid flush. No oil or gas leaks. tank is clean inside. Rear tire is new. front is several years old but has good tread. Several NOS detail pieces like new mirrors and grips. Comes with original owners manual and toolkit. I removed the Lockhart lowers after purchase and stored them. Link to closeup photos and video of bike starting up is available upon request. Bought 4 years ago with 11. 15 miles. Current miles 16. 44 (as of this writing - it's now mc weather in Texas so I've been riding it):Upgraded to closed cell batteryUpdated charging system including new stator and R/RUpgraded mechanical front brake light switch to pressure sensitive typeRebuilt carbs including balancing themReplaced spark plug capsReplaced spark plugsPerformed first valve adjustment as part of carb rebuild. Performed 2nd valve adjustment at 14. 5KNew valve cover gasketConverted to stainless steel lines front and rear from Z1 Enterprises as part of brake jobAdded K&N air filterPirelli Sports Demons on front and rear. Front has approx 6k. rear has < 1kAlways garagedStabil used on a regular basisKnown issues:Battery light remains on due to fact battery sensing probe not hooked upSome blemishes on aluminum swing arm (discolorations)Exhaust pipes have some scratches and are not smooth on down tubesIncluded with sale:Lockhart lowersYausa SmartShot 900 Trickle charger and dog earsShop manualOwners manualOEM toolkit (under seat)Nelson-Rigg soft saddle bags (black)September 1983 Cycle World test ride issue2 boxes of spare parts. including knee fairings. OEM turn signals. air box. original rubber brake lines (except rear). original mirrors. new chain and sprocket. etc. Excerpts from the motorcycle press over the years:The 1983 GS 1100ES was the 1st production bike tested by CYCLE WORLD to run a standing 1/4 mile in the 10's. Suzuki developed a unique wedge-shaped squish-band combustion chamber first used by Cosworth in its race car engines . they coined it "Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers"(TSCC). this gave the 1100 an advantage over its competitors. in a shoot out with comparable superbikes of the day(Honda 1100F/V65. awi. GPZ 1100 and Suzuki's own KATANA) the ES came away with top honors(CW Sept. issue). The ES's combination of consistent sub 11 sec. quarters. ts nimble yet stable handling. ong-distance touring comfort. imple maintenance and bulletproof reliability made the GS 1100 the 5th "most significant motorcycle" of the previous 35 years by RIDER magazine in 1999. Maybe CYCLE WORLD said it best: "The motor and frame and suspension are right. The engine is brilliant. making tons of power at every engine speed without ever seeming to work at it. Taken as a whole. as a complete motorcycle. he GS works. nd works WELL”. Nearly all the cycle journalists in 1983 agreed that the GS1100ES was simply “the best all-round big bike on market". Payment Terms:The successful high bidder will submit a $300 deposit within 3 business days of the close of the auction to secure the motorcycle. Buyer agrees to pay remaining balance due within 7 days of the close of the auction. All financial transactions must be completed and cleared through the bank before delivery of the motorcycle. Motorcycle is sold as-is. No warranty is offered or implied. It is up to you to arrange a pre-sale inspection. Payment Methods:Cash. certified check. or wire transfer. Paypal preferred for deposit only. Fees and Taxes:Buyer is responsible for all fees and taxes associated with transfer of title and registration. Buyer pays all shipping costs:All shipping concerns are the buyer’s responsibility and should be recognized before bidding.

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