Rare 1979 GS1000S, mostly original

1979 Suzuki GS1000S (SN)

I have owned this bike since 1998.   I bought it from the original owner in Houston who had left it unridden in his garage for about 15 years.   After going through the carbs I got it running well and rode it regularly until 2011.   I got a newer bike and left this in the garage on a trickle charger. running the engine every 2 weeks but not riding it much.

The Good:  all original except the gas tank. pipes. and chain and sprockets.   The original tank had stage 5 rust cancer so I finally had to buy a NOS tank and have it painted to match.   It’s in excellent condition.   The original pipes had a few dings so I got some pipes from a 1000G of the same vintage.   They are in good shape but the headers need to be cleaned up.   When the original 630 chain had finally reached its limit I switched to a 530 chain/sprockets.   I still have the original front/rear sprockets.   Back tire is almost new. front still has good tread.   Brand new battery.   All gauges work.   Engine/transmission run fine and have never been apart except for valve shim adjustment.  Factory service manual and Haynes manual included.   Currently licensed/insured.

The Bad:  slight oil drips from valve cover and tach cable;  crack in front fender; left hand side cover has small crack;  small crack in clear plastic over oil temp gauge;  small drip from carb #4;  left hand turn signal not working (right does);  missing right hand mirror (I have the plastic bezel for it);  fork seals are shot after sitting too long;  3 small rips in seat (these were there when I bought the bike and have not enlarged);  turn signal plastic chrome is peeling;  some road rash on left side of fairing (see picture) this was the original owners doing.   The bike has never been down under my ownership; the engine and carbs have surface oxidation and need a good soda blast to look good.  Overall needs a good detailing.

Shipping not included but i can ride the bike to the shipper of your choice in the Tampa area.

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