Possibly about to become a gs owner

[Guest]

Hello gents, I have a good friend that has a work buddy with this 1981 gs 1100e. He is the original owner, and it is stock aside from the 4 into 1 and I think the cases were polished by him as well. It has been sitting for two years, as he has been unable to ride due to health. He is now getting it running, and then would like to sell it. I get first stab at it, so hopefully it'll work out. Anyway I'm from Vancouver, bc, canada and look forward to participating in the forum. Any advice as to value, or things to look for with a 35 year old bike that's been sitting for two years would be appreciated as well.

Cheers

[JEEPRUSTY]

Gorgeous example of that model
Very sharp

[bccap]

If it's as nice as it looks in the picture and it doesn't have a lot of miles on it, I'd say somewhere between $1800 and $2200 in our market. If it's mint maybe a little more. Bonus if it qualifies for a Collector Plate. Check out the BCCMC website for Sunday coffee meetings and rides.....

http://www.bcclassicmotorcycleclub.com/simplemachines/index.php?board=14.0

[dorkburger]

Looks really nice....good luck.

[NOLA]

If it's as nice as it looks in the picture and it doesn't have a lot of miles on it, I'd say somewhere between $1800 and $2200 in our market. If it's mint maybe a little more. Bonus if it qualifies for a Collector Plate. Check out the BCCMC website for Sunday coffee meetings and rides.....
http://www.bcclassicmotorcycleclub.c...php?board=14.0

Thanks for the info, the bike has 20,000 original km and he had it on a collector plate before parking it.

I've been lurking the BCCMC forum for a while now, mainly the bikes for sale section...

[azr]

Nice looking bike. Don't tell anyone where it is, I can think of a few guys that would love to have that bike Welcome to the site and best of luck getting the bike. Lots of GS guys local to you.

[terrylee]

Wow! very nice! Check out the charging system if you can. Check date on tires, if very old might need to replace right away. Never hurts to check compression. Might ask about jets in carbs, since has 4 in one may need mains up a little. But sure looks in good shape. terrylee

[Rob]

Very nice indeed..

[Rob S.]

Looks to be a prime example of an historic bike. Second year in a row that it was the "World's Quickest Motorcycle" according to Cycle World quarter mile testing.

Nada says $3,335, Kelly says $2,255 for excellent. And it's low mileage.

You could check the plugs and compression, etc., but I take a more seat-of-the-pants approach:

Does it start easy and hold a steady idle a little over 1,000 rpm?

Does it pull hard to redline without coughing or stuttering?

Best of luck.

[GS1150Pilot]

Buy THAT bike! Glorious machine. Offer $2,000 and be willing to dicker. Just get it. You will never be sorry.

[NOLA]

Thanks to everyone....I am anxiously awaiting the call that it's running and ready to be viewed/ridden/ purchased. I will update with pics as soon as Ive seen it. Thanks again gents.

Cheers