I'm looking hard at a few GS1000's and 1100's. Particularly a 1980 GS1000SZ in excellent shape. My question is, is there anything particular I should be looking for or asking about on these bikes, and the 1980 GS in particular. I haven't owned one of these before so I don't know what kind of issues one might expect when buying.
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Welcome to the site, Danny.
The SZ denotes the bike as a Katana.
The 1000cc Katana didn't show up until 1982. Be careful.2@ \'78 GS1000 -
Hey danny, welcome & glad to hear you're thinking GS's. a little more info on what your ideas are could help. There were no "80" GS1000SZ. Bottom of homepage has a link for model information that shows what was available in what yrs. Most GS's are susceptible to charging system problems, other than that some clutch problems on GS's that were abused a lot. other than that pretty well bullet proof.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Thanks...cool...1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.Comment
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Thanks for the heads up! I wasn't sure what all the different models and years were. This is super helpful!Comment
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I have a '78 GS1000 8V engine in a '77 GS750 frame that is for sale when people ask about it or I talk about it - hey I like to ride LOL.
It sits just like this except the rear shocks, mirrors, grips and battery have been replaced within the last 200 miles.. it'll be 300-ish next week as I'm finally getting better after my last round of Covid.
If interested, I started with just a frame, some spare parts and an Ebay account so I can tell you everything about this bike. Clean Florida title in my name and licensed for my enjoyment.
I am interested in barter/cash/hookers/blow but prefer C4 Corvette/4x4's/pre 80's Vdubs :-)
It's sister is my avatar
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1993 ZX11 - 2nd build in progress
1977 GS750 (710 is getting closer)
1998 Kawasaki Voyager - selling
1998 Chevy C2500
1999 Rav4Comment
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Well, if we're starting that, I'd sell my "83" GS1100E, it just don't get rode as much as it yus'ta. Would probably sell any of mine, my riding has slowed a lot lately.1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100Comment
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Thanks for the offers but those are not quite what I'm looking for. This is the one I've been eyeing. It's listed as a 1980 1000SZ, but the description says 1100E. I asked the seller and he said it is in fact an 1100E. Not sure why he put something different in the title. It's too far for me to check out in person and I'd have to ship it half way across the country. Opinions welcome.
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That model was sold in both 1980 and 1981. As with any 40+ year old bike you are considering, condition is everything.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-ResurrectionComment
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