Identifying 1979 Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica

[enriquev9]

I’m looking at potentially buying a 1979 Wes Cooley replica. Is there a way to identify the authenticity of the produce?

Here is what I got so far:
VIN GS1000-524XXX
Engine GS1000-139XXX
manufacture date: 3/79
original exhaust
instrument cluster with clock, and fuel gauge

[Nessism]

The serial number lines up with a 1979 1000S. Engine numbers don't match frame VIN serial numbers for GS bikes.

Post photos, and people will chime in with opinions. Realize, though, the 1979 1000S is very similar to the regular GS1000 of the same year, other than the dash and faring. The 1980 1000S has more unique parts.

[enriquev9]

The serial number lines up with a 1979 1000S. Engine numbers don't match frame VIN serial numbers for GS bikes.

Post photos, and people will chime in with opinions. Realize, though, the 1979 1000S is very similar to the regular GS1000 of the same year, other than the dash and faring. The 1980 1000S has more unique parts.

Thanks. I was worried about the engine number being so far off.

let me figure out how to post pics so I can get more people to chime in.

[rphillips]

One kind'f different thing was a small toggle switch under and inside the right side of the fairing to turn the clock off during storage. Don't remember exactly where it was mounted, doesn't just jump out on you, but easy to see if you just lean down and look under there... Good luck!

[unfocused]

As found in Deland (Daytona Beach) marketplace...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1043836734136592/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A498fc5cf-ce77-49e4-adc6-6fed47a27e2b

[rphillips]

OOhhhh???????? What did Clint Eastwood say...Do you feel lucky?

[Nessism]

As found in Deland (Daytona Beach) marketplace...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6-6fed47a27e2b

This one is a 1980 model year bike.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

was..................

[enriquev9]

lol. No thank you. The one I’m looking at is complete.

however not running and they are asking $6,000.

that’s too steep for a non running motorcycle. I think I’m gonna walk away from this one.

[rosy76]

One kind'f different thing was a small toggle switch under and inside the right side of the fairing to turn the clock off during storage. Don't remember exactly where it was mounted, doesn't just jump out on you, but easy to see if you just lean down and look under there... Good luck!

I love to come across small, unexpected details like that on bike. It's more careful of the clock to have a toggle switch, especially for storage. Without a doubt, I'll watch for it the next time. Good luck!
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[Rob S.]

Reminds me of my Sportster. Park it for a week or two and the theft alarm drains the battery.

[850 Combat]

Didn't some GS1000S use the shorter and more restrictive "L" exhaust system?

[Nessism]

Didn't some GS1000S use the shorter and more restrictive "L" exhaust system?

P1030026 by nessism, on Flickr

[rphillips]

Yes 1980's was a one yr. thing, "79's" were same as "79" GS1000 "N" and "EN" ...That picture is the 1980.

[850 Combat]

Oh yes. CVs too. I kind of like the light pull of a CV, but that 1980 petcock...