First Motorcycle. My "new to me" 1978 GS1000. Kalispell, MT

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  • MTChauncey
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    First Motorcycle. My "new to me" 1978 GS1000. Kalispell, MT

    Title pretty much says it all. I've owned this beauty for about 3 weeks. First motorcycle i've ever owned and i'm feeling extremely lucky. I've got a local connect that is an amazing wrench on these late Suzukis. It should be fun. I've got a picture in my mind of what i want this thing to come out like but i'm going to get everything running happy and healthy before i start doing any body work.

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  • Eli69
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    • Aug 2005
    • 4857
    • Wyoming County, New York

    #2
    looks in good shape. you should put a fork brace on it.
    2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1982 GS1100
    1980 gs1000G the ugly RLAM

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    • trevor
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      • Oct 2011
      • 18698
      • Victoria bc

      #3
      Originally posted by MTChauncey
      Title pretty much says it all. I've owned this beauty for about 3 weeks. First motorcycle i've ever owned and i'm feeling extremely lucky. I've got a local connect that is an amazing wrench on these late Suzukis. It should be fun. I've got a picture in my mind of what i want this thing to come out like but i'm going to get everything running happy and healthy before i start doing any body work.

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      Body work? Are you putting it back on??
      Just funnin ya...have fun and welcome to the forum.
      Cheers,
      No signature :(

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      • Guest

        #4
        That's a pretty nice start you have there, and a good plan in mind to get all the important mechanical issue sorted out first before you start putting your own personal touch to it. Looking forward to the progress.

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        • MTChauncey

          #5
          ive been learning SO MUCH about this bike. i'm trying to figure out the best replacement for my speedometer and tach....

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