This is my 1979 Suzuki GS1000 with 7900 miles. Back in the late 70's he owned a Suzuki dealer in Great Bend, KS. His treasured bike was a 1979 GS1000. He ended up selling the shop, and the bike, but always regretted selling the bike. Back in 2010 he purchased this GS1000, it had sat in a barn for many years. He loved this bike, but declining health he was forced to sell it. I purchased it from him, he passed away a few months later. I've owned several bikes, while this may not be the fastest or flashiest, I absolutely love this bike and the memories behind it. Here's a picture of the bike the day I purchased it from him.
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That's a great story, and a great bike. Enjoy it! -
Who's the guy you bought it from?
Bike looks great!Comment
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Great story. Who is the gentleman? (Acquaintance/Family/Friend)
Did you look into the blue pipes? (Running rich)
Great looking bike!
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my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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Thanks for the compliments. I forgot to mention, that is my father in law that owned the bike and Suzuki shop.
Yes, I need to look into the blue pipes this spring. It's been on my to do list!Comment
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Nice looking bike, and cool that it stayed in the family.
The blue pipes are likely caused by a lean condition from the exhaust change, especially if the carbs weren't rejetted. Or it could be tight valves.
Good luck and enjoy.sigpic
When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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I thought that blue pipes were a result of running hot also. I have seen blue pipes caused by the ignition timing being off, causing the engine to run hot.Ron
'78 GS1000E, '79 GS850G, '82 GS1100E, 2022 Triumph Tiger 660 SportComment
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Blue equals hot, lean equals hot.
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When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"
Glen
-85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
-Rusty old scooter.
Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
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Ed's a good guy, he's not always right but he tries... 👍☺My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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We're all here to help each other bro. Some of us like to put others on blast...Which I don't take offense to. It gets the dialogue going and that's what I take away from the feedback.
In other words Norm, it's cool my GS brother.
OP, you see how we help each other around here? It's all relative to having a good sense of humor and taking some ribbing (jokes) from Norm. He's a good guy and means well. :P
EdGS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
GSX-R750Y (Sold)
my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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