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    #16
    Ya, many of the bikes of that era had issues with 2nd gear. Honda and Yamaha especially were susceptible. I've seen Yamaha Cavalcades go for real cheap because of it. Ole Suzies seemed to avoid much of that except in extreme cases. They were built like a brick outhouse. As long as we ignore the electrical issues or course.

    1980 GS1000GT (Daily rider with a 1983 1100G engine)
    1998 Honda ST1100 (Daily long distance rider)
    1982 GS850GLZ (Daily rider when the weather is crap)

    Darn, with so many daily riders it's hard to decide which one to jump on next.

    JTGS850GL aka Julius

    GS Resource Greetings

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      #17
      Originally posted by suzuki_dog View Post
      Yep, I'm well aware of the second gear issue. I consulted with a couple of V65 guys prior to purchase who informed me of the questions to ask. There's no issue with the one I bought (hopefully) as far as I know, the seller is a motorcycle guy (he has 18) so I sort of trust his opinions, also. I was also told that the second gear issue generally occurs before 20,000 miles or so. Mine has 42,000 miles on the clock. Time will tell, nothing is guaranteed on a used bike.
      Good to know . I loved my V-4 750 Saber, just couldn't really justify holding on to it, I ended up trading it for a GS with complete R&R sand stator failure... LOL felt more at home with that.
      Originally posted by JTGS850GL View Post
      Ya, many of the bikes of that era had issues with 2nd gear. Honda and Yamaha especially were susceptible. I've seen Yamaha Cavalcades go for real cheap because of it. Ole Suzies seemed to avoid much of that except in extreme cases. They were built like a brick outhouse. As long as we ignore the electrical issues or course.
      LOL Yeah... You can limp it home with a blown 2nd gear. Not so much with a blown R&R or stator... Unless you buy a couple of Batteries and have someone follow you home. I may have done that once
      Jedz Moto
      1980 Suzuki GS1000G
      1988 Honda GL1500-6
      2018 Triumph Bonneville T120-
      2020 Honda Monkey Z125
      2001 Honda Insight - 65MPG
      Originally posted by Hayabuser
      Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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        #18
        Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post
        Good to know . I loved my V-4 750 Saber, just couldn't really justify holding on to it, I ended up trading it for a GS with complete R&R sand stator failure... LOL felt more at home with that.

        LOL Yeah... You can limp it home with a blown 2nd gear. Not so much with a blown R&R or stator... Unless you buy a couple of Batteries and have someone follow you home. I may have done that once
        I've pushed more than one bike home with electrical issues..... hopefully those days are over?
        1978 GS1000E
        1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
        1981 GS1100E
        1982 GS1100E
        1982 GS1000SZ
        1983 GS1100ED
        1983 GS1100ESD
        1978 Honda CB750K
        1981 Honda CB900F

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          #19
          I think Sabres also look sharp with the matching Hondaline fairing.
          Suzuki GS550; Kawasaki H-1E, GPz900; Honda MT250, CB400F, CB550, GL500, CBR929.

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            #20
            I would own a nice Sabre if the money was there. I care less about the ugly Magnas. I think the Japanese back then got together and decided they would all make their parts money on 2nd gear issues, LOL. To be fair, it was mostly Yamaha, the famous triples were notorious. But I've passed on a Kaw and a Sabre for that reason.

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              #21
              I've always loved this exact year and color scheme, never owned or rode one. Great find!!

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                #22
                Originally posted by Killer Canary View Post
                I think Sabres also look sharp with the matching Hondaline fairing.
                Yeah, I'd like to find a nice one. I'll keep looking.
                1978 GS1000E
                1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                1981 GS1100E
                1982 GS1100E
                1982 GS1000SZ
                1983 GS1100ED
                1983 GS1100ESD
                1978 Honda CB750K
                1981 Honda CB900F

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                  #23
                  Originally posted by wymple View Post
                  I would own a nice Sabre if the money was there. I care less about the ugly Magnas. I think the Japanese back then got together and decided they would all make their parts money on 2nd gear issues, LOL. To be fair, it was mostly Yamaha, the famous triples were notorious. But I've passed on a Kaw and a Sabre for that reason.
                  This one doesn't have the second gear issues.... at least not that I know of. I looked for awhile before I felt comfortable buying this one for the price I paid. There's alot of them out there that are way overpriced for what they are.

                  I agree about the Magna.... ugly in my eyes. The V4 Forum members have other ideas, the Magna is by far the most popular bike over there. The good thing is, not everyone has the same tastes....
                  1978 GS1000E
                  1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                  1981 GS1100E
                  1982 GS1100E
                  1982 GS1000SZ
                  1983 GS1100ED
                  1983 GS1100ESD
                  1978 Honda CB750K
                  1981 Honda CB900F

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                    #24
                    Originally posted by 1100E View Post
                    I've always loved this exact year and color scheme, never owned or rode one. Great find!!
                    Me too, I held out until I found one this color.
                    1978 GS1000E
                    1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                    1981 GS1100E
                    1982 GS1100E
                    1982 GS1000SZ
                    1983 GS1100ED
                    1983 GS1100ESD
                    1978 Honda CB750K
                    1981 Honda CB900F

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                      #25
                      I had an 84' in maroon/blk. color combo. It had a ton of torque, very fast and smooth, and I liked the V4 sound of it but never felt good in the corners like my GS1100E. I also like the blue/blk. colors. I think before long they will do like the CBX and become highly collectable but we'll see.

                      Pat
                      78' GS1000EC
                      79' GS850GN
                      79' GS1000N
                      79' GS1000EN
                      81' GS1100EX

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                        #26
                        Not sure about the collect-ability.... they are the "redheaded stepchild" on all the V4 forums, with the poster child being the Magna.

                        I agree with you, I'm not comfortable cornering with the V65, it definitely doesn't handle like any of my GS's. That doesn't mean I hate it, just not the same....
                        1978 GS1000E
                        1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                        1981 GS1100E
                        1982 GS1100E
                        1982 GS1000SZ
                        1983 GS1100ED
                        1983 GS1100ESD
                        1978 Honda CB750K
                        1981 Honda CB900F

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                          #27
                          Originally posted by GS1000S View Post
                          I had an 84' in maroon/blk. color combo. It had a ton of torque, very fast and smooth, and I liked the V4 sound of it but never felt good in the corners like my GS1100E. I also like the blue/blk. colors. I think before long they will do like the CBX and become highly collectable but we'll see.

                          Pat
                          The Sabre version may continue to increase in value but its tough to see how they will ever be in CBX range. Besides the second gear issue the V4s have also have a possible cam oiling issue.

                          While technically advanced and well executed bikes, they just don't have the looks to become very valuable.

                          I like them for what they are, great value for a fast rider. Yours sounds like its well past any inherent mechanical issues. Good price for a great riding bike.

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by Ecklund View Post
                            The Sabre version may continue to increase in value but its tough to see how they will ever be in CBX range. Besides the second gear issue the V4s have also have a possible cam oiling issue.

                            While technically advanced and well executed bikes, they just don't have the looks to become very valuable.

                            I like them for what they are, great value for a fast rider. Yours sounds like its well past any inherent mechanical issues. Good price for a great riding bike.
                            Thanks. Yeah, it's definitely not a CBX and I don't believe it's going to ever be all that collectible. I bought it for the curiosity factor, and I like fast motorcycles (within reason).
                            1978 GS1000E
                            1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                            1981 GS1100E
                            1982 GS1100E
                            1982 GS1000SZ
                            1983 GS1100ED
                            1983 GS1100ESD
                            1978 Honda CB750K
                            1981 Honda CB900F

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                              #29
                              Beautiful machine, Suzuki_dog. I like everything about it. Back in the day there have been V 65's and Yamaha Ventures in the family.....lots of miles on em and no issues with the transmissions or oiling or cams. We just rode em and maintained em and enjoyed every mile doing so.

                              Looking at your Sabre has got me wanting to find one again.
                              Last edited by Guest; 05-11-2015, 11:29 AM.

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by GRAND ROUGE View Post
                                Beautiful machine, Suzuki_dog. I like everything about it. Back in the day there have been V 65's and Yamaha Ventures in the family.....lots of miles on em and no issues with the transmissions or oiling or cams. We just rode em and maintained em and enjoyed every mile doing so.

                                Looking at your Sabre has got me wanting to find one again.
                                That's how my quest started, saw one last fall and had to find out what it was. Then, spent a good portion of the winter looking for one.
                                1978 GS1000E
                                1980 GS1000S (Wes Cooley Replica)
                                1981 GS1100E
                                1982 GS1100E
                                1982 GS1000SZ
                                1983 GS1100ED
                                1983 GS1100ESD
                                1978 Honda CB750K
                                1981 Honda CB900F

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