I looked at a GS1000 today. Was being sold as non running. I took a battery to check if the engine would turn over. The lights came on with the key, but even jumping the solenoid it was non responsive. As I drove away (didn't buy it) I had a thought. I did not pull the clutch lever in and it was on the side stand. Would the interlock keep the starter from turning even when jumping the solenoid?? The fuses all were fine.
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1983 gs1000
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OK, looks like a 1983 Suzuki GS1100GL. I was talking to a local auto repair and salvage repair guy this morning, he advised in Tennessee if you have a vehicle "OVER 30 YRS. OLD" with no title it was very easy to get a title. go to courthouse, fill out some papers and after they do a search to see it's not reported stolen, they would send you a title in your name. No guarantees, just what I was told.
Yes, I wish I lived in TN. Saints title in Chattanooga will title for $400. Just have to buy cheap enough to make it worth it. I'm in Missouri and trying to title with bill of sale (no title) is not possible.
With Saints, you fill out a bill of sale on their website and basically sell him the bike and then you receive a TN title that you can transfer to your state.
I used to use the VT but they stopped that.
With Saints, you fill out a bill of sale on their website and basically sell him the bike and then you receive a TN title that you can transfer to your state.
I used to use the VT but they stopped that.
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Interesting, so it is a GS1100.
I believe an '83 would have had a factory black painted engine and carbs? Of course, either or both of those could have been swapped out during the last 40 years.
Rich, you're probably right. I knew the GS1100E wheels changed in "83" and assumed they all did. Farther looking in the photo gallery it appears the "L" wheels changed in "82". kind'f surprised how few GS1100 "L's" are in the gallery.
