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Identify a GS 1000 (Probably N series)

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I bought what is supposedly a 79 GS 1000 model bike, from the pictures it does indeed to be this bike, but now I am trying to figure out what model of GS 1000 the bike is.

I am reading a bout a lot of people in the forums using frame numbers and engine numbers to find this out... I have looked my bike up and down and I can not for the life of me find any of these identifiers.

Where might I find the frame number and engine number? I think someone said there is a stamped plate on the right side of the engine for the engine ID, but I don't see this on my bike, perhaps it was taken off?
 
If you could post a picture that would be most fruitful in getting a positive ID.

The engine number is stamped on the lower case half near where the oil goes in I believe? The VIN number is on the frame right on the front of where the triple tree bolts through it.
 
I will get some pictures... I am actually getting very funny feeling that this might be a GS 850, not a 1000 model. Anyway, it will just take me am minute or two to put them up.
 
I actually found it! I went looking near the oil cap, it was really badly worn out and I had to rub graphite all over it and use my finger to rub it in to actually make the ID readable.

THis is what I saw: GS100G-108061

And go figure that this number does not exist within the N series list for GS1000 models, or any GS models for that matter. Though it is always possible that the engine has been replaced in this bike, it is very old, I am not sure if this is the case and there is no visible evidence yet to support this.
 
It could also be GS100G-103061

But at least we know now that it is a GS100G, the only funny thing is that I don't think any of these were 1979 model vehicles, G was 1980-1981 I thought.
 
I am thinking that it is in fact a GS1000GN

If you look at the chart on the homepage is shows a 1000G for the year 79 listed as an N model.
 
Hoomgar said:
I am thinking that it is in fact a GS1000GN

If you look at the chart on the homepage is shows a 1000G for the year 79 listed as an N model.
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I have been checking all the ID stuff on this site and I didn't see that. Where did you see it? (Link?).

It is clear that it is a GS1000G model, I was beginning to think that it is an 80 model since I can't seem to find parts for the 79 model through http://www.bikebandit.com and this page http://www.suzukicycles.org/countries/index.html?Canada-imports_1970-1979.shtml~isoraami doesn't list the GS1000G as a 79 model.
 
Hoomgar said:
I am thinking that it is in fact a GS1000GN

If you look at the chart on the homepage is shows a 1000G for the year 79 listed as an N model.
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Yeah model year for my 1980 is T making it a GT a 81 would be GX a 79 would be GN.
 
Take a look at the puctures at http://www.cliffordroche.com/ph1l3s/GS1000.zip

Notice the size and shape of the blue panel beneath the seat, and the fact that it is a shaftie instead of chain driven. Makes me think this is a 1980 GS1000G model.

The GS1000G models according to the site borrowed a lot of parts from the 79 GS850 model, which I noted on some of the parts when searching for identifiers.

Despite the stepped seat on the bike, I do not think this is a GL.
 
I looked at your pictures. That is a GS1000G for sure. Positively not an L model. It looks to be an 80 but if they made one in 79 as the chart says then there you have it. A 1979 GS1000GN
 
wrench said:
http://www.cliffordroche.com/ph1l3s/GS1000.zip

Hey Mark post the picture from this link as it does not work for me :?
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Here you go John:

1979SuzukiGS1000001Medium.jpg

1979SuzukiGS1000002Medium.jpg

1979SuzukiGS1000003Medium.jpg

1979SuzukiGS1000004Medium.jpg

1979SuzukiGS1000005Medium.jpg
 
Yeah, I am pretty sure there is no 1979 model, likely a misprint in this website because I can find absolutely no information about a 79 model of the GT anywhere on the internet.

In 81 all vehicles had to have a VIN and this one does not, so that pretty much narrows it down. It is a 1980 GS1000GT which means I also had to re-order my service manual today...

Anyone want to buy a manual for a GS1000 (1978-79) E/S/N/L? lol.

Now that is aside, I need to figure out why this bike is so very difficult to start...
 
It also has CV carbs. VM carbs were on '79 models. So it's at least an '80.
 
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