My 1981 GS1000G bought new

[Johno]

I bought my GS1000G new in December 1981.

I traded in my 1978 chain drive GS1000HC.

The 1978 model was originally a red and white skunk but after a minor drop was repainted black and red.

I spied the G and got a great deal on change over.

Here is the sales brochure.

And now here she is 31 years later

The bike continues to be a work in progress and I've now decided to document my updates and get some advice on restoring the original look.

 

[Dogma]

Very nice. I look forward to reading about it and maybe finding out about those shocks.

 

[Guest]

that's fantastic. Original Suzuki's since 1978.

 

[Johno]

Very nice. I look forward to reading about it and maybe finding out about those shocks.

Dogma,

I am currently running Fournale shocks which are French. The company apparently specialises in shocks for aircraft such as the old 747 Jumbos and the Concorde. Flyboy may chip in with some information. There are no springs they are air over oil. This pair are nearly 30 years old and came off a friends 1982 GS1100G. I run them at about 150psi when touring with panniers (hard cases)and top box.

I use a low volume high pressure pump I bought from a bicycle shop. They are about half the weight of OEM shocks.