Another new GS owner

[Fredful]

Having just bought a Gs 1100 I have a few questions regarding the bike so maybe the Gurus of GS can help.
Should the engine and frame numbers be the same or has this one had a transplant at some stage?
Previous owner told me it is 1982 model, is there a resource page where I can check production dates?
It has a replacement headlight and cowling and non standard instruments not to mention paint job and missing badges etc
but otherwise the bike is in great condition runs and idles sweet, very quiet engine, all the brakes are good, Koni shocks but the springs are too hard with
no initial sag or maybe set up for someone over 300lbs.
Freddy.

 

[dorkburger]

Welcome, and nice looking ride.
Suzuki did not match engine and frame numbers.

 

[jjbmxer]

Runs and rides. Ride safe and check with Chris @ CL Mototech about a good spring rate.

 

[Steve]

Welcome.

Your bike looks right for an '82. :encouragement:

Suzuki never matched the engine number with the frame number, so don't worry about that.

IKON Suspension bought out IKON, so you can use them for a spring resource. You should be able to find some of them somewhat local.
I have KONI shocks on my bike and have gotten some stiffer springs. The ones I have are not too bad for riding solo, but they are on max preload.
I got the second step up the rate chart, so I should be able to back down the preload for solo riding and still have the ability to add when I have a passenger.

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[Fredful]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I am looking forward to getting the old girl back on the road.

 

[Guest]

G'day Fred, it looks good. Welcome, so much info on here you'll be reading 'til the wee hours, and then some!