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GS1000 tank striping

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I'm going to be repainting my `78 C model tank and tailpiece base/clear black this winter. I want to order the striping kit but....my tank has *red* pinstripes as well as the gold. Any pics I've seen of the mag wheeled E models have the red striping. But the few pics I've seen of the (red or blue) C model only show the gold stripes around the main tank stripe.
In fact, the tail piece on my bike only has the gold pinstripe, no red. And one more point..the E model has the red stripe along the plastic trim along the underside of the seat, my bike doesn't

It makes me wonder..Do I have an E model tank on my bike?

Does anyone have a picture of a stock black `78 **C** model tank I can refer to?
 
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There is no black "C = wire wheel" model

Wire wheel bikes came in dark red or dark blue, with a red or blue side strip and gold pinstriping

E model (cast wheels) came in black with the white side stripe, gold and red pinstriping

So it sound like you bike has the wrong gas tank and/or has been repainted

Why don't you post up some pictures?

Okay, I notice you have a picture - appears to be an "E" tank with repainted seat trim and tail
 
Big T said:
There is no black "C = wire wheel" model

Wire wheel bikes came in dark red or dark blue, with a red or blue side strip and gold pinstriping

So it sound like you bike has the wrong gas tank and/or has been repainted
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Damn........
Guess I got suckered when I bought it.
....Thanks. :(
 
Rick65Cat said:
Damn........
Guess I got suckered when I bought it.
....Thanks. :(
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Good looking bike regardless.:)

Suzuki1.jpg
 
there ya go

there ya go

Sent you the whole aussie magazine scan to ure email. Enjoy. Ohh by the way are those wheels tubeless?
 
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Guys....i want to thank you for the compliments. Its always nice to have your bike recognized as worthy by your peers.

I want to repaint it base coat clear in black then add the white stripe with the gold/red/ pinstriping to the tank and tailpiece but NOT the trim under the seat. I can get the stripe kit for $89 US from Reproduction Decals in the States.
I just want to eliminate all the "touched up" paint chips as well as a toonie sized dent over the right side Suzuki logo on the tank. Then take the front fender in to a metal refinishing shop I've dealt with before to get the few dings out of it and then have that rechromed. That will be all I do with this bike.

I have another bike that the owner has agreed to sell me....a COMPLETE `78 GS1000 "E" model thats been stored the last 16 years.
This bike I want to do a complete nut and bolt restoration on.
 
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