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Pharkmeh
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thx for the link
yup - zactly -love them Koni shocks though
didnt realise the indicators or rear pegs werent original
thx
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thx for the link
yup - zactly -love them Koni shocks though
didnt realise the indicators or rear pegs werent original
thx
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Guest
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You can still get the original mirrors from Suzuki.... a bit pricey though... $45.00 per mirror :shock:
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tfb
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I think part of the problem in sleuthing all this kind of stuff out, is that Suzuki did so many variations according to (i) the legal requirements of the various overseas markets, (ii) their idea of what would sell best in each market, and (iii) what parts they had lying around in the factory!
Like, the forks on my 1000ST (1980) have to be the original items, but do you think I can find them covered in any manual I can get my mits on?
If you want to see another example of the confusion that reigns even in 'official' circles, go to the page for the GS1000S on www.suzukicycles.org, and take a look at the supposedly 'original' red & white model they have there. It most definitely isn't the original paint scheme, because take a close look at the sidecover: the border between the red and white paint doesn't ran parallel to the angle that runs horizontally along the sidecover, a common repainting mistake. So it's been repainted, and using the blue & white layout but with red & white paint, I would say.
Pharkmeh, I wouldn't worry too much. Overall your bike looks like an S with it's tasty variant paintjob, and I'll bet it goes like an S, too. Therefore it is an S.
Just my two-bob's worth.
Like, the forks on my 1000ST (1980) have to be the original items, but do you think I can find them covered in any manual I can get my mits on?
If you want to see another example of the confusion that reigns even in 'official' circles, go to the page for the GS1000S on www.suzukicycles.org, and take a look at the supposedly 'original' red & white model they have there. It most definitely isn't the original paint scheme, because take a close look at the sidecover: the border between the red and white paint doesn't ran parallel to the angle that runs horizontally along the sidecover, a common repainting mistake. So it's been repainted, and using the blue & white layout but with red & white paint, I would say.
Pharkmeh, I wouldn't worry too much. Overall your bike looks like an S with it's tasty variant paintjob, and I'll bet it goes like an S, too. Therefore it is an S.
Just my two-bob's worth.
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Pharkmeh
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yeah - thx for that m8 - pretty dear
I kinda like the tear drop ones - they seem to reach out little from body so I can actually see a lil traffic behind meh...
I think part of the problem in sleuthing all this kind of stuff out, is that Suzuki did so many variations according to (i) the legal requirements of the various overseas markets, (ii) their idea of what would sell best in each market, and (iii) what parts they had lying around in the factory!
Like, the forks on my 1000ST (1980) have to be the original items, but do you think I can find them covered in any manual I can get my mits on?
If you want to see another example of the confusion that reigns even in 'official' circles, go to the page for the GS1000S on www.suzukicycles.org, and take a look at the supposedly 'original' red & white model they have there. It most definitely isn't the original paint scheme, because take a close look at the sidecover: the border between the red and white paint doesn't ran parallel to the angle that runs horizontally along the sidecover, a common repainting mistake. So it's been repainted, and using the blue & white layout but with red & white paint, I would say.
Pharkmeh, I wouldn't worry too much. Overall your bike looks like an S with it's tasty variant paintjob, and I'll bet it goes like an S, too. Therefore it is an S.
Just my two-bob's worth.
Your right m8...
thats some sound advice there buddy
I enjoy riding that bike so much... there are times I'd almost get us a room ffs \\
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Im a really big guy - no way foolin mehself about it - and that bike cranks hard every single time I twist the throttle - its forgiving everytime I chuck it mercilessly into a corner - it doesnt complain at being ridden at high speeds for pronlonged periods... every day & sometimes twice a day....
thx for ur posts
cheers
Phark
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terry
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G'Day Pharky, I can't enlarge your pics from here (restricted defence internet) so I'll check 'em out when I get home, and I'll compare your numbers to my genuine 1981 model "S", and let you know. Cheers, Terry.
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Pharkmeh
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terry
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I wrote the numbers on an empty beer carton (a sad sight........) but forgot to bring it inside and post them, I'll do it tonight. Sorry Pharky!
Interesting going through this post. There seems to be lots of possible variables as to figuring out if it's true "S" or a repro. One thing to maybe check is to look at the back side of one of the side covers and see if there are two holes that have been filled where the GS1000 emblems would have been attached. The "S" has decals so there should not have been any holes there. Terry, were the original "S" side covers moulded white plastic with white paint or were they actually moulded black plastic with white paint? There could be a clue here.
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terry
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G'Day Sandy, I think all the sidecovers were moulded from black plastic, and painted accordingly. The original covers on mine don't have badge holes of course, but a good "bog man" could easily fill them and as the "S" sidecovers are painted on both sides, (it was probably easier to paint them, than mask them off in the factory) they'd be hard to pick as not original.
The biggest giveaway on the 80/81 GS1000S is the factory rear set pegs, as they'd be hard to fabricate without extensive frame mods. Basically, if the bike was definately built in 80 or 81 doesn't have them, it's not an "S". Cheers, Terry.
The biggest giveaway on the 80/81 GS1000S is the factory rear set pegs, as they'd be hard to fabricate without extensive frame mods. Basically, if the bike was definately built in 80 or 81 doesn't have them, it's not an "S". Cheers, Terry.
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