identifying my GS1100

[abgill@telus.net]

Hey all, Can some one tell me what model my bike is please? VIN is GS110X500109. I believe its an E model, chain drive Canadian bike, silver paint, blue pinstripes.......
Ive been unable to find a VIN decoder that helped me.
Al

 

[Steve]

One way would be to look at the VIN plate on the steering stem. Along with the number you posted, there should be a stamp at the end of it that will show a "T" or an "X". My guess is that it will show a "T". I believe the standard for VINs changed for the '81 model year to a 17-digit number. Since yours is less than that, it would be an '80, giving it the "T" suffix.

The most definitive way would be to look at the upper-right corner of the VIN plate, where it shows the assembly date. Keep in mind that bikes had to be assembled early, so the '80 models might be assembled as early as August, 1979, up through July of 1980.

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[Guest]

You could also look to see what the year is on the title.

 

[abgill@telus.net]

The stick on VIN plate is almost completely missing, but what remains shows a 9/79 build date. My Title shows 1980.
So does that make it a T or an E model? Its chain drive so its not a G for sure......
Thanks
Al

 

[Steve]

It's a 1980 model, that is both "T" and "E". :-k

The "E" indicates that it is a chain-driven model, the "T", which comes after the "E", shows that it is an '80.

The full, proper designation is "GS1100ET", but that is only understood by GSR members and (sometimes) the geeks behind the parts counter. Being Canadian, you might also know it by the designation that the rest of the world knows it by: GSX1100E.

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[Redman]

The stick on VIN plate is almost completely missing, but what remains shows a 9/79 build date. My Title shows 1980.
So does that make it a T or an E model? Its chain drive so its not a G for sure......
Thanks
Al

A T or E or G would be the model or type.

A N or T or or X or Z would be the year code (79, 80, 81, 82)

Manufacture date of 9/79 will most likley be an 1980 model year.
Titles can be wrong for the year, because that is just what some clerk entered when it was first titled.


See the model chart link back on GSR home page (not the forumn).

On the model chart, there is NO 1100 for 79, the only 1100 for 1980 was the E model, so GS1100ET (E model T meaning 1980)

A good picture would help some of the folks here ID it.

 

[Guest]

There is also the 1980 1100 L, which is what I have. Chain driven, TSCC engine, cruiser handlebars, chrome rear fender with “naked” taillight.

 

[abgill@telus.net]

Thanks, I have it sorted now, its a 1980 GSX1100E....
Thanks everyone.....
I just fitted a Wes Cooley Rep style handlebar fairing and Ill post pics shortly.
Al