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[danny01975]

I'm very close to purchasing an 82 GS1100G. Any known issues that I should be looking out for, or things to check? Or just the usual stuff you'd expect on a 42 year old bike? The bike is in great condition and I don't expect to find anything major on it.
Forgive me if this has already been asked, as I'm sure it has. The search tool didn't like any of my search word combinations.

[Redman]

Well, finding the GSR here is a first good step.

As far as "other than ordinary issues for 42 yo bike".... things specific to about any 1980s GS: the charging system.
Take a volt meter with you, check battery volts before starting and then at about 4k rpm. see if charging system is getting up to at least 13.5, or bettery yet 14. If its not any higher that not running, well, then can telll seller its not charging and negotiate from there. If you dont want to deal witbh volt meter, can just look at headlight at idle, then rev engine, the headlight should brighten.
Ask seller what he knows about the charging system.

As for any 80s suki shaft drive, ask seller what he knows about the hub in the rear wheel (not the rear final drive, the hub IN the rear wheel). If he didnt know to grease it with every tire change, it could be about to fail.

Welcome to theGSR.

Pictures, we like pictures.

[Buffalo Bill]

Well, the only real problem I had right away when I bought my 82 GS1100G, was the gas petcock needed a rebuild.
The neoprene membrane was rotted so gas was sucked up the vacuum hose into the #2 intake pipe..
EZ fix.

[danny01975]

Pictures, we like pictures.

Will post pics as soon as the deal is done. Provided everything goes well. It should!

[danny01975]

There she is! All strapped down and ready for the ride home.

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[rphillips]

OOOHHH, Congrats, That thing looks really nice even though "my" least favorite color for bikes is black

[Grimly]

Looks like a de-Kayed GS1100GK, which is good, because you inherit the beefier forks that went with that model.

[danny01975]

Looks like a de-Kayed GS1100GK, which is good, because you inherit the beefier forks that went with that model.

That’s correct. Used to have all of the fairings and bags. The previous owner stripped it down. I really like the way it looks like that.

[danny01975]

OOOHHH, Congrats, That thing looks really nice even though "my" least favorite color for bikes is black

Me too actually. But on this one I like it allot. Maybe it’s the gold striping.

[850 Combat]

Nice looking. That looks like an "L" exhaust. Stock might make a bit more power and no more noise. I have a 1983 1100G engine in a GS1000G. I didn't know that until it needed a starter clutch and the one for a 1000G was too small for the crankshaft. The enrichener being on the left switch pod is a fine improvement compared to a 1981 or older pull from the triple clamp. I would consider looking at the drive attachment to the rear hub. I think it looks great in black and gold.

[danny01975]

Nice looking. That looks like an "L" exhaust. Stock might make a bit more power and no more noise. I have a 1983 1100G engine in a GS1000G. I didn't know that until it needed a starter clutch and the one for a 1000G was too small for the crankshaft. The enrichener being on the left switch pod is a fine improvement compared to a 1981 or older pull from the triple clamp. I would consider looking at the drive attachment to the rear hub. I think it looks great in black and gold.

The PO says the original exhaust was rusted pretty bad so he cut it off and added aftermarket slip ons. He did a decent job but I went ahead and ordered a Delkevic 4 into 1.

And do you mean disassembling the rear hub assembly? I did check the oil and it’s topped and clean.

[Grimly]

The PO says the original exhaust was rusted pretty bad so he cut it off and added aftermarket slip ons. He did a decent job but I went ahead and ordered a Delkevic 4 into 1.

And do you mean disassembling the rear hub assembly? I did check the oil and it’s topped and clean.

The drive spline attachment in the hub, it's bolted to the wheel and easily replaced. There were one or two years where it was made of toffee and wasn't heat-treated properly.

Part 14, but they don't cost all that much used and barely worn. You can get one for ten to twenty bucks, seriously.

[danny01975]

Part 14

Where did you get that exploded diagram?

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Danny, exploded diagrams with part numbers like that are found on any site that sells OEM Suzuki parts. partshark.com is one. Select your bike Manufacturer, year, and model. Parts fiches are organized by group like Rear Wheel, etc. Generally, if you see a part number but no price next to it, it means it's no longer available to buy new (at least from that vendor). But it's a great way to get a part number that you can use to search for that item in other places like ebay.

Diagrams also abound in Factory Service Manuals. If you don't have one, you need one. Get one on Bike Cliff's Website.

https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/

[Grimly]

Where did you get that exploded diagram?

Partzilla.com


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