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    Identifying 1979 Suzuki GS1000S Wes Cooley Replica

    I’m looking at potentially buying a 1979 Wes Cooley replica. Is there a way to identify the authenticity of the produce?

    Here is what I got so far:
    VIN GS1000-524XXX
    Engine GS1000-139XXX
    manufacture date: 3/79
    original exhaust
    instrument cluster with clock, and fuel gauge


    #2
    The serial number lines up with a 1979 1000S. Engine numbers don't match frame VIN serial numbers for GS bikes.

    Post photos, and people will chime in with opinions. Realize, though, the 1979 1000S is very similar to the regular GS1000 of the same year, other than the dash and faring. The 1980 1000S has more unique parts.
    Ed

    To measure is to know.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      The serial number lines up with a 1979 1000S. Engine numbers don't match frame VIN serial numbers for GS bikes.

      Post photos, and people will chime in with opinions. Realize, though, the 1979 1000S is very similar to the regular GS1000 of the same year, other than the dash and faring. The 1980 1000S has more unique parts.
      Thanks. I was worried about the engine number being so far off.

      let me figure out how to post pics so I can get more people to chime in.

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        #4
        One kind'f different thing was a small toggle switch under and inside the right side of the fairing to turn the clock off during storage. Don't remember exactly where it was mounted, doesn't just jump out on you, but easy to see if you just lean down and look under there... Good luck!
        1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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          #5
          As found in Deland (Daytona Beach) marketplace...

          Current:
          1993 ZX11 - 2nd build in progress
          1977 GS750 (710 is getting closer)
          1998 Kawasaki Voyager - selling
          1998 Chevy C2500
          1999 Rav4

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            #6
            OOhhhh???????? What did Clint Eastwood say...Do you feel lucky?
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              #7
              Originally posted by unfocused View Post
              As found in Deland (Daytona Beach) marketplace...

              https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...6-6fed47a27e2b
              This one is a 1980 model year bike.
              Ed

              To measure is to know.

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              Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

              Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

              KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                #8
                was..................
                Rich
                1982 GS 750TZ
                2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

                BikeCliff's / Charging System Sorted / Posting Pics
                Destroy-Rebuild 750T/ Destroy-Rebuild part deux

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                  #9
                  lol. No thank you. The one I’m looking at is complete.

                  however not running and they are asking $6,000.

                  that’s too steep for a non running motorcycle. I think I’m gonna walk away from this one.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by rphillips View Post
                    One kind'f different thing was a small toggle switch under and inside the right side of the fairing to turn the clock off during storage. Don't remember exactly where it was mounted, doesn't just jump out on you, but easy to see if you just lean down and look under there... Good luck!
                    I love to come across small, unexpected details like that on bike. It's more careful of the clock to have a toggle switch, especially for storage. Without a doubt, I'll watch for it the next time. Good luck!
                    Null Brawl APK

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                      #11
                      Reminds me of my Sportster. Park it for a week or two and the theft alarm drains the battery.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                        #12
                        Didn't some GS1000S use the shorter and more restrictive "L" exhaust system?
                        sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by 850 Combat View Post
                          Didn't some GS1000S use the shorter and more restrictive "L" exhaust system?
                          P1030026 by nessism, on Flickr
                          Ed

                          To measure is to know.

                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                            #14
                            Yes 1980's was a one yr. thing, "79's" were same as "79" GS1000 "N" and "EN" ...That picture is the 1980.
                            Last edited by rphillips; 11-10-2024, 11:47 AM.
                            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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