Hello from Central Queensland Australia - 1980 GS1000ST

[Guest]

I thought I'd better post my intro here, I bought a GS1000ST in November 2015 from a seller in Brisbane Queensland Australia. I've wanted one since I saw a blue and white model in 1983.
Fast forward 30 something years and I have a red and white model - Australian spec. Bike has been extensively modified but came with original parts to return to stock form. Bike was raced at some time and has a bit of history.
The engine has been recently taken out to 1100cc and a whole heap of loot thrown at it, runs extremely well. I'm not sure whether to restore it or leave in it's well used state and admire the patina.

I'm based in Rockhampton Central Queensland and have a few interesting bikes and cars.

This is a wonderful place to visit and I look forward to meeting and conversing with many like minded people. Amazing GS Resources!!

1980 Suzuki GS1000S.jpg

[suzuki_dog]

Nice! Welcome to the forum.

[azr]

Welcome to the forum. How odd that the bike has had it's engine beefed up and a rack thrown on it to boot...must be for the parachute

[Boss 302]

Thank you, great to be here!

[Boss 302]

"Welcome to the forum. How odd that the bike has had it's engine beefed up and a rack thrown on it to boot...must be for the parachute "

Thank you, the previous owner used it as a daily ride to work and back - mustn't have wanted to be late

[Bushcreature]

G'day boss, which switch block did they put on the aussie spec bike, mine is missing. My left block is plastic and the only right block I can find with the twin throttle cables is a cast alloy one and this seems to be correct on parts diagrams.
Thanks.
BC.

[Rijko]

hi Boss,

nice bike, i especially like the S !

May i ask you post the VIN and engine number for my Cooley register ?
Feel free to post all the pics you like, we love those

BC,

Suzuki sent out the S in different configurations for other parts of the world.
Differences in paint scheme, rear wheel size, carbs, blinkers, etc.

1979SN had the alloy handlebar switches with push and pull cables, 1980ST the plastic ones.
Since the functions of the controls differ between the plastic and alloy controls and you have a working plastic left one, you probably have the wiring loom of the ST, so i'd say you need a plastic one on the right.
But afaik the plastic one is only made with 1 pull cable for the CV carbs so this is interesting.
Hope someone steps in that knows more.

Rijk

[AMK]

The stock stuff I'd keep. The bike looks good as it is and I'd ride the crap out of it.
Welcome to the forum!

[Rijko]

BC,

i have your VIN and engine nr. in the registry (very high number VIN, one of the last ST's delivered probably. nov 1980), but have no pics.
Do you have something online, or pm me some please ?
Thanks !!

[Nessism]

1979SN had the alloy handlebar switches with push and pull cables, 1980ST the plastic ones.

Rijk

Thread drift question...but why are two cable throttle systems called "push and pull?" Cables don't push.

[Rijko]

Thread drift question...but why are two cable throttle systems called "push and pull?" Cables don't push.

LOL good question

I think because when opening the gas, you pull the throttle cable, and pull the throttle valves open.
When you close the gas, you pull the other cable and in doing so, push the throttle valves to a closed position.

As opposed to the CV carbs that you use one cable to pull open, and closing (the butterfly valve) is only done by a spring.

[Rijko]

hmmm .. think the joke is on me d*mn i'm slow sometimes

[Boss 302]

G'day boss, which switch block did they put on the aussie spec bike, mine is missing. My left block is plastic and the only right block I can find with the twin throttle cables is a cast alloy one and this seems to be correct on parts diagrams.
Thanks.
BC.

G'day BC, I'll take a few pictures when I get home from work this arvo, I have had my bike under wraps for 12 months now - been so busy with work and house renos. Cheers BT