Restoring 1982 GS1100G, are parts available???

[Guest]

Hi, name's Chris

I've let an '82 GS1100G sit for six years, somewhat empty (ugh) - and fully drained for two years - and it's PAST time to bring it back to service.

Doesn't run presently, but will turn over.

I live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland (US) and need to know parts outlets for distributor wires, etc. - probable carburetor replacement as well - or newer carb that would fit.

Can an original carb be brought back to life?

Never restored a bike before, but this one's too nice to discard.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Chris

[JJ]

Loads of parts available, here and elsewhere, to bring an '82 GS1100G back to life. The most important part is mechanical ability and/or the willingness to learn. If i can do it, anyone can!

[Mosquito13]

Pic's are nice. What does the bike need. At the low prices nice ones fetch around here( I just purchase a clean low milage same model for $1400) , got to look close on cost v/s reward on a bike. Realistic evaluation of your skill level and time constraints. If you are using a shop to do some work , ask price/ $/hr shop charge. Just cleaning/rebuild a bank of carbs will be 200+. Need tires add a couple 100. Fresh fluids ... Need cables? recovering a seat... Need fresh paint... nothing like having a $3000 bike that at best can sell for $1500. That said I have a 64 Dodge I am in at least $15k and it needs paint & upholstery and at best I could get 8k cause it is a four door sleeper. All that said on some projects it is the restoring that is the fun. If you have space , buying a parts bike is alway a good option.

[cowboyup3371]

All you need for your carbs is a can of Berryman's carb dip, o-rings from www.cycleorings.com, and the carb rebuild procedures found at http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff

[850 Combat]

Keeping it running? its pretty easy to get parts. Making it pretty? those parts are harder to find.