Champagne 83' GS1100E

[Nessism]

Is this color on this 83' GS "champagne" ?

The Champagne color was for 1982, not '83. And yes, that color looks correct.

[wacky941]

So Pano, this color looks like the picture you Posted and described as "champagne"? If it is the same color as yours, then what year Chevy Suburban did you get the your color from ?

I'm considering Purchasing this Bike !

I’m curious, what is the hesitation in buying the bike? It almost sounds like the hesitation is the paint, is it?
From what I see, the bike looks decent, I’m sure there are many here who wouldn’t hesitate. The paint is just cosmetic! Like I said before, if you can’t find the matching color, paint it what ever color you desire.

[GSDCW]

Paint is not the issue at all. Mechanical condition of the bike is. Looking to do compression check on the bike and want to avoid if possible, rebuilding the motor.

[GSDCW]

Bought It The compression #'s were Good 150+ on all cylinders !

[B.C.G.S.]

Looks good, enjoy it!

[dorkburger]

Congrats.
I'm pretty certain that I was talking with the previous owner of that bike n FB. If so, he has a heck of a bike collection.

[wacky941]

Congratulations, you're really gonna enjoy it!

Ride safe!

Now that you bought it, here is a link that will give you all the decals that you need when you decide to paint:

https://www.diablocycle.com/GS1100E-1982-Silver-Complete-Decal-Set.html

Like I said before, you can paint the motorcycle any color or shade of silver you want and the decals are readily available if you want to keep that stock look/appeal.

I've bought from them before as have many others here, very good product and I highly recommend them.

BTW, the Suzuki "S" that goes on the tail, they do carry but for whatever reason they don't list it. I'm not sure why they don't but, I have bought them here before, just had to write them an email and ask them.

[GSDCW]

Well I'm excited Guys. I reminds me when I purchased a New 80' GS1100E back then and really enjoyed it. I've dealt with Reproduction Decals in the past and have had good luck with them before.

[Rob S.]

Well I'm excited Guys. I reminds me when I purchased a New 80' GS1100E back then and really enjoyed it.

Then you should love this '82. Got several improvements over the '80 (lower seat, rear sets, that great styling and more.

[Griffin]

Under fluorescent lighting, the '82 paint will look silver/grey. On a cloudy day, it looks more bronze. In direct sunlight, it has a slightly pink tint. I guess that is where "champagne" comes from.

It's actually a grey base with gold metalflake, using a slightly smoke-tinted clearcoat. Like Isleoman mentioned in his post, it's pretty much impossible to exactly duplicate from a scan, but a good paint mixer can come close.


Here's my '82 (formerly my brother's, he's the original owner) the day we drug it out of the back of my mom's garage, where it had been sitting for about fifteen years.

It was a cloudy day, you can see the bronze look really well here with a tiny bit of pink to it, even through the dust.