Help Want To Buy 1981 GS HELP!

[rookie77]

I found an 1981 gs850g. It was inpounded, has a title but not key for the ignition. I've been reading that these bikes are tanks and that it probably still turns over. What should i do.

[Hoosier Daddy]

How much are they wanting for it?
Police impound or Mechanics lien?
By "Tank" do you mean indestructable... or slow and overweight?

[7981GS]

Buy it if the price is right and you know how to work on bikes.
Get the key number from the seat lock and have a key made at your local Suzuki store or they are available from Ebay.

Daniel

[rookie77]

The guy want $300.00 i don't currently work on bike but have a buddy that does. By tank i ment indestructable. I was impounded but has a free and clear title.

[850 Combat]

How much are they wanting for it?
Police impound or Mechanics lien?
By "Tank" do you mean indestructable... or slow and overweight?

Well, both are correct...

[Hoosier Daddy]

A $300 runner with title is a decent investment. As mentioned the key is no biggy, be sure to check the helmet lock, and seat lock, there may be one "hiding" in either of those instead of the ignition...

[DanTheMan]

Might even be an "extra key" hidden under a side cover or in the headlight bucket.

[Larry D]

Got pictures ?? If it runs, is in decent condition, ie. seat, plastics and has a title that can be put into your name.....$300 is a pretty good deal.

[chuckycheese]

Buddy

The guy want $300.00 i don't currently work on bike but have a buddy that does. By tank i ment indestructable. I was impounded but has a free and clear title.

It sounds like your buddy is going to be expected to do the work so it would be a good idea to see what he thinks about the whole deal.

[rookie77]

thanks for all the replys i think it sounds like worst case i can part the bike if needed.. Hopefully i will be a gs owner shortly

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