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    GS1000 E or S?

    Hi all, new to the forum, and I just bought my first GS, but it was just listed as a GS1000, so would like to know if it is a E or S. The problem is aI got it as an "in progress" build, so missing a few parts and fairings.

    From the engine and frame number below, can anyone tell me what she is?

    Frame: GS1000-500051
    ENGINE: GS1000-103206 (IM NOT 100% SURE about the "1", it could be a letter, but the paint has filled in a bit there)
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    #2
    The engine number is right...they didnt use letters. As for the VIN..It indicates a regular GS 1000. Had it been an "S" ( Cooley ) it would be GS 1000-52XXXX or GS 1000- 53XXXX

    If it has an indentation down the sides of the tank where the badges go its either a 1978 C or E model. If it doesnt have indentations it after 78..79 or later.

    Got some pictures of the body work and the bike itself as far as rims, what the brake configurationn up front is? These will help tell the story and get a better accessment for you.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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      #3
      You have a very early 1978 GS1000E, according to this list.

      http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page2.gif


      BTW Welcome to the forum, there is lots of info here for your new bike, check out the link below.

      http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/


      Where are you located?

      David
      Last edited by Kiwi Canuck; 08-12-2015, 11:20 AM.
      2018 Honda Africa Twin AS
      2013 DR 650 Grey, sold 1981 GS 650E Silver,
      1980 GS1000ST Blue & White, X2
      2012 DL650 Vstrom Foxy Orange, in storage
      1981 CT110 X2 "Postie Bikes" Gone to a New Home.
      2002 BMW 1150 GS Blue & White - Sold
      1975 BMW R90/6 Black - Sold 1984 GS1150EF Sold
      1982 BMW R100 Africa trip, Stolen - Recovered- Sold
      1977-1980 Suzuki GS550, GS1000E, GS1000S GSX750, GSX1100,s
      Hondas ST90, CR125 CB175 , CB350 CB750, NSU Quickly, Yamaha RD's 350/400,

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        #4
        Great, thanks for the help, I had a feeling it was an E. It was registered as a 1980, but it may very well be a 1978 made, but late registered.

        Im actually based in Johannesburg South Africa.

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          #5
          On my recently acquired gs1000 the frame name plate says 2/78 frame gs1000-501612 engine gs1000-130693. When I look at pics of 78 models I noticed differences like air box with chrome side cover , coil rear shocks so can someone set me straight please thanks.78 GS1000.jpg

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            #6
            Wrong pic posted former owner removed air box and fitted pods all else as first pic sorry
            air box.jpg

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              #7
              The chrome sided air box is 79 or 80

              The plastic box is 78

              are your rear foot pegs round, or square?
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
              2007 DRz 400S
              1999 ATK 490ES
              1994 DR 350SES

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                #8
                Originally posted by Big T View Post
                The chrome sided air box is 79 or 80

                The plastic box is 78

                are your rear foot pegs round, or square?
                Plus, it has vm carbs, so most likely a 79.
                Larry

                '79 GS 1000E
                '93 Honda ST 1100 SOLD-- now residing in Arizona.
                '18 Triumph Tiger 800 (gone too soon)
                '19 Triumph Tiger 800 Christmas 2018 to me from me.
                '01 BMW R1100RL project purchased from a friend, now for sale.

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                  #9
                  Gentlemen thanks for the replies the rear foot pegs are square , the carbs are mikuni
                  so does that make me 79 or 80
                  I just found a fuel leak at the tee join so I will look for replacement o rings ( anything special about them )



                  fuel leak.jpg

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                    #10
                    That should be a '79 having the VM carbs. You can get a complete oring kit and other goodies from a GSR member Robert Barr, through his site cycleorings.com. Not sure about the locations of Africa, but we have a couple of members from there, Flyboy is one of them. He may be a great help to you and also welcome to the site. Go to Bikecliffs site for links to help out also. http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

                    Sorry just noticed I got two new members mixed up, but the welcome and info applies to both of you. Welcome.
                    Last edited by gsrick; 12-27-2015, 09:11 AM.
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