1980 gs1000g

[rpickle]

Howdy. I am currently negotiating a deal to get this bike (37k mi.) and an '86 Honda Rebel (400 mi.) for about 1000 bucks. Both look real nice but have carb/fuel issues. My question is, how rare are the 1000g's? Would it be a good investment? I'm thinking I can resell the Rebel and make enough from it to pay for the whole deal, plus whatever it takes to get them running.

Appreciate your time.


Rick

[Redman]

Not as many 1000Gs as there are 1100G or 850Gs. I cant really say about how compatable the parts are.

I was looking at Honda Rebels a couple years ago. Seemed like they held thier value perrty well. Were advertiused for $1500 or more for a 10 to 12 year old 250. Was a couple years of 400, those were even more. I got a 86 Shadow 500 for same price.

[rpickle]

Hi Redman. I would be getting it to restore. I was hoping to get 1500 or more out of the Rebel, if it truely only has 400 miles and is in great condition. My wife would kill me, so I have to factor that in. She and my 2 youngin's are on vacation for 2 months. My alibi can be that I was delirious from missing them sooo much....

Rick

[Anonymous]

many 1000g parts are exchangeable with parts off 80 and 81 850g's.

good bike...buy it.

[Planecrazy]

If you are getting the 1000G to restore and keep you're making a great choice. The engines on all our GS's are considered "bulletproof," and I suspect you'll have little trouble obtaining parts to complete your restore.

Enjoy,
Steve 8)

[rpickle]

Thanks. I still haven't decided. The seller has sent me a boatload of pictures. I'm not quite sure how to post them or atleast put them where a link can point to them.

Rick

[Rock]

This is free and easy place to host your photos. http://photobucket.com/

[rpickle]

Thanks Rock. I'll see if I can figure it out.


Rick

[rpickle]

Well, here are some pictures, hopefully....

Thanks Rock

Rick

[marvinsc]

Wow! It's a Dead Ringer for my 80 GS850G. From the Pics it looks like the Seat is it's biggest Cosmetic Issue. I really like mine, very stable and dependable on the road and I like the low maintenance of Shaft Drive. Don't let the Chain Gang here on the GSR influence you!

[Anonymous]

like i said previously on this thread, the 1000g and the 850g in 80 and 81 interchange many parts.

both are great bikes.

this one looks pretty good, so go get it.

[Anonymous]

rpickle, run, don't walk and grab this bike. Stuff like the exhaust, fenders, seat aren't easy to find anymore and by the looks of this one it's been fairly well kept - seatcover not withstanding. That should be easy to replace. The GS1000G was essentially a GS850 with the 1000 top end according to a couple of road tests of the day, and the chassis and drivetrain are as reliable as the engine. Don't worry too much about carb set-ups, etc. there are lots of parts still available for these carbs.and a ton of good tuning and set-up advice right here. Finding a correct aircleaner may be a problem, but somehow I expect some reader will have a source. I rescued my 850 ten years ago with 68000 kms on it. A set of rings, brake pads, carb overhaul, and other consumables was all it needed and it's still running fine. Zero service needed to the driveline. Enjoy!!

[dpep]

Do I have this right? You are getting this 1000 AND a Honda Rebel both for $1000 total? And you are asking if that is a good deal?

You can get the replacement seatcover from JC Whitney for around $60.00.

[Anonymous]

Finding a correct aircleaner may be a problem, but somehow I expect some reader will have a source.

the air cleaners for an 80 850g and a 1000g are exactly the same part number.

[Big T]

This rebel was sold in less than 2 days

http://portland.craigslist.org/mcy/78272670.html

at $2,500

That would pay for the GS and all necessary repairs