82 Gs1100e (s?)

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I have an opputunity to pick up an 82 GS1100E (S model?) but the owner can't locate the key. Aside from the usual story that it ran fine when parked for the winter and the obvious exterior items that need work, I was wondering what you all would recommend- bringing the whole bike to a locksmith? remove the ignition and bring it to the locksmith? or contact Suzuki or a dealership to issue a new key? approximate costs? does the same key fit ignition, gas cap, seat lock, and helmet lock like my 83 GS1100G model does?
or does anyone need parts?
thanks.

[80-81, GS 1100]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=116445&highlight=lost+key

[lurch12_2000]

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...light=lost+key

thanks, I looked at my 1100G but no key code that I can find!
Can't look at the 1100E right now.
I've been searching the forum for other ideas.
Would it be easisest to take the helmet lock off and have the locksmith make one from that?

[80-81, GS 1100]

My 1100e s are in storage up in Delaware or I would look.
But I would imagine you would just get the code off
the Helmet lock like he did in the link after you cleaned
it up. Then you find a locksmith to make you a key using
that code.