Is it worth it?

[jknappsax]

I don't get the joke!?

[bwringer]

I wouldn't take the word of a piece of paper that the engine's got over 100,000 miles. 100K isn't necessarily a problem, but it's very rare, and someone who rode it that much doesn't seem likely to be the sort to just let it sit for years.

Do the pegs, shifter rubber, controls, instruments, paint, seat, etc. have the kind of wear and fading commensurate with 100,000+ miles of use? The instruments, for example, will fade quite a bit with that much time in the sun, even if the bike was stored in darkness.

The footpeg rubbers on my 92,000 mile GS850 have some wear, but surprisingly little. However, the rubber on the shifter is badly worn, and the rear brake lever is getting a little smooth.

[simon kuether]

Bloody Dude,go for it.I paid "top dollar" for a sadly neglected '79 gs1000s.Because I wanted to keep her for ever(like yourself) I then threw over $5000 into her without going inside the engine or gearbox.Bear in mind that parts are up to 3x the price you pay in the States.This all for a bike that I could maybe get 4 to 5 thou for finished.Now she's finished(are they ever?),she's pretty and cool as.I love it.Check out some of the other rides on here.They'll blow you out.My next one is going to be in the vein of June '05 BOM.It'll be cheaper(maybe) because I 've since found this site but will still be regardless of cost or what it'll be "worth" when finished.Rip her to pieces and totally rebuild everything.It'll cost a bit but you'll end up with a stand out ,reliable ride that'll scare a lot of "new" rockets.Welcome aboard and keep us up to date.Cheers,Simon.:-D\\/

[slob]

I know these old engines are pretty bulletproof, but
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supposed to be a picture with this replie that says it all for me