suzuki gs1000st red 1980 model

[John Kat]

Good evening, I've been busy tracking down parts suppliers during evening hours and have had some positive results so far...
I found a business in Victoria Australia who stock parts at a realistic prices - I bought 4 needle/seat sets from them yesterday for the GS1000S - cheap as (AU$13.50 each plus AU$7.90 postage for Australia). Communication is excellent - site uses 'PayPal' and is no fuss in every way.


Look for this part number KYV-83023 at $13.50 each.
Copy and paste this - http://www.motorcyclespareswarehouse.com.au/

Next up was the fuel bowl gaskets - made even harder because of the unique carbies for the 1980 model - I came upon "Mick Hone Suzuki" in Victoria - I emailed then about the fuel bowl gaskets and they assured me that they would have them to me - just go ahead and make the sale on their page, so I did. No problem at all with the Legend Mick Hone responding with info and suggestions for GS1000S parts. A true gentleman in every way.

When you arrive at Mick's website, just type in 13251-49120. These are the correct gaskets so I'm told - I sent a scanned image of correct gasket to Mick before I bought 4 more - they're on their way north now.

http://www.mickhone.com.au/

Next up is the seat cover - I believe that a manufacturer in Thailand makes excellent versions, is this true..?

Cheers..

This is a great find as these parts are no longer available from Suzuki.
Please keep us informed on how they fit as I want to order some myself.
Be aware that Suzuki reused the PN's from the GS 1000 ST for some other parts...
The Pit Replica seat for the GS 1000 ST was modelled from an original I sent them some time ago.
Here's what their copy looks like



Here's the OEM parts list for the carbs

[Boss 302]

This is a great find as these parts are no longer available from Suzuki.
Please keep us informed on how they fit as I want to order some myself.
Be aware that Suzuki reused the PN's from the GS 1000 ST for some other parts...
The Pit Replica seat for the GS 1000 ST was modelled from an original I sent them some time ago.
Here's what their copy looks like



Here's the OEM parts list for the carbs

Good morning,

Thank you for the name of the seat cover manufacturer, I'll be looking them up tonight and ordering. I found a parts supplier in the UK who has GS1000S stuff in stock - I'm interested in the repro fairing brackets - this business has both new and used parts.
See this link...the owner's name is Nick. http://www.suzukiperformancespares.co.uk/

I see from internet searches and reading threads here that the mirrors (left and right) are 'Unobtanium'...What are the chances of locating mirrors here? Slim?- I see that the author over at 'The Flying Banana' suggests modifying a later model Suzukis'.

Very nice bike you have John Kat!

Cheers

[John Kat]

Good morning,

Thank you for the name of the seat cover manufacturer, I'll be looking them up tonight and ordering. I found a parts supplier in the UK who has GS1000S stuff in stock - I'm interested in the repro fairing brackets - this business has both new and used parts.
See this link...the owner's name is Nick. http://www.suzukiperformancespares.co.uk/

I see from internet searches and reading threads here that the mirrors (left and right) are 'Unobtanium'...What are the chances of locating mirrors here? Slim?- I see that the author over at 'The Flying Banana' suggests modifying a later model Suzukis'.

Very nice bike you have John Kat!

Cheers

I've ordered parts from http://www.suzukiperformancespares.co.uk/ before without any issue.
Have you received the gaskets for the carbs?
What about the needles/seats.
In case you have an issue getting them I know a trick to make your own from existing Suzuki parts.
BTW there is one source for GS 1000 ST decals!
The company is located in Canada: http://www.bdesigns.ca/Main_Suzuki.htm

Cheers

John

[Boss 302]

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Hi John, the fuel bowl gaskets arrived safely today - even had an email from Mick Hone where he states that these are rare bikes and worthy of looking after.

Cheers!

[John Kat]

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Hi John, the fuel bowl gaskets arrived safely today - even had an email from Mick Hone where he states that these are rare bikes and worthy of looking after.

Cheers!

Good news!
Please confirm that they do fit so that I can order them rightaway.

[Boss 302]

Good news!
Please confirm that they do fit so that I can order them rightaway.

Gaskets fit perfectly, bike is running now. New needle and seats fitted. I now need replacement coils as the previous owner(s) have chopped coil leads and wiring a fair bit. Any ideas on an aftermarket set..?

Cheers

[Bushcreature]

G'day again David, just found another red S on Gumtree ( Ad ID 1102547151 ), no numbers though and it has a gsx tank and rear wheel, I'll ask about the numbers and date and get back to you.
Bushcreature.

[Kiwi Canuck]

G'day again David, just found another red S on Gumtree ( Ad ID 1102547151 ), no numbers though and it has a gsx tank and rear wheel, I'll ask about the numbers and date and get back to you.
Bushcreature.

OK thanks Bushcreature, looks a bit rough but may clean up OK for someone

[Bushcreature]

Just got the following info from seller, asked again for the month too.
Frame Number: GS1000 533444
Engine Number: GS1000 150745

Bushcreature.

[Kiwi Canuck]

Just got the following info from seller, asked again for the month too.
Frame Number: GS1000 533444
Engine Number: GS1000 150745

Bushcreature.

Thanks Bushcreature, I already had the VIN but not the engine number for that one, apparently the decal on the headstock shows 533443, it was one digit off.
I can not recall who sent that to me, but we emailed back and forth about the different numbers on the bike and the decal.

Cheers,

David

[Bushcreature]

Another one on Gumtree today, looks impressive, have asked for details and sent him the link for this thread.
Ad ID 1085048070

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/highton/motorcycles/suzuki-gs1000st/1085048070

Do you have the list on the site some where with out the personal details?
It would be interesting to see where they all are.

[Bushcreature]

Another one on Gumtree today, looks impressive, have asked for details and sent him the link for this thread.
Ad ID 1085048070

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/highton/motorcycles/suzuki-gs1000st/1085048070

Do you have the list on the site some where with out the personal details?
It would be interesting to see where they all are.

Just got the details.
vin no is gs1000533164.. Eng no is gs1000150516

[Bushcreature]

G'day David, got another red one from Gumtree, the bloke has joined up and may pass on the details to you soon. Are you going to put the list up on here one day soon?

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/highton/motorcycles/suzuki-gs1000st/1085048070

Thanks mate!

[matthew]

Gs1000st
Vin no gs1000533164
Eng no gs1000150516
Build date is 6/80..hope that helps and good luck with the list.

[Kiwi Canuck]

Gs1000st
Vin no gs1000533164
Eng no gs1000150516
Build date is 6/80..hope that helps and good luck with the list.

Thanks for the numbers Matthew, your bike looks in great shape.

Cheers,

David