Just out of curiosity, but if it worth that much..and obviously like factory new..why would anyone put ANYTHING OF ANY SORT on the tank or tail sections paint? I would be afraid of so much as 1 little abrasion or dulling of the paint myself.
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1982 Eddie Lawson Replica I found in storage
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viperg
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Hey thanks Chuck, I can tell you are really looking out for me! I rode the bike for 30 miles since I have had it. I put the tank bag on it for a 10 mile ride near my home. The bag is padded and I have ran it for years on all my bikes with no issues. I believe the tank is arguably more protected with the bag coverage from anything dropping on top than if it were bare and exposed. The tail pack does not touch the tail paint anywhere, only the seat bar. I must admit however, that I am conflicted about riding it much and will be limiting my milage on this bike to occasional Sunday only status.
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viperg
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Congratulations on finding such an awesome example! The 82 is the model that inspired me to purchase the KZ1100R. Yours is so original, I wonder what you think of the stock shocks on the bike. Not being very forward thinking I threw the stockers in the garbage almost immediately, man they were tough riding!
There is the kz1000r.com forum where guys are attempting to record the vin numbers and keep a record of the R models. It'd be nice to have your bike registered there if it isn't already.
I'd like to pester you about how much you paid for it as well... but I'm too much a gentleman.
Hey eddie21 thanks for the tip on kz1000r.com. I have been on the site quite a bit but have not registered the bike yet. My bike is not in the registry yet so I will be sure to do that. As far as the ride on my ELR it is nice and firm but very compliant and tolerable. I like a firmer ride on my bikes & they are generally set up on the firmer side. I would like to say that the HYPE surrounding the Lawson is all true and warranted. In 1982 it was truly a factory race bike right off the show room floor available to average mortals. Pretty amazing really that it came jetted and with that pipe. Could never happen in todays world.
So how many miles do you put on your 84 1100R?
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83GS850L
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Then whats the point?
Dont get me wrong i have been at a collecting point in my life, i had a rare low mileage Mustang, that i babied, i got to the point, i went, this is Frickin dumb. these things are made to drive, not sit and rot, and be wiped down with a diaper. So i sold it and bought a stang i could beat on and have fun with.
My life has been so much better without it, i have gotten back into bikes recently, and promised myself everything i owned i would ride the snot out of, so i have kept myself away from anything worth $$$
Either way, Congrats on the find its a gorgeous bike!
Not being a smart ass.....just an honest question. Just trying to understand why folks do what they do.
viperg
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Yeah you are right and that is part of the reason I am conflicted because I do enjoy riding it so I truly get what you are saying. Part of me really agrees with that point of view. But honestly, I do have a few other comparable bikes to ride in the shop so I am not missing out on riding at all. If I want to rape the crap out of something I have a 750 two-stroke that satisfies that need.
But believe me, I get what you are saying. Nothing quite like twisting the throttle on a factory, mean, green, vintage super bike. Damn!
viperg
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Chuck, I did not think you were. I was being sincere in my response to you and thought I answered your question in a fair bit of detail. It was a good question and I hope I gave you a good answer. Believe me I have learned quite a bit from your project threads & posts over the years. No offense was intended.
I wouldnt let sunlight coming in the garage door hit it for fear of causing sun fade.....LOL. I really had no idea it was a potential 20 G bike by any stretch. Now I understand why Tommy wants one so bad. He said Eddie was his hero back in the day and has wanted one for as long as he can remember.
Rob you go to bed without any beer for the "book value's" comment!
eddie21
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I'm a sucker for the fire breathing old Superbikes too. My 84 1100R has around 65,000 km's on it, all by me. I used to do touring on it back in the 80's, went to Kansas and back from Vancouver Island once. I put fewer km's on it now as I also have a 79 GS1000S and a 2011 Concours. But you are correct, there is nothing like winding the old girl up to the higher rpm's and listen to the music that Kerker makes... always puts a smile on my face!
My 1100 was BOM in July 2010 on the 1000r site. There's some interesting bikes and stories on that section of the site.
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jbird7262
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Thats a sweet lil' monster you've found yourself, nice collection.
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GSX1000E
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Check one thing off of your bucket list. 
eddie21
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Here is a spreadsheet regarding the R models. I believe the number of units per year is fairly accurate. So far in the registry the vin #'s for the 1100R are still below 1200. There were 900 1982 R-1's, 1200 1983 R-2's, and 1300 1984 KZ1100R-1's. So, although there are fewer 82's, in general I'd say there aren't that many of these guys out there, hence the larger price tags on them. Similarly, the 79 and 80 GS1000S's have a bigger price because of the smaller number of offerings Suzuki released.
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amxsteve
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It is a beautiful bike and will be treated as such I am sure, not hung on a wall for display but ridden for enjoyment. I paid a **** load more than that for my 36 ford but drive it every weekend and have great fun showing, driving and do believe if it is maintained as I am sure it will, will only go up in value. Great investment you can truly enjoy.
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rudeman
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Don't hide it; ride it! That's what it's made for.
He's not going to tell how much he spent on it.
viperg
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Here is a spreadsheet regarding the R models. I believe the number of units per year is fairly accurate. So far in the registry the vin #'s for the 1100R are still below 1200. There were 900 1982 R-1's, 1200 1983 R-2's, and 1300 1984 KZ1100R-1's. So, although there are fewer 82's, in general I'd say there aren't that many of these guys out there, hence the larger price tags on them. Similarly, the 79 and 80 GS1000S's have a bigger price because of the smaller number of offerings Suzuki released.
Looks like a total of 5500 worldwide units for the 1983 Super Bike Replica with 1200 delivered to North America. Do you know if the 84 1100R was sold in the states? I see a lot of references to 1100R's in Canada but cannot confirm the U.S.
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Very nice...... Now you need to ride down my way so I can see it in person....
Here is a spreadsheet regarding the R models. I believe the number of units per year is fairly accurate. So far in the registry the vin #'s for the 1100R are still below 1200. There were 900 1982 R-1's, 1200 1983 R-2's, and 1300 1984 KZ1100R-1's. So, although there are fewer 82's, in general I'd say there aren't that many of these guys out there, hence the larger price tags on them. Similarly, the 79 and 80 GS1000S's have a bigger price because of the smaller number of offerings Suzuki released.
I've been trying to discover the "sale quantity" of the Suzukis (specifically 1100e's), but no one on this forum knows or seems overly interested.
Can you point me in the right direction for some research?