Author Topic: 82 GS1100L now an 81 gs1100, got away. (Read 3229 times)

Don R · « **on:** March 13, 2017, 09:08:13 PM »

I saw a local ad for an 82 GS1100L it's the cruiser model with the chrome rear fender, has a black 4-1 header blue with purple on the tank, appears original in the pic. I got excited for a minute but I'm not as big a fan of the cruiser model. I don't know the miles but the guy has a facebook pic of him riding it last summer. He says tires look good which usually means they're old. Aluminum wheels. He is down to $1,000 on it.

I could do it but that would kill off the bike account recently refreshed by selling a gl1000 for the same amount. What say the crowd?

MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** March 14, 2017, 01:49:22 AM »

Dependent upon mileage and condition it is a reasonable price. They were basically bulletproof. What would be your intent? Ride or flip? In this area it would be a tough sell unless it were mint. Good luck either way...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2017, 06:45:57 AM »

Flip, but I'm reluctant because of the local economy. A former president came here several times to illustrate the effects of manufacturing job loss. No one did anything about it but that's politics.
I could turn into the crazy motorcycle guy unless I learn how to sell. So far I'm a break even kind of guy, not much point in that. It's like owning a collection of 38 and 40 caliber pistols and seeing a 45 auto on the shelf.

MoMo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2017, 07:00:16 AM »

It is difficult to pass on what seems like a good deal but I think you answered your question Don. You'd probably have another 3 to 500 into it. Now if it were $800 or less and mileage was less than 40k

ekpent · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2017, 08:20:20 AM »

Is it chain or shaft drive ? Me personally I am not a fan of the cruiser style bikes from that period, I like the chain drive standards and think they are worth more also.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2017, 08:48:58 AM »

There was one model Suz. GS1100L (1980' I think)that came w/ the 16 valve 'E' engine in it w/ chain drive that is so popular w/ the drag race crowd,that one had square little chrome covers for the DOHC on the valve cover rather than the small round ones for the 8-valve motor along w/ shaft drive.A member here in Syracuse,NY. 'Chewbacca' had one a couple yrs. ago but sold it w/o 'going all the way' on it,that one needed some cosmetic work.
Do you have any pics of it Don ?

ekpent · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2017, 11:28:13 AM »

The 'E' was a nice looking bike in both configurations http://www.suzukicycles.org/GS-series/GS1100E.shtml

grcamna2 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2017, 02:15:15 PM »

I had an 82' 1100E silver and an 83' 1100E red & black that I bored-out to 1170,ported head,re-phased the crank to exactly 180 deg.,etc.They were both more(power) 'bike' then I would ever need.The idea of 'Absolute Power' and all that..

palepainter · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2017, 09:47:56 PM »

I picked up an 82 1100 from guy up the street pretty cheap. A lot of it missing, so I do not feel too bad bastardizing it.

Don R · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2017, 10:32:41 PM »

It's a facebook ad, and I let the ad get away. There were too many reasons not to do it. I spent some time learning about the models, it's a cruiser style, shaft drive, not much info, 12 bikes here now, but it sure is in nice shape from what I could see.

oOOPs here it is, been advertised since Oct. it was $1200 recently.

Don R · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2017, 10:38:02 PM »

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/permalink/315433568812164

grcamna2 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 15, 2017, 06:50:55 AM »

I removed a Windjammer from the front on a very low mileage,original example on one of those 82' GL1100GLZ models such as the one pictured,the man also wanted brand new fork tubes because of a few small 'pitts' so I ordered a pr. from Franks and installed them;I still have his very low mileage orig. fork tubes.The bike handled a Lot better after removing that heavy fairing,imo.I like that blue oem color and the way it looks on the tank;the 4into1 header not so much.

Don R · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2017, 08:44:27 PM »

There's this 81 GS1100 for sale nearby for $2500 it looks like new in the pics. one owner and another guy has a 79 Suziki gs fairing 50 miles away for $15. 4 valve chain drive this time,,

MoMo · « **Reply #13 on:** September 25, 2017, 01:12:42 AM »

Fight the temptation Don...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #14 on:** September 25, 2017, 01:19:27 AM »

I sold seven Larry, don't I deserve one? There are 3 S90's all within an hour or so each about $500 I've been hoping they sell soon also.

MoMo · « **Reply #15 on:** September 25, 2017, 05:56:32 PM »

Quote from: Don R on September 25, 2017, 01:19:27 AM

I sold seven Larry, don't I deserve one? There are 3 S90's all within an hour or so each about $500 I've been hoping they sell soon also.

Is the 81 the year with alternator problems? or is it later?

Don R · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2017, 07:52:48 PM »

Ah, alternator problems. One strike against. My wife said it was pretty though. One mark for. I didn't contact them to go look at it all day but I'm taking the K0 tins to the body shop in the town where it is tomorrow. uh oh.

I believe it's the four valve engine with adjustable rockers. That's about all I know about them. I swore off newer than 78 bikes and this has factory electronic ignition which I usually despise (at least in Yamaha) but at least still carbs and there is a dyna made for it.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2017, 06:47:39 PM »

don't make the mistake of assuming that Suzuki is anything like an XS750...Suzuki 4 valve?...one of the best ever...Yamaha triple?...one of the worst ever

Don R · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2017, 02:58:18 PM »

Agreed. I let the GS1100 get away. It was a sweet bike but was sold right away.
I owned a Yamaha xs850 for a while. Got it running and was tickled to get it sold. The same with a cb900c. It just wasn't a good example of one. It sounded awesome with a vance and hines sidewinder and megaphone.

I'm decided I'm spending my current funds on the 750K0 that I bought just before joining here. It's ready for paint, the tins are boxed up and in the truck.

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