Hi Jon, I live in Australia and I have subscribed to your channel. I am now 67 years old and in 1980 I bought a brand new Suzuki GS1000, which was a great bike, so your video brought back some good memories for me
That’s a lovely bike Jon, I had a 750 version in 82, my first big bike. It was in the black and red livery, a UK GSX model, loved every mile on it rain or shine. Traded it in 86 for a new GPZ900R, a spaceship in comparison!
Right on! I restored a black and red 1982 GSX750 last year (with lots of videos on this channel). The 900 Ninja (GPZ900R) was a fantastic bike as well. Cheers!
mis felicitaciones x ésta presentación de la SUZUKI GS 1100 ESPECTACULAR 👍mi última fué su hija menor GS 81 NEGRA CON UN 4A1 YOSHIMURA UN FIERRO. . !!!! saludos a la distancia laloZZZ 🇦🇷 👉 SUZUKI ❤️💪
I used to post more videos of me working on the bikes, but they didn't get enough views to justify the time required to film them. I'll continue to post work videos occasionally. Cheers!
Another quality, classic piece of history. It is a victim of its era though, in regards to the 55 mph. But one of the only positive things about a chain driven bike, is you could change the gearing for mainly Touring use, if you wanted to, since the engine has strong power.
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538While shafties have their advantages modern O-ringed chains have done wonders for reducing maintenance and keeping the bike clean. My Z1 had an automatic chain oiling system that was great at making the back of the bike and oily mess!
Looking good, only 9000 miles !!, this bike would cost a fortune in the UK. Those plastic bodied front master cylinders from the eighties always leaked, you can see the cap bowing, the screws don't clamp the body well enough into the cast body so they weep out fluid, usually unseen, the brake fluid makes its way under the rubber gaitor and down the line, the rest will blow over the fuel tank when riding, gradually destroying the paint, I would just bung a wrist sweat band over the cylinder . Have a look at the chain guard, forward of the rear shock, on top, they crack, with your 530 chain now and low mileage it shouldn't be a problem though. You've got a great example..its too good to sell
Great question! The 16-valve, chain-drive bikes are stronger above 6k rpm and run faster 1/4 mile times. But the tuned for torque 8-valve, shaft-drive bikes are slightly stronger below 6k rpm. Cheers!
Those valve cover screws on the exhaust side need to be shortened. Pennsylvanians bough motorcycle in large quantities in the 70s and 80s, so it's a rich ore for used bikes.
@@ricardoberterame5950 Hola ricardo. Sí, muchas piezas todavía están disponibles en EE. UU. Sin embargo, algunas piezas no están disponibles en el concesionario Suzuki y debo buscarlas usadas. ¡Salud!
Makes me itch to want to finish the restoration of mine. Thank you for the tips on upgrades.
You're welcome!
Hi Jon, I live in Australia and I have subscribed to your channel. I am now 67 years old and in 1980 I bought a brand new Suzuki GS1000, which was a great bike, so your video brought back some good memories for me
Thanks, Alan! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'd love to visit Australia someday. Cheers!
Mine was red, but this Blue is my favorite color scheme! Great upload Jon
Thanks, Russ!
A great example of a classic Suzuki motorcycle. I remember seeing these on the dealership showroom floor. First time viewer. Great video
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
My friend had one. Rode it around for about 30 minutes and loved it. Now i have an 85 GS1150ES.
Very nice! I had a red & white GS1150ES previously. Cheers!
👍🏽👍🏽great upgrades .. good work as always jon
Thank you!
Again great bike.
Very clean.
I’m a fan of the square headlight and the cowl that goes around it.
Thanks, Andrew. The headlight cowl is growing on me. I wasn't always a fan, but it's kind of funky cool. Cheers!
Enjoyed the video Jon. Gonna be be a nice addition to the collection. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Thanks, Henry!
Love your reports Jon!!!
Thank you!
That’s a lovely bike Jon, I had a 750 version in 82, my first big bike. It was in the black and red livery, a UK GSX model, loved every mile on it rain or shine. Traded it in 86 for a new GPZ900R, a spaceship in comparison!
Right on! I restored a black and red 1982 GSX750 last year (with lots of videos on this channel). The 900 Ninja (GPZ900R) was a fantastic bike as well. Cheers!
UK GSX 750 is spaceship in comparison with GPZ900R or opposite?🤔
@@joskopopovic2598 The other way around. GPZ900 is the spaceship.
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Beautiful❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Motor cycle❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks, Amir!
Mine didn’t have the Check Panel, what a cool display.
I like it. It's a cool way to do the indicator lights. Cheers!
Was that standard or optional?
@@spaceflight1019 I’m not sure, mine was a different year.
@spaceflight1019 Standard depending on the year. I think 1980 and 1981 had it, but it may only be the 1981. Cheers!
That is a beauty
Thanks!
mis felicitaciones x ésta presentación de la SUZUKI GS 1100 ESPECTACULAR 👍mi última fué su hija menor GS 81 NEGRA CON UN 4A1 YOSHIMURA UN FIERRO. . !!!! saludos a la distancia laloZZZ 🇦🇷 👉 SUZUKI ❤️💪
I'd like to see you work on the bikes.
I used to post more videos of me working on the bikes, but they didn't get enough views to justify the time required to film them. I'll continue to post work videos occasionally. Cheers!
Another quality, classic piece of history. It is a victim of its era though, in regards to the 55 mph. But one of the only positive things about a chain driven bike, is you could change the gearing for mainly Touring use, if you wanted to, since the engine has strong power.
Thanks! I agree that the ability to change gearing is a nice option to have. I still like the shaft-drive bikes, though. Cheers!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538While shafties have their advantages modern O-ringed chains have done wonders for reducing maintenance and keeping the bike clean. My Z1 had an automatic chain oiling system that was great at making the back of the bike and oily mess!
@@spaceflight1019 I'm glad some "great" ideas didn't catch on. 😉
Looking good, only 9000 miles !!, this bike would cost a fortune in the UK. Those plastic bodied front master cylinders from the eighties always leaked, you can see the cap bowing, the screws don't clamp the body well enough into the cast body so they weep out fluid, usually unseen, the brake fluid makes its way under the rubber gaitor and down the line, the rest will blow over the fuel tank when riding, gradually destroying the paint, I would just bung a wrist sweat band over the cylinder . Have a look at the chain guard, forward of the rear shock, on top, they crack, with your 530 chain now and low mileage it shouldn't be a problem though. You've got a great example..its too good to sell
Thanks, Bob! I'll keep an eye on the master cylinder. Cheers!
You are coming along well Jon, do you know if there’s a difference on performance, bikes come with 8 valve VS 16 valves ??thank you
Great question! The 16-valve, chain-drive bikes are stronger above 6k rpm and run faster 1/4 mile times. But the tuned for torque 8-valve, shaft-drive bikes are slightly stronger below 6k rpm. Cheers!
Those valve cover screws on the exhaust side need to be shortened.
Pennsylvanians bough motorcycle in large quantities in the 70s and 80s, so it's a rich ore for used bikes.
I'll check on the screw lengths when I do the valves. You're correct about PA. It has treated me well when buying older bikes. Cheers!
I had the same bike in silver loved it
@@philnox7734 The GS1100Es are nice bikes!
Hola Jon. Te pregunto?se consiguen repuestos de ese modelo en EEUU?
eBay is a great place to find parts for these bikes! Good luck👍
Gracias Jon.saludos
@@ricardoberterame5950 Hola ricardo. Sí, muchas piezas todavía están disponibles en EE. UU. Sin embargo, algunas piezas no están disponibles en el concesionario Suzuki y debo buscarlas usadas. ¡Salud!
Nice. 👍
Thanks!