With the regards to the gasket, most of us just left them on. it was a service part that was replaced every year. We rode those bikes as transport, it was how we got around back then.
@@agylub Now I’ve hit 60 it’s so much more comfortable for myself than modern sports bikes with half an inch of hard foam for a seat , this thing is a sofa on wheels .
That's a great job and a nice bike. I had one back in 1983. Sold it for £750!. Mine had the mirrors mounted on the handle bars. The paint is great. One of my pet hates these days is bikes seem to be drowning in clear coat. They were never like that but your painter has got it right.
What an amazing job you've done! The only thing it hasn't got (that I couldn't see) is a gear indicator. My friend at the time had a GS550, 1979, and that had the gear indicator. Have to agree about the seat, it was really comfortable.
Hi I've just watched your video of your immaculate GS1000S what a great job you've done, well done. I bought mine a red and white one new in 1980 for £2045 and still got it with 53000 on the clock. They're a great bike my wife and myself have travelled around Europe more than once on it and on one occasion due to a tooth ache rode 1080 miles in one day on it. I still got my third original system on it but did give the engine a refresh at 47000 but still on standard bores. Like others have said the gasket was trimmed from new. When I look around for spares it scares me the prices of them. Mine is used still on a regular basis mainly local as we now tour on a modern bike. Like I said mine is in original condition and I plan to keep it that way as the paint work is standing the test of time very well. The one thing I would like to replace or repair is the seat as its got a couple of little splits in it. In your video I couldn't quite hear where you got your seat from.
Hello , thank you for the compliment. I managed to get the seat from the U.S , it was listed on eBay. It is a standard original seat for the GS 1000s , I was extremely lucky to find it complete with the grab rail and under seat trim . The GS maybe getting old but the seat is like a sofa compared to some modern bikes so a good choice for your European trips in the past .
@@runesika Yes my wife says it's still the most comfortable seat of all our bikes over the years. On a trip to Brands WSB in the 90's I had a slight miss fire so pulled off the metal caps replaced the condensers, points, plugs and caps while my wife had a coffee and on we went with no more problems something you would struggle to do on modern bikes, although I have now changed to electronic ignition.
A beautiful job & a real credit to you. The paintwork looks amazing...definitely head and shoulders above the original factory finish. The paintwork on mine is still factory original & although it is now showing it's age I'm resisting the urge to restore it as it remains pretty much as I remember it when it was sold new in April 1980 (£2045 on the road). Enjoy the ride; the GS series probably have the most comfortable seats ever fitted to any motorcycle...
Sheesh! That is just an amazing restoration! Im a Kawasaki guy (still have my 77 Z1000 i bought new, have restored/modified it twice), however very familiar with the GS and they were are a great bike. So just wanted to congratulate you, i know the effort it takes and this is as good as it gets. You can be immensely proud and myself, along with thousands of others will admire your handiwork for years to come! Well done.
@@runesika In early 1980 I test rode that exact model bike in Australia aged 21 years of age. It was as new. Back then dealers did not have to carry comprehensive insurance. So of course I agreed as I believed I was invincible. 15 minutes from the dealership and on a lovely fine dry morning as I overtook a motor vehicle in the left lane said car decide to quickly change lanes while I was doing a mere 35mph. The impact broke my right foot and snapped the front wheel/fork assembly clean off the bike after which it cartwheeled into utter oblivion. I had no job, it was uninsured and the accident was deemed my fault as I was deemed at fault overtaking on the left. It took me 7 years to pay off the damaged bike as rebuilt by the dealer. It was around AU$3,700.00 in 1980. Cheers.
Bloody hell mate , you’re making me feel guilty for bringing back that memory! My brother brought brought a new XS 250 on HP and smashed it up within weeks Only third party Fire and theft insurance, paid for three years later .
Absolutely great job! I love these motorcycles. I own an 82 Gs 550 l, an 83 gsx 750 e and also an 83 Gs 850 g .Now I'm looking for Gs 1100 g or gsx 1100 e. Greetings from Poland.
Thank you . The GS1000 and 1100G are very underrated but it makes them affordable . Your English is very good , puts my Polish to shame . I have been working with some Polish lads for years and only know the word for polystyrene ! Don’t ask . 👍
I had One of these back in 1985 (if I remember correctly) I still have a picture of me and my then Girlfriend on it, But I wish I could afford to buy another now! think I paid around £2k for mine, but more like £10 k now, would love to review One on my channel though 😁
Lovely bike, a real credit to your dedication. I've got one in the garage that is 90 restored but the tank needs opening up and resealing and leaky seam repaired. The spray job is amazing and I'm in the south west, we're they reasonable cost wise? 👍
All credit to you! As someone who spent upwards of 25,000 quid on a full Z1-R restoration, I would say you are shelling out some really sage advice. If you aim for 10 you might get it. If you aim for 8 you'll get 6. I vowed never to do another one having well and truly scratched that itch. That said, never say never eh?! Well done. and DON"T be afraid to ride it!!
Thank you , I appreciate the comment . It’s so difficult to stop oneself once you find a N.O.S part everything existing on the bike suddenly looks shabby. Im not saying "NEVER AGAIN” but both myself and my wallet deserve a well earned rest .
Excellent restoration and some very useful tips too. I have exactly the same bike although mine is looking a bit tired but your video has given me some much needed inspiration. You talked about the fairing screen trim and this is something I am in need of - along with the trim that goes on the tail cover behind the seat. Any ideas on where to find these bits?
My advice would be to scan eBay day and night and hopefully whatever you are looking for will turn up . It took me over two years to find the parts required for this bike , eBay produced a Rev counter , seat with grabrail and under trim (USA), fairing edge trim , F section gauge cluster trim , oil temperature gauge in Fahrenheit , glass for oil, petrol, clock , tail trim (USA ) , clips for tail trim , 2 x original exhausts , footrest & rubbers , front fairing , front mudguard , air box , carb rubbers , left side "Suzuki " cover , left and right mirrors etc etc . I don’t think two years would be enough if you started today as I think I was lucky that some of these parts were listed . It’s sort of "painful fun " collecting all the parts required but don’t even start it you think any of this will be cheap, if it’s listed BUY IT , don’t wait for a cheaper one because it’s not going to happen . The other problem you have is getting people to finally part with and list their stock of parts , an example being I now have a NOS spare exhaust but it’s pointless selling it while I own the bike due to the possibility of me damaging the one on the bike and I would be unable to fix it if I sold my spare! Hopefully I’m not putting you off but go in with your eyes open and don’t compromise on anything ( if you can afford to do so ) . If you didn’t already own the bike I would say buy one with most of the hard to find parts already there , probably cheaper in the long run . Happy hunting 👍
Hello it is a superb restoration of GS 1000 S from 1979 every detail is respected ... I also have the same model same year I also restored it while leaving some authentic original parts to respect the year of this bike. I have original exhaust pipe on which it is marked DGM33922 S apparently it would be rare do you know the difference with those you have on your motorcycle? the sound is different if you know the difference let me know. I can also see taking pictures happy new year Robert
Hi Robert Thank you for the comment , it’s very much appreciated. I found two sets of original NOS exhausts (see my earlier video on the GS ) they are both marked DGM33922S this number is also on the top of the air box near the housing lid . I’m sorry I don’t know if the number is only correct for the S model it could also be correct for the 1979 GS1000E etc , I also have another air box just marked GS1000 so maybe the DGM33922S air box is only for the S ? . Happy new year too you too .
The world of eBay , the bloody thing cost me £100 quid . It’s an F shape but I gave up looking for the correct profile after I bought the correct one . Keep a look out on eBay as I may list one (I found two )
@@runesika amazing, thank you. I'm on with rebuilding my late dad's one he decided to pull to bits before he left us. It's been a learning curve and this video will certainly help!
fantastic bike. love the paint
A work of art.. The Bike looks Fantastic.. love it
With the regards to the gasket, most of us just left them on. it was a service part that was replaced every year. We rode those bikes as transport, it was how we got around back then.
Bought the last one in South Australia. Road raced, dragged, hill climbed, toured interstate- the best road bike ever made.
@@agylub Now I’ve hit 60 it’s so much more comfortable for myself than modern sports bikes with half an inch of hard foam for a seat , this thing is a sofa on wheels .
That's a great job and a nice bike. I had one back in 1983. Sold it for £750!. Mine had the mirrors mounted on the handle bars. The paint is great. One of my pet hates these days is bikes seem to be drowning in clear coat. They were never like that but your painter has got it right.
Just gorgeous! Modern bikes are disgusting.
I like very much the colour combination of white and blue - beautiful bike.
The paint is amazing.
What an amazing job you've done! The only thing it hasn't got (that I couldn't see) is a gear indicator. My friend at the time had a GS550, 1979, and that had the gear indicator. Have to agree about the seat, it was really comfortable.
A gear indicator is not a feature of the GS1000S but it does have everything else ! 👍
Hi I've just watched your video of your immaculate GS1000S what a great job you've done, well done.
I bought mine a red and white one new in 1980 for £2045 and still got it with 53000 on the clock.
They're a great bike my wife and myself have travelled around Europe more than once on it and on one occasion due to a tooth ache rode 1080 miles in one day on it. I still got my third original system on it but did give the engine a refresh at 47000 but still on standard bores.
Like others have said the gasket was trimmed from new. When I look around for spares it scares me the prices of them. Mine is used still on a regular basis mainly local as we now tour on a modern bike.
Like I said mine is in original condition and I plan to keep it that way as the paint work is standing the test of time very well. The one thing I would like to replace or repair is the seat as its got a couple of little splits in it. In your video I couldn't quite hear where you got your seat from.
Hello , thank you for the compliment. I managed to get the seat from the U.S , it was listed on eBay.
It is a standard original seat for the GS 1000s , I was extremely lucky to find it complete with the grab rail and under seat trim . The GS maybe getting old but the seat is like a sofa compared to some modern bikes so a good choice for your European trips in the past .
@@runesika Yes my wife says it's still the most comfortable seat of all our bikes over the years.
On a trip to Brands WSB in the 90's I had a slight miss fire so pulled off the metal caps replaced the condensers, points, plugs and caps while my wife had a coffee and on we went with no more problems something you would struggle to do on modern bikes, although I have now changed to electronic ignition.
Well done on your eforts nice job.
A beautiful job & a real credit to you. The paintwork looks amazing...definitely head and shoulders above the original factory finish.
The paintwork on mine is still factory original & although it is now showing it's age I'm resisting the urge to restore it as it remains pretty much as I remember it when it was sold new in April 1980 (£2045 on the road). Enjoy the ride; the GS series probably have the most comfortable seats ever fitted to any motorcycle...
Thank you . Keep resisting that urge, it’s only original once . My bike was very tired and painted black so no original finish to preserve.
Yes I’m sure the seat is comfortable, it’s huge!
Lovely restoration👍
Sheesh! That is just an amazing restoration! Im a Kawasaki guy (still have my 77 Z1000 i bought new, have restored/modified it twice), however very familiar with the GS and they were are a great bike. So just wanted to congratulate you, i know the effort it takes and this is as good as it gets. You can be immensely proud and myself, along with thousands of others will admire your handiwork for years to come! Well done.
Thank you , your comment is very much appreciated .
@@runesika In early 1980 I test rode that exact model bike in Australia aged 21 years of age. It was as new. Back then dealers did not have to carry comprehensive insurance. So of course I agreed as I believed I was invincible. 15 minutes from the dealership and on a lovely fine dry morning as I overtook a motor vehicle in the left lane said car decide to quickly change lanes while I was doing a mere 35mph. The impact broke my right foot and snapped the front wheel/fork assembly clean off the bike after which it cartwheeled into utter oblivion. I had no job, it was uninsured and the accident was deemed my fault as I was deemed at fault overtaking on the left. It took me 7 years to pay off the damaged bike as rebuilt by the dealer. It was around AU$3,700.00 in 1980. Cheers.
Bloody hell mate , you’re making me feel guilty for bringing back that memory! My brother brought brought a new XS 250 on HP and smashed it up within weeks Only third party Fire and theft insurance, paid for three years later .
Absolutely great job! I love these motorcycles. I own an 82 Gs 550 l, an 83 gsx 750 e and also an 83 Gs 850 g .Now I'm looking for Gs 1100 g or gsx 1100 e. Greetings from Poland.
Thank you . The GS1000 and 1100G are very underrated but it makes them affordable . Your English is very good , puts my Polish to shame . I have been working with some Polish lads for years and only know the word for polystyrene ! Don’t ask . 👍
@@runesika Your motorcycle looks like Wes Cooley's machine👍 My language is difficult.
I literally could SLEEP to the sound of that bike idling... Had 2 of them back in the late 90's... What an idiot I was to sold them...
I had One of these back in 1985 (if I remember correctly) I still have a picture of me and my then Girlfriend on it, But I wish I could afford to buy another now! think I paid around £2k for mine, but more like £10 k now, would love to review One on my channel though 😁
The rocker gasket was trimmed on my then new GS1000s same as yours
Thanks Marco 👍
Lovely bike, a real credit to your dedication. I've got one in the garage that is 90 restored but the tank needs opening up and resealing and leaky seam repaired. The spray job is amazing and I'm in the south west, we're they reasonable cost wise? 👍
All credit to you! As someone who spent upwards of 25,000 quid on a full Z1-R restoration, I would say you are shelling out some really sage advice. If you aim for 10 you might get it. If you aim for 8 you'll get 6. I vowed never to do another one having well and truly scratched that itch. That said, never say never eh?! Well done. and DON"T be afraid to ride it!!
Thank you , I appreciate the comment . It’s so difficult to stop oneself once you find a N.O.S part everything existing on the bike suddenly looks shabby.
Im not saying "NEVER AGAIN” but both myself and my wallet deserve a well earned rest .
Excellent restoration and some very useful tips too. I have exactly the same bike although mine is looking a bit tired but your video has given me some much needed inspiration. You talked about the fairing screen trim and this is something I am in need of - along with the trim that goes on the tail cover behind the seat. Any ideas on where to find these bits?
My advice would be to scan eBay day and night and hopefully whatever you are looking for will turn up . It took me over two years to find the parts required for this bike , eBay produced a Rev counter , seat with grabrail and under trim (USA), fairing edge trim , F section gauge cluster trim , oil temperature gauge in Fahrenheit , glass for oil, petrol, clock , tail trim (USA ) , clips for tail trim , 2 x original exhausts , footrest & rubbers , front fairing , front mudguard , air box , carb rubbers , left side "Suzuki " cover , left and right mirrors etc etc .
I don’t think two years would be enough if you started today as I think I was lucky that some of these parts were listed .
It’s sort of "painful fun " collecting all the parts required but don’t even start it you think any of this will be cheap, if it’s listed BUY IT , don’t wait for a cheaper one because it’s not going to happen .
The other problem you have is getting people to finally part with and list their stock of parts , an example being I now have a NOS spare exhaust but it’s pointless selling it while I own the bike due to the possibility of me damaging the one on the bike and I would be unable to fix it if I sold my spare!
Hopefully I’m not putting you off but go in with your eyes open and don’t compromise on anything ( if you can afford to do so )
. If you didn’t already own the bike I would say buy one with most of the hard to find parts already there , probably cheaper in the long run . Happy hunting 👍
Hello
it is a superb restoration of GS 1000 S from 1979
every detail is respected ...
I also have the same model same year I also restored it while leaving some authentic original parts to respect the year of this bike.
I have original exhaust pipe on which it is marked DGM33922 S
apparently it would be rare do you know the difference with those you have on your motorcycle?
the sound is different
if you know the difference let me know.
I can also see taking pictures
happy new year
Robert
Hi Robert
Thank you for the comment , it’s very much appreciated. I found two sets of original NOS exhausts (see my earlier video on the GS ) they are both marked DGM33922S this number is also on the top of the air box near the housing lid .
I’m sorry I don’t know if the number is only correct for the S model it could also be correct for the 1979 GS1000E etc , I also have another air box just marked GS1000 so maybe the DGM33922S air box is only for the S ? . Happy new year too you too .
What is the price of this engine dude, you did a good job..
What a bike! Where did you find the f profile strip between the fairing and screen?
The world of eBay , the bloody thing cost me £100 quid . It’s an F shape but I gave up looking for the correct profile after I bought the correct one .
Keep a look out on eBay as I may list one (I found two )
@@runesika amazing, thank you. I'm on with rebuilding my late dad's one he decided to pull to bits before he left us. It's been a learning curve and this video will certainly help!
Yeah , it’s a bit dull but I’ve tried to show the hard to find bits . Join the two GS1000S facebook forums too if you haven’t already.
Great video looks absolutely mint fantastic job do you still have the 1998r1 🇬🇧👍
Thank you , I’m very pleased with it , it’s finally come together nicely after a very long search for all the correct parts .
The R1 is a keeper.
@@runesika thanks. Same her still got my 1998r1
The starter motor feels like it’s trailing, not returning quickly enough 🤷♂️
Wow, get closer to the microphone next time! I could barely hear with every volume slider up all the way.
Ok will do 👍
Fantastic, love it.