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Long time coming (By Chad Primm, 2023-07-30)
Fixing up (By Dalton J Goins, 2022-08-04)
VOLTAGE REGULATOR FIX (By DON_G, 2021-12-29)
80 GS1000L versus E (By bryan gottfried, 2021-02-13)
Jon kamholtz (By Jon Kamholtz, 2021-01-28)
79 gs1000E gas tank (By Jon kamholtz, 2020-09-22)
Joining the group (By Floyd Webb, 2020-08-30)
Need help with parts (By Jacob hartley, 2019-07-13)
- RE: Need help with parts (By Piers Pitcher, 2024-06-17)
high oil usage (By Howard Ducharme, 2019-04-23)
GSforever (By rw, 2019-04-17)
- RE: GSforever (By jungvirth gÃ¡bor, 2020-06-17)
MR Ferrar (By Morgan, 2019-01-30)
kevin (By richardson, 2019-01-02)
1981 GS1000 motor (By Michael Lovell, 2018-06-16)
Gdayjr (By Gdayjr, 2018-03-12)
Mr J Coleman (By jimmyTT, 2018-02-25)
Graham Day (By Gman, 2018-02-09)
Jeffrey smith (By Jeffrey smith, 2018-01-16)
Jeffrey smith (By Jeffrey smith, 2018-01-16)
Jeffrey smith (By Jeffrey smith, 2018-01-16)
Nick Burton (By Nick Burton, 2017-11-29)
New to the group (By Sherider, 2017-09-02)
Bucky (By Chuck Holton, 2017-06-26)
Morgan (By Morgan Solis, 2016-12-04)
greg (By smith, 2016-08-12)
Mark Jemmett (By Mark Jemmett, 2016-07-19)
Ignition relay? (By Kurt, 2016-07-18)
78 gs1000 front sprocket offset?? (By joe, 2016-06-22)
79 Gs 1000 (By J suggs, 2016-05-06)
GS1000 Moto Martin (By Steve, 2015-09-30)
interchangeable motor parts (By dean, 2015-08-21)
Fuel economy for 81 suzuki 1000G (By Seahawks2015, 2015-06-05)
1979 gs1000E tank (By Tom S., 2015-05-19)
rough running (By HVAC rider, 2015-03-21)
´80 Suz1k G (By DCB, 2015-03-06)
gs1000g del 81 argentina (By norberto ore, 2014-11-29)
What are the best tires available for Sporttouring? (By racer94, 2014-10-24)
Need informatiom (By Kevin, 2014-10-22)
gs 1000 gas tank interchange (By tom, 2014-10-11)
tool tray location (By feistk, 2014-08-01)
dbakes55 (By Dennis Baker, 2014-01-14)
- RE: dbakes55 (By dennis baker, 2015-01-27)
Jess (By Jess, 2013-06-09)
Mr. Jerry McKOy (By Jerry McKoy, 2013-05-05)
Black gs1000 (By RRR, 2013-04-19)
bike (By ed, 2013-03-21)
Mpg (By Jeff monley, 2013-01-12)
Hooking up carb fuel lines (By Mick Betts, 2012-11-26)
parts (By jeff, 2012-10-08)
GS1000 front sprocket question (By EKoper, 2012-09-11)
Jimmyb (By JamesEBrandemueh, 2012-09-09)
shadetree mechanic (By shaddy1, 2012-08-23)
- RE: shadetree mechanic (By feistk, 2014-08-01)
fouled plug (By Dawn, 2012-08-19)
Gear oil (By New Owner, 2012-07-28)
How much is my GS worth? (By Harvey, 2012-07-18)
79 1000s never been started! (By Icham, 2012-07-10)
just got one for $500 (By john, 2012-06-27)
bchristian4455 (By bchristian4455, 2012-05-31)
Suzuki GS1000 Coolant...??? (By E3, 2012-05-12)
Let the Fun start again (By Eatrocks, 2012-05-01)
Kenny G GS1000L (By KEN, 2012-04-14)
Aux fuel tanks for GS1000 (By Hank, 2012-03-28)
GS1000G (By stigthedump, 2011-11-10)
Hello to every one, New to this forum (By Bruce, 2011-10-27)
- RE: Hello to every one, New to this forum (By Gary, 2011-10-28)
78´ GS1000 parts FS (By /Jim, 2011-09-30)
master cylinder rebuild (front) 78 gs1000 ??? (By Danny D., 2011-09-25)
Stan (By Stan, 2011-08-14)
david cardigan (By cardigan, 2011-07-18)
1981 Suzuki gs 1000 GL (By Jim, 2011-07-13)
1981 Suzuki GS1000GL (By Jane, 2011-06-18)
my gs1000 (By hagen, 2011-06-05)
´79 GS1000 E (By Peterman, 2011-06-02)
Guest (By PKane, 2011-05-12)
need info (By shawn, 2011-05-10)
- BFSometimes (By BF ~, 2018-12-25)
1979 GS1000 E Gas Tank (By Paul Utterback, 2011-04-26)
For Sale Wes Cooley GS1000s (By Ken, 2011-04-12)
1979 gs1000 (By john, 2011-04-10)
Points (By Jayson, 2011-03-26)
sales/ mechanic (By Mike Schrupp, 2010-12-19)
1979 spoke rims (By Tyler, 2010-12-10)
- RE: 1979 spoke rims (By GS 1000 x 2, 2011-01-04)
  - RE: 1979 spoke rims (By GS 1000 x 2, 2011-01-04)
for sale (By GS 1000 x 2, 2010-12-04)
Tires? (By 1000 x 2, 2010-12-04)
gs1000 1978 (By tom, 2010-11-06)
- RE: gs1000 1978 (By izador, 2010-11-06)
- RE: gs1000 1978 (By GS 1000 x 2, 2010-12-04)
electrician (By wiley, 2010-10-20)
New 1980 gs1000gl owner (By 88gamecock, 2010-10-14)
pop571 (By Steve Davis, 2010-09-20)
High RPM´s at Idle (By delliup, 2010-09-04)
1978 suzuki 1000 (By wicked racing, 2010-08-13)
- RE: 1978 suzuki 1000 (By crayster, 2010-08-17)
  - RE: 1978 suzuki 1000 (By delliup, 2010-09-04)
1980 suzuki 1000L carburator (By Kyle Dutton, 2010-07-20)
carb pukes gas after re-assembly (By Luke, 2010-07-19)
- RE: carb pukes gas after re-assembly (By GS MAN, 2010-07-26)
Mr Todd McMillan (By pawpaw, 2010-07-13)
- RE: Mr Todd McMillan (By Joshua sanchez, 2017-11-28)
theone (By theone, 2010-07-06)
The 78 GS 1000 starter clutch removal and inspection (By GS MAN, 2010-05-04)
fredzilla (By fredzilla, 2010-04-30)
where could I get a manual for this beast? (By laredo, 2010-04-28)
Carburetor tubing placement (By Marion, 2010-04-28)
GS 1000 disc diameter (By bjed, 2010-04-24)
GS1000 ENGINE CONVERSION (By chris, 2010-03-01)
- RE: GS1000 ENGINE CONVERSION (By GS Man, 2010-08-11)
Newbie looking for parts (By kelly, 2010-02-20)
New Brake pads for sale For 78-79 GS 1000 (By Bigray, 2010-02-02)
ignition coils (By Chris B., 2010-01-26)
- RE: ignition coils (By oldman, 2010-07-24)
Dvadvocate56 (By Tony L. Bellamy, 2010-01-04)
- RE: Dvadvocate56 (By adrian, 2010-02-15)
Wanted GS 1100 GK Froks (By Steve, 2009-10-10)
wiring on 1980 gs 1000g cut (By G.Bott, 2009-09-27)
78 gs1000 airbox - what years are compatible (By -bernside, 2009-09-25)
Replacement parts (By Rob Bowman, 2009-09-06)
gatesoldhouse (By M.G., 2009-09-04)
- Owner´s Manual 1978? (By gatesoldhouse, 2009-09-04)
  - RE: Owner´s Manual 1978? (By Gary, 2011-10-10)
rob m (By Robert McKenzie, 2009-08-30)
Brake Lite not working (By George Henderson, 2009-05-26)
for sale 1979GS1000S (By dana portnoy, 2009-05-05)
getting her started (By ryan, 2009-05-03)
front and back cam chain guides,,,, replacing both (By LES, 2009-04-30)
need the timing settings for a 1980gs 1000 suzuki motorcycle (By s. kentner, 2009-04-27)
1000 and 850 interchangeable parts? (By Hanse58, 2009-03-29)
Kevin Felix (By Kevin Felix, 2009-03-03)
1978 gsx1000 problems (By Sean, 2009-01-27)
Swingarm conversion (By Ken Beilby, 2008-12-30)
- RE: Swingarm conversion (By GS Man, 2010-05-04)
Fuel tank help (By ?!, 2008-11-27)
gas mileage (By tony, 2008-11-09)
- RE: gas mileage (By mark gibbs, 2008-11-17)
- RE: gas mileage (By another 78\'owner, 2009-09-08)
1978 GS 1000 (By LB, 2008-09-17)
- RE: 1978 GS 1000 (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-11-17)
need rectifer and alternator (By bob, 2008-08-29)
gs1000s screen hunt (By keef, 2008-08-25)
- RE: gs1000s screen hunt (By shaun willemse, 2010-04-02)
Aubrey van Rooyen (By Aubrey, 2008-08-17)
Fusebox (By Mad Max, 2008-07-19)
Available Parts (By Bob W, 2008-07-13)
- RE: Available Parts (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-11-17)
  - suzuki Gs1000s fairing mirrors LH side (By Indhran, 2012-04-30)
Great Gift from Neighbor (By PSerefineJr, 2008-07-05)
- RE: Great Gift from Neighbor (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-11-17)
  - RE: Great Gift from Neighbor (By two stone, 2010-03-10)
    - RE: Great Gift from Neighbor (By two stone, 2010-03-10)
1979 gs 1000 gas tank what years will work? (By k reid, 2008-07-01)
- RE: 1979 gs 1000 gas tank what years will work? (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-11-17)
  - RE: 1979 gs 1000 gas tank what years will work? (By ryan, 2011-04-12)
    - RE: 1979 gs 1000 gas tank what years will work? (By Tom S., 2015-07-15)
Suzuki GS1000 Fork Rebuild - Special Tool (By Den., 2008-06-29)
- RE: Suzuki GS1000 Fork Rebuild - Special Tool (By Den., 2008-06-30)
1978 suzuki gs 1000 valve adj timing chain tensioner wiring (By iamroadrage, 2008-05-23)
1978 suzuki gs 1000 (By iamroadrage, 2008-05-23)
- RE: 1978 suzuki gs 1000 (By Den., 2008-06-30)
Looking for 1979 - 1980 1000S (By Bob Steiner, 2008-05-18)
- RE: Looking for 1979 - 1980 1000S (By Aubrey, 2008-08-17)
- RE: Looking for 1979 - 1980 1000S (By Kyle, 2009-07-08)
  - RE: Looking for 1979 - 1980 1000S (By Kyle, 2009-07-08)
- RE: Looking for 1979 - 1980 1000S (By rob, 2010-03-03)
oil change (By mike, 2008-04-21)
- RE: oil change (By pop571, 2010-09-20)
Parts for GS 1000 (By captainpaint, 2008-04-16)
- RE: Parts for GS 1000 (By ANDYK, 2010-03-25)
- RE: Parts for GS 1000 (By Paul Utterback, 2011-04-26)
- RE: Parts for GS 1000 (By Jon Kamholtz, 2021-01-28)
How to do a tune up (By johnny GS, 2008-04-10)
Lokking at buying a 78 gs1000 with oil leak (By Dean, 2008-03-06)
- RE: Lokking at buying a 78 gs1000 with oil leak (By another 78\'owner, 2009-09-08)
charging system (By wes, 2008-03-04)
- RE: Indicators (By Jay, 2008-03-04)
need picture and will buy the this mc (By Brian, 2008-01-13)
lost power (By yoshie, 2007-09-19)
- RE: lost power (By tomcat, 2007-11-07)
Pistons (By Tatincho (Arg.), 2007-08-07)
pistones (By tatincho, 2007-08-07)
1980 gs1000g (By johnny johnson, 2007-04-03)
GS1000 Oil cooler (By beaker, 2007-02-05)
oil leak (By paul, 2007-01-28)
gas tank (By bob, 2007-01-15)
- RE: gas tank (By Archie, 2007-01-16)
mmsandbox (By Archie Tautfest, 2006-12-06)
GS 1000-S (By PJ, 2006-11-27)
- RE: GS 1000-S (By E3, 2012-05-12)
- RE: GS 1000-S (By Chevyryder, 2012-08-19)
- RE: GS 1000-S (By ern rs, 2018-05-13)
1979 GS 1000 Wes Cooley Style For Sale (By Steve Darlington, 2006-10-04)
- RE: 1979 GS 1000 Wes Cooley Style For Sale (By Petr, 2006-10-05)
- RE: 1979 GS 1000 Wes Cooley Style For Sale (By ron r, 2006-12-26)
GS1000S , Info, availability , wanted to buy (By Tim ~ rasai, 2006-10-03)
- RE: GS1000S , Info, availability , wanted to buy (By anthony, 2007-05-25)
- RE: GS1000S , Info, availability , wanted to buy (By sport, 2007-08-02)
1980 Suzuki gs1000 Charlotte, NC for sale (By David Johnson, 2006-09-21)
electrician (By russell, 2006-05-27)
- RE: electrician (By travis, 2007-05-10)
carbs (By dz, 2006-05-15)
- Fuel line connections (By Mike Dukovski, 2011-10-05)
Gear Oil (By Daryl, 2006-03-27)
- RE: Gear Oil (By Rendas Purple GS, 2006-04-04)
  - RE: Gear Oil (By David Johnson, 2006-04-04)
    - RE: Gear Oil (By Rendas Purple GS, 2006-04-05)
78 GS 1000 looking to change to Electronic Ignition (´80 GS1000? (By Andrew, 2006-03-06)
- RE: 78 GS 1000 looking to change to Electronic Ignition (´80 GS1 (By Petr, 2006-04-08)
- RE: 78 GS 1000 looking to change to Electronic Ignition (´80 GS1 (By jerry, 2006-07-23)
- RE: 78 GS 1000 looking to change to Electronic Ignition (´80 GS1 (By tomcat, 2007-11-07)
78 GS1000 (By Dave, 2006-02-09)
- RE: 78 GS1000 (By jerry, 2006-07-23)
- RE: 78 GS1000 (By tomcat, 2007-11-07)
  - RE: 78 GS1000 (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-11-17)
1978 GS1000 (By Dan VanNort, 2005-11-29)
- RE: 1978 GS1000 (By jerryj, 2006-07-23)
- RE: 1978 GS1000 (By wals, 2011-03-20)
need side cover and gasket (By David Johnson, 2005-11-24)
I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By Rendas Purpl Psn, 2005-11-01)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By David Johnson, 2005-11-24)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By Nick, 2007-03-04)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By Mark Gibbs, 2008-01-03)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By Kevin Felix, 2009-03-03)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By Laredo, 2010-04-25)
- RE: I have owned this bike for 6 yrs now..... (By john c, 2011-02-05)
Ron Bayless (By Ron Bayless, 2005-10-23)
Mr. (By Anthony Sportell, 2005-09-30)
suzuki gs 1000 s year 79 (By carburator, 2005-09-14)
- RE: suzuki gs 1000 s year 79 mikuni carbs (By slayer, 2006-12-12)
Need help with idle adjustment (By Andrew Tower, 2005-08-11)
- RE: Need help with idle adjustment (By dan, 2009-05-18)
papagateau1 (By papa, 2005-06-19)
Need bike part (By Craig, 2005-05-04)
- RE: Need bike part (By kenny, 2007-06-09)
  - RE: Need bike part (By Ben, 2012-06-14)
- RE: Need bike part (By feistk, 2014-08-01)
parts and accesories (By waqas, 2005-04-28)
exhaust systems (By les, 2005-01-26)
- RE: exhaust systems (By Jay, 2008-01-26)
exhaust systems (By les, 2005-01-26)
- suxuki (By terry hollis, 2006-07-15)
- RE: exhaust systems (By kevin cronk, 2016-09-09)
Getting it running (By Bruce, 2004-12-26)
- RE: Getting it running (By JAKE the KiD, 2008-11-06)
- RE: Getting it running (By randy r, 2011-10-17)
Swapping parts (By James Anderson, 2004-12-09)
- RE: Swapping parts (By coalw@telus.net, 2005-08-27)
- RE: Swapping parts (By jerryj, 2006-07-23)
Marcie (By marcie, 2004-12-03)
Main jets (By Ray Corrado, 2004-08-29)
Electrical wiring diagram (By Maximus, 2004-08-27)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By D.Bell, 2007-02-04)
  - RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Trent H., 2011-04-03)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By lr lumpkins, 2007-11-08)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By chris, 2007-11-10)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By DGB, 2008-02-17)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By charles .w, 2008-03-29)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By hardcopy, 2008-07-22)
  - RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Andre Stander, 2012-03-28)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By satish, 2008-08-21)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By xingfu 250A, 2009-03-10)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By glyn haworth, 2010-06-21)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Ted, 2010-08-21)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Ted, 2010-08-27)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By mtudoric, 2010-10-08)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Jono, 2015-06-13)
- RE: Electrical wiring diagram (By Dale, 2015-09-20)
Mr (By Chris, 2004-08-02)
- RE: Mr (By JAKE the KiD, 2008-11-06)
MR (By Tommy, 2004-07-16)
- RE: MR (By Michael, 2004-10-24)
problem with gasoline (By jore puusa, 2004-07-15)
- RE: problem with gasoline (By DB, 2004-09-13)
- RE: problem with gasoline (By Nomercy, 2007-02-18)
Clutch Pressure plates removal/installation (By NN, 2004-03-17)
- RE: Clutch Pressure plates removal/installation (By NN, 2004-03-17)
No title (By NN, 2004-03-13)
- RE: inlet rubbers 34mm cv carbs (By Ray, 2008-12-11)
Comment (By NN, 2003-10-16)
need head gasket 76mm (By NN, 2003-08-29)
GS Suzuki 1100 GL (By NN, 2003-08-29)
Bad Ass Classic Muscle Bike (By NN, 2003-07-29)
- RE: Bad Ass Classic Muscle Bike (By Rice Paddy, 2003-10-09)
ice cream van (By NN, 2003-03-11)
ice cream van (By NN, 2003-03-11)
Mr Martin Garside (By NN, 2003-02-16)
GS1000S "Wes Cooley Replica" (By Robin, 2003-02-05)
- RE: GS1000S "Wes Cooley Replica" (By BerzerkoBob, 2003-10-17)
Ron (By NN, 2002-09-03)
- RE: Ron (By Mike, 2006-03-04)
- RE: Ron (By tomcat, 2007-11-07)
- RE: Ron (By ADRIAN, 2009-10-16)
Comment (By NN, 2002-05-18)

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1981 Suzuki GS 1000 GL (Touring, 997 ccm)
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1981 Suzuki GS 1000 G (Touring, 997 ccm)
1981 Suzuki GS 1000 E (Classic, 997 ccm)
1980 Suzuki GS 1000 L (Naked bike, 997 ccm)
1980 Suzuki GS 1000 S (Sport touring, 997 ccm)

1980 Suzuki GS 1000 E (Naked bike, 997 ccm)
1980 Suzuki GS 1000 G (Touring, 997 ccm)
1979 Suzuki GS 1000 L (Classic, 997 ccm)
1979 Suzuki GS 1000 S (Scooter, 997 ccm)
1979 Suzuki GS 1000 E (Sport, 997 ccm)
1978 Suzuki GS 1000 (Classic, 997 ccm)

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