1979 Suzuki GS

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.........................NO RESERVE...................... Here's one for you Suzuki fans....... a rare 1979 Suzuki GS1000S "Wes Cooley" Superbike replica. It's very, very limited production First Year model that Suzuki reportedly made only 535 of them. I'm guessing it was a 'One Per Dealer' type of thing? Below is some information on this bike from "suzukicycles.org" "A letter ”S” after a Suzuki model name normally means that the engineers have basically mounted a cockpit (bikini) fairing to the bike to make it (look) more sporty. That's even the case with the GS1000S. I believe it was the first standard Suzuki sold with a fairing. GS1000S was based on the GS1000E but didn't have its pneumatic rear suspension. The fairing gained the bike's weight with 5 kg (11 lbs) and included a clock and oil temperature gauge on the instrument panel. The rear wheel diameter was increased from 17 to 18 inches on the S model. Apparently the German version of the GS1000S did have the pneumatic rear suspension and had a 17-inch rear wheel. Slightly different bikes were sold in different parts of the world. The GS1000S is also known as the Wes Cooley replica. The GS series worked well on the track, too, Wes Cooley and Yoshimura winning the young AMA Superbike Championship for Suzuki in the late seventies. The Suzuki GS1000S actually homologated the fairing for race use in the AMA Superbike class. It was very fast bike, being one of the absolute fastest motorcycles in the world. In today's standards, the model was a suicide machine with poor high speed stability but back in 1979 it handled as well as its competitors. The beautiful GS1000S was manufactured under two years, 1980 being the last model year for the GS1000S. Then the GSX1100S Katana took its place being the fastest and sportiest Suzuki motorcycle. Apparently the nickname ”Wes Cooley replica” came some time after the model was released and the model was never officially known as the Wes Cooley replica by Suzuki. Apparently the GS1000S started being called that after Kawasaki released their Eddie Lawson replica years later (source: Daniel Kaplan, USA).The GS1000S was available in color combinations Blue/White and Red/White. " (I never saw the red/white version in the US...maybe a European only combo ?) Suzuki GS1000S 1979 a.k.a. Wes Cooley replica Overall Length: 2 220 mm (87.4 in) Overall Width: 775 mm (30.5 in) Overall Height: 1 250 mm (49.2 in) Wheelbase: 1 505 mm (59.3 in) Dry Weight: 238 kg (524 lbs) Engine type: Air-cooled 997 cc inline-4, DOHC, 8 valves. 90 ps (66 kW)/ 8.200 rpm, 78 Nm (8,5 kg-m)/ 6.500 rpm. Now, about THIS bike......... It is a bit rough around the edges, but is mostly all there and a good solid motorcycle!Excepting the tires, paint, mufflers,center stand, grips and rear air box, I believe it to be original otherwise. The previous owner had a REALLY crappy amature paint job done and a dent appeared on the left side of the tank. Thankfully, it's pretty darned clean inside and easily repairable to be ready for the quality respray it richly deserves. This bike starts and runs quite nicely and sounds great with the newly installed Vance and Hines exhaust system. The original pipes were MIA when I got it, after it was stored 20+ years, but these were the same as the standard GS's and not too hard to find. I got a little haze of smoke from the bike after all of that sitting, but feel sure it will subside after some good running. The speedo is in need of repair, as you can see, but the tach and clock (it has a factory on/off switch to save the battery) tick right along. The other gauges/idiot lights need plugged back in or serviced after the horrible paint event of the late 1980's and a new valve cover gasket is in order. Amazingly, this motorcycle appears to have never been tipped or put down, as the cases, pegs and bars are nice and straight and clean. Old man corrosion has visited this bike in a few areas, but not terribly. The nice and straight handlebars with poor factory chrome suffered the worse. The period replacement tires are pretty cool in the RWL's (Raised White Letters), but should be swapped for modern hoops for any serious riding. ****************************************************************************************************** If you have questions, Please ASK! More pictures? No Problem! Just send your request with your email info for photo attachments. This motorcycle is sold without warranty expressed or implied. ------------------As is -Where is----------------- Please read and understand all of the auction copy.High resolution pictures are provided....... look at them carefully. If you'd like more detailed photos, I would be happy to provide them quickly to you via email . Due to health problems and deteriorated eye sight that does not allow restorations or fine mechanical work, I am starting the task of dispersing my diminishing collection of vintage motorcycles and literally tons of parts and accessories that I have amassed over the past 40 plus years as a former dealer. More restorable collector motorcycles will be SOLD to the highest bidder in the near future. I am selling the properties and warehouses, so MANY various Japanese Motorcycle Manufactures complete motorcycles, parts, accessories and other great stuff will be available here soon. Please add 'parkercycleusa' to your favorite sellers list, you will be amazed at the selections! Good Stuff Cheap! Watch this Space!!! ******************************************************************************************** Successful Bidder MUST make ANY and ALL SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS. Sorry, Pick up as-is, NO crating service is available.This party is also responsible for documentation,wire charges and any notary/legal fees. Pay Pal may used for the deposit ONLY and due within 48 hours of auction end. The balance will be paid by cash in person, certified check, wire transfer or other mutually agreeable secure funds within three (3) days. Well, that's my speech....Thanks for looking and Good luck bidding! On Nov-13-10 at 11:25:22 PST, seller added the following information: This bike is to be picked-up or shipped from my Zip Code 15501....Somerset, PA USA