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1985 Suzuki Gs 1150

1985 Suzuki Gs 1150

$3,500

Akron, Ohio

Year 1985

Make Suzuki

Model Gs 1150

Category Standard Motorcycles

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1985 Suzuki Gs 1150, Rare GS 1150 E. Runs great, looks great. This bike is a head turner. Own this piece of history. This bike is underpriced because I need room for other projects. Serious inquiries only. 330-807-7961 $3,500.00 3308077961

Suzuki : GS 1985 GS 1150 very strong daily rider candidate-- GS specialist serviced

Suzuki : GS 1985 GS 1150 very strong daily rider candidate-- GS specialist serviced

$3,400

Akron, Ohio

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Akron Suzuki Works is offering this well-sorted out '85 GS 1150 on behalf of a client. This bike was listed earlier with a reserve of $3500 which was based on the fact that it took pretty close to that to get this one into every-day-reliable condition. Try taking a bike into a shop this time of year that needs a list of electrical and mechanical issues sorted and see what kind of turn-around time you'll get. I switched the pricing format to buy-it-now/best offer so take your best shot and start riding. The owner has several other bikes and would like to make a deal. We have maintained this bike for the past 2 owners and it is ready to ride. We believe the 26k miles on the clock to be accurate based on our assessment of typical wear points and overall performance. No oil leaks or unusual noises, this classic example starts right up, shifts smoothly, pulls very strong and stops nicely. The inside of the tank is spotless--looks like stainless steel, so we found no fine rust particles in the Since we work on almost nothing but GS's around here we are sensitive to "GS noises"--clutch basket rattles, crank whirrs, etc. This bike has none. The clutch service mentioned below included re-torquing the clutch flange nut--a common but seldom tended to issue on 80's GS's. We performed the following service items on the bike: -replaced chain with new O-ring chain; final drive is correctly adjusted and running smoothly -rebuilt carbs, adjusted jetting, drilled choke pick ups for easier cold starts, synched carbs on bike -replaced battery and charging system connectors (now charges spot-on for volts and amps) -oil and filter change, pan gasket removed and replaced to address a leak -brake fluid purge/bleed -clutch overhaul--bead blast steel plates, clean, inspect fibre plates, replace springs: no slippage, smooth pull at lever -replaced starter -front turn signals were replaced with OE units as the 'accordian' mounting plastic wears out from flexing over time This 1150 has some nice touches like the bar end mirrors which give the best visibility in the GS world. The Yosh exhaust sounds authoritative without destroying ear molecules of you or your grateful neighbors. The dash display is crisp and uses anti glare lens material. Everything on the dash panel works correctly, as do both front and rear brake light switches, turn signals, and the upgraded horns are much louder than period units. I ride dozens of GS bikes every year. Comparing the 1150 to the GS1100 E's we work on every day around here, the engines are similar with the 1150 having a slight power edge. The 1150's brakes are a bit stronger and more responsive and the 1150 mono shock rear suspension was the first go at it for Suzuki on a large-displacement street bike. I'd give a slight edge in handling to the E but give the nod to the 1150 for boulevard blasting. This 1150 should make it through the riding season with normal maintenance and tires. The tires on the bike would be ok to run out for a couple thousand highway miles but if you plan some canyon carving right away, you'll want to order up some new rubber. The only kluge on the bike is the cable to release the seat was removed from the lock block so takes a manual pull to release the seat. The lock mechanism works but the key went missing.

Suzuki : GS 1982 GS1100GZ nut-bolt-wire level GS-Specialist freshening of 10k 1-ownr exmple

Suzuki : GS 1982 GS1100GZ nut-bolt-wire level GS-Specialist freshening of 10k 1-ownr exmple

$8,500

Akron, Ohio

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It's a pleasure to present this stunning '82 1100 GZ prepared for you by Akron Suzuki Works. For our clients and followers, you know what we do--we make GS' feel young again (and maybe you too)!. I believe we are the only shop in the world with as tight a focus on Suzuki GS bikes, especially the 1100/1150 models from 1980-1985. Yes, its a time warp and of course it's a 'niche'--if we did Harleys or Kawasaki's we'd have, you know, competition. Akron Suzuki Works Level-One 1. It has documented miles and ownership history 2. Every mechanical and electrical function works at least as well as when new--but better is acceptable (improvements discussed below) 3. The original appearance has been retained as much as practical 4. Suzuki factory service bulletins issued over the years have been incorporated 5. Deviations from the OE configuration for the year/make/model are noted 6. Original parts which have been replaced or upgraded for performance or safety reasons will be included with the machine if available.Many of our bikes go to clients who have requested specific models. One I've been trying to fill for a while is for "a perfect (client's description) black/grey GS1100GZ". This auction bike would have done it for the client--except the color scheme was wrong and we hate to refinish salvageable OE paint. We do have some current, recent and upcoming listings including a GS1150, an '83 GS1100E, and an '82 GS550 Katana. The Katana will be a Level-One bike but the others won't make the cut and will be priced accordingly. The auction bike is priced at $8500. If you don't think any '82 G could possibly be worth $8500, please stop reading and don't bother sending me that email telling me about the 'same bike your buddy got off Craigslist for $500'. Show your buddy our Level-One list here, though, just to make sure they really are the same. If you're still reading have a look at our Level-One shop prep check list:FORKS, BARS. LEVERS, SWITCHES, CABLESFork seals -replaceFork tubes polish small pitsFork springs-replace with progressive springs)Throttle cable-replaceBrake lever, check/replace, lube pivotclutch lever, check/replace, lube pivotservice or replace brake switchestach drive-replace shaft sealtach cable-replaceAll other switches (check, repair or replace as required) ENGINERe-torque head boltsCambox gasket, seals-replaceAdjust valve clearance-replace 4 shimsAll other gaskets (replace as required) Clutch cover, Stator cover, CDI cover Fiber clutch plates (replace with Suzuki OE as required)Change Oil, Filter Suzuki OE filter 4 qts Castrol 10-40 MC oil TRANS & DRIVE Drain & Refill drive shaft resovoirsR&R rear wheel, Lube splinescheck rear wheel bearingsBRAKES Flush/clean resovoirs Inspect/rebuild calipers as reqd front pads-replace rear pads-replace bleeders, caps-replace brake lines inspect/replace as required EXHAUST-remove & detail replace 4 exhaust port seals CARBS R& disassemble carbs Rejet to improve midrange Repace all carb rubber parts Replace air filter-K&N unit filter polish #1, #4 float bowl and vacuum cover replace #1, #4 cover fasteners w nos replace airbox intake tubes and clamps adjust low speed idle F/A screws synch throttle plates on bike test rides between steps on jetting TANK, BODYWORKS, CHASSIS drain, inspect, flush rebuild/replace petcock as required replace "SUZUKI" tank insignia w nos clean, sand and re-clear, sand & buff clear (Tank & Front fender only) Case guards (remove) Remove & test rear shocks Strip clear coat, sand and polish alloy cases -replace ignition and stator cover stickers Polish fork tubes (while disassembled for rebuilding) Polish peg mounting brackets Prep & Paint engine with high temp Alumiblast engine paint Fasteners (replace w nos hex as required) -stator cover -ciutch cover -clutch dowel pin, clutch act shaft seal, intake clamps, bolts -replace neutral light sensor and seal to fix shifter shaft oil leak -polish/replace cylinder head plated 17mm bolts Swing arm and steering head bearings-inspect and replace as required Remove / inspect plastic body parts for repair -Clean & polish rear tail section Tires replace with Dunlop 404 OE spec -replace tubes (corrosion on valve stems) -replace rotor retaining lock tabs on front and back wheels (9 pieces)Charging system (check components, clean up grounds, replace connectors) -stator replace w/ rick’s electronics 5-wire Wheels (detail, hand polish after removal of tires) Wheel bearings (inspect, replace as reqd) Frame paint touched-up and detailed while bike is disassembled Removable chassis parts: strip bare, powder coat or epoxy enamel stove black - stand -center stand -brake torque tube -engine mounting plates -rear turn-signal mount tabs Seat-inspect, clean Battery-replace with Shorai Lithium 4-yr with smart charger, pigtail Body Plastic -remove GS 1100 insignia, polish OE paintSmall miscelleneous bits and suppliesHeadlight screws, plastic tie straps for cables on barsTrim paint, brass rotary brushes, sanding papers, high temp engine paint, utility brushes stainless steel cleaner, streak remover prep wash Other than the baffle adjustment to the exhaust system, the only other change is one you'll really appreciate--the speedometer was swapped out at delivery for a 140 mph unit off an '83. (the US DOT required all speedo's for '82 vehicles be 85 mph max in '82). Let the good times roll. jmw

Suzuki : GS '84 GS1100GK drops 100 lbs!  BAGGER to SPORTS BIKE Fully sorted, ride anywhere

Suzuki : GS '84 GS1100GK drops 100 lbs! BAGGER to SPORTS BIKE Fully sorted, ride anywhere

$4,400

Akron, Ohio

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MAN YOU GOTTA HAVE A LITTLE FUN IN LIFE ONCE IN A WHILE! (Special thanks to client Kevin S for inspiring this conversion. He dreamed up how he wanted the bike to look and turned the nut-cases of Akron Suzuki Works loose on the project). This bike has done less than 1000 miles since it's conversion and reconditioning. You are essentially getting a heavy-duty GS1100G with some nice cosmetic upgrades plus nut and bolt level re-do of a very solid base machine. It is so much lighter and more nimble with the sport fairing. The best part from a buyer's standpoint is you are getting a very well-sorted out ride for this year and beyond. Most of the bikes we see offered this time of year need a lot of work to be reliable for that vacation trip or daily commute--try getting something worked on this time of year at your favorite shop. This one is ready to hop on and go somewhere! Several bidders enquired about the original luggage and rear box. Those parts are not available but I do have a nice set of Krauser Panniers and a rear box that could be fitted to this bike. The Krausers have keys and are removable just like the original GK bags. This Auction item GS1100GK was a full dresser, factory touring bike designed to compete with Honda's bagger-cruiser tanks in the early 80's. No offense to the baggers out there but it seems to me if you bolted two of those big boys together you'd wind up with your dad's Oldsmobile. There is a "before" photo included and one showing the body-works which were removed. (these parts are NOT included in the auction, they were sold as part of the project). The 'surgery' included removal of the panniers and rear box, a big honking fairing, one of Suzuki’s uglier seat efforts (and Suzuki made some duzies). Underneath all that plastic, there lay a very sturdy machine. Unusual for the day was the air-adjustable rear suspension (which was retained), solid front end with “G” geometry (rather than the kicked out “L” spec that didn’t aid handling), a best-in-industry shaft drive, decent 3-rotor brakes. The balance of the photos show how we did that. The project was fun for us here at Akron Suzuki Works since we got away from the constraints of restoration work to create a mildly customized take on an unusual donor platform. The client was pleased with the results and rode the bike last season but a move to garage-less new digs dictates a sale of the bike. We have the PA title ready to transfer to the new owner. NOTE ON PRICING: The buy-it-plus-build-it cost on this bike was about $7500. We are expecting a lot less but if somebody asks "what's the most your will take" I've got a number. I did set a reserve price on this one (well below $7500). I don't reveal reserve prices so please bid what you think is fair. We understand here that you, the market, decides what everything is worth and the client has to decide if he agrees. Bidders can rest assured that a GS from Akron Suzuki Works is going to be as well-sorted as you are likely to find out there. If your buddy tells you he "got one off Craig's list just like this one" you have my permission to give him a rabbit punch in the adam's apple. Here's how it all went down... The GK shed nearly 100 lbs by the time we deleted the body works and swapped the heavy, double-walled OE exhaust for the tidy V&H 4 into 1 piece (with standard baffle) which also provided a nice improvement to sound. It's loud enough to be heard in traffic but not make enemies in the neighborhood. The massive stock fairing was replaced with a vintage Greer sport fairing with a half-high windscreen which re-directs the air sufficiently to take the load off for all day interstate work while offering a weather protection for colder or (yikes) wetter conditions. We fabricated aluminum brackets to mount the fairing and turn signals and adapted the front harness to suit. A period round headlight from an 1100E was fitted using aftermarket stainless steel fork tube mounts. Original rear air suspension units were retained. The seat was cut down and re-profiled to match a small parcel rack-- we fabricated mounting brackets. The seat was finished with a custom leatherette cover. The GK got a thorough functional updating—carbs overhauled with choke circuits richened to improve cold starting. Pilots and mains were tweaked for the header; charging system re-wire and updated, new battery, forks overhauled with new seals and upgraded to 20 wt fork oil to slow dampening. Free sag set to right-on 24mm with about 13 psi of air over the new oil. The Continental tires still have good tread but are starting to show their age on the sidewalls. They could be run out for a few thousand miles if interstate cruising is your game but handling would gain from fresh rubber. We went with a high temp matt black engine paint and freshened up the side covers with new stickers and a strip and polish on the alloy covers. Painted body bits and pieces—stands, motor mounts, brake torque arm, etc. were removed and powder coated or repainted. A center stand ‘bumper’ was fabricated to keep the stand from bouncing against the exhaust. So, how does she run? Pretty sweet. Starts instantly even on cool mornings after sitting a week (thanks to some carb tweaking) pulls smoothly and evenly to red line, no engine or tranny noises, no crank whirring, clutch basket rattle, smooth shifting and period correct braking and cornering. Other reconditioning notes: --complete strip and refinish of tank, fender and all body plastic plus plastic.—the seat re-profiling lowered the passenger ‘hump’ but still provides comfortable lumbar support for the rider.--charging system got a new stator and all connectors were replaced (its spot on for both amperage and voltage)—mini signals replaced the stock blinker units which were built into the fairing and bags.--full fluid service including middle and final drive cases, oil/filter, brake fluid.--brakes flushed front and back, calipers repaired and pads replaced as required--all electrical (except fuel level indicator in tach) and mechanical functions verified to be working correctly--brake lamp switches, horn, signals, dash display, side stand down warning light, neutral light, gear selection indicator.--cases stripped of clear coat, polished—fuel petcock was rebuilt, new diaphragm (fuel flows when petcock senses vacuum so no worries about fuel leaks). Nit-pics--exhaust system is solid, sounds very nice, shows typical discoloring on the header pipes.--a few blems here and there in the mostly original frame paint—tach displays correctly but the fuel gage built into the tach doesn’t work. The fuel sender in the tank is working so it’s a matter of finding a replacement tach. The odometer works fine though, so just reset that at fill up and you’ll track fill ups fine. --front brakes are solid and progressive but put out a pretty good squeal at the end of a stop. I haven't heard this very often on GS brakes and I'm assuming it is related to not having been ridden much and will subside with use. ABOUT AKRON SUZUKI WORKSIf you are new to our auctions, we are a 2-bay GS-specialty shop. Our crew includes a mechanical engineer and a dealership trained Suzuki mechanic who has built and tuned just about everything GS. We have particular expertise in carb tuning and modification, suspension tuning, charging and electrical systems. It's been a while since we offered a bike on eBay as we frequently get calls to see "if we have any interesting GS' around". We usually do so a lot of our bikes never make it to auction. That's about to change, however, as we have at least 4 bikes which will be listed in the coming days including a GS1150, an '83 GS1100E, an 82 GS 1100G, and an '82 GS550 Katana. I have to get pics uploaded to our photo server. But first, let me tell you about this GK auction bike. There couldn't be many shops around with a nearly exclusive focus on GS bikes from ’80-’83. We do concourse Suzuki restorations for clients (see GS Resources website Aug 2010 Bike of the month) as well as repairs and upgrades and we often wind up taking bikes back in from clients as trades which we offer at auctions--which is the case with this bike. The bike has a clear PA title in or client’s name but we have the bike here in our shop in Akron, OH. I’m particularly careful to provide accurate descriptions as we have sent bikes and parts to Europe, Canada, South America and all over the US--I know buyers don’t like surprises. We offer 12 yrs of feedback as our best reference. We incorporate Suzuki factory service bulletins that have been issued over the years and incorporate a few tricks of our own to improve reliability, safety and performance. We prefer genuine Suzuki OE parts where available including filters and gaskets because they typically are better made, fit better and last longer. We select after-market parts based on experience with what works best. Regarding GS bikesIf you are new to the GS bikes they are quite durable and reliable and better after a few tweaks to the carburation and electrical systems that we do here. Suzuki used a roller bearing crank assembly with a low pressure/high volume oil pump making bottom end failures almost impossible (yeah, I know, anything can be over-revved). The CDI ignitions were maintenance free, shaft drives were quiet and durable, the handling and braking was above average then and up to todays requirements if the bike is set up and serviced correctly. Regarding Fuel and AdditivesRegular unleaded gas is fine as these remarkable engines had compression ratios below 10:1 yet still could deliver 50 mpg. I do recommend use of Red Line SI-1 Complete Fuel system cleaner (on the web at redlineoil.com) which helps keep the small diameter pilot jets and carb passages varnish free. I use a couple oz. each gas fill up. I tore down my own 50-k mile 1100G and the intake manifold and valves were spotless.Oil additives are un-necessary and some can damage the clutch fiber plates. Good quality motorcycle-specific 10-40 non-synthetic oil works fine. Regarding GS Electric SystemsIts my contention that the OE stators and rectifier/regulators were adequate--many of the bikes we work on still have their original stators and rectifier/regulators. The problems are often the result of the connections between components and deteriorating grounds. We replace the bayonette connectors with long-shank, double-crimped connectors which we then shrink wrap to prevent further problems. Please Note: Our prices will obviously be higher than most of the GS bikes you see on eBay. If you can do the work yourself described here, you don’t need us but I do have a loyal customer following of riders who mostly just want to ride and not worry about the details that we tend to here. I base the price largely on the amount of time and materials we have into the bikes. We do contract restorations or repairs for fussy clients and we’re frequently retained to inspect bikes for collectors. Contact me for particulars. Besides the current auction bike I have several 1983 GS1100E’s including a 6k mile, 1-owner, never seen rain example) a 10k GS1100 G and a 6k GS550 Katana which you’ll see on Ebay soon. However, a vintage bike is typically not going to be as reliable as a newer bike and if you are a stickler for cosmetic details you may not be happy with a bike that has some blems. Of course you know by now that any used vehicle is sold as-is/where-is without warrantee expressed or implied.