Yellowvespa Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Over the weekend I picked up a couple odd bikes from long term storage. The Suzuki is a GS1150, VIN 00001. It's not a complete bike, missing the engine, seat and both wheels but everything else is there, very nice tank, cluster, forks, etc. Any value as a decent start to a project or should I part it out. Opinions please. Note: the early Z1 rear wheel was just to make moving the bike easier. Edited August 2, 2022 by Yellowvespa 4 Quote
Swiss Toni Posted August 2, 2022 Posted August 2, 2022 Stick an oil cooled motor in it. You’ve got a good start. And, welcome to OSS! 3 Quote
Blubber Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 Idc about the 0001 Vin number on the 1150. It is the 1135cc air cooled engine what made it legendary. As the most valueable / expensive part is missing- i too would dump a big oil cooled engine plus running gear in it and hoon about . Gsxr1100 or GSF1200 can all be made to fit with new engine mounts. 4 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 the 00001 bit is only relevant if it also has the original matching engine and the original amount of rivets fitted. Nobody else cares. So install an oilcooled engine and a big f-off turbo. Don't forget to start a project thread on here. 2 Quote
Yellowvespa Posted August 3, 2022 Author Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Captain Chaos said: the 00001 bit is only relevant if it also has the original matching engine AGREE. Me bringing it back is out of the question, I know my limitations. All I have is an interesting find. I have the title so I'll post it complete before parting it out. Edited August 3, 2022 by Yellowvespa Quote
Yellowvespa Posted August 3, 2022 Author Posted August 3, 2022 Quick question, I don't see a "for sale" area. Is there one? Quote
TonyGee Posted August 3, 2022 Posted August 3, 2022 21 minutes ago, Yellowvespa said: Quick question, I don't see a "for sale" area. Is there one? you will after 50 posts 1 Quote
Yellowvespa Posted August 4, 2022 Author Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) On 8/3/2022 at 4:43 PM, TonyGee said: you will after 50 posts I'm not going to congest the forums with off topic replies just to get 50 posts. Edited August 5, 2022 by Captain Chaos Quote
Captain Chaos Posted August 5, 2022 Posted August 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Yellowvespa said: I'm not going to congest the forums with off topic replies just to get 50 posts. Have a look at the forum guidelines. Quote
Swiss Toni Posted August 5, 2022 Posted August 5, 2022 13 hours ago, Yellowvespa said: I'm not going to congest the forums with off topic replies just to get 50 posts. What a surprise! 2 Quote
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