Cyberjack Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Newbie here , Just recently bought a Suzuki Gs 1000 project from my local car dismantlers , Bike is virtually complete apart from an exhaust ,the bike is missing the v5 , number plate etc and was hoping someone on here could throw some light on the bike regarding year , registration no. etc ... I can clearly read the Vin Number on the headstock ... Any help / advice would be appreciated. many thx .... Quote
Swiss Toni Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Need more info. Pictures would help too! And, welcome to OSS! Quote
Cyberjack Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 (edited) Can’t give much information as I never got a v5 or registration with the bike but I have some pics if this helps ? Think it’s a 1978 model going by the clocks but not certain .. Edited February 7 by Captain Chaos Quote
wraith Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Looks like the early 1978 with the slide carbs. Welcome to OSS Quote
R1guy Posted February 6 Posted February 6 39 minutes ago, Cyberjack said: Can’t give much information as I never got a v5 or registration with the bike but I have some pics if this helps ? Think it’s a 1978 model going by the clocks but not certain .. Single front disc- looks like an early one Quote
gs7_11 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Odd. Never seen an alloy wheel bike with a single disc. Early bikes usually had spokes. Tank is from a 750. Two Tail pieces shown plus a random Gurls blouse! 1 Quote
Gixer1460 Posted February 7 Posted February 7 You should obviously be aware of buying without getting the V5 especially from a breaker! If you get an HPI check based on the frame number, this will give the Reg. No. and other history . . . . . . then you can get the V5 but be aware if the bike has been off the road for any decent period the DVLA may ask to see pictures of the bike in a complete state or ask to inspect it, so to prove you aren't just trying to register a plate and ring a stolen bike! Of course it could be stolen - but that's the risk you took buying it ! 1 Quote
BigT Posted February 7 Posted February 7 The bike is a bitsa of Suzuki parts The chassis and engine are from a 1978 US C model, should have spoked wheels, E wheels swapped in The side covers are from a 79 1000 E The tank is a 750 1 Quote
Reinhoud Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Dealer can give you exact model and year through the VIN number Quote
Cyberjack Posted February 11 Author Posted February 11 ....I got a vin check done and the bike is coming back as a 1978 Suzuki Gs 1000 , I now have a registration number as well , just need to apply for a V5 and get her ready for Mot, altho being 47 years old it is prob exempt ?.. Quote
Swiss Toni Posted February 11 Posted February 11 Yes, it's MOT exempt. Apply for Historic Tax when you go for V5. Quote
Duckndive Posted February 12 Posted February 12 16 hours ago, Swiss Toni said: Yes, it's MOT exempt. Apply for Historic Tax when you go for V5. Best not to ask DVLA to multi task get the V5 first then do the historic thing at a Post Office 3 Quote
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