1979 Suzuki GS1000
Now no reserve

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: 521235
Engine No: 130599
CC: 1000
MOT: Exempt

• Part of a private collection of Japanese classics recently brought in from Finland
• Authentically restored by a former chairman of the Finnish VJMC
• Chrome four-into-two 'DGM33922S' stamped exhaust and original 'Air' rear shocks

The Suzuki Motor Co. was established in 1909 by Michio Suzuki to produce machinery for the cotton industry. An initial diversification into 4 wheeled transport was curtailed by WW2 but after the war, Japan had a need for cheap reliable transport so Suzuki, like a lot of others around the world, began to produce clip-on engines for pushbikes. These proved to be an immediate success and soon they were making full motorcycles and by the early 1960s were second only to Honda in numbers of two-wheelers manufactured. Better known for their two strokes Suzuki joined the four stroke revolution in 1977 with the GS750, a bike that matched European standards of handling but with the Japanese build quality and performance levels. A year later the full 1000cc version was launched setting a new benchmark in the superbike division.

This beautiful 1979 GS1000EN was originally sold in Malaysia and then used in Singapore until it was taken to Finland. Bought by the vendor in 2018, an experienced restorer and former chairman of the Finnish VJMC, he then fully restored the bike including powder coating the frame, refinishing the paintwork, re-chroming most of the brightwork, soda blasting and refinishing the wheels, a new seat cover and lefthand handlebar switchgear. The brakes have been rebuilt using new seals, pistons and pads and the steering and swinging arm bearings renewed, the engine has been restored cosmetically but due to its legendary reliability has not been disturbed internally. The exhaust system is a genuine Suzuki 'DGM33922S' part fitted to the bike during its restoration. Currently fitted with higher GT750 handlebars for comfort, the original flat bars and the centre trim will be included as well as owners and workshop manuals. A very authentic restoration, it even has genuine Suzuki mirrors still in place and comes fitted with an aftermarket steering damper and engine crash bars together with recent new tyres and brake lines.

PLEASE NOTE. This bike has been brought in from Finland on a temporary basis. If it is to stay in the UK when sold it will need to get a NOVA Certificate, details at https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/telling-hmrc. This normally involves paying 5% VAT on the total sale price and about £125 in customs declaration paperwork. Please check these details and bear this in mind when bidding.

For more information, please contact:
Ian Cunningham
ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk
07415 871189