anyone familiar with Suzuki GS 850s?

Does anyone here know much about the Suzuki 850 line of bikes? I might end up getting a GS 850 'parts bike'... and was wondering how I can tell if its 'legit' (not stolen...).

If info from the seller is correct...:

the bike was last inspected in 2002
his 'friend gave it to him'
he thinks its a '92, but all info I can find points to it being a 1982 GS 850

last but not least - I got vin #s, but not sure of the accuracy. I'd like to get this bike and possibly get a new title instead of parting it out, but again, I'm not sure what this means in NYS.

Frame # js1gs7163b2105615 Motor # gs850-148732


any help would be appreciated....

 

Great motor the GS, Look at the frame on the steering head, like most bikes there will be a year in either the form of the long model number following the year, or a phraze like "this motorcycle conforms to, blah blah laws of 1982"

I can't tell you the engine code, but your motor vehicle department should be able to tell you of it's status.

 

ypu could try here
http://www.thegsresources.com/

 

Absolutely unbreakable engine that goes around the clock a couple of times with no hassles. Heavier than a 1000 though, with less hp, so more of a sport-tourer than a road burner. It would have to be an '82, since they went out of production in 1987, at which point they were only still sold in Europe. I believe the last year for them in N. America was 1983.

 

Try here. I checked my bikes here before buying.

http://www.stolen-bike.com/

 

I used to own a GS850 and absolutley loved it. Mine was more of a touring style bike (full fairing, radio, bags and truck) and did a great job out on the open road. It did not seem heavy to me (who cares) and handled like a dream. I ended up selling it to buy my 1100 Shadow (couldn't afford to keep it back then) and I did miss riding it when it ws gone. Those 850s have bullet proof engines and if you can get one for a reasonable price, buy it. Mine had shaft drive too, so it was a breeze to maintain.

 

If you know where to ger oversized pistons I have a friend that would love to get his hands on 2 as the shop in the States he went to only sent 2 and didnt tell him... 10 thou

Cheers

 

to check if stolen you can contact your local dmv or local law enforcement and they can run the vin thru NCIC for a stolen records check. they can not give you any info on prevous owners but you will now if its stolen or not.