1978 SUZUKI GS1000 C Mint Original SuperBike

[@canucklehead0]

I had a 1978 Suzuki GS 1000 when I was a kid in my 20's, loved it and wish I still had it. I sold it after I found out I had Diabetes type 2 (self-inflicted), I also surrendered my Class 1 Driver's License (Canadian Tractor and Trailer License) as renewing the Class 1 was going to cost me over $3K every 2 years. Looking back I wish I had taken better care of myself, but am very grateful for the memories built on that bike!!

[@125southernnh2]

Gotta love that whistle a clean set of balanced carbs and proper valve adjustment produces. I know my GS750 is clicking when it's whistling.

[@muhammadtauseefrazzaq2429]

I owned one for 5 years a truly great bike, amazing comfort and enough power to put a smile on your face everyday and yes it will will do the longest wheelspins ever a true contender for the greatest of its time.

[@shinethelight01]

I owned a '78 GS1000 C model from '91 to 2004. My first wife & I had a fantastic honeymoon in VT on it. It had a Vetter fairing and hard bags on it when I bought it. I ditched the hard bags and frame but kept the Vetter fairing not only for the wind protection but for the banging AM/FM cassette stereo. I did a lot of serious riding and rocking on that C. What a bike! Would love to own another some day.

[@d.l.2401]

I am 65 years old I had the 1979 Suzuki 1000. I Ported it out put Vance and Hines exhaust and re-jeted the carbs.I also added a bubble fairing on the headlight and lower handle bars. It was AMAZING!

[@jeffcastine2494]

I would love to do a grand finale three gear wheelie as i am leaving the kaplan team to retire in Florida in two weeks.

[@Realboostedbikes]

Let's make that happen Jeff

[@ropeyzkittlez9703]

i dont know if they would facilitate that being insurance and all, but would they try to stop you?

[@KaplanCycles]

HELL YEA! Sounds great!

[@KmvS86]

I vote yes

[@sonnyseabury4051]

I first discovered Kaplan Cycles a little over 2 years ago on You Tube, and have watched them religiously since. I bought a 1985 Yamaha 2 stroke RZ 350 Kenny Robert's Streetbike from them, as well as a 2022 GasGas 2 stroke MC 250, along with many custom parts for it. I always wanted to meet you brother. Sadly, it looks like I'm too late for that. You are a legend, brother. I will greatly miss seeing You and Jackie in the videos. I wish You and Jackie nothing but the Best In Life, Brother. Much Love and Respect from Sonny in New Orleans, La. ❤🥰😍

[@StevanSmith-f1l]

My best friend owned a Suzuki shop back in the 70's. Although I rode Kawasaki's at that time, I have to say those Suzuki's were the best handling Superbike's of that time! Love the video & that you're bringing back all these great bikes of that era!

[@ianmangham4570]

Old school BEAST ❤

[@markthompson5310]

That was a beautiful Suzy, I had an 1100 yammy, I rode that bike and searched four states for one, no luck, that was in 1980

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Love the paint color scheme of that vintage superbike. It's flawless like a brilliant diamond. This bike has Wes Cooley and Terry Vance written all over it! Awesome video. Love the wheelie that you pulled. ML&R.

[@cardiffchris]

Never met an air cooled inline4 I didn't love.

[@kz750412]

In 79 we raced a 79 Gs100e. We named her 1/4 pounder and set two national records and won 3 national events. Russ Collins helped us tune it. Probably the most fun and competition year for us ever.

[@StuartBlake-iz6rf]

I Have fond memories of this bike. You forgot the twin discs up front and auxiliary oil cooler to keep things chilled. In your upgrades Ken, pretty spot on.

[@kevinsivertson5800]

Beautiful bike ! I had a 1978 ! Tkx Ken

[@muckle8]

Suzuki power - the best! 💪

[@rcnelson]

Some will dispute it, but Suzukis of this era were better than the Hondas.

[@seather863]

She's a Minty!! Jeff wheelie it into the sunset brother......

[@sissygoog9456]

Another diamond. Super rare amazing work Manny mechanic. Amazing work! Carlos rotisserie and the rest of the Kaplan team hey Ronnie, did you get a workout down the hill?😂 Awesome info! Can New England motorcycle museum number one? Mind melting machine?

[@JollUsARoint]

The Manic Mechanic is one badass dude and he is a Master Mechanic that brother will supertune anything and these are great bikes man and back home everybody had the Kirker header and fairing and man do they look badass changes the whole look and it matches it's a badassness,, this sumbitch is beautiful 44 years old💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 y'all here ken chirp that tire baby😂🤣😂 this badass brother knows how to make every bike sing the way it needs to definitely representing💚😎😎👌🏼🗯💥🤟🏻🤟🏻🤝🏼

[@robertchapman1516]

The only Suzuki in Mad Max. The rest were kx.

[@kuladeeluxe]

The owner sure took good care of it for that many years.

[@andrewsumner5388]

Great lookin bike!

[@joebauer4275]

Keep up the good work today

[@wdhewson]

That's a lotta motorcycle. !!!

[@chriscadman6379]

Nothern bikes are usually in good condition.

[@PingPong-x7z]

😊

[@SuppressiveSquirrel]

I prefer the water Buffalo, but that’s a nice piece. Best wishes in Floriduh Jeff. Enjoy your retirement.

[@bryanhodges9985]

As a new rider, what boots are you wearing in this video, been trying to find them ans can not, big fan, you guys are whay got me started riding ,your pal from lubbock texas, I'm battle cancer, but I'm doing good. Keep up the awesome videos, hope to ride one day up there and visit museum

[@KaplanCycles]

Those are Elsinore icons available from most motorcycle dealerships

[@1sir-onworld]

🐝🏁 Very clean 👌

[@pbmachines972]

Man I love it👍🏻

[@allanturner9902]

Omg!! My first street bike drag bars, Kerker header, and punched out that thing pulled seriously hard !

[@kuladeeluxe]

Surprised that has a single disc up front.

[@ianmangham4570]

I'd put a red 4 into 1 exhaust on her and go all madmax 😮

[@ericrouse6458]

DUDE.....

[@JOCKATEO]

i had a gsx750 like that and most of the time forgot to kick the side stand up then try and turn left nearly die due to the bike not turning or jumping as the stand hitting the road🤣

[@-jb5701]

Technically, they are called vent spews

[@ropeyzkittlez9703]

i want a 1000 these 650s arent cutting it

[@plasticbmw]

what boots are those ken?

[@KaplanCycles]

Elsinore icons