1982 Suzuki GS650G 650GT

This auction is for a 1982 GS650G (shaft drive). It is a nice surviving example. with 16. 59 miles. I purchased it approx. 500 miles ago form the second owner. who purchased it from his friend's estate when he passed away. The original owner was an aircraft engineer. and it shows in the meticulous hand-written notes in the owner's manual (torque values for almost every fastener. etc. ). - Paint is in very good condition. with a nice gloss. There are a few spots on the right side of the tank (see photos). and a small amount of corrosion under the right side tank emblem which I've cleaned up. All trim pieces are accounted for. and the side panels have no broken mounting tabs. Seat is original. with no rips or tears. - Battery is recent. and a Battery Tender pigtail is attached. Wiring harness is in good condition. with no burned or melted connectors. - Tires are Pirelli Sport Demons with @ 200 miles. -Recent brake service includes new pads. new rear caliper. rebuilt rear master cylinder. and fluid flushed front and rear. Also has stainless steel brake lines. The front brake light switch is inoperative. as you can see. the original owner apparently had a leak on the front m/c and it ate the paint on the m/c and plugged the brake light switch with crud. I also just replaced the front m/c diaphragm. The brake system works as it should with no leaks. - Fork seals are good. with no leaks. - The fuel gauge works. but the in-tank sending unit is inoperative. I have the gaskets to open it up and repair/replace the sending unit. but haven't done it (I didn't want to tempt fate. I'd rather have to use the odometer to gauge fuel range than have a leaky tank gasket). All other gauges. gauge lights and gear position indicator work fine. - I replaced the original turn signals with smaller aftermarket units (mainly to keep from breaking the originals while walking around the bike in the garage). I have the original turn signals. handlebars. and mirrors (see last photo). I also have a set of chrome bar-end mirrors that were removed in the photos. - Recent service also includes new spark plugs. air filter cleaned. and drive splines lubed/gear oil changed. - Registration is current (just got 2016 tag in the mail). and clean title in hand. - Includes original under-seat tool kit. nbsp;spare oil filters. misc. gaskets/small parts. drain plugs. etc. . along with owner's manual and shop manual. - RAM mount and 12v outlet mounted on handlebars not included. - The engine developed a knock on the last ride. I have removed the clutch basket. checked the oil pump for obstruction. and pulled the cam cover. but haven't delved into the engine further. I drained the oil and pulled the filter. and there is no evidence of metal. Possibly a rod bearing? I've got two other bikes. and don't really have the time or knowledge to do a complete tear down. Video of engine noise. http://vimeo. com/104884861Shipping will the responsibility of the buyer. I will assist in any way I can. I am located approx. 25 miles north of Birmingham. AL. just off Interstate 65. I can deliver via open trailer within 150 miles for $1/mile one way. Thanks!