I found a 1983 GS750ED

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  • trevor
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    • Oct 2011
    • 18673
    • Victoria bc

    #1

    I found a 1983 GS750ED

    As I've mentioned I have been looking for this bike...I had the same one brand new when I was 18 and unfortunately I had to sell it not too long after buying it because I needed a reliable car for a new job. I loved that bike.
    I had taken an ad out on Craigslist in Vancouver looking for one...last weekend a a guy sent me a link to one for sale in Washington...I called the guy and bought it over the phone....

    The details that I know so far..

    He is the original owner
    Just under 17,000 miles
    All stock including original exhaust
    Apparently it runs like new.

    I have hired a custom broker to do the paperwork for the border and I'll go get it this week. Can't wait!!!





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  • jsandidge
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    • Jun 2013
    • 1482
    • Norfolk, Virginia

    #2
    Nice score. She looks like a gem.
    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
    1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
    1981 HD XLH

    Drew's 850 L Restoration

    Drew's 83 750E Project

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    • Sandy
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      • Feb 2004
      • 7504
      • Cranbrook, BC Canada

      #3
      He shoots, he scores. Good on ya Trevor.
      '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM)

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      • Redman
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        • Mar 2004
        • 13723
        • Michigan, west Michigan

        #4
        Trev,

        Exciting.

        Am trying to compare these
        Originally posted by trevor
        I've been thinking about this bike for a few months...it was in Vancouver and I was waiting until I had to go over for work so they would pick up the $180 ferry ride...lol...the owner had had it for 26 years but hasn't rode it much in the last few years...pretty decent shape...will need some carb work....not really my style but the price was too good to pass up..pretty good dent in the tank too...lol



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        When you get it home, will want an update pic of all them.
        http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
        Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
        GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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        • trevor
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          • Oct 2011
          • 18673
          • Victoria bc

          #5
          Originally posted by Redman
          Trev,

          Exciting.

          Am trying to compare these


          When you get it home, will want an update pic of all them.
          Yes, of course. I think I'm going to sell the 750ef...

          Originally posted by Sandy
          He shoots, he scores. Good on ya Trevor.
          Lol...thanks Sandy.

          Originally posted by jsandidge
          Nice score. She looks like a gem.
          Thanks....I gotta say, I was thinking hard about your bike.
          No signature :(

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          • bobgroger
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            • Jun 2013
            • 2481
            • Enumclaw, WA

            #6
            And it is located 4 miles from me. Hoping to meet up for lunch Tuesday. Canadians aren't safe here without an escort. Fair amount of open carry here in the red part of the bluest county in Washington....
            sigpic
            09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
            1983 GS1100e
            82\83 1100e Frankenbike
            1980 GS1260
            Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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            • trevor
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              • Oct 2011
              • 18673
              • Victoria bc

              #7
              Originally posted by bobgroger
              And it is located 4 miles from me. Hoping to meet up for lunch Tuesday. Canadians aren't safe here without an escort. Fair amount of open carry here in the red part of the bluest county in Washington....
              You got it buddy....my treat!
              No signature :(

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              • bobgroger
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                • Jun 2013
                • 2481
                • Enumclaw, WA

                #8
                They don't take Loonies here....
                sigpic
                09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
                1983 GS1100e
                82\83 1100e Frankenbike
                1980 GS1260
                Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G

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                • trevor
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                  • Oct 2011
                  • 18673
                  • Victoria bc

                  #9
                  Originally posted by bobgroger
                  They don't take Loonies here....
                  Lol...they take Visa though.
                  No signature :(

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                  • dorkburger
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                    • Jan 2013
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                    • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

                    #10
                    Congratulations on the find..
                    Plus.... no gold trimmed wheels. (Never been a fan)
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                    -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                    -Rusty old scooter.
                    Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
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                    • Rob S.
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                      • Dec 2013
                      • 9389
                      • New York City

                      #11
                      Yeah, I like the ed better than the ef. Like I always say, "Of what use is a motorcycle to me if I can't see the engine?"

                      Of course if any ZX14R or Hayabusa owners offer to let me take 'em out for a spin, I won't have to think twice.
                      1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

                      2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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                      • trevor
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                        • Oct 2011
                        • 18673
                        • Victoria bc

                        #12
                        Originally posted by dorkburger
                        Congratulations on the find..
                        Plus.... no gold trimmed wheels. (Never been a fan)
                        Thanks buddy! I don't mind the gold but I do like the black ones better....
                        No signature :(

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                        • trevor
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                          • Oct 2011
                          • 18673
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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Rob S.
                          Yeah, I like the ed better than the ef. Like I always say, "Of what use is a motorcycle to me if I can't see the engine?"

                          Of course if any ZX14R or Hayabusa owners offer to let me take 'em out for a spin, I won't have to think twice.
                          Yes Rob, I like to see the engine too! Can't wait to ride this bike...again.
                          No signature :(

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                          • GSXR7ED
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                            • Dec 2012
                            • 10145
                            • DE via L.A.

                            #14
                            You have added 2 beauties to your collection.

                            I like the covered engine look...fairings are nice!

                            Ed
                            GS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
                            GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
                            GSX-R750Y (Sold)

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                            • limeex2
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                              • Dec 2012
                              • 1498
                              • Stillwater, Mn.

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Redman
                              Trev,

                              Exciting.

                              Am trying to compare these


                              When you get it home, will want an update pic of all them.
                              This is one of my top 5 favorite bikes of all time. Take those lowers off. Timeless beauty.
                              Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                              Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                              Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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