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  • DirtDiver
    • Feb 2026

    #1

    Took the Plunge, New Member!

    Hey guys,

    So I took the plunge, picked up a 1978 GS750. That's the good news... Bad News, or fun depending on how you look at it, I've got my work cut out for me. This is actually my first bike, picked it up in Houston, then rode it back to Laredo (320 miles) which gave me a decent time to figure out that my engine/carbs are in dire need of love (12 mpg).

    As for me, I'm 30, Living and working in Mexistan (Laredo, TX) and work in Federal Law Enforcement. With that said, I don't have a large amount of time to throw at the bike, but I've got no rush either as the ride season is pretty much 24/7 here.

    Ill kick up some photos of the bike soon, but in the mean time, any and all information is greatly appreciated. Tools show up Monday then I can start tinkering away, starting with a carb tear down and soak!

    -Bryan
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    #2
    Welcome to the site Bryan. Lots you can do with that 2 valve 750 and tons of parts here on the site if you need them. Welcome aboard.

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    • dorkburger
      Forum LongTimer
      Past Site Supporter
      • Jan 2013
      • 10770
      • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ

      #3
      Bryan, welcome. 12 mpg..... yikes. Good sign is that it completed the trip. Happy wrenching.
      sigpic
      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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      • storm 64
        Forum Sage
        Past Site Supporter
        Super Site Supporter
        • May 2012
        • 4585
        • Youngstown,Ohio

        #4
        Federal Law Enforcement... If my name pops up on your computer screen, just delete and ignore thank you very much. Good luck with your GS☺
        My Motorcycles:
        22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
        22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
        82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
        81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
        79 1000e (all original)
        82 850g (all original)
        80 KZ 650F (needs restored)

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        • DirtDiver

          #5
          Lol, I can't judge at all.. Basically my life is just a few scenes shy of Point Break. The new one, not the old..

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