Which model is my GS? E or L?

[Guest]

I have recently purchased a 1980 GS750. Half the info tag on the front fork has been destroyed is not legible. How can I identify if my bike is an E or L designation?

Thanks in advance.

[Crankthat]

I have recently purchased a 1980 GS750. Half the info tag on the front fork has be destroyed is not legible. How can I identify if my bike is an E or L designation?

Thanks in advance.

Post a pict.
How to.

I just upload on photobucket and copy the img? link

[blowerbike]

steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.

[Crankthat]

steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.

Word!!!!!!

[theresthatguy]

steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.

I have an L model then. Thanks again. Is there much differences besides the listed cosmetics?

[blowerbike]

just looks and riding position for the most part.
same engine/carbs/ign.
totally different body work and gauges/head light/tail light/i believe you have leading axle forks..
the "L" is a cruiser and an "E" is a standard.

[tkent02]

Here we go…….

[theresthatguy]

I will try to remember to post pics tomorrow for proper introductions and all. I'm not really worried about the body style differences so long as I have a running bike.

I can starting riding it legally tomorrow/in the morning!

[tom203]

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I can starting riding it legally tomorrow/in the morning!

Don't stray far from home unless you've checked this new-to-you bike very thoroughly!

[theresthatguy]

Don't stray far from home unless you've checked this new-to-you bike very thoroughly!

Right. I will either take it to a shop sometime this next week or or start going through it myself as the previous owner gave me a Clymer manual with it. I'm a bit afraid to mess with the carbs but I feel like it's worth a try considering the money I could save.

[dorkburger]

T models have steel fenders also I believe.....

[850 Combat]

The shorter exhaust system is more restrictive and produces slightly less power. Shaft drive L's have a smaller diameter rear wheel, and they have been geared up to compensate for that. Chain drive were probably that way too.

[blowerbike]

The shorter exhaust system is more restrictive and produces slightly less power. Shaft drive L's have a smaller diameter rear wheel, and they have been geared up to compensate for that. Chain drive were probably that way too.

all the 750's was chain drive

[blowerbike]

T models have steel fenders also I believe.....

i always forget about the drum brake basturd cousin!

[Crankthat]

all the 750's was chain drive

Have seen a 750 shaft.
It had the bodywork like a ES.
Was local on C-list a few years back. I first thought it was a 700.
I think it was a 83

After trying to verify on google seem like a few 750 shafties.
Must be joking and I did not get it