Which model is my GS? E or L?

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  • theresthatguy
    • Jan 2026
    #1

    Which model is my GS? E or L?

    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.
    Last edited by Guest; 06-28-2014, 11:26 PM.
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    • Crankthat
      #2
      Originally posted by theresthatguy
      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

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        • blowerbike
          Forum Guru
          GSResource Superstar
          • Aug 2008
          • 7057
          • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
          #3
          steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
          plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.

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            • Crankthat
              #4
              Originally posted by blowerbike
              steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
              plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.

              Word!!!!!!

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                • theresthatguy
                  #5
                  Originally posted by blowerbike
                  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?

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                    • blowerbike
                      Forum Guru
                      GSResource Superstar
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 7057
                      • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
                      #6
                      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.

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                        • tkent02
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                          • Jan 2006
                          • 35571
                          • Near South Park
                          #7



                          Here we go??.
                          http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...tatesMap-1.jpg

                          Life is too short to ride an L.

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                            • theresthatguy
                              #8
                              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!

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                                • tom203
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                                  • Aug 2010
                                  • 8925
                                  • Norway,Maine
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by theresthatguy
                                  ..

                                  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!
                                  1981 gs650L

                                  "We are all born ignorant, but you have to work hard to stay stupid" Ben Franklin

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                                    • theresthatguy
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by tom203
                                      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.

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                                        • dorkburger
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                                          • Jan 2013
                                          • 10769
                                          • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ
                                          #11
                                          T models have steel fenders also I believe.....
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                                            • 850 Combat
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                                              • Sep 2006
                                              • 6018
                                              • Spokane, WA, and Hampden, ME
                                              #12
                                              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.
                                              sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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                                                • blowerbike
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                                                  • Aug 2008
                                                  • 7057
                                                  • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by 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.
                                                  all the 750's was chain drive

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                                                    • blowerbike
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                                                      • Aug 2008
                                                      • 7057
                                                      • Ohio Closer to KY Than Cleveland
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by dorkburger
                                                      T models have steel fenders also I believe.....
                                                      i always forget about the drum brake basturd cousin!

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                                                        • Crankthat
                                                          #15
                                                          Originally posted by blowerbike
                                                          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
                                                          Last edited by Guest; 06-29-2014, 11:59 AM.

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