GS750, whatelse will fit?

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  • Hammered

    #1

    GS750, whatelse will fit?

    Im working on a 1982 GS750. The upper part of the engine is gone and Im wondering what else will fit the motor mount config of this frame. Reason Im asking is I dont have a jig to relocate new mounts and ensure they will be straight. Im hoping a 550 up will.

    Thanks for your time.
  • tkent02
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    • Jan 2006
    • 35571
    • Near South Park

    #2
    1100 would be my first choice.
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    • tone

      #3
      Any of the gs/ gsx range should fit ok & you wont need a jig to sort out the engine mounts some of the original mounts may fit (depending on the engine you chose) & the others can be easilly made with simple tools

      The only other problems i forsee is exhaust clearance due to different engine heights (again this depends on the engine you chose) & maybe a small amount of electrical work

      tone

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      • Hammered

        #4
        Originally posted by tone
        Any of the gs/ gsx range should fit ok & you wont need a jig to sort out the engine mounts some of the original mounts may fit (depending on the engine you chose) & the others can be easilly made with simple tools

        The only other problems i forsee is exhaust clearance due to different engine heights (again this depends on the engine you chose) & maybe a small amount of electrical work

        tone
        This is what I was hoping. Im having a hell of a time finding a rebuildable 750 at a reasonable price (lord only knows why) But there have been a slew of 550s, 650s and 1100s

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        • Steve
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          • Jun 2005
          • 35925
          • southwest oHIo

          #5
          I am under the impression that the majority of 650s that were sold were shaft-drive, so be careful that you are only looking at a 650E, not a G or GL.

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          • Hammered

            #6
            Originally posted by Steve
            I am under the impression that the majority of 650s that were sold were shaft-drive, so be careful that you are only looking at a 650E, not a G or GL.

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            Good to know. Thanks for the input. Hate to have to start looking for a shaft swing and hub as well.

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            • tone

              #7
              Originally posted by Steve
              I am under the impression that the majority of 650s that were sold were shaft-drive, so be careful that you are only looking at a 650E, not a G or GL.

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              Just a minute where did this come from
              if we are talking about a shaft drive bike here my previous post may be wrong

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              • Guest

                #8
                I have never seen a 750 shafty.
                You were on the right track.

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                • tone

                  #9
                  Originally posted by chef1366
                  I have never seen a 750 shafty.
                  You were on the right track.
                  Thanks for that i just had the feeling there was another odd ball us only bike out there for a moment

                  panic over lol

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                  • SqDancerLynn1

                    #10
                    Thier was a Japan only 750 shafty. Only seen pictures YES the 650 was made in both versions chain & shaft Also the 1100 was made both as a 2 valve shaft drive motor and a 4 valve chain drive motor SO make sure it is a chain drive motor

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                    • Smokinapankake

                      #11
                      Originally posted by tkent02
                      1100 would be my first choice.

                      + 1. Or a GS Thou.

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