Interchangeablity issue

[reddirtrider]

I'm looking for gasket sets for my sons '83 GS750ES and would like to know if any other bikes use the same set. For instance, does the '85 GS700E use the same set?

The reason I'm asking is that it's hard to find an original Suzuki set when using the search criteria for this bike. If I had other options I might have better luck.

Thanks in advance.

[focus frenzy]

yes the 85 700 uses the same gaskets but owners of them have to use the 83 750e for their searches.

[Billy Ricks]

The difference between the two models are mostly cosmetic. The 700 does use a different crank, rods, and cams. Supposedly the pistons from the 700 are slightly higher compression. 750 owners used to perk their bikes up with 700 cams and pistons.

[reddirtrider]

Thanks guys - good info.

I'm trying to find Suzuki gaskets for this motor. I wasn't going to break it down, but after putting so much effort into the rest of the bike, it seems like a good idea. I'm anal, what can I say.

I've been reading some other threads on gaskets and it appears that anything other than genuine Sukuki can be a problem for head gaskets (can be, not necessarilly). The darn head gasket alone from Bikebandit is over $50. That's rediculous!

[reddirtrider]

OK, got one off Ebay. It was labeled for a 700, so I'm glad I asked. Genuine Suzuki for $100. I'll need the o-rings and seals, but this is a good start.