Maybe the most "cobbled-together" bike I have ever purchased!

[1978GS750E]

Got the airbox today.


Now if I only had the air filter housing!

[1978GS750E]

Got a little surprise when I took the headlight out of the housing!


I guess it could have been worse. At least they had moved on!

[1978GS750E]

Anyone know if these are the headlight mounts for a 1150? This thing has a bigger than stock headlight, but I have no idea what bike it is from.


It will probably be on Fleabay once I figure out what I have!

[1978GS750E]

Starting to look a little better with a stock front fender and a chrome speedo cover!

[salty_monk]

There is a chance I have some turn signals (or at least the plastic lenses) and a center stand for you… I may also have some headlight brackets.
I think the 1100 was the one that used the 9” light.

[1978GS750E]

There is a chance I have some turn signals (or at least the plastic lenses) and a center stand for you… I may also have some headlight brackets.
I think the 1100 was the one that used the 9” light.

PM sent!..........

[dorkburger]

Anyone know if these are the headlight mounts for a 1150? This thing has a bigger than stock headlight, but I have no idea what bike it is from.


It will probably be on Fleabay once I figure out what I have!

I'm pretty certain they are 1150e (and possibly the late 750e). The 1150s had those big goofy indicators and the base would fit in that little recess in the side... I am a bit confused at why the recess points up. I think they may be flipped or on the wrong side.

[1978GS750E]

I'm pretty certain they are 1150e (and possibly the late 750e). The 1150s had those big goofy indicators and the base would fit in that little recess in the side... I am a bit confused at why the recess points up. I think they may be flipped or on the wrong side.

Thanks guys! They are probably installed wrong, lots of things on this bike are like that!

Good to know what headlight I have for whenever when it goes on Ebay!

[1978GS750E]

Well now........this just keeps getting better and better! After cleaning up some wiring today I thought, "why not check the timing?" Imagine my surprise when I removed the dyna ignition plate and found this!


So......I'm looking for a timing plate #33371-45001, used on 27 different bikes from a '77 GS550 to a 82 GS1100 I believe. (Too many to list here.)

It's sorta handy item used to set the timing I believe!

Geez, what next?

[LAB3]

Considering how the condition of the bike was when you started some duct tape, zip ties and JB Weld is all you REALLY need to make that work.

[Shin-Ken 1074]

I agree with Dan. That bike is a ringer. GS bikes never used riveted VIN labels. Is the title clear? If so, I suppose you would be fine with fixing and flipping. Personally, I wouldn't bother changing the carbs if what's on there is working decently.

Would be interesting to see an image of the VIN plate and the wording. For the Australian market all Suzuki bike models from 1977 onwards were fitted with an aluminium VIN plate on the steering head attached with brass blind rivets.

[1978GS750E]

Got a timing plate on the way!

[1978GS750E]

Starting to get the "black" off of this bike! Actually rode it up the street for the first time today. Still a long way to go to get it where I want it, but it's a long time until spring!

[steve murdoch]

Nice work!
Amazing how much of a difference there is in just getting the black off the rims.

[rphillips]

Yep, waaay ahead of where you started... Keep it up.