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I've checked everywhere that I can think of and cannot find a source for the front brake caliper pistons for my 1978 GS750EC. Anyone have any ideas where I can get a couple?
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Ron
When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SE -
Wemoto stainless steel - last forever, almost. A bit pricey but worth it.-Mal
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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Same caliper. Some years will show them as NLA and the same bike a year earlier with the exact same calipers will show them as available....gotta check around the parts fiches a little bit.
MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Thanks Chuck! Never thought to look for earlier or later years with the same caliper. No wonder all your restorations look and operate so well! Thanks for the tip!Ron
When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!
1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
1999 Honda GL1500SEComment
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And note that year to year Suzuki may have use then exact same p[art ( in this instance the pistons ) but they changed the part number by 1 or 2 digits. Knowing this lets you decipher what fits what.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Be careful. There are at least 2 different types of calipers. You can read about my search for the correct rebuild kit here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...r-rebuild-kitsJordan
1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1973 BMW R75/5Comment
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The 77 and 78 750s all used the same calipers...i had both of them.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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very well documented, me likeyOriginally posted by hannibal View Post
Rijk
Top 10 Newbie Mistakes thread
CV Carb rebuild tutorial
VM Carb rebuild tutorial
Bikecliff's website
The Stator Papers
"The thing about freedom - it's never free"Comment
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I bought a caliper from a member on this forum. I was told it was from a 78 single disc 750. I believed it would be identical to my 77 caliper but it wasn't.
There are 3 possible explanations. 1) The 77 and 78 are different. 2) Someone used a dual disc caliper on a single disc bike. 3) The seller lied to me.
I have no reason to doubt you Chuck just as I had no reason not to trust the member who sold me the caliper. Just advising the OP to do some research to make sure he gets the correct part.Jordan
1977 Suzuki GS750 (My first bike)
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1973 BMW R75/5Comment
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