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1983 GS750ES- Model?

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Greetings fellow GS owners. I am new to your group and have a question. I found a 1983 Suzuki GS750ES that is exactly like the one in this picture. But mine is in a barn, ha! All the pictures I see of the 1983 GS750ES have a polished aluminum engine covers, no red on the wheels and no American flag on the cowling. Is it by chance the previous owner of the bike I have did the exact mods, do I by chance own the bike in the picture, ha! Or did Suzuki make it this . Thanks a lot. Putts
 

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PUTTS said:
Greetings fellow GS owners. I am new to your group and have a question. I found a 1983 Suzuki GS750ES that is exactly like the one in this picture. But mine is in a barn, ha! All the pictures I see of the 1983 GS750ES have a polished aluminum engine covers, no red on the wheels and no American flag on the cowling. Is it by chance the previous owner of the bike I have did the exact mods, do I by chance own the bike in the picture, ha! Or did Suzuki make it this . Thanks a lot. Putts
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AM not familiar with the ES to know about the wheel colors, but I dont think zuki would ever put a national flag on a bike. And I dont think the wheel painting is stock.

So, yah, if yours has the flag and the painted wheels and looks just like the photo you found, then, I would say, you found a photo of the bike you now have.

Welcome to the GSR.,

Oh, most if not all 1983s had black engines (but not exhaust) like that.
 
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Other info from "Every Suzuki Ever Built" web site

https://suzukicycles.org/1970-1979/index.html
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The GSX750ES, introduced in 1983 (called GSX750E in Japan), was based on the naked GSX750E. Like its naked borther, the GSX750ES got the air and oil-cooled 16-valve engine with 84 hp (72 ps in Japan). The new GSX750 line was the smallest, lightest and smoothest of Suzuki's 750cc machines so far. Almost everything on the bike was new, including the cylinder head and the frame.

The new 747cc engine shared only the cylinder measurements with its precessor (63 mm bore, 53 mm stroke. It weigh 16,8 kg (37 lbs) less than the '82 GSX750 engine. Even the exhaust system was made 5,3 kg (11,7 lbs) lighter. The new engine was even shorter, narrower and lower than its precessor.

The maximum power output had increased from 81 to 86 hp by enlargening the valves, increasing the compression ratio and re-designing the cam shafts, exhaust system and the air filter box. Comparing with modern engines, the GSX750ES engine don't impress with its low-rev torque, but the older version of the engine had even less torque.

The GSX750ES had a 16-inch front wheel (100/90-16) for quicker steering and a 17-inch rear wheel (120/90-17). The craddle type frame was welded using steel pipes and profiles and the light alloy rear swing was an oil-damped Full-floater. An top fairing was mounted on the ES model.

The GSX750ES proved to be a fantastic bike for its time. It was sporty, fast and practical. It was easy to manouvre and good for speeds over 200 kph. In many countries it was the best-selling Suzuki in 1983. In Sweden it was actually the best selling bike of the year, period.

An eight-page Japanese sales brochure can be found on the GSX750E brochures page.

Starting frame number: GR72A-100001
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Overall Length: 2 155 mm (84.8 in)
Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in)
Overall Height: 1 260 mm (49.6 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 210 kg (462 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil cooled 747cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 84 hp (61.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 66.6 Nm (6,.6 kpm) @ 8 500 rpm
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Overall Length: 2 155 mm (84.8 in)
Overall Width: 765 mm (30.1 in)
Overall Height: 1 260 mm (49.6 in)
Seat Height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in)
Ground Clearance: 155 mm (6.1 in)
Dry Weight: 210 kg (462 lbs)
Engine: Air/oil cooled 747cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 84 hp (61.5 kW) @ 9 500 rpm, 66.6 Nm (6,.6 kpm) @ 8 500 rpm
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What a shame he decided to photograph how it would look if it were hauling a BBQ grill on its back. Does anyone know if that's an actual working grill, or just a mockup? :rolleyes:
 
Redman said:
AM not familiar with the ES to know about the wheel colors, but I dont think zuki would ever put a national flag on a bike. And I dont think the wheel painting is stock.

So, yah, if yours has the flag and the painted wheels and looks just like the photo you found, then, I would say, you found a photo of the bike you now have.

Welcome to the GSR.,

Oh, most if not all 1983s had black engines (but not exhaust) like that.
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I am beginning to think I actually found a picture of the bike I bought, what are the chances, ha? I say that because I know my bike came from California, and this bike picture is from California. All the pictures I ahve seen the engines are NOT black. Are you pretty sure the motors were black in 1983? Thanks
 
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What a shame he decided to photograph how it would look if it were hauling a BBQ grill on its back. Does anyone know if that's an actual working grill, or just a mockup? :rolleyes:
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The tour pack has destroyed the tail section, what a shame. Did he really think this would work? Gil
 
That's a "Givi" luggage trunk on the back. Those tail pieces can be had for cheap on EBAY. No big deal. The rims were Black, not Red, a lot of people did that, don't know why. All the engines were BLACK, the Exhaust was Black Chrome.

There were some engines covers that were Polished, then clear coated, which eventually made them corrode, and look pretty ratty.

I purchased my GS750ES when new from the dealer. I still own it. It is a rock solid bike, had some electrical issues, which anyone from that era knows about and knows how to fix. Some of those bikes can be had for almost nothing if the electronics have not been fixed, and that's all that's really wrong with it (not including the consumable items, like, battery, tires, chains, top cover gasket,etc., which should be expected.

I still enjoy mine thoroughly and with 40K miles on it, it still runs strong, doesn't smoke, and does everything I need it to do. I found a set of "Lockhart" Lower fairing pieces, which I will be color matching and putting on the bike.

I am new to this forum also. Nice bike you have their. Huge gas tank, makes traveling long distances a breeze.

I removed my engine covers and polished the Aluminum with Jewelers Rouge, it really brightens the bike up. Those covers were probably painted black to get rid of the oxidation which formed under the clear coat. ;)
 
Go to the photo gallery, at this home page. Several "83" GS750's there. All had black engines, and 2 of the ES's had red wheels. I'd guess the owner painted them, I sure don't ever remember any factory red wheels.
 
The white ES looked like this, all the other ones did also, except for the colors, the frame and engines were all the same. The cases were brushed, and clear coated. The clear coating broke down, and they would oxidize. As I stated, I glass bead blasted mine, then polished mine with jewelers rouge and it all looks like chrome, I have not clear coated it, it's easier to clean a stain with the polishing wheel. ;)

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That's a "Givi" luggage trunk on the back. Those tail pieces can be had for cheap on EBAY. No big deal. The rims were Black, not Red, a lot of people did that, don't know why. All the engines were BLACK, the Exhaust was Black Chrome.

There were some engines covers that were Polished, then clear coated, which eventually made them corrode, and look pretty ratty.

I purchased my GS750ES when new from the dealer. I still own it. It is a rock solid bike, had some electrical issues, which anyone from that era knows about and knows how to fix. Some of those bikes can be had for almost nothing if the electronics have not been fixed, and that's all that's really wrong with it (not including the consumable items, like, battery, tires, chains, top cover gasket,etc., which should be expected.

I still enjoy mine thoroughly and with 40K miles on it, it still runs strong, doesn't smoke, and does everything I need it to do. I found a set of "Lockhart" Lower fairing pieces, which I will be color matching and putting on the bike.

I am new to this forum also. Nice bike you have their. Huge gas tank, makes traveling long distances a breeze.

I removed my engine covers and polished the Aluminum with Jewelers Rouge, it really brightens the bike up. Those covers were probably painted black to get rid of the oxidation which formed under the clear coat. ;)
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Thanks, I must be looking at bikes that have been reworked, polished cases. First thing for me will be getting it running and stopping good. Not sure about the old suspension, a bit soft. That rear shock is quite a piece of work, ha! I dont care for the red rims, will see. Glad you like yours, I will be asking for advise on this project.
 
Just noticed...that's quite an extensive crash bar/case saver (in black, 1st pic in this thread).
 
But we ride good looking motorcycles!

Mmm...why don't we erect a protective cage around our motorcycles? What would we call it?
 
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Pair of idiots.
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I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.
 
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Suzukian said:
I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.
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Yeah, whatever. You seem awfully sensitive to a mild disagreement, then go off on one with all sorts of spurious argument and nonsense.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if your claimed expertise is all made up.
Welcome to the Bozo Bin.
 
"Idiot" is mild disagreement?!?

I always give you the benefit of the doubt because of the whole emerald isle mystique, but you're pushing it...
 
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