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Hi guys im new here. But not new to gs bikes. I bought a 1979 gs750e from my uncle when i was 14 for 400 bucks. It was in perfect condition 1000 miles on it and not a single scratch. I bought it with the intention of building a bobber. But this bike was way to nice to chop up. I rodebit for a few years then maxe the idiotic decision to trade my amazing barn find for a beat up s10. Soni have been looking for a few years for a replacment that i wouldnt feel bad about cutting up. I found a 1978 gs750 non running on facebook in my home town for 200 bucks .i went and checked it out and for $130 bucks i tossed it in my truck and brought it home. It had been sitting for 6 years. I pulled the tank and to my suprise there isnt a spek of rust in there! The petcock was perfect fuel lines free carbs spotless. Bought a new ignition switch for $30 becasue the po lost the keys. Replaced the points and condenser s $30 Primed the carbs and it started it back fired and lit the air filter on fire haha. But it sounded gkeys!! Lubed the clutch cable and wouldnt you know it shifts now. Things on the to do list.when i have the cash. Dink with the timing. Replace front tube and tire, get new lock assembaly for the gas tank cover, again po lost keys. Powdercoat the rims and a few covers on motor. Mini apes, solo sadle , sportster rear fender, and tail light , sportster lowering shocks, new cables, fab up new sissy bar, get small turn signals . i hate the lollypops. Smaller gauges , custom exhaust re jet and pod filters. Paint and it should be done! Well to my liking. Would love imput. Ima handy guy but far from a mechanic. Ibjust love these gs series bikes. All the stock parts are in excellent condition and will be up for sale when i get replacments.
