Gs700es

[RMC]

I ended up with a GS700ES and the story goes.. racing season in Texas and the motorcycle was ordered from Japan to race in the United States for that year, (85). I am looking for information about the bike, I called Suzuki, (USA), and they have no record for the VIN. The motorcycle is street legal and has been in a garage for many years, at some point it accumulated 49K miles on the odometer. At this point I am looking at putting it back on the road or selling it.

Bob

 

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Bob.
Post some pics of your bike and the experts here should be able to tell you everything you need to know.

The first factory bike for Kevin Schwantz was a GS700ES.

 

[RMC]

Thanks Steve,
I'll figure out how to put up the pictures, I've been around motorcycles for 50 years but these computers can give me fits.

Bob

 

[RMC]

Gs700es

Picture of the GS, still working on posting...

 

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Gs700es

GS700ES, second picture of wind effects.

 

[RMC]

Gs700es

Last upload until tomorrow, any thoughts?

 

[steve murdoch]

Looks decent for 49k miles.
The Lockhart lower fairing panels are fairly rare.
Also see Raask rearsets.

 

[RMC]

Steve,

Is there a way to determine if the motorcycle was, "special ordered from Japan", for racing? I am interested in the history of the machine. Should I pose the question in another place on this forum?

Bob

 

[steve murdoch]

From those pics, having turn signals, stock brake lines, no body rash and no visible safety wired bolts means it has not been on a track.
Sure it could have been returned to stock but i would be surprised.
Other than getting a history of ownership from the DMV i don't know how you could track it previous lives.

 

[RMC]

Cool thanks Steve!

Bob

 

[dorkburger]

It seems that your hoping for a high value bike with racing pedigree.....
Even if it turns out not be the case, its still a cool looking bike that appears to be in good shape. Why not ride and enjoy it?

 

[RichDesmond]

You might ask over at the CMRA website. Might be an oldtimer there who remembers the bike.

 

[RMC]

"Dorkburger"

I am always interested in the stories behind the machines that I buy, this motor sounds different than others that I've heard and I was wondering if the factory tuned it. Steve made a good point, about the signals and safety wire. As far as keeping it, I like old machines and this one sounds great, (old Kerker header and muffler), I have many other, "projects", that also need to be completed and this one and the motorcycle lift are simply in the way. I figured I would run down the story and sell it for 500.00, I usually buy high and sell low...The bike is a gem to me, like many others that I have owned.

Bob

 

[RMC]

Thanks Rich,

Great information, I'll head on over. I think that Steve hit the nail on the head, just a bike that didn't need to sit in someones garage with a bed sheet over it like I found it.

Bob

 

[busa1300]

I don't think they sold 700's in Japan....Pretty sure the rest of the world got the same bike in 750 form. If it was special ordered from Japan, it would seem that it should be a 750?

 

[mikerophone]

"Dorkburger"

I am always interested in the stories behind the machines that I buy, this motor sounds different than others that I've heard and I was wondering if the factory tuned it. Steve made a good point, about the signals and safety wire. As far as keeping it, I like old machines and this one sounds great, (old Kerker header and muffler), I have many other, "projects", that also need to be completed and this one and the motorcycle lift are simply in the way. I figured I would run down the story and sell it for 500.00, I usually buy high and sell low...The bike is a gem to me, like many others that I have owned.

Bob

I like to know the history of the bikes I buy as well. I have an 83 750ES without lowers and love it.

Where are you located? For $500 I'm very interested if you sell it, but you are likely far, far away from me, as that's how my luck goes with these kind of things...

 

[RichDesmond]

I don't think they sold 700's in Japan....Pretty sure the rest of the world got the same bike in 750 form. If it was special ordered from Japan, it would seem that it should be a 750?

Correct, 700s were US only. The AMA rules didn't change when the tariff went into effect, Superbikes were still 750s. The 700's were all destroked 750s, so getting back to 750 was just a matter of dropping in a Canadian model crank, rods and pistons. (and maybe cams) I think Honda actually imported the VFR 750 (at a higher price) along with the 700.
I don't remember those lowers being available from Suzuki here, but could easily be wrong about that.

 

[RMC]

I knew I was in the right place for information, great site, great people! I was just looking at a site,

https://rideapart.com/articles/kickstand-asian-700s-1985-vf700c

They talk about the sales and reasons for the "700cc" tariff bikes, I was working at a Harley shop at the time, how funny, the Evolution motor needed more help than a tariff to be competitive. I left HD sold my Harley walked into the Suzuki dealer and bought a Katana 1100, electric windshield and all, the need for speed. I am in central California and there is no shortage of bikes to try, buy and ride. I built a little Harley frankenstein that I currently fool with, who knows whats next, so many great bikes so little time.

Bob

 

[RMC]

Rich,

Neat site, the racing folks are probably a bit busy. Your site sonicsprings.com, stellar! Proper suspension has always been tops for performance on and off the track.

Bookmarked,

Bob

 

[dorkburger]

It wasnt my intent to insinuate you're a gold digger... Apologies if thats how it came across.
Im also interested in a machines' history. Good on you for redcuing it from a lonely garage....