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GS750 owner from Holland

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Hello, I'm Japie from The Netherlands and I often rely on this forum to help me with my 1979 GS750.
I bought it around 2 years ago and it was all original, has about 60k km now.
I have since upgraded the brakes (thanks to this forum) and chain (530).

The braking is so much better now, but the front suspension is way too soft.
The next upgrades on the Suzuki are the charging system and the front suspension.
But the bike starts and rides very well, I often take it out for a drive.

This forum is very useful and cointais so much info, I had to introduce myself.

Some pictures below:
The last picture is from when I bought it.
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Welcome Japie
You mentioned that you upgraded the brakes. The 3rd picture shows what looks like duct tape around the brake hose. Did you not upgrade the brake line? If you didn't, you should seriously consider it. Lots or companies make better steel braided brake line and new fittings. If that tape is holding back a leak, you're asking for some serious trouble.
 
Hey you have a good eye! I did upgrade the brake lines, but it was slightly rubbing against the fender. I put a rubber hose around the brake line and some duct tape to hold it in place. Not the prettiest solution I agree
 
welcome from Doetinchem. The aluminium parts could use a good polish. Try Belgom. Makes it shiny again. And ifyou have the money install steel brake-lines. And the calipers are not Original. I think Woesthoff in Brummen has those.
 
Welcome, and I must say it looks alot better than when you first bought it. As a fellow minimalist, I salute you for removing the saddlebags, the trunk, the windshield, etc.

Now she's lighter, faster and more nimble, and we can see her!
 
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