I found a 1983 GS750ED

[trevor]

So the bike that just "needed a rider"...is getting closer to what I consider a daily rider. Even got out for a spin yesterday.
I now have one plate for all my collector bikes....realized when I got back I had forgotten to put the plate on lol...wonder how many times I'm going to do that?
New valve seals, new rings, new Rick's stator and sh775 reg/rec, new Sport Demon tires, Clip on removed and super bike bars installed, new battery, stock exhaust stored away and Yoshi installed, carbs disassembled and cleaned,
On the list now
SS brake lines
Sonic fork springs
Dyno kit to bring some life out of those "American" carbs

 

[bobgroger]

Did you have to put a metric speedometer on? Coming this way they don't care, as long as it is 25 years old.

 

[trevor]

Did you have to put a metric speedometer on? Coming this way they don't care, as long as it is 25 years old.

No I did not....I think though if it's a newer vehicle you might have to do that....I know that you have to have running headlights and a third tail light...I think, anyway...lol

 

[renorealtors]

Nice 750! I sold these bikes new in 83 at Cycle Fun in Reno Nevada. I loved the looks so much I superimposed the brochure picture on my business card. That was big money back then. I finally found one a year ago. Yours is much cleaner than mine below but they could be brothers.

 

[trevor]

Nice 750! I sold these bikes new in 83 at Cycle Fun in Reno Nevada. I loved the looks so much I superimposed the brochure picture on my business card. That was big money back then. I finally found one a year ago. Yours is much cleaner than mine below but they could be brothers.

Nice! I bought the same bike brand new when I was 18...found this one in Sept...17,000 miles and one owner...near Seattle...
What fork brace do you have? I also picked up a parts bike that I plan on powder coating the rims black to put on mine...I like the look of black rims!

 

[renorealtors]

Here is the brace. Can't make out the brand???

 

[trevor]

Here is the brace. Can't make out the brand???

Thanks.....

 

[Grimly]

Here is the brace. Can't make out the brand???

I have one of them that turned up attached to a set of L forks which I've never used. I just went to have a look at it, and can find no maker's mark on that one, either. The brace itself is familiar to me from many adverts relating to them 40 years ago, but the name escapes me.
From what I read at the time, it's one of the better fork braces, and I'll be fitting it soon.

<edit>
On closer look - it's a TELEFIX!

 

[trevor]

I have one of them that turned up attached to a set of L forks which I've never used. I just went to have a look at it, and can find no maker's mark on that one, either. The brace itself is familiar to me from many adverts relating to them 40 years ago, but the name escapes me.
From what I read at the time, it's one of the better fork braces, and I'll be fitting it soon.

<edit>
On closer look - it's a TELEFIX!

Oh, I thought you were going to say you?d sell it to me. Lol

 

[Grimly]

Oh, I thought you were going to say you’d sell it to me. Lol

Still available new
http://www.spec2.com/clips.html#braces

 

[trevor]

SS brake lines arrived yesterday...ordered the Sonic fork springs last night (thanks Rich for your help)...Put one of my "Old School" stickers on the tail piece...love it! I can't wait for better weather so that I can go for a serious ride.

Oh and I remembered I had a plate holder from back in the day. Mike's Motorcycles was the shop I bought this bike from brand new back in the spring of 84...he went out of business I believe in the late 80s or early 90s....I have great memories as a teen hanging out in his shop. Unfortunately Mike passed away from Cancer some years ago...he was the reason there were so many Suzukis on the road in Woodstock back then. Thrilled to have his plate cover on my bike.

 

[trevor]

Well I like matching my helmets to my bike....yes, total dork move!
I found a local guy named Koji....very happy with his work!

 

[GSXR7ED]

Very nice, Trevor!

Ed

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[trevor]

Added new bars and grips...loving the riding position now.

 

[Gorminrider]

I think you're well on your way to recovery.

 

[trevor]

I think you're well on your way to recovery.

Lol...thanks...well somedays are better than others for sure. Going to my Aqua Therapy with my kinesiologist this morning and then physio in the afternoon.
I really enjoy the aqua therapy...and the hot tub.

 

[Gorminrider]

It's a good life if ya don't weaken! And that is a beauty of a bike. My Fave of your collection.

 

[trevor]

Did some mod/upgrades to my 83 over the last few weeks....had the rims powder coated semi-gloss black...I just think black rims look way cooler than the stock ones...especially with a black engine.
New chain and sprockets and a new clutch and had a buddy fix up the yoshi and ceramic coated as well......carbs still need fine tuning.

 

[grcamna2]

That is Very Nice Trevor !

 

[Rob S.]

Not seeing the pics.