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Hey all.

Name's Mike. New to this forum but I've been a pretty active member over at Dotheton.com and some other forums for years. I've had all kinds of bikes in the past. Hondas, Harleys, Kawasakis, Yamahas, etc... In the process of aquiring my first GS though. A '77 GS750 to be specific. Looking forward to hanging around and learning about the bike from you good folks. Thanks for having me, and I'll try not to be too much of a pain in the ass ;)
 
Welcome to the site, Mike.
As a bike site veteran you know that when you get your mitts on the GS pics are a requirement.
 
Of course. Im currently out of town for work until Aug so it'll be a little while, but pics will definitely be forthcoming.
 
Mike! What's up man?

Any details on said GS? Model, condition, etc?
 
Thanks for the welcome folks. I was wondering how long it would take you to find this Rich... Lol.

I have no immediate plans as far as work for the bike outside of some general clean up until winter, but once the snow flies here in PA I'd like to work on a few basic bolt on upgrades. Once that time rolls around, I'll be sure to start a thread.
 
Mike, once you get that thing running reliably I think you're really going to enjoy it. Did you happen to find out what kind of filters those are? I would start hunting down a stock air box if you can...
 
Big Rich said:
Mike, once you get that thing running reliably I think you're really going to enjoy it. Did you happen to find out what kind of filters those are? I would start hunting down a stock air box if you can...
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No clue what filters they are but a stock airbox was definitely part of the plan. Thanks for the heads up Rich.
 
I could be wrong, but keep an eye on the lengths / ride height. Going from longer forks & a 19" wheel to shorter forks w/ a 17" wheel might be a little drastic.

On 450, it wasn't a big deal to put a different front end on. Now my 650 was a different story..... but I don't have a 750 or an SV, so that's why I said I could be wrong.
 
I'd be machining a custom axle ans spacers so i can retain the stock wheel Rich. Just looking for a slightly more modern and better performing front end.
 
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