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New member just bought mint 1977 GS750

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Trent777 said:
The bike is being kept stock, I always prefer stock.
The bike came with 2 things not stock.
Padded rubber grips and a custom King/Queen type seat.
Kicker is it also came with the original seat wrapped up in plastic in a box so swapped it back out. The original seat being taken off on delivery so all intents and purposes a NOS seat. Original P/N grips sourced from a Suzuki dealer in the UK has replaced the non standard grips so she is back to her former glory.
She started right up but idled a bit rough. Ran perfectly at higher revs. Sounds and rides like new. Will probably just go through pilots and maybe get the carbs tuned properly.
The price? Let's just say I think I got a very good deal.
Maybe putting it back on the market soon as funds are needed towards buying a house.
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Definitely a keeper.

But it would look better sitting beside my two GT750s.
Might be interested if you decide to sell.
 
Will try and get it on evil bay shortly with more pics.
Hate to see it go but moving to temp residence with no garage so she has to go.:(
 
Have you thought about how much you want for it?
If you have then maybe forum member might be interested.
 
Don't really know what a mint bike like this is worth which is why I will put it on ebay and see what happens. I have over 3K in it with shipping so will be looking for someone who really wants one or had one new at one time. When taking pics I,m just amazed at the condition its in. It still has the yellow factory anti rotation paint on the vital points like rear brake caliper bolt etc.
 
OK will be on evil bay tomorrow and will probably have a buy it now feature.
There should be some nice pics with it?..but it has to go!!
 
Prefer it went to someone here that really appreciates it. E-mail me with genuine interest and I will send you further pics. Always prefer it should go to a good home that appreciates it for what it truly is?..Thanks
 
Love the bike, very nice. You'd be hard to pressed to squeeze $2500 out of it around these parts (the midwest) but Ebay should help you considerably. It's going to take a GS lover to pony up the cash. Maybe it ends up at that guy in Colorado who has the museum
 
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Thanks Basscliff for the warm and helpful welcome,
So much good info there, I have restored quite a few old Kawa Triples so I know what work has to be done even from an apparently good one.
This Suzuki has obviously been looked after meticulously. Looks like fluids have regularly been changed and the bike serviced regularly. It has some documents proving this. I,ve seen some "minters" before but this really is the best I have seen. I went to clean the pilots last week and inside the carbs everything was in perfect condition.
It really is like you go back 37 years and this bike is like a few months old, a real time capsule, the more I look the more I,m inclined to keep it.
 
If you're going to try to sell it for upwards of $3,500, I encourage you to give it a shot. List it on ebay and see what happens. Odd are pretty good (overwhelming, in fact) that it won't sell. But.

You might, just might, find the guy who is now 55 years old, but "back in the day" had that exact model in that color for his first motorcycle. He went into the Suzuki dealer with his dad when he was 18, and he had a grand to put down on it, and his dad covered the rest. To him, it might be worth the ridiculous amount you have into it, and he just might buy it to park in his garage (or den, if he's divorced) and relive his youth, not by riding it, but just looking at it.

Not meaning to burst your bubble, but you said you had no idea what a mint GS is worth. What that bike is worth as a daily rider for someone isn't much more than one that is rideable but not mint is worth, because it still needs electrical, suspension, and braking upgrades, as well as new tires. That's going to cost someone over $500 in parts alone, plus their time.

In short, nobody who intends to ride the bike more than a couple times a year is going to pay half of what you want for it. If they just want it to look at and relive their youth, they might pay all that you want for it. You'll just have to find that guy, and it will probably take quite a while.
 
You GS Guys!
Just restored my 1975 H2C 750 Kawa and sold it for $12.5 K. My restored 1975 S1C 250 Kawa sold for $5.5 K.
Your right I,m looking for someone who maybe had one of these in the day, or always wanted one but couldn't get it. Maybe the 4 stroke Suzi's don't bring anywhere near their GT 2 stroke sisters….but when they are like this one they might or should.
I reckon It should sell easy but maybe Griffin is right and these GS's are not that sought after in this condition. I wouldn't put this in the class of daily rider either that would be just plain stupid. Griffin also said I had a ridiculous amount into it (Just over 3K with shipping and the few NOS parts I bought from Suzuki). I personally am more than happy with that. You wouldn't believe the amount of rusty crap out there of all ages going for more than that.
I,ll be happy to keep it if it doesn't sell.
After taking the restricted fuel line off, cleaning all the jets and replacing the non original grips, fuel cock and lines with genuine NOS Suzuki parts she is running like a swiss watch and is a pleasure to ride. Will get a few more pics up soon for your assessment…..



 
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P.S Why do the threads on the pages go backwards i.e last thread goes to page1. Most forums start on page 1 and so on.
P.P.S Update the GS might be sold even before going on evil bay tomorrow.
Some guy out fitness walking stopped to look at it in the drive. He used to work for a Honda dealer back in the 70's and worked on CB's. Loved the bike, couldn't believe it wasn't completely restored and didn't choke when given the price :)
 
I wish you good luck, but until money actually changes hands I wouldn't count on it. I have had my share of tire kickers over the years and don't consider anything sold until I'm holding the greens.
And on the post issue, go to your control panel, edit options, thread display, and change to oldest first.
 
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Thanks for that, don't worry I never count my chickens before they hatch. It's all good as it will be on evil bay tomorrow anyways so never knows until you try?.
 
She's a purty one! I think I drove one like that in 1976!! Sold me on the new 4 stroke Suzukis. That's a keeper for sure, enjoy. Ray
 
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