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Hello to everyone.

I have a 1981 GS750E -- as my screen name implies, I am the original owner -- bought it brand new in '81 and I now have it MV registered with antique plates.

I am hoping to gain and share some knowledge here. I'm no mechanic but my bike has never been to a motorcycle shop, ever. I have done all the maintenance and repairs for the 32 years I've owned it and it still runs like new.

Thanks for having me.

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Proud Owner of a 1978 GS 750

Proud Owner of a 1978 GS 750

Just drop the hammer on a 1978 GS Suzuki motor cycle. It needs a little TLC before she is street ready. But looking forward to working on her and driving it. I owned this very same motorcycle way back in the day. It was a really nice bike to ride back then and it had some get up and go.

Bought it off the original owner, it has been sitting since 2003 so I have my work cut out for me. Carbs, and probably the tank, change out the tires and work on the brakes. The bike looks to be in pretty good shape, need a front fender as this one has a dent in it. The bike was painted once since it was new back to the original colour and pin striping. Will get pics up soon, have not even pick it up yet as I am at work at the moment.

Looking forward to checking out the website, any suggestions on where the best place to buy parts would be greatly appreciated.

Little confused as to why this bike only has the single disc in the front for a 78? The bike is a Canadian bike, so its in KM,S and has roughly 35000km on the dial.

CHeers Bruce
 
Taking on FULL restoration

Taking on FULL restoration

Hey guys I have a 77 GS 750 that was bought new by my uncle. After my aunts wreck (minor injuries) in 92, it has been parked ever since. I couldn't stand to see it sitting any longer. I loaded it up, took it to my garage and started tearing it down. I have a pretty strong mechanical knowledge of how things work but there are some things that I just haven't ever done or even seen done. Hopefully through use of this forum I can get this old bike back on the road. It's down to the frame and the motor's cranking over so let the money spending begin. P.S. I'm going to attempt this full restoration without it ever seeing a motorcycle shop.
 
one more time......

Please DO NOT "Reply" to this thread to introduce yourself. This is an informational post only. Feel free to start a new thread in the "GS Owners" section of the forum to introduce yourself. Thanks!
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Greetings to one and all. Nick here. I am a motorcycle-aholic, but not looking for any 12 step cure. I have owned or own 30 motorcycles over the years, currently a '10 Thruxton, '97 XR650L and a couple of Nortons (a '71 Commando and a '67 N15CS). The Nortons are going and it is time to hunt down the '77 GS750 I bought brand new in July of '77 and owned until '80. The hunting will not be difficult because it is currently owned by a recently retired colleague at work. Long story about that which I will bore you with later.

Anyhoo, good to find the site and I am looking forward to reading up the posts!
 
1979 gs550e

1979 gs550e

Hi my name is Kevin I have a 1979 GS550, that has set for 15 years and has 8500 original miles. It was a barn find and doesnt run at present, Good compression but i figure carbs are trashed. Any helpful suggestions on what i need to do to get her back in shape would be greatly appreciated. I dont know how this forum feels about Cafe Racers but that's where she is headed.
 
HighCountry said:
Hi my name is Kevin I have a 1979 GS550, ... I dont know how this forum feels about Cafe Racers but that's where she is headed.
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Well-done cafe racers are OK, it's their owners that can't read that we worry about. :-k

From the very first post in the thread:
BassCliff said:
Greetings and Salutations,

(EDIT: Please DO NOT "Reply" to this thread to introduce yourself. This is an informational post only. Feel free to start a new thread in the "GS Owners" section of the forum to introduce yourself. Thanks!)
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Don't worry, you are not alone. You are the 68th reply in this thread.
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Hey Steve,

Maybe I should make the disclaimer bigger? :D

Fun stuff!

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hi,

GateKeeper said:
Ask the Admin.....LOL
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Nah, I kind of like the "running joke" aspect of this thread. I'm sure if I sent a message to Frank he would lock it for me. But it's no big deal.

When I see someone post in this thread sometimes I will send them a private message with their "mega-welcome". That's OK too.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Hello
Name is Ted. Ive been riding about 3 years. I have a 77 GL1000 (my first bike) and a 82 GS650L..my 2nd bike. Both were my Dads. Before he died he gave me the 77 and my bro in law the 82. Ive got the wing up and running pretty decent. My bro in law didnt keep up on the 82 and its been sitting for 3 years. i started dicking around with last night. i have some posts in fuel/gas thread on here. from what im being told i have to rebuild carbs. anyone in cleveland that can help me with that? hah! ill see what my wing friends think. i just replaced battery, oil, plugs, fuel (i need a new petcock too). i reconnected petcock and when its in prime position a port between the carbs leaks...so i guess its gunked up bad and fuel cant get in maybe? so anyway...new project f f f f .
 
Hi,

I think I have figured out why so many people post in this thread. By default the forum timeline is reversed with the newest posts first and the oldest posts last. Thus, the new member never sees this in the first post.

Please DO NOT "Reply" to this thread to introduce yourself. This is an informational post only. Feel free to start a new thread in the "GS Owners" section of the forum to introduce yourself. Thanks!
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Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
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230 is good but 1000 is better!!

230 is good but 1000 is better!!

Looking for some help from fast guys!!!! Whats the hot set up?? At the point of CLUTCHES and Carbs!!!! Give me some facts- please!!!!!!! Please look at my picks before you waste "our" time!!!! Thank You. This aint my first paper route. I think cause of the facts/ physics I'm needing the hot set ups, I know you "fast guys" are out there. These problems are fixable!!!!! Please check profile before knocking me!!!!:evil:
 
aka LT-1000 said:
Looking for some help from fast guys!!!! Whats the hot set up?? At the point of CLUTCHES and Carbs!!!! Give me some facts- please!!!!!!! Please look at my picks before you waste "our" time!!!! Thank You. This aint my first paper route. I think cause of the facts/ physics I'm needing the hot set ups, I know you "fast guys" are out there. These problems are fixable!!!!! Please check profile before knocking me!!!!:evil:
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I looked at your pictures,But you need to post this in the proper section and you will probably get some responses from the guru's on here that will have answer to you problem. I am sure some of the drag racers have seen this. me not so much:)
 
Jon here just moved to Colorado springs, 3rd day here found a gs450t for a steal of a price. Have build threads on dotheton and nighthawk forums on a previous build. A 91 nighthawk cafe. Going the same route with the gs, not here to ruffle feathers of purists just passionate about bikes and have my own vision.
 
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