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T-Nation Thread (My 2nd Thread) 3rd Overall (I think)

I found one one ebay that is similar but not exactly like Ed's but it one side has a broken tab.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/83-Suzuki-...215959?hash=item5d815b8017:g:S7gAAOSwHI5bo4Z~

From looking at the various year/model frame part fiches (this was by no means a thorough comparison), It seems that the "T" frame is different enough from the others that I'm not sure that a universal fit would be good enough. But you may very well be right, Dave. You have much more experience than me with the various models. This is the only one I've ever owned. I'd just like to know for sure before I drop any money on it.

That's quite a price for grotty broken ones, but I've noticed the prices have been going up on these things. As far as fit goes, he's sure they're from an 83, so drop him a line asking if they'll fit yours.

I took another pic because I noticed a U-clamp on the frame:



Ed
Different again, from what I expected. Yours has the U-bolt end-on, compared to the ebay one with it edge-on. Different makers with a different approach to avoid finger-pointing and accusations of copying, I suppose.
I've just had a closer look at mine and while there are three elements to the basket, there are only two mounts, one under the engine (bolt-on leg) and one, via a short welded tab, to the front engine mount. The missing third leg termination doesn't bolt to the frame, like on yours, but self-terminates into the basket structure. Whether it's weaker or stronger than your design, I don't know, but it's certainly done its job more than once, going by the bashing it's had.
 
Yeah, I'm not going to bother with the eBay one I linked for $87, it's got a tab with one of the mounting holes broken off. I'll be patient and just not drop my bike on it's side till I find an intact set. :rolleyes:
 
Bringing this up to the top...since I was browsing my PB account..."oldest first".



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Introductions

Introductions

Hello, I've been posting occasional technical questions over the years about my gs750T and many of you kind folks have helped me along the way. I have been putting off posting pics of my T due to it mostly being in pieces, but now after months of wrenching I felt it time to share:
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It's a bit of a Frankenstein monster: cylinder head & brake master cylinder off an 1000, new block with pistons & rings, new gas tank & petcock, new caliper bits & brake lines, and missing air box & frame covers. With the refresh it has become quite an enjoyable bike to ride. Looking forward to putting down miles and the tinkering to come.
 
Jimmbuzz!

You posted this on July 1, 2020...and I'm just now seeing it! At least the month isn't finished...

Your seat is what mine had when I first bought her...I have the correct seat now that I bought the same bike and use it as parts bike.

Thanks for posting!

Ed

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Hello. New to this thread. I have a 1982 GS750T here.
https://i.imgur.com/CBggwB4.jpg
I’ve owned it almost 20 years. I drove it for a few years, then it developed a gas leak. I couldn’t figure it out so it has set in my garage for about 12 years. Recently, I got back into it. After replies from the folks at GS Resources (Many Thanks!!) I ordered and installed the o-rings that completely stopped the leak! Since then I’ve been working to get it all tuned and running right.
I have an issue (discussed in another forum) where I have broken off an easy out inside the pilot jet of #1 carb! Ughhh. Anyway, I just buttoned the carb back up and reinstalled on my bike. Oddly enough it is running pretty well. Still would be nice to get that fixed.
DDC5C371-B8B3-4A12-AEDA-6992EDA0681C.jpg
 
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suzgsrisr. Welcome to the T nation. Good that you have an Imgur account. Now just go the extra step and learn how to post pics so they show up in your post instead of just a link. Info in my signature.
 
Rich,

those are good instructions. Since only the owner can see those details for the BBcode, I right clicked on the image and selected "copy image" and pasted it. Not sure if that works every time but today it did.

Ed

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So I have a 1979 GS750 in pieces that I'm thinking about getting rid of, but I wanted to know if any T riders did a rear swap to have discs in the rear. Also is there a benefit to having the 2 discs in the front? I know the calipers and disc designs are different, but I don't know how the stopping power compares.
 
I have the front end/triples and entire assembly (wheel/fender included) off a 1982 GS1100...have yet to clean them up and install but I'm told they are a compatible/transitional upgrade.

Not sure if a 1979 GS750 front end would be a good match...but I'm sure someone can tell us.

Anyone interested???

Ed

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Bringing this one to the top. I still have at least 8 more titles to remember. I'm also still looking fr threads started by me in profile.

Feel free to post your "T" on this too!

Ed

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