Ive just bought this same model as an American import into the UK....almost in identical condition to this one. This series will be a valuable resource for me to refer to as I undertake a restoration whilst I suffer through the red tape in getting it registered onto the UK roads...... Cheers Jon!
Awesome Richard! I hope you enjoy the series. There is a GS750E playlist on the channel. Grab some aluminum polish and enjoy. I'm sure the red tape is a pain. Cheers! I will put a link in this comment later today.
I had the 1100 version which pretty much looks identical to the 750. Instead of shims it uses the screw & locknut arrangement to adjust valve clearance. On rainy days you could easily do a complete service & take your time setting the valve lash to exact specifications, syn the carbs & they run sweet & strong.
The 750 is also locknut valve adjustment. There will be a video where I adjusted the valves coming soon. Smooth running motor (but I secretly wish it was the 1100).
Do all of the 16 valve engines have the twisted port combustion chamber design or was that an additional upgrade? My 1980 GS750L has it but has different covers on the engine instead of having the DOHC script
Hi there. A friend of mine just gave me (FREE) a 78 GS750, been sitting in a barn since 1983, and has 28000 miles. Its complete but definately needs cosmetics, tank has dents from being stored, and hasnt run since 1983..I wonder where you find parts, side covers and such.Im up in Connecticut, and we used to have a place called Sky Cycle up in Massachusetts but its " permanently closed " ??? and im at a loss.. Any suggestions for motorcycle salvage yards here in the US ?? Thanks
@JamesonBrown-bl7zr Those are great questions! You can start by looking on eBay and Amazon for the parts you need. Many salvage yards list parts on both platforms. If a place has some parts for the bike you have, they probably have more parts for that bike. Good luck with the 750!
Just bought one of these yesterday. Was running pretty strong yesterday, started hard today and at the end of my ride stalled and now I’m getting a crank no start, battery is dead and there’s some wires coming from what I believe to be the stator that have burnt connectors. I’m at a loss here and have no clue what I’m looking for. Any tips for a squid?
I think the standard and sport models are harder to find than the cruisers (especially in nice condition). I think several factors cause this. First, the sport models were driven harder and didn't last. Second, cruisers were becoming increasingly popular and cruiser owners typically take better care of their bikes. Regardless of year or brand, it is almost always easier to find a nice cruiser than a nice sportbike.
Hi there I enjoy your videos I’m an old school guy also but I don’t have the space to work on the bikes , I’m currently selling my 95% restored 1981 Honda CB900F photos are on cycle trader or I can send them to you I’m asking 4700.00 I think is a good price because this bikes were only made 2 years and there good investment bike runs only 19614 original miles. Thanks and let me know
Thank you Jon I saw your video showing your gs1100g and the zrx1200 I loved your gs sounds awesome and of course really good looking did you know that in Japan they make the arc with fuel injection??
Ive just bought this same model as an American import into the UK....almost in identical condition to this one. This series will be a valuable resource for me to refer to as I undertake a restoration whilst I suffer through the red tape in getting it registered onto the UK roads...... Cheers Jon!
Awesome Richard! I hope you enjoy the series. There is a GS750E playlist on the channel. Grab some aluminum polish and enjoy. I'm sure the red tape is a pain. Cheers! I will put a link in this comment later today.
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HI jon glad youve got this bike to let us see you get it in better shape. its a brill bike indeed. hope its next vid is longer . great vid .
Thanks David!
Love these one year production 750s with the round headlight. I never warmed to the square headlight models.
Fair enough. Suzuki never could match the looks of the Kawasaki and Honda models but they were still the best in class bikes of the time.
I had the 1100 version which pretty much looks identical to the 750. Instead of shims it uses the screw & locknut arrangement to adjust valve clearance. On rainy days you could easily do a complete service & take your time setting the valve lash to exact specifications, syn the carbs & they run sweet & strong.
The 750 is also locknut valve adjustment. There will be a video where I adjusted the valves coming soon. Smooth running motor (but I secretly wish it was the 1100).
Do all of the 16 valve engines have the twisted port combustion chamber design or was that an additional upgrade? My 1980 GS750L has it but has different covers on the engine instead of having the DOHC script
It is my understanding that as long as the valve cover end caps are rectangular and not round, then the bike has the TSCC 16-valve head.
I had a '79 and an '82 GS 750, and if taken care of, the engines are nearly bullet proof.
They are good bikes.
Looks like a good one!
Thanks!
Hi there. A friend of mine just gave me (FREE) a 78 GS750, been sitting in a barn since 1983, and has 28000 miles. Its complete but definately needs cosmetics, tank has dents from being stored, and hasnt run since 1983..I wonder where you find parts, side covers and such.Im up in Connecticut, and we used to have a place called Sky Cycle up in Massachusetts but its " permanently closed " ??? and im at a loss.. Any suggestions for motorcycle salvage yards here in the US ?? Thanks
@JamesonBrown-bl7zr Those are great questions! You can start by looking on eBay and Amazon for the parts you need. Many salvage yards list parts on both platforms. If a place has some parts for the bike you have, they probably have more parts for that bike. Good luck with the 750!
Just bought one of these yesterday. Was running pretty strong yesterday, started hard today and at the end of my ride stalled and now I’m getting a crank no start, battery is dead and there’s some wires coming from what I believe to be the stator that have burnt connectors. I’m at a loss here and have no clue what I’m looking for. Any tips for a squid?
Sorry to hear that Nicholas! Sounds like a new stator and regulator are needed (a common Suzuki problem). I would recommend Rick's Electrics parts.
Is it me or are 'E' models more difficult to find? Thanks Jon.
I think the standard and sport models are harder to find than the cruisers (especially in nice condition). I think several factors cause this. First, the sport models were driven harder and didn't last. Second, cruisers were becoming increasingly popular and cruiser owners typically take better care of their bikes. Regardless of year or brand, it is almost always easier to find a nice cruiser than a nice sportbike.
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 That makes sense, and then there's the dreaded...cafe racer modifications. :-)
@@cjc_0167 Agreed. My observation has been that maybe 1 in 100 cafe bikes are well done.
Are the rear footrest brackets alloy or chromed steel
Aluminum.
Hi there I enjoy your videos I’m an old school guy also but I don’t have the space to work on the bikes , I’m currently selling my 95% restored 1981 Honda CB900F photos are on cycle trader or I can send them to you I’m asking 4700.00 I think is a good price because this bikes were only made 2 years and there good investment bike runs only 19614 original miles. Thanks and let me know
Hi Salvador, I'm also out of space currently and have a few bikes for sale. That price sounds reasonable for the CB900F. Best of luck with it.
Thank you Jon I saw your video showing your gs1100g and the zrx1200 I loved your gs sounds awesome and of course really good looking did you know that in Japan they make the arc with fuel injection??
@@Mannix2023 I didn't know that.
The side casings are in aluminium
Yes, I polished them out.