You are absolutely right, the 70s bikes were the most beautiful that were made. Would love to have a Kawa z900, it is at the top of the wish list. Regards Kingofarctic
I bought one of these in Feb 77 and roadraced in the MRA in 78. I eventually did the following: - bored for GS850 pistons - worked great - smoothbore carbs - electronic ignition - Kerker exhaust - custom paint (like a CBX of that era) - upgraded suspension It was a great bike and I wish I'd never sold it. BTW, at least in the U.S. it did NOT come with double disk front brake in 77. I believe the 78 GS850 came with double disks and the bike in the video probably has the setup from an 850.
I think 78 was the first year of duel front Brake rotor and Calipers… By the way your bike is absolutely Gorgeous! Man O Man She is Sweet! I just got a 1977 750 Blue Metallic!
Thanks so much! Glad you like my old classic. This was originally blue but was painted red when it was renovated 10 years ago. Dual disc brakes came to Europe in 1977, possibly to the US in 1978. Regards kingofarctic
I had that exact bike; 1977 Suzuki GS750B. Bought brand new in August of '77 at Clinton Cycle in Clinton, MD. As I recall I paid $1900 for it. Great bike. Wish I still had it.
Hi Ken, it must have been a wonderful experience to be able to buy a brand new GS750 in 1977. It was really one of the better bikes in the 70's. I've only had mine for a little over 1 year. I will keep it for a long time. Regards Kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 Yeah, it was a wonderful experience. Went everywhere on that thing. Even did a little bracket racing on it at Budds Creek Raceway. Put on a Kirker header, Dicks Cycle West quarter fairing, BMW S bend bars with bar-end mirrors. Pretty sporty looking, for the time. Got married, had a baby, had to sell the bike.
What a beautiful old bike. Along with my 1976 Kawasaki Z900 my 1978 Suzuki GS550B was my favourite. Always wanted to get another 550 or the 750 but I’ve never been able to fine them.
@@kingofarctic8474 my old GS550 did the Australia lap twice and never let me down. I was an awesome little bike. My old man had the red GS400 as well which was again a great little bike. I think modern bikes have lost the character bikes like ours had.
@@davegoldspink5354 Suzuki did a very good job when they developed the GS series. They managed to design beautiful and very reliable bikes. Agree with you, the old bikes have much more soul and character than the new ones.
Suzuki's do have a sewing machine sound I had a buddy of mine had an 82 Suzuki gs450 and it sounded very similar to that bike there, I had a 1980 Honda Hawk cb400t that sounded very different because the crank pin firing was different
Hi Johnny, I bought mine 1 year ago, but did not get it home to Norway until this fall. However, I got to drive 300 miles in October and it was amazing. Really fun to drive such an old classic. You will probably get a fantastic trip when you will drive 5000 miles in the summer. Where does the trip go? Do you have a picture of your GS? Regards Kingofarctic
I currently have the same bike in blue. I'm seeing oil leak from the left side cylinder around the top head an lower cylinder. Any idea how to fix besides pull the cylinders
Hi, to be completely honest, I do not quite know which master cylinder is mounted on the bike. Everything was done before I bought it. Regards kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 Thanks for the reply. I have a black model and was going to bring it over to Oslo for the summer, but I’m going to Sweden now. Hope the roads are as good.
@@cliffordmancey8262 Sounds like a nice plan. I drive mostly in northern Norway, here it is still too early for motorcycle riding. I look forward to start the season again.
Think you're right. The previous owner said it was the original color, but I think maybe gold must have been added. Not the same gold effect on the original red color.
I have one I brought new and mine doesn’t have two disks in the front and it has a round master brake cylinder in front, yours might be a 1978?I think mine is a B model. Just rode it today.
Hi Richard, very good and rare that you have owned the bike since new. This was bought in 1977, a bit unsure if it was late in the year because then it could be a 1978 model. But the 1978 models have cast wheels I think. Drive safely. Greetings Kingofarctic
Absolutely classic lines as beautiful today as ever it was.
Maybe some of today's stylists should take a look back at this.
You are absolutely right, the 70s bikes were the most beautiful that were made. Would love to have a Kawa z900, it is at the top of the wish list. Regards Kingofarctic
I have one and ya cant kill these things, they run forever. You see how fast that one started. I love my Suzuki
I agree with you. I had a 81 GS750E, hated to sell it, miss it still.
Total reliability. Great bike. Looks fantastic.
I had 2 of them over the years but now I have the gs1000 to keep me busy rebuilding.
I bought one of these in Feb 77 and roadraced in the MRA in 78. I eventually did the following:
- bored for GS850 pistons - worked great
- smoothbore carbs
- electronic ignition
- Kerker exhaust
- custom paint (like a CBX of that era)
- upgraded suspension
It was a great bike and I wish I'd never sold it.
BTW, at least in the U.S. it did NOT come with double disk front brake in 77. I believe the 78 GS850 came with double disks and the bike in the video probably has the setup from an 850.
I think 78 was the first year of duel front Brake rotor and Calipers… By the way your bike is absolutely Gorgeous! Man O Man She is Sweet! I just got a 1977 750 Blue Metallic!
Thanks so much! Glad you like my old classic. This was originally blue but was painted red when it was renovated 10 years ago. Dual disc brakes came to Europe in 1977, possibly to the US in 1978. Regards kingofarctic
I had that exact bike; 1977 Suzuki GS750B. Bought brand new in August of '77 at Clinton Cycle in Clinton, MD. As I recall I paid $1900 for it. Great bike. Wish I still had it.
Hi Ken, it must have been a wonderful experience to be able to buy a brand new GS750 in 1977. It was really one of the better bikes in the 70's. I've only had mine for a little over 1 year. I will keep it for a long time. Regards Kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 Yeah, it was a wonderful experience. Went everywhere on that thing. Even did a little bracket racing on it at Budds Creek Raceway. Put on a Kirker header, Dicks Cycle West quarter fairing, BMW S bend bars with bar-end mirrors. Pretty sporty looking, for the time. Got married, had a baby, had to sell the bike.
Oh man, this bike looks fucking amazing!!!!....I'm building my GS750e right now, cant wait to finish it:)
Thank you! Nice that you like my GS, remember to send pictures of yours when it's done! :-)
What a beautiful old bike. Along with my 1976 Kawasaki Z900 my 1978 Suzuki GS550B was my favourite. Always wanted to get another 550 or the 750 but I’ve never been able to fine them.
Thanks Dave, nice that you like my GS. You are lucky to own one of my absolute favorite bikes, the 1976 Z900 is a beautiful bike. Regards Kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 my old GS550 did the Australia lap twice and never let me down. I was an awesome little bike. My old man had the red GS400 as well which was again a great little bike. I think modern bikes have lost the character bikes like ours had.
@@davegoldspink5354 Suzuki did a very good job when they developed the GS series. They managed to design beautiful and very reliable bikes. Agree with you, the old bikes have much more soul and character than the new ones.
Gorgeous! I had a 1970 CB750 which looked identical. Except for all those cutting edge brakes ;)
The first proper bike I had a ride on , I’ve loved Suzuki ever since
Hi Philip, yes these are really lovely bikes. I am very fond of my GS750. Regards Kingofarctic
I’ve never had a gs only ridden one , I’ve had 3 gsx 750s , a slab side 1100 ,and now a tl1000s love loved all of them
@@philipalbon3192 Suzuki has always produced motorcycles of very high quality.
That my friend is a gorgeous motorcycle. Thanks for the video.
My son has this same suzie, what a great bike.
Thanks! Yes, these are really nice bikes. Regards Kingofarctic
Bon bruit du moteur👍
always had a soft spot for the Suzuki gs 750 . best handling bike of the 70 s!
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I got a 78' CB550 Four but i wouldnt mind a your 750 sir! A 78' KZ1000 would be the ultimate in my book.
You're absolutely right, the 70s bikes are fantastic. Greetings Kingofarctic
I had a '79 GS750E Black with blue pin stripe. Loved that bike should kept it, sold so i could buy a 1982 GS1100EZ. Faster Yes 7500 Better of the 2.
Beautiful bike 👌🏻
Thanks!
damn, that thing is beautiful.
素晴らしいです🎉
Suzuki's do have a sewing machine sound I had a buddy of mine had an 82 Suzuki gs450 and it sounded very similar to that bike there, I had a 1980 Honda Hawk cb400t that sounded very different because the crank pin firing was different
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I have that same bike.. Looking for a luggage rack for it.. Love it!! Doing a 5k ride on it this summer with a buddy who has a blue 78..
Hi Johnny, I bought mine 1 year ago, but did not get it home to Norway until this fall. However, I got to drive 300 miles in October and it was amazing. Really fun to drive such an old classic. You will probably get a fantastic trip when you will drive 5000 miles in the summer. Where does the trip go? Do you have a picture of your GS? Regards Kingofarctic
The 1980 z750 kawasaki was faster and better.
I currently have the same bike in blue. I'm seeing oil leak from the left side cylinder around the top head an lower cylinder. Any idea how to fix besides pull the cylinders
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Beautiful. What front master cylinder are you using. I assume the brakes are better with it.
Hi, to be completely honest, I do not quite know which master cylinder is mounted on the bike. Everything was done before I bought it. Regards kingofarctic
@@kingofarctic8474 Thanks for the reply. I have a black model and was going to bring it over to Oslo for the summer, but I’m going to Sweden now. Hope the roads are as good.
@@cliffordmancey8262 Sounds like a nice plan. I drive mostly in northern Norway, here it is still too early for motorcycle riding. I look forward to start the season again.
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I owned a few of these. I don’t recall that gold iridescent effect, looks like someone added some gold pearl over the candy? It looks mint though!
Think you're right. The previous owner said it was the original color, but I think maybe gold must have been added. Not the same gold effect on the original red color.
I have one I brought new and mine doesn’t have two disks in the front and it has a round master brake cylinder in front, yours might be a 1978?I think mine is a B model. Just rode it today.
Hi Richard, very good and rare that you have owned the bike since new. This was bought in 1977, a bit unsure if it was late in the year because then it could be a 1978 model. But the 1978 models have cast wheels I think. Drive safely. Greetings Kingofarctic
Had an '80 GS750L.
What handlebar is that
she is in good condition.
Yes, thank you. She is in very good condition :-) Looking forward to drive it in the summer. Are you satisfied with the 700 Teneré?, very nice bike...
@@kingofarctic8474 yes 700 tenere is a very good bike. light enough to go off road and good on road,
@@adriantompson Considering replacing my XT660R with 700 Teneré ...
@@kingofarctic8474 take it for a test ride im shore you will like the T7 .
@@adriantompson We both need some subscribers, (especially me) maybe we should collaborate?
Is this stock?
Yes, it is stock but not the direction indicators (sorry for the late answer).
@@kingofarctic8474 she looks sick, nicely taken care of 👍
sexy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!