My oh my that is a pretty bike! I once owned a '78 GS1000c set up the same way, i.e. spoked wheels and a single disc brake on the front. Loved that thing! what a peach!
they are the most cozy bikes to cruise down the road the 78 1000 was the first big bore suzuki to hit the pavement thanks for the reply check out some of my shop walk arounds and you will see the 78 in the skunk color scheme
I had one of those. No feel in the brakes, but a nice motor that was easy to kick-start. Easy to work on, had the carbs off a few times to clean. Gear position 4 never showed except when it rained. Good bike.
I had one about 20 years ago in the same colours. It rode very well, brakes were poor and wooden compared to todays standards but within its limits it was very pleasant.
had the same bike, my first Suzuki inline 4, mine was purple.. same everything .. these bikes were so durable its not even funny, so many went down due to the power to weight ratio and the fact most riders ambitions sailed right over their skill level very few of these GS's didn't get back up and ride away .. nothing to get broken, maybe a mirror, maybe depends on how you adjusted it, the most common issue was broken levers, but they either curled up and snapped in half.. then you could rack up the miles on these and they were like the pink bunny rabbit.. these bikes were fun, good MPG and I loved mine we had a total of 4 of them in various configurations, there was like the GS750, then the GS750SE, LE, so on so forth, at least 4 different versions I knew of and we had all 4 riding together at once, one version had the big cushy seat, had the bars that came way back.. another the bars came half way back, another the bars were straight up and many of us turned em upside down OR bought an after market set of bars and installed them upside down.. oh yea, I think you mean this was the first TSCC inline 4 Suzuki built, twin swirl combustion chamber, 4 valves per cylinder dual overhead cams.. if you knew how to dial in carbs and synchronize them to and installed yosh race cams, or put an exhaust in the intake off the right model man they had extra kick, I think I got near 18-20 more HP with a cam grind, jetting, synchronize dead nit with mercury sticks, man it was a hot rod, mine pulled from the other 3 whereas in the beginning the LE pulled form me ever sop slightly up top, and the LE and I were the same, the other regular was about the same as mine, I dialed mine in I put donut tires on it sticky DOT's, FUGG YES I could grind pegs all day long and grind pegs I did, I upgraded brakes some, they didn't have much save good pads, braided lines and better fluid . . . I did the smaller chain sprocket think I went to a 510? been a while, definitely aluminum sprocket in the rear, geared it up some all the tyrannical mods for the days, had the yellow ignition wires and coils, MFD was it? she was a beast and I lived it, I gave it away like an idiot, less than 30k miles on it, great shape, I know I know.. I gave away a perfectly good running and stopping 77' Capri II as well, the green one, v6..5spd.. manual . . ran great, had a real nice stereo system in it, nice Alpine system.. brand new brakes everything rebuilt new tires.. grippy Michelins.. dont ask me, I was mental then,s till am really . .
Wow great reply I like your passion for the GS750 I feel the same on all the early Suzuki bikes check out my page and hope you will get back on one soon
Beautiful!. I have the same blue bike, which I bought second hand in 1978. I knew nothing about bikes at the time, but my buddies said it was the best. i happened to run across that GS750 in my search, and bought it for $2000. Bought after college to take an epic 4-month tour of the US with those 2 college buddies (riding Triumph Bonneville and Honda CB750). Still have the bike (25k miles) and it runs well - mechanics have marvelled at how smoothly - but it mostly sits. At times I think I need to sell it, but then for sentimental reasons can't seem to do it. I see you're in Sarpy County. I'm in Dixon Co. (and also in Denver).
Sarpy county NE this bike is my go to cruiser need to make sure your ride it at least 3 or 4 time a year to keep from having any troubles with it check out my page I have a good collection of the 70 and 80s sport bikes shame is the suzuki does not have a great value like the old Kawi thanks for your comment✌
I worked at a Suzuki/Kawasaki dealership when these arrived and felt that they were jewels from Japan. KZs were also but not finished as fine as the Suzukis. Never had one give any trouble at all - they were followed by the GS850 with a shaft drive, only one of them needed a new head gasket which was a fluke.
yes to have one was and is a privilege a joy to ride with nothing to prove check out my page I have a few of the bikes you mentioned thanks for your reply
Beautiful bike! I remember when Suzuki first revealed them in 1976 and I thought they were the most beautiful bikes ever, although I was just 15 years old. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bike with us!!
@@tvdinner325 for my pennies worth I think it’s because they didn’t sell as many so aren’t as remembered as other bikes? Or have that nostalgia from riding one back in the day. I have always thought they were a good looking bike. I had the 550e and recently restored one back to museum standard. Sure they are antiquated against today’s bikes, but that’s the half the fun of riding them.
Immaculate bike. Thank you for sharing.❤❤❤
Thanks for the comment it is also a go to cruiser for me and runs like a new one😀
My oh my that is a pretty bike! I once owned a '78 GS1000c set up the same way, i.e. spoked wheels and a single disc brake on the front. Loved that thing! what a peach!
they are the most cozy bikes to cruise down the road the 78 1000 was the first big bore suzuki to hit the pavement thanks for the reply check out some of my shop walk arounds and you will see the 78 in the skunk color scheme
I had one of those. No feel in the brakes, but a nice motor that was easy to kick-start. Easy to work on, had the carbs off a few times to clean. Gear position 4 never showed except when it rained. Good bike.
and they still are!! so much comfort to ride thanks for your reply
I had one about 20 years ago in the same colours. It rode very well, brakes were poor and wooden compared to todays standards but within its limits it was very pleasant.
Yes and now it just rolls down the road with nothing to prove but enjoyment. Thanks for your reply
had the same bike, my first Suzuki inline 4, mine was purple.. same everything .. these bikes were so durable its not even funny, so many went down due to the power to weight ratio and the fact most riders ambitions sailed right over their skill level very few of these GS's didn't get back up and ride away .. nothing to get broken, maybe a mirror, maybe depends on how you adjusted it, the most common issue was broken levers, but they either curled up and snapped in half.. then you could rack up the miles on these and they were like the pink bunny rabbit..
these bikes were fun, good MPG and I loved mine we had a total of 4 of them in various configurations, there was like the GS750, then the GS750SE, LE, so on so forth, at least 4 different versions I knew of and we had all 4 riding together at once, one version had the big cushy seat, had the bars that came way back.. another the bars came half way back, another the bars were straight up and many of us turned em upside down OR bought an after market set of bars and installed them upside down.. oh yea, I think you mean this was the first TSCC inline 4 Suzuki built, twin swirl combustion chamber, 4 valves per cylinder dual overhead cams..
if you knew how to dial in carbs and synchronize them to and installed yosh race cams, or put an exhaust in the intake off the right model man they had extra kick, I think I got near 18-20 more HP with a cam grind, jetting, synchronize dead nit with mercury sticks, man it was a hot rod, mine pulled from the other 3 whereas in the beginning the LE pulled form me ever sop slightly up top, and the LE and I were the same, the other regular was about the same as mine, I dialed mine in I put donut tires on it sticky DOT's, FUGG YES I could grind pegs all day long and grind pegs I did, I upgraded brakes some, they didn't have much save good pads, braided lines and better fluid . . . I did the smaller chain sprocket think I went to a 510? been a while, definitely aluminum sprocket in the rear, geared it up some all the tyrannical mods for the days, had the yellow ignition wires and coils, MFD was it? she was a beast and I lived it, I gave it away like an idiot, less than 30k miles on it, great shape, I know I know.. I gave away a perfectly good running and stopping 77' Capri II as well, the green one, v6..5spd.. manual . . ran great, had a real nice stereo system in it, nice Alpine system.. brand new brakes everything rebuilt new tires.. grippy Michelins.. dont ask me, I was mental then,s till am really . .
Wow great reply I like your passion for the GS750 I feel the same on all the early Suzuki bikes check out my page and hope you will get back on one soon
Beautiful!.
I have the same blue bike, which I bought second hand in 1978. I knew nothing about bikes at the time, but my buddies said it was the best. i happened to run across that GS750 in my search, and bought it for $2000. Bought after college to take an epic 4-month tour of the US with those 2 college buddies (riding Triumph Bonneville and Honda CB750).
Still have the bike (25k miles) and it runs well - mechanics have marvelled at how smoothly - but it mostly sits. At times I think I need to sell it, but then for sentimental reasons can't seem to do it.
I see you're in Sarpy County. I'm in Dixon Co. (and also in Denver).
Sarpy county NE this bike is my go to cruiser need to make sure your ride it at least 3 or 4 time a year to keep from having any troubles with it check out my page I have a good collection of the 70 and 80s sport bikes shame is the suzuki does not have a great value like the old Kawi thanks for your comment✌
My 1990 GS500E still goes strong . High quality from Suzuki Co.
Suzuki rules thanks for your reply check out my page I have more on it
I worked at a Suzuki/Kawasaki dealership when these arrived and felt that they were jewels from Japan. KZs were also but not finished as fine as the Suzukis. Never had one give any trouble at all - they were followed by the GS850 with a shaft drive, only one of them needed a new head gasket which was a fluke.
yes to have one was and is a privilege a joy to ride with nothing to prove check out my page I have a few of the bikes you mentioned thanks for your reply
Beautiful bike! I remember when Suzuki first revealed them in 1976 and I thought they were the most beautiful bikes ever, although I was just 15 years old. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bike with us!!
Thank you for the reply I have more on my page
Nice.
Thanks the early 4 stroke bikes are the bomb
@@camarobruce2666 I have a '78 GS750E. I have no idea why they are so under-valued?
@@tvdinner325 for my pennies worth I think it’s because they didn’t sell as many so aren’t as remembered as other bikes? Or have that nostalgia from riding one back in the day.
I have always thought they were a good looking bike. I had the 550e and recently restored one back to museum standard. Sure they are antiquated against today’s bikes, but that’s the half the fun of riding them.
The Z1 is a 15 k bike I I purchased this 750 for 4 k and it is in better condition
@@camarobruce2666 I have a '78, and it's sad that it isn't worth more.
I have a 1978 GS750 that is good stock condition except for the seat. Can you recommend a good place to buy a stock seat
Ebay is my best guess such a great bike thanks for the comment