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  1. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    I'm not sure this pictures captures it well enough but... The "GS750L" emblem on the side covers has started lifting on the ends. Any good way to fix this? I figure heat may damage it. Soak it hot water perhaps?
  2. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    Looks like worms. Yuck!
  3. Pete Wrigley

    Gs750

    Welcome to the forum. Definitely get a manual such as a Haynes.... https://haynes.com/en-us/search?quer...Suzuki%20GS750
  4. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    More stuff found. Thought the oil pan gasket needed replacing. Took the pan off to find a heli-coil installed for the drain plug, seems to be doing it's job. There are a bunch of fine scratches on the sealing surfaces and a small gouge where I thought the gasket had failed. Hmmm? I think...
  5. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    Fortunately, everything cleaned up nicely. :encouragement:
  6. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    1980 GS750L. I've had this since Oct '21. Went into it eyes wide open. No complaints. I knew their would be work. :D
  7. Pete Wrigley

    42 year old motorcycle

    So... you wanna own a 42 year old motorcycle? Here's what you can expect to find hiding underneath the good looks. In the process of rebuilding my front calipers today I noticed one of them was not even working. As I moved on to rebuilding the master cylinder I think I found the problem. The...
  8. Pete Wrigley

    My lil' red 450

    Like the bike. Any B4 pics?
  9. Pete Wrigley

    Fuel Leak

    This forum is so great. I appreciate all the help guys. From the little I've read so far the reason for this type of petcock has something to do with the bike having a fuel gauge. I'm not sure of all the technical detail behind it. Can I just leave it in the "run" position?
  10. Pete Wrigley

    Fuel Leak

    Yup, That's it.
  11. Pete Wrigley

    Fuel Leak

    Yes, an "L" with no lever. vertical slot=Prime, horizontal =Run. yes? if so... then I was in prime. I set it to run using a very narrow flathead screwdriver. The bike is in for the winter and I plan on replacing all fluids before riding next year.
  12. Pete Wrigley

    Fuel Leak

    My 1980 GS750L started leaking fuel. I walked out into garage and there was a puddle of fuel on the floor. It appeared to be leaking from the ignition cover. Without doing an extensive inspection I believe the fuel is leaking from the carb bowls. I had notice a small leak from them last...
  13. Pete Wrigley

    Case Guards

    Did a little polishing with WD-40 and 4-aught steel wool. Not bad, they still have some blemishes but they are 40 years old. Looks like to mount these I need to replace the 10mm X 250mm bolt that supports the front of the engine. 10mm X 260mm should do it. Here they are after...
  14. Pete Wrigley

    Hello and meet my 83 GS850G

    They're only original once. Classy looking bike.
  15. Pete Wrigley

    Bought a 1980 GS1000G, needs work, help please

    Welcome to the forum. As someone who sounds to be of similar mechanical abilities to you I find shop manuals to be great sources of info.... https://haynes.com/en-us/suzuki/gs1000g/1980-1983-0\ Also... I'm new to this forum and everyone here has been very helpful so no worries. BTW... great...
  16. Pete Wrigley

    My GS Story

    When I was 19 I rode my old L model 300 miles in one day to visit my buddy in college. Turned around 2 days later and made the return trip. Key there was... I was 19! :lol:
  17. Pete Wrigley

    anyone go for a ride today? Pics?

    I took the bike out yesterday. 3rd ride overall after a 30+ year layoff. Went around block 2X and only stalled it 1x. The main roads are going to have to wait. :uncomfortableness:
  18. Pete Wrigley

    My GS Story

    This is really great information. Thanks! I just checked. 11 year old tires!
  19. Pete Wrigley

    My GS Story

    Thank you. There are still nice bikes out there to be rescued. I checked the various websites (craigslist, FB market, etc..) everyday looking for this particular model. You have to go looking for them and be patient not to jump at a bike that needs a lot of work,,, unless that's what you want...
  20. Pete Wrigley

    My GS Story

    I just received a new set of bars, Emgo part # 23-12565. I think they will look better and give better control of the bike. Not sure if the cables need much shortening but I know where to get them if need be. The seat really is a love hate thing. Some days I love the look of the seat and...
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