1978 gs750 original owner

[Guest]

Hi
Just pulled my 1978 gs750e out of the shed that it has lived in since 1992. 23,300 great miles on it! It is time to get back on the road. I had greased and oiled her up well before storage so not to bad.
I i am working towards on the road by the end of the summer?
i will be reaching out for advice
glenn

 

[1978GS750E]

Good luck with it! I know a guy that has that exact same bike!

 

[Guest]

And now I know someone too.
Thanks

 

[rphillips]

A neighbor still has his "78" GS750 he bought new in "78". Yours is "E" model, his is standard. At one time, he let his sit for 4 or 5 yrs. but after cleaning the carbs good, it was back to normal, except appearance. Now his orig. exhaust is kind'f rotted out, he's still using them, but they're not good. Good luck & welcome.

 

[Guest]

Last time out (Oct) - ridden hard put away wet
After sitting all winter (no tenders, stabilizers)
Inflated the tires and rolled mine out of the garage 2 days ago
Turned petcock to prime, pulled choke up
Turned Key to ON, swung out the kick starter, half an easy kick
Fired right up purring like a kitten !

-Wonderful Machines-

 

[storm 64]

Last time out (Oct) - ridden hard put away wet
After sitting all winter (no tenders, stabilizers)
Inflated the tires and rolled mine out of the garage 2 days ago
Turned petcock to prime, pulled choke up
Turned Key to ON, swung out the kick starter, half an easy kick
Fired right up purring like a kitten !

-Wonderful Machines-

Hey Notz, please consider coming to the Brown County rally. We missed you last year.

 

[Rob S.]

Did they come with mag wheels and slotted discs in '78?

 

[1978GS750E]

Mag wheels, yes. Slotted discs, no. Original discs were solid. It was a common mod that was done to help braking in wet conditions.

 

[Gorminrider]

ORIGINAL OWNER! With a nice bike too! Stick around- you're a rarity!

If you haven't already, goto bass-cliffs and check everything out!
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[Guest]

Hi it came with the mags, i had the rotors drilled.

 

[Guest]

Thanks I will check them out

 

[Big T]

Always nice to see another original 78 owner

 

[Guest]

Hi
going well. So far.
changed the oil, fresh gas, cleaned out the mouse nest in the air box, new battery and hit the starter.
Lifted the choke and it started! Damn I love this bike. Rear brake is good - flushed the fluid and i have good peddle. The front brakes are an issue. The master is shot. Rebuild kit? Or replace?

 

[Big T]

You'll need to disassemble the MC to see if the bore is corroded. If it's good, an OEM rebuild kit is perfect.
If its bad, you can replace it with a newer one
Replace your brake lines as well, since they should have been replaced in 1982. Most opt for steel braided lines

Post up any technical questions in the proper sub forum

If you didn't read the sticky above, go here http://members.dslextreme.com/users/bikecliff/

 

[Guest]

Thanks
bore is good, ordered the kit. Lines next
thanks

 

[Rob S.]

Hi it came with the mags, i had the rotors drilled.

Hmm...no luggage rack, windshield, fairing, engine guards, highway bars, crash bars, saddle bags or trunk. My kind of bike!

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