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1983 GS750E Engine Removal

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Hi Guys,

I'm in the process of trying to buy a service manual for my 1983 GS750E (I think it's a GSX750, but it says GS750E on the bike itself). Since I don't have a service manual yet I'm having trouble trying to get the engine out of the frame.

Do I have to remove the valve covers? I noticed on one side of the frame where the kick stand is, one of the engine mounting tabs is welded to the frame. On the other side, the engine mounting tab is removable.

If someone can give me some quick removal instructions, I'd really appreciate it. It's ready to go, I can almost tilt it out of the frame but it seems it needs another 1/2" or so of clearance....

Thanks,

Adrian
 
It's not to bad to pull a motor on these bikes. On my 1100 I removed the valve cover just becasue I can use the room, but your 750 should have a little more space. Pull the carbs, chain, exhaust, electrical and clutch/tach cable and you are pretty much there. Then it's just the motor mounts- you should have one big rod in the front, one in the back, and four smaller mounts next to the oil pan. Took me maybe an hour to take my motor out the first time.
 
Re: 1983 GS750E Engine Removal

Adrian said:
Hi Guys,

I'm in the process of trying to buy a service manual for my 1983 GS750E (I think it's a GSX750, but it says GS750E on the bike itself). Since I don't have a service manual yet I'm having trouble trying to get the engine out of the frame.

Do I have to remove the valve covers? I noticed on one side of the frame where the kick stand is, one of the engine mounting tabs is welded to the frame. On the other side, the engine mounting tab is removable.

If someone can give me some quick removal instructions, I'd really appreciate it. It's ready to go, I can almost tilt it out of the frame but it seems it needs another 1/2" or so of clearance....

Thanks,

Adrian
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You'll need to also remove the removal engine mounts, the breather cover( Rectangle cover on top of the valve cover) and the coils to give you enough room.
By the color of your bike I'm assuming it is from Canada so I'm not sure whether it would be an 83, 84 or 85...anyway the only manual for these relatively rare yr. models is the Factory Service Manual. There are several manual resources on the web. Occasionally one pops up on Ebay. Good luck.
 
I found one 1983 GS750E service manual on Ebay but someone grabbed it before I could. Does anyone know if a 1984 GS750E service manual would be much different? I actually only need the service manual for the engine if that makes any difference.

-Adrian
 
You do not have to remove the cam cover. If you remove the coils, you will have clearance to remove the engine without opening up the motor. Also, the motor comes out on the right side. Use a floor jack w/padding on the oil pan to lift the motor up to clear the frame rails as you are sliding it out to the right.

I have pulled the motor on my '83 GS750E several times without removing any motor components.

Any GS750/GS700 manual covering 1983 to 1986 will work as far as basic engine removal/installation goes. The only differences between models 750/700 are mostly internal-crank,rods,pistons-and will not affect removal/install procedures.

Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED
2005 GSF1200SZ


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Oldschool,

Thanks for the info! BTW, it looks like the air cleaner on my bike can't be removed without removing the engine first.. Is that correct? The air box is really getting in my way.

-Adrian
 
Re: 1983 GS750E Engine Removal

Adrian said:
Hi Guys,

I'm in the process of trying to buy a service manual for my 1983 GS750E (I think it's a GSX750, but it says GS750E on the bike itself).
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Dude, trust me. It's a 750E(D). I've got the same bike. It's NOT a GSX. 8)

The stock air box on OUR bikes is a PITA. I see now way, other than cutting it in half, to get it out.
However, if you remove the battery AND the battery box, you can skootch the air box a tad more.
Also, while you may not have to remove the valve covers, it's only a 5 minute job and would give you more clearance.

Good Luck.
 
Adrian said:
Oldschool,

Thanks for the info! BTW, it looks like the air cleaner on my bike can't be removed without removing the engine first.. Is that correct? The air box is really getting in my way.

-Adrian
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The air box cannot be removed in one piece with the engine in the cradle.
 
You can say that again. After removing the carbs, loosen and tie the airbox as far aft as it will go to get it out of the way. Once the motor is removed, pull it out and throw it in the trash. I am a firm believer in pod filters- you just have to have patience when rejetting.

See if you can pick up a set of early 1986-88 GSXR carbs- they are CV flatslides and work much better than the stock GS units. The 34mm Mikuni's off the early GSXR1100's work best. With the airbox removed, carb removal and tuning is very easy.

Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED
2005 GSF1200SZ
 
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