Which model GS750? B,C,D,E?

[Bosteen]

Hi Guys.

Sorry for this total newbie question.

I have a gs750 from 1978, but I?m unsure if the model is a A,B,C,D...?

How do I figure this out? I?m asking because I'm trying to find new bolts for the stator cover( Its leaking oil from the bottom bolthole).

 

[Rijko]

the chassisnumber is key.

This should help you determine the model : http://www.ozebook.com/compendium/suzi/engine-nos/page2.gif

If it's a 1978 model, it's a C or EC, which use the same screws.

Partslist here : http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Suzuki/Motorcycle/1978/GS750N/CRANCASE+LH+COVER/parts.html

 

[tkent02]

Hi Guys.

Sorry for this total newbie question.

I have a gs750 from 1978, but I?m unsure if the model is a A,B,C,D...?

How do I figure this out? I?m asking because I'm trying to find new bolts for the stator cover( Its leaking oil from the bottom bolthole).

Those bolts will be the same size on anything from 1979 and before.

 

[Bosteen]

Thank you both. That helped a lot.

 

[MR.G]

Is this a common occurrence...ie. leaking from the bottom bolt hole on the stator cover. Mine looks like its leaking there as well. Will put some powder on it first to ensure its coming from there. Where have these leaks been coming from? The gasket or cracks in casing or somehow from the bolt hole itself?
Thanks

 

[Rijko]

could be a damaged cover but that's not a typical weak point.
The bottom bolt hole location is typical though - especially standing on the side
stand oil leaks from head gasket, bottom gasket etc will flow to that
point.

 

[RichDesmond]

Those letters are not "model" numbers. There is no such thing as a GS1000B. The letters are part of the VIN and designate the year. For the early 2-valve models there are E, EN, G, GK, L and S models. (as far as I know.)

 

[sam000lee]

This always confused me because there is no A model and I have the first year GS750, i.e the B

 

[Steve]

Those letters are not "model" numbers. There is no such thing as a GS1000B.

True, there is not a GS1000B, but there is a GS1000C. If you had the "E" model of the same year (1978), it would be a GS1000EC.

The letters are part of the VIN and designate the year.

Very true. About the only people that understand that final letter are some of the parts monkeys behind the counters and the denizens of GSR.

For the early 2-valve models there are E, EN, G, GK, L and S models. (as far as I know.)

Well, yes and no, Rich. That "N" in the "EN" just says that it's a 1979 E.
- The "E" was a gussied-up version of the 'basic' bike, which had no letter. The E added cast wheels, some had auto-cancel turn signals and other features.
- The "G" was the shaft-driven version, which started with the 850 in 1979, making it a GS850GN.
- The "L" version was the chopper wanna-be that was rather popular at the time. It had leading-axle forks that gave the illusion of a raked front end, smaller 'peanut' gas tank, chrome fenders, stepped seat and shorter mufflers, all for the chopper look. The chain-driven models had the "L" at the end of the badge. The shaft-driven models also had just the L on the badge, but were more-properly called "GL". If you wanted to go a step farther, the 1980 850L should be properly addressed as a GS850GLT. Calling it a 1980 GS850GLT would be redundant.
- The "GK" was a fully-dressed touring bike based on the 1100G. Suzuki was having some difficulties with the design of the Cavalcade, which was meant to compete with the Honda Goldwing, so they tossed some touring equipment on the 1100 and called it good for a few years while they finalized the Cavalcade.
- The "S" model was sort of designed to resemble the championship winning bike that Wes Cooley rode for two years. If I remember correctly, Suzuki never marketed it as a Cooley Replica, the fans called it that.

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[hannibal]

FYI, the screw part numbers will tell you the dimensions. For example, that bottom bolt has part number 02112-06357 so it's an M6x35mm screw.