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Which model is my GS? E or L?

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I have recently purchased a 1980 GS750. Half the info tag on the front fork has been destroyed is not legible. How can I identify if my bike is an E or L designation?

Thanks in advance.
 
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theresthatguy said:
I have recently purchased a 1980 GS750. Half the info tag on the front fork has be destroyed is not legible. How can I identify if my bike is an E or L designation?

Thanks in advance.
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Post a pict.
How to.

I just upload on photobucket and copy the img? link
 
steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.
 
blowerbike said:
steel fenders (chrome)/stepped seat ect... is an "L" model.
plastic fenders/flat seat ect.. is an "E" model.
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I have an L model then. Thanks again. Is there much differences besides the listed cosmetics?
 
just looks and riding position for the most part.
same engine/carbs/ign.
totally different body work and gauges/head light/tail light/i believe you have leading axle forks..
the "L" is a cruiser and an "E" is a standard.
 
I will try to remember to post pics tomorrow for proper introductions and all. I'm not really worried about the body style differences so long as I have a running bike.

I can starting riding it legally tomorrow/in the morning!
 
tom203 said:
Don't stray far from home unless you've checked this new-to-you bike very thoroughly!
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Right. I will either take it to a shop sometime this next week or or start going through it myself as the previous owner gave me a Clymer manual with it. I'm a bit afraid to mess with the carbs but I feel like it's worth a try considering the money I could save.
 
The shorter exhaust system is more restrictive and produces slightly less power. Shaft drive L's have a smaller diameter rear wheel, and they have been geared up to compensate for that. Chain drive were probably that way too.
 
850 Combat said:
The shorter exhaust system is more restrictive and produces slightly less power. Shaft drive L's have a smaller diameter rear wheel, and they have been geared up to compensate for that. Chain drive were probably that way too.
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all the 750's was chain drive :p
 
blowerbike said:
all the 750's was chain drive :p
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Have seen a 750 shaft.
It had the bodywork like a ES.
Was local on C-list a few years back. I first thought it was a 700.
I think it was a 83

After trying to verify on google seem like a few 750 shafties.
Must be joking and I did not get it:o
 
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My eyes are going dizzy from trying to find a google pict of a 83 se or es shaft drive 750.
Will keep searching more but I am thinking I may be wrong on a 16 valve bodywork GS 750 shaft.
 
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