Which side covers are correct? '77 GS750

[93Bandit]

I have a '77 GS750, which I believe to be an early 77 since it only has one front break rotor (according to Suzukicycles.org). I'm missing the left side over, I have the right sode cover but its rough and has been repainted poorly. I want to order a set, and I found one on Ebay reasonably priced, but I don't know if they would be the correct ones.

When Googling images of '77 750s, there are bikes with plain black side covers, black side covers with pinstripes, or side covers painted to match the tank. Some only have "GS750" emblems, some also say "Suzuki Motor Company." So which covers do I need? Did different models get different covers, or was it just simply different color combos?

 

[1978GS750E]

I don't think they changed the side covers from 77 to 78. I believe they were all black without any stripes and had the "Suzuki Motor Company, LTD." under the emblem like these:

 

[93Bandit]

That's what I originally thought, but I'm seeing several different pictures online.

To further complicate things, I think the picture you posted is a later model since it has the cast wheels instead of the wire wheels.

 

[Rob S.]

That's what I originally thought, but I'm seeing several different pictures online.

To further complicate things, I think the picture you posted is a later model since it has the cast wheels instead of the wire wheels.

Aren't there different models (T, maybe), sometimes dependant on the part of the world you're in? I'm always surprised when someone chimes in with an '82 that's neither an E or a G series (GL, GK). Maybe a "T" or a "C."

I notice you're from a state that borders you-know-where, so anything's possible. I think different sub-models came with different wheels and brakes, but the only side covers I recall from then are those cost-saving any color you want as long they're black ones. My memories are, of course, from U.S. edition Cycle World ads.

 

[zuluwiz]

Back when, Suzuki had a basic GS750, and the GS750E. The differences were: the E model had cast wheels, dual discs up front, and a stepped seat. The basic GS750 had a single disc up front on wire wheels and a flat seat. The E model cost a few hundred more. These were not year-model differences, they were just variations of the same bike.

 

[allojohn]

If you're looking for authentic (UK/US) stick with black plastic - GS750 clip and Suzuki Motor Co. sticker. The examples of departure from this standard are probably owner customized or from other countries.

 

[93Bandit]

Back when, Suzuki had a basic GS750, and the GS750E. The differences were: the E model had cast wheels, dual discs up front, and a stepped seat. The basic GS750 had a single disc up front on wire wheels and a flat seat. The E model cost a few hundred more. These were not year-model differences, they were just variations of the same bike.

Ah, thank you for the clarification. Mine are just 750s then, not "E's." I've been wondering about this for a while.

 

[rphillips]

Your sig. shows 2 "77" GS750"E", To the best of my knowledge, In the U.S. the "E" models didn't show up till "78". Also think all the first gen. 750's, "77" thru "79". (except "L" models) had the black side covers, GS750 on the standard models, GS750E on the "E" models. The "L" models were totally different, & had side covers painted to match the tank. badge said GS750L.

 

[93Bandit]

If you're looking for authentic (UK/US) stick with black plastic - GS750 clip and Suzuki Motor Co. sticker. The examples of departure from this standard are probably owner customized or from other countries.

Gotcha. The Suzukis motor Co is a sticker? Now I'm not worried about that then, I'm sure there's repos of those stickers out there.

 

[Guest]

To be precise, you probably have GS750Bs. The 'B' is Suzuki's way of indicating the 1977 model year. It doesn't necessarily mean the year of manufacture - they would have producing vehicles in late 76 ready for the new 'model year'.

I'm not sure about the States, but over here in 77 you could buy the plain B model (single front disc), or the DB with twin front discs. Then in 1978 the 'E' models (like zuluwiz described above) came along. So you could buy a 750EC (1978) or 750EN (1979). Then in 1980 the 16 valve models came out.

As for your original question, what allojohn said.

 

[93Bandit]

Thanks for the information, Steve. I'll have to update my signature.