1983 GS750ES- Model?

[Grimly]

It is an expensive one, and would be hard to find. It's fugly though and I'd rather replace the case covers!!

Yes !! Exactly !!

Pair of idiots.

[Rob S.]

But we ride good looking motorcycles!

Mmm...why don't we erect a protective cage around our motorcycles? What would we call it?

[Suzukian]

Pair of idiots.

I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.

[Grimly]

I've had my bike since I purchased if off the dealer floor. That case guard is "fugly". Having an opinion does not make me an idiot. You calling me one is the idiocy in your hear pouring out of your mouth and fingertips. Also, I have a full Lockhart fairing on my motorcycle, and that thing wouldn't work on it. I could make a more suitable set of case guards, I have a machine shop to do so if I wished. .Also, I've never dropped my bike, in 40K miles. There's no telling what the guard might catch and bend the crap out of. That's why the big ones fell out of favor, they could cause more damage, as they would grab objects and cause bikes to flip, and do all kind of dances, instead of just sliding. I've worked in many motorcycle dealerships, and we stopped selling the big ones and started just selling the tight fitting case guards. That particular one is "fugly", that's my opinion, it doesn't make me a jerk. Your post, well, that speaks for itself.

Yeah, whatever. You seem awfully sensitive to a mild disagreement, then go off on one with all sorts of spurious argument and nonsense.
Wouldn't be at all surprised if your claimed expertise is all made up.
Welcome to the Bozo Bin.

[Rob S.]

"Idiot" is mild disagreement?!?

I always give you the benefit of the doubt because of the whole emerald isle mystique, but you're pushing it...

[Suzukian]

Must be the Irish-English language difficulty. "Idiot" is considered an "insult" in English, that's spelled "i-n-s-u-l-t", leathcheann.

[AnotherGeezer]

Been in the process of restoring a clean-ish G-Color code ED model. (Naked save the 1/4 fairing mounted to the forks.). It's going to be my retired-guy ride.

[Suzukian]

They are wonderful motorcycles, and they are comfortable too. Easy to adjust valves. The Stator and Rectifier/Regulator system has to be reworked. For some strange reason Suzuki only Regulated one stage of the stator, and left thee other two legs swinging wildly, which caused many problems. I used the Regulator/Rectifier off of a Kawasaki 1100, which has massive heat sinks, and regulates and Rectifies all three legs. I wired the Stator straight to the Kawasaki RR and ran the Positive and Negative out puts straight to the battery. The gauge wired used was too small. This problem really shows up when the ground wire, that Suzuki grounded to the engine, to a painted surface, the threads provided the ground. Those threads became rusty because of electrolysis and thee bikes started dropping all over the place.

I ran my Battery ground to the Gas Tank Bolt Mount (left one, sitting on the bike), and another ground wire to the engine, but essentially, all grounds go the the bolt that holds the gas tank down. I removed enough paint to get a metal surface, and put dielectric grease on there to keep out any oxidation. I purchased a "NoSports" Stator, which puts out about 20% more voltage. I've had no problems since then. I also run FIAMM Horns, and the stock wires must be sealed, if they touch anything while loose, and bare, they will blow the main fuse.

[markn]

My untouched ES came with polished aluminum cases that are clear-coated.

[Suzukian]

Keep that clear coat up, and no moisture will get behind it. The engines get corroded so fast once than happens. I have polished mine, after glass bead blasting them, with Jewelers route. They look like highly polished Stainless Steel. Trying to get the brushed aluminum finish that Suzuki put on them is almost impossible, so I settled for smooth, and it looks great. I've had the bike since new, so I always try and keep it together, but it's a bike that's ridden, so it isn't perfect. It has character, but looks good, and completely stock. Next Spring I will color match the Lockhart Lowers I just found for it.

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