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    #1

    Hello from NC!

    First of all, I wanted to say thanks to the folks for creating this site! I have been searching for information on my new to me GS750E for a couple of months. I came across this site a couple of days ago and have found it to be very useful. So thank you!

    I bought a 1981 GS750E a few months ago. It is mostly original sans the front tire and one of the levers. Only a little over 10k on the clock. It ran decent when I bought it but it would leak fuel pretty bad after it was shut off. So I rebuilt the carbs and just recently put them back in. Might tackle the petcock next as I couldn't tell if it was leaking from there or the carbs. Looking forward to getting this classic on the road to give my other horse a break.
    Current Bikes:

    2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
    1981 Suzuki GS750E

    Past Bikes:

    2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse
    2017 Indian Scout
    2006 Suzuki C50
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    #2
    Welcome to TheGSR.

    Thanks for the bit of introduction.

    Pictures of bike would be good too.

    About the unidentified gas leak: You havent left the petcock in the PRIme position, have you?
    http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
    Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
    GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl


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      #3
      Welcome from Marion, NC!

      If it's leaking after shutoff I'd lean more toward petcock on newer equipment, but on bikes of this age carburetor work is not time wasted. Plan an oil change while you're at it. Fuel system issues, whether it be faulty petcock or leaking float system, have a nasty habit of filling the crankcase with fuel. Congrats on the new bike!!!

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        #4
        [QUOTE=Redman;2582414]Welcome to TheGSR.

        Thanks for the bit of introduction.

        Pictures of bike would be good too.

        About the unidentified gas leak: You havent left the petcock in the PRIme position, have you?[/QUOTE

        The only picture I have of it right now is from the night I brought it home. I'll definitely take more pictures once it's all back together. To be honest, it has been a few months so I don't remember what position the petcock was in.
        Current Bikes:

        2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
        1981 Suzuki GS750E

        Past Bikes:

        2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse
        2017 Indian Scout
        2006 Suzuki C50

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          #5
          Originally posted by RedBaron View Post
          Welcome from Marion, NC!

          If it's leaking after shutoff I'd lean more toward petcock on newer equipment, but on bikes of this age carburetor work is not time wasted. Plan an oil change while you're at it. Fuel system issues, whether it be faulty petcock or leaking float system, have a nasty habit of filling the crankcase with fuel. Congrats on the new bike!!!
          Hello Red.

          I pass through your town on occasion to visit my folks in Bakersville. Beautiful country out that way. I do plan on changing the oil. It also could use two new tires but the ones on there now seem ok for now. Just mismatched.
          Current Bikes:

          2019 Indian Chieftain Classic
          1981 Suzuki GS750E

          Past Bikes:

          2018 Indian Chief Dark Horse
          2017 Indian Scout
          2006 Suzuki C50

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            #6
            Welcome. You've come to the right place for all things GS related.
            Current Bikes:
            2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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              #7
              Originally posted by ddaniels View Post
              Welcome. You've come to the right place for all things GS related.
              Hi, I see you're from NC. I live in Asheville. New member also, just bought a 79 GS1000L. Doug
              1979 Gs1000L
              1973 Tm-400 Suzuki
              1967 Impala SS427 convertible

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                #8
                Welcome from the other side of the mountains. Congrats on the GS. & glad you found this place, hard to imagine a GS question that won't be answered here. Oh yeah, What's your other horse?
                1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Doug VK View Post
                  Hi, I see you're from NC. I live in Asheville. New member also, just bought a 79 GS1000L. Doug
                  I think you've quoted the wrong person. I live in Dayton, OH. ;-)
                  Current Bikes:
                  2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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