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78 GS750E "No Spark" No Mas! Picture Link included.
So the bike is finished now and purring like a kitten. Didn't end up doing anything to the carbs as it appears the original owner drained all the gas before parking it. Enjoy the pics. It took 7 months and about 4k to bring it back from the dead but don't we feel obligated to do so when we are blessed with a piece of history! Thank you for the help GS Resources!
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Dang that thing looks good. Have you thought of bike of the month?? I'm thinking all the "78" GS750EC's were black. The GS750C's were blue or maroon. yours looks like a 750"C" with "E" model wheels & brakes. Yours looks much better than an orig. "E", a much better color. Great looking job. Just my opinion, an "E" model seat would really set it off even more in both looks & comfort. Congrats on a real eye-catcher1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100
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Originally posted by rphillips View PostDang that thing looks good. Have you thought of bike of the month?? I'm thinking all the "78" GS750EC's were black. The GS750C's were blue or maroon. yours looks like a 750"C" with "E" model wheels & brakes. Yours looks much better than an orig. "E", a much better color. Great looking job. Just my opinion, an "E" model seat would really set it off even more in both looks & comfort. Congrats on a real eye-catcher
It was a fun project! The Vin Number contains GS750E as part of the number. Glad you liked the pics!1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Sharp looking GS!
good pics too. Do concider submitting to bike of the month.
remind us. What all did you do over the months (and 4K)?
winter haven. I spent four days there this past January. Returned to Egg Haven every day for breakfast.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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Originally posted by Redman View PostSharp looking GS!
good pics too. Do concider submitting to bike of the month.
remind us. What all did you do over the months (and 4K)?
winter haven. I spent four days there this past January. Returned to Egg Haven every day for breakfast.
Had to clean all the contacts and elec plugs and replace one plug. New, turn signal lights all around, headlight housing, rear light, front tire, master cylinder kits, screws and bolts everywhere I could, chain, solenoid, front fender, exhaust system, petcock, bondo fuel tank and painted using color of 2016 Honda Pilot Elite R529P Dark Cherry Pearl (done professionally), the brakes needed new pistons front and back, handle bar grips, shut off switch, dash board and gear indicator harness, brake hoses, all of which I replaced using the "I'll get it right if I fix the same thing over and over before reading up on the problem" system.Last edited by Shred Astaire; 11-24-2020, 02:51 AM.1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Originally posted by steve murdoch View PostBike looks great, Ken.
I like keeping track of how much individual parts and services cost but i NEVER total them up.1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Originally posted by allojohn View PostGreat job there Ken, love the color and paint job. Like Steve I've never added up the $$$$ pumped into mine and never will, LOL!1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Hey Rich,
I apologize for being an absolute ass. I was in over my head and in a new forum and I over reacted. It turned out the trouble was a single ground wire going from the fastener bolt of the solenoid to a frame ground. I found it after staring at the diagram you posted for me for a few days. I got a chance to see a cool electrical fire on the bike too when I was putting that wire in place on the solenoid, whilst palming a screw driver that went somewhere it wasn't suppose to be. They sure flame up fast.
Thank you for your help!
Nessism too!!1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Glad you stuck with it and got everything sorted. The results are fantastic.Rich
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While I appreciate the suggestions for photo of the month submission, I said some things to the membership that were unforgivable. The fact that I was given an opportunity to continue using the site and all it's resources, speaks to the commitment of this site's owner and the mods, to serve the best interest of GS Motorcycles beyond any failed human's behavior. It is for that reason that I posted the link to the photos and will return to obscurity when everyone's questions are answered. My apologies to Frank, the mods and the membership. Thank you for not banning me when it was clearly warranted.Last edited by Shred Astaire; 11-24-2020, 10:45 AM.1978 Suzuki GS 750 EC
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Originally posted by Shred Astaire View PostHey Rich,
I apologize for being an absolute ass. I was in over my head and in a new forum and I over reacted. It turned out the trouble was a single ground wire going from the fastener bolt of the solenoid to a frame ground. I found it after staring at the diagram you posted for me for a few days. I got a chance to see a cool electrical fire on the bike too when I was putting that wire in place on the solenoid, whilst palming a screw driver that went somewhere it wasn't suppose to be. They sure flame up fast.
Thank you for your help!
Nessism too!!
I guess i missed the posts when you were being an ass. A lot of us here have over-reacted to perceived sleights.
You've made some specific and general apologies.....personally speaking, that works for me. Hang around.2@ \'78 GS1000
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