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    #1

    fuel gauge apparatus missing

    I hope someone can offer some advice...

    I purchased an '81 GS750 a few monthgs back. It needs a fair amount of work as it hasn't been used in about 24 years. During the process of getting it ready to run, I discovered that the fuel gauge apparatus that goes in the tank is missing.

    I've combed through a multitude of sites looking for a replacement, but haven't been able to find one specific for that year. So, I'm interested in finding out which other gauge apparatus may work from a different year GS.

    If this fails to get me a gauge, I'm looking for suggestions on how to cap off the hole in the tank so I can at least get the thing running.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks!

    Andy
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    #2
    Look up the fuel cock Not the gas tank on the parts diagram
    $70

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      #3
      Which '81 750 do you have? Is it a 750E or a 750L?

      They have different part numbers.

      It appears that both of them are no longer available, so you won't be able to order a new one,
      but it will matter which one somebody might be able to send you.

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        #4
        Originally posted by SqDancerLynn1 View Post
        Look up the fuel cock Not the gas tank on the parts diagram
        $70
        Lynn, The fuel sending unit does not appear to be available anymore.

        I believe the sending unit base is the same for various tank models so if you check ebay and find one with a similar arm it should fit. My GS1000 has a sending unit from a GS1100 and it works perfectly.
        Ed

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          #5
          I have what has been tentatively id'ed as a 550 E tank on my '80 850L now. My L tank had the sending unit float on the left hand side, the new tank had it on the right. I flipped the windings over and installed the sending unit/float from my 3.2 gal L tank in the new tank, adjusted the swing of the float arm and it works fine. The float assy from the parts G that I have would also have fit but but I would've had to do the same thing as well as shortening the length of the float arm. Openings and screw holes all match up.

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            #6
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              #7
              How about this one ??

              Error Page | eBay
              http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-GS750-GS-750L-1981-FUEL-SENDING-UNIT-ASSEMBLY-/310239774232?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories


              Here's another......

              Error Page | eBay
              http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-GS750L-FUEL-GUAGE-SENDING-UNIT-ASSY-1980-81-OEM-/260237412565?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories
              Larry D
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                #8
                them thar wud bee the critters
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                  #9
                  Hi Steve,
                  That would be an '81E. One of the other posters included a couple of links to the "L" apparatus in Ebay (thanks Larry D.!), so I need to try and find out if they will work on the tank. Visually, the only difference I see is the bend in the wire which attaches the base of the apparatus to the float. I'm not sure this would matter, and I'm to the point where I'd be almost as happy just to close up the tank and get it running...though it would be nice to have the instrument panel fully working....
                  Thanks!

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                    #10
                    They'll all fit, just a cse of bending the wire by trial and error. The gauges were never that accurate anyway so just get to know yours.
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                    80 GSX750
                    80 GS550
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                      #11
                      Hi Larry D,
                      Thanks for the Ebay links. I've seen several "L" apparatus before, but wasn't sure if it would work on my tank...if the screw patterns would be the same, etc. I'm trying to check on it a bit more to see if I can get the info...the part number is different, but really the only differencee I see is the bend in the wire which attaches the base of the apparatus to the float. I'm not sure this would matter, and I'm to the point where I'd be almost as happy just to close up the tank and get it running...though it would be nice to have the instrument panel fully working....
                      Thanks!

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                        #12
                        Thanks for the advice Hampshire Hog...I was hoping that they may be interchangeable

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                          #13
                          BassCliff,
                          Thanks for the warm welcome. I've used the site quite a bit, and have rebuilt my carbs using the tutorials listed on your site. I'm also working on rust removal from teh inside of my tank. I've already tried EvapoRust...it worked okay but I think I'm going to have to raise the bar and do the electrolytic rust removal discussed in one of the tutorials on your site...
                          Thanks a lot!
                          Drew

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