Just got an 83' 750T have some questions

[coolman911c]

I just traded one of my cars for this bike. 30k, all original. I was just wondering about cold start ups on this bike, I always have to use the choke no matter what the temperature is. And until it is fully warmed up it bogs down really bad until about 3500 rpms then it wakes up and kinda jumps and takes off, does it in all gears. Once it is fully warmed up it is fine not sluggish at all. But it normally takes a long time to warm up about 5 miles. Is this normal or am I being to impatient an need to wait, with a high idle it still takes awhile to warm up.

My next question is that I would like to add a backrest to the bike, I've seen a backrest/luggage rack combo and like the way it looks, but can't find one. What are my options, other bikes? Aftermarket companies? I tried eBay with no luck.

Thank you all in advance for your help,

Chris

[BassCliff]

Greeetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. coolman911c,

There are not a lot of aftermarket accessories for these classic bikes any more. The ebay and the "parts wanted" and "parts for sale" sections of this forum are probably your best bet.

There are a couple of maintenance lists in your "mega-welcome" that will cure all manner of ills with your bike. Your bike's issue could be tight valve clearances or a dirty pilot circuit in the carbs. I encourage you to do it all right the first time and not take shortcuts. Welcome to the forum. Let's get started.

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[coolman911c]

picture isnt very good, but more to come later.

[chef1366]

If the carbs are clean and you don't have any intake leaks take out the idle mixture screws about a 1/2 turn.

[81ZUKI75]

...I always have to use the choke no matter what the temperature is. And until it is fully warmed up it bogs down really bad until about 3500 rpms then it wakes up and kinda jumps and takes off, does it in all gears....

My next question is that I would like to add a backrest to the bike, I've seen a backrest/luggage rack combo and like the way it looks, but can't find one. What are my options, other bikes? Aftermarket companies? I tried eBay with no luck.

These bikes ARE cold blooded, but I commuted on my '82 T all winter long (down to 18F). I've been riding my '81 E for the last month or so and even when the ambient temp is in the 70's it needs to be "choked" if the bike is "cold".... and it gets cold just sitting for a few hours.

The surging you describes tells me the carbs need cleaning, period.

I have a K/G Engineering sissy bar/rack combination that I used on my E for years. It has adjustable supports that attach to the top shock mount and a fixed mount at the rear turn signals. The adjustment was enough that I was able to mount it on the T model. The T models have a much shorter distance from the shock to the blinkers. Said all that just to show that if you can find a rack with adjustment, it'll probably work.... risky though.

Enjoy the "new" ride

[yasser]

Mine is a little quirky on how quick it starts, but always warms up quick. It could be that we just have dirt in different places.