How much for a 1979 GS750????

[Johnny K]

Little help here guys. Today I stopped by a 79' 750 that wasn't for sale. Talked to the lady and she wasn't sure how much to sell for. Details from what I saw: No start, gas tank and seat in good shape, from breather cover to bottom of oil pan looked like it had been sitting in rain and so forth, old brake lines, rusty chain, brittle intake boots. Everything about the engine looked like it needed a "lot" of work. She said it had been sitting for a while and that they were going to sell it. No start so I don't know if anything internal is wrong with it. But it looks really in bad shape, but gas tank and seat look pretty good actually. How much in cash should I offer??? Really appreciate the help guys....

[doctorgonzo]

Hmmmm..... not having seen it, but from description I'd offer $300 and maybe go as far as $500. I only paid $1000 for a running GS1000.

[Johnny K]

Cool. The duel exhaust isn't so bad. But The whole thing would have to be taken apart to be cleaned/replaced. I bet all the stuff is from 79'. So "NEW" fork springs/seals, brake pads/lines/oil...... Probably going through the whole engine ya know? Thanks

[doctorgonzo]

Cool. The duel exhaust isn't so bad. But The whole thing would have to be taken apart to be cleaned/replaced. I bet all the stuff is from 79'. So "NEW" fork springs/seals, brake pads/lines/oil...... Probably going through the whole engine ya know? Thanks

Yeah, I mean even doing the work yourself you're probably looking at a grand to make it a reliable bike, so.... get out as cheap on the front end as possible. At that price(300 to 500) could probably part it out and make money if it turned out the engine was toast.

[Johnny K]

I was just thinking the same thing. I could take part by part and clean it myself (if the engine was toast) and sell it on the GSR or flea-bay. But GSR first

[TheCafeKid]

IF that be the case, hit me up. Im always lookin for pre80 750 parts. Especially tanks and a titled frame.

[Johnny K]

She did mention that her friend put in $1500 into it. Ive had my 850 from top to bottom internally basically replaced or fixed. I could not see where the $1500 would be put into. I am going to offer her $300 cash. I can't go more than that because of the at least $2000 I put into my baby over 6 months or so. But I guess we will see.

[Pearson]

I overpaid for my '78 ($500 ) in non-running condition. I really took a gamble but it worked out well for me. See before/after pics on my photobucket site below but start at $200...what's the worst that can happen?

[Johnny K]

Very true. $200 cash sounds good. It did crank like three times, but then went dead because of the battery. Everything on that engine looks like it was in water for a long time and the lines look rusted/rotars and so forth. Like I said, the tank and seat were in good condition.