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    New to me 1978 GS750

    1977 Suzuki GS750.jpg
    !978 GS750 FB market place purchased for $500. Came with the carbs (Carbs are JUNK) and stock airbox and filter. Been sitting outside for some time now. Mileage on the speedo is 16,423. Gas tank looks great inside. I believe it's got good bones to work with.
    Last edited by Bobbys 94; 01-03-2024, 08:30 PM.
    1977 GS750
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750L
    1980 GS550e
    1978 KZ1000
    1975 Honda XL350 K1
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    That's a '77, wire wheels and single disk - registered in '78. Looks in really good shape. You're going to have some fun there!
    -Mal

    "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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    78 GS750E

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      #3
      Originally posted by allojohn View Post
      That's a '77, wire wheels and single disk - registered in '78. Looks in really good shape. You're going to have some fun there!
      Manufacturers tag on the neck says 8 of 78. Kinda late in the year to be a 77 but then again, I'm no expert.
      1977 GS750
      1978 GS750
      1979 GS750L
      1980 GS550e
      1978 KZ1000
      1975 Honda XL350 K1

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        #4
        Great looking bike! I'm going to buy another one of those this year if I can find one as well. Good weight, nice to ride, decent power and they look terrific.
        1986 1150EF
        2008 GS1250SEA

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          #5
          Originally posted by Bobbys 94 View Post

          Manufacturers tag on the neck says 8 of 78. Kinda late in the year to be a 77 but then again, I'm no expert.
          A PO prolly switched out the wheels... there's little else different from '77-'79.
          -Mal

          "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
          ___________

          78 GS750E

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            #6
            "78" had both "E" (cast wheels) and "standard" (spoke wheel) models. Paint has me confused, thought "78" paint was either maroon or dark blue for the spoked wheel models. Not sure about the red on Bobby's bike.
            Last edited by rphillips; 01-04-2024, 06:29 PM.
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              #7
              Originally posted by rphillips View Post
              "78" had both "E" (cast wheels) and "standard" (spoke wheel) models. Paint has me confused, thought "78" paint was either maroon or dark blue.
              Better add black to those colors!
              Ron
              When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
              1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
              1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
              1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
              1999 Honda GL1500SE
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                #8
                Hard to remember that long ago but for sure one spoked wheel color was blue, a neighbor down the road still has the one he bought new, while I was with him, and almost sure he had the option of maroon. Thinking maybe the "E" model was in black... You're straining my memory.
                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
                  You may be thinking of the '78 GS1000C colors??? They were available in blue and maroon, along with the black GS1000E "skunk".

                  I checked the garage and the '78 GS750E is still black!
                  Ron
                  When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
                  1978 GS750E - November 2017 BOTM
                  1978 GS1000C - May 2021 BOTM
                  1982 GS1100E - April 2024 BOTM
                  1999 Honda GL1500SE

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                    #10
                    Sorry, I just edited post # 6
                    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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                      #11
                      The carbs were junk and this is what I found in the clutch basket!! No water in the oil but this bike was last clutched in 1992 and has been sitting outside ever sense.

                      cltch gs750.jpg

                      1977 GS750
                      1978 GS750
                      1979 GS750L
                      1980 GS550e
                      1978 KZ1000
                      1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                        #12
                        I'm ready for the challenge, a little more needed than expected.

                        clutch basket.jpg
                        1977 GS750
                        1978 GS750
                        1979 GS750L
                        1980 GS550e
                        1978 KZ1000
                        1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                          #13
                          Keep your head up...and keep pushing forward. The early 2V 750 engine is supremely durable, and once you sort though the teething problems, you will be rewarded...
                          Ed

                          To measure is to know.

                          Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                          Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                          Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                          KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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                            #14
                            That's looks like a good project right there, congrats!
                            Tom

                            '82 GS1100E Mr. Turbo
                            '79 GS100E
                            Other non Suzuki bikes

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                              #15
                              You've got the right system going there. Yup, you'll have a great bike in the end.
                              1986 1150EF
                              2008 GS1250SEA

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