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Drew's 83 750e project
I'm going to look at an 83 750E for a potential purchase. Any particular issues with these to be wary of? I want to give it a good looking over before taking the plunge.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
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They are decently reliable bikes. Just normal old bike issues, and typically GS charging system problems. The engine is much improved over the 2nd gen 750 variant and the bike is a fair bit lighter overall.
Good luckEd
To measure is to know.
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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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Right off the bat, I'd look at the brake lines (front/rear), petcock (make sure it turns easy), sit on the bike and feel the front/rear suspension. Look inside the fuel tank, the frame, pegs, chain, seat and grab rail, turn signals. If you have the voltage checker...do that too. Heck, plug in compression tester and look also check for leaks around the fins.
I'm sure there's more but that's what runs through my mind at the moment.
Oh....and that's a nice year bike, btw.
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my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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Ok, so I bought it. Tank is very clean inside. Everything is there except 1 of the horns. Pulled the stator cover, the crank seal is definitely leaking as he stated in the ad. Stator doesn't look burned. No damage anywhere except a small scuff on the mini-fairing. Exhaust is in great shape. Very little rust anywhere. Paint isn't in great shape and some of the decals are rubbing off. We poured a little oil in it just so I could hear the motor turn over, and it fired right up! R/R is fairly new, but not a series type. Has a replacement Sargeant seat cover in very good shape. He was asking 350, so I offered 275 and he took it. Bike has 28,000 miles on it.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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WooHoo!
Post pics of this bargain...Almost any bike under $300 is a steal...especially if it fires up and has a title--those are my KEY factors anyway. Congrats!
EdGS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
GSX-R750Y (Sold)
my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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Sweeeee-eeeeeeet! Congratulations.sigpic
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
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I'm confused. Since when is there a crankshaft seal on the stator side?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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Originally posted by Nessism View PostI'm confused. Since when is there a crankshaft seal on the stator side?https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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Originally posted by smilinbrad View PostSomeone over filled the crank case on that last oil change.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9zH8w8Civs8ejBJWjdvYi1LNTg&resourcekey=0-hlJp0Yc4K_VN9g7Jyy4KQg&authuser=fussbucket_1%40msn.com&usp=drive_fs
1983 GS750ED-Horsetraded for the Ironhead
1981 HD XLH
Drew's 850 L Restoration
Drew's 83 750E Project
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Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!
That's a great deal! Even for $350 that woulda been a steal. Count yourself fortunate on this transaction. Thanks for posting pics.
EdGS750TZ V&H/4-1, Progressive Shocks, Rebuilt MC/braided line, Tarozzi Stabilizer[Seq#2312]
GS750TZ Parts Bike [Seq#6036]
GSX-R750Y (Sold)
my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
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Originally posted by jsandidge View PostI hope that's all it is. Maybe I just need a stator cover gasket.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
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