Author Topic: 78 Suzuki GS750E (Read 5188 times)

AndyH · « **on:** February 10, 2018, 08:50:02 PM »

I have the opportunity to buy a very tidy GS750E. Apart from a couple of paint chips and a very small dent in the tank, this bike is close to original with 63xxxkms on the clock.
Are these considered a good bike?
Cheers, Andy

MoMo · « **Reply #1 on:** February 10, 2018, 08:58:01 PM »

Like Honda, most any Suzuki is a good bike. That generation was fast enough, smooth and handled reasonably well. Good luck with it if you choose to buy....Larry

jaytee-nz · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2018, 09:07:32 PM »

These are great bikes - fast (for the time), reliable and the best handling bike of their day.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2018, 09:34:39 PM »

Quote from: jayteenz on February 10, 2018, 09:07:32 PM

These are great bikes - fast (for the time), reliable and the best handling bike of their day.

^^^^
This!
A GS750 is on my bucket list. Someday I will have one.

AndyH · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2018, 10:43:55 PM »

Thanks all, guess I'll cough up the shekels and buy it then!!

AndyH · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2018, 01:42:10 AM »

Holding deposit paid......haggling commences!!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2018, 02:07:02 AM »

You'll love it Andy, the only bike that was better in 1978 was the GS1000! (I'm negotiating the purchase of a GS1000 as I type this, but it's not even close to as shiny and original as yours..........)

AndyH · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2018, 02:30:54 AM »

Cheers Terry, yeah once I saw this in pics I had to see it in the flesh. The POs (there's a few) all looked after it so I'm happy to pay a fair price, with a bit of haggling...

ekpent · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:54:40 AM »

The period motorcycle test/reviews back in the day gave the Suzuki high marks.That one looks like a real keeper.

Stev-o · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2018, 11:02:02 AM »

The E model is the one to have, yours looks nice.

I had a chance to buy a GS1000 shaft model a couple years ago, I passed on it.
I don't like the torque lift the shaft bikes had back then.

nvr2old · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2018, 03:26:08 PM »

That's a really clean bike. Hard to find in that condition. As long as the oil has been changed and the valves adjusted periodically..those engines are bulletproof. 60k is ok if it's been maintained. I have a 79 GS1000 and absolutely love it. Great torque, good handling bike..and I'm a die-hard Honda guy.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #11 on:** February 11, 2018, 04:03:05 PM »

Quote from: AndyH on February 11, 2018, 02:30:54 AM

Cheers Terry, yeah once I saw this in pics I had to see it in the flesh. The POs (there's a few) all looked after it so I'm happy to pay a fair price, with a bit of haggling...

Jump on the GSResources forum Andy, it is to Suzuki GS series bikes what this site is to SOHC4's. I haven't been on it for years, but like the guys here, there's a wealth of knowledge there, just waiting to be tapped into!

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/index.php

AndyH · « **Reply #12 on:** February 11, 2018, 05:21:00 PM »

Have just joined Terry!

Managed to get in touch with the guy who owned the bike before the current owner, so now I have a bit more history.

AndyH · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2018, 09:15:54 PM »

Couple more pics.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2018, 10:04:20 PM »

Is it yours yet Andy?

grcamna2 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2018, 10:17:52 PM »

Very Clean Suzuki GS,I've had a few of them and love them.

AndyH · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2018, 11:55:12 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on February 14, 2018, 10:04:20 PM

Is it yours yet Andy?

Yes Terry, but I take physical possession either over the w/end or next week.
Can't wait!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2018, 01:47:48 AM »

Quote from: AndyH on February 14, 2018, 11:55:12 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on February 14, 2018, 10:04:20 PM
Is it yours yet Andy?

Yes Terry, but I take physical possession either over the w/end or next week.
Can't wait!

Well done mate, congrats!

ken65 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2018, 01:56:22 AM »

What a sweat looking bike.
I'm green with envy. Well done.

AndyH · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2018, 02:05:34 AM »

Quote from: ken65 on February 15, 2018, 01:56:22 AM

What a sweat looking bike.
I'm green with envy. Well done.

Thanks Ken. I see you're in AUS. Whereabouts?

MoMo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2018, 04:56:14 AM »

Good decision, enjoy.....Larry

AndyH · « **Reply #21 on:** February 16, 2018, 02:45:52 AM »

Thanks all for the nice responses!

AndyH · « **Reply #22 on:** February 17, 2018, 01:03:04 AM »

Picking up the bike tomorrow afternoon (Sunday Perth time!

) then a 40+ km ride back home on the mobile carpark otherwise known as the Kwinana Freeway, then onto the Mitchell F/W.

Unfortunately Perth didn't learn from the mistakes of much bigger cities e.g. Los Angeles, so all our major freeways get clogged most times of most days...........argh!!

The good thing is that it only takes 15-20mins to escape the urban madness, then we have some great roads to give our classic bikes their heads!!

toytuff · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:48:50 PM »

Yes, what Terry said, gsresource forum. Hang there myself and a great site.

ken65 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2018, 04:54:33 PM »

Quote from: AndyH on February 15, 2018, 02:05:34 AM

Quote from: ken65 on February 15, 2018, 01:56:22 AM
What a sweat looking bike.
I'm green with envy. Well done.

Thanks Ken. I see you're in AUS. Whereabouts?

North Brisbane mate.

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