1982 Suzuki GS750E Restoration - Part 1- Buying a vintage motorcycle

Though still not 100% complete in that video, you can get a sense of where this project is heading. Bringing a vintage bike back to life is a labor of love and I hope you get the sense of what's involved in the process watching this series!

[richardpeace]

Ive just bought this same model as an American import into the UK....almost in identical condition to this one. This series will be a valuable resource for me to refer to as I undertake a restoration whilst I suffer through the red tape in getting it registered onto the UK Cheers Jon!

[dazzasmith]

One the first big bikes i ever bought, always was and always will be a head turner in both looks and sound, loved it then and love it even more now its an all time classic and the soundtrack of a generation 👏💜👍🙏🤗♿️

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[Dukerdr]

Love these one year production 750s with the round headlight. I never warmed to the square headlight models.

[davidanderson]

HI jon glad youve got this bike to let us see you get it in better shape. its a brill bike indeed. hope its next vid is longer . great vid .

[joehooyen]

I had the 1100 version which pretty much looks identical to the 750. Instead of shims it uses the screw & locknut arrangement to adjust valve clearance. On rainy days you could easily do a complete service & take your time setting the valve lash to exact specifications, syn the carbs & they run sweet & strong.

[flexjay]

I had a '79 and an '82 GS 750, and if taken care of, the engines are nearly bullet proof.

[Ttenkampf]

Do all of the 16 valve engines have the twisted port combustion chamber design or was that an additional upgrade? My 1980 GS750L has it but has different covers on the engine instead of having the DOHC script

[JamesonBrown-blzr]

Hi there. A friend of mine just gave me (FREE) a 78 GS750, been sitting in a barn since 1983, and has 28000 miles. Its complete but definately needs cosmetics, tank has dents from being stored, and hasnt run since 1983..I wonder where you find parts, side covers and such.Im up in Connecticut, and we used to have a place called Sky Cycle up in Massachusetts but its " permanently closed " ??? and im at a loss.. Any suggestions for motorcycle salvage yards here in the US ?? Thanks

[s.a.f.r.a]

Are the rear footrest brackets alloy or chromed steel

[nicholaswight]

Just bought one of these yesterday. Was running pretty strong yesterday, started hard today and at the end of my ride stalled and now I’m getting a crank no start, battery is dead and there’s some wires coming from what I believe to be the stator that have burnt connectors. I’m at a loss here and have no clue what I’m looking for. Any tips for a squid?

[cjc_]

Is it me or are 'E' models more difficult to find? Thanks Jon.

[Mannix]

Hi there I enjoy your videos I’m an old school guy also but I don’t have the space to work on the bikes, I’m currently selling my 95% restored 1981 Honda CB900F photos are on cycle trader or I can send them to you I’m asking 4700.00 I think is a good price because this bikes were only made 2 years and there good investment bike runs only 19614 original miles. Thanks and let me know