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[@lees5097]

A bike brought back to life is one of the most beautiful sounds ever.

[@whizxcoffee]

yes

[@MitchJohnson0110]

The GS750 is one of the most underrated bikes of all time. Ones in good running condition can be found for $2000 and with around 80HP and disk breaks they do just fine in modern traffic. inline 4, DOHC, 16 valve. Great engines.

[@125southernnh2]

I love mine for sure.

[@tiggerlator]

they used roller bearing on most enginge shafts to, not plain ones in the GS motors

[@bryanrose2384]

Litterally some oft he capest shittyest engine 🤣🤣🤣

[@mrRufffnTumble]

"You could throw 2 girls on the back of this thing! " shoot you haven't seen the girls I hang out with brother. We'd be lucky to squeeze one on there and you had better be slippin the clutch or you'll loop out in a second.

[@nathanielswingle4127]

Definitely the comment of the year lmaooo

[@operator8014]

I like my bikes fast and my ladies slow.

[@xelnjare3945]

#Meaty

[@JamesCouch777]

Well said 👍😂

[@paulw1059]

Gross

[@connors40]

“You could, but you shouldn’t” dude that made me crack up so much. 😂😂😂 I love you man.

[@williamsimmons2864]

These are my favorite videos. I am not rich by any means so i ride on a budget and you guys give me so much faith.

[@ItsJustAgamingThing]

What was your first bike? I’m looking for one that’ll be cheap so i can build it up to top tier

[@brianrutherford4883]

They don’t ride on a budget though

[@KingKirkio]

@@ItsJustAgamingThing get a Chinese hawk 250 enduro

[@Ironwind1972]

9:54 ever notice how guys shake the pump handle and girls never do lol.

[@BikesandBeards]

Haha

[@CadillacZachOffical]

We are creatures of habit.. Shake it dry man! Lol... Don't be dripping everywhere....

[@vector6977]

Anything over 3 shakes is too much.

[@bachterman]

anything over three shakes counts as onanism.

[@sostrucking]

Hahaha too funny.

[@DanielBannon]

Holy sugarbeets, Batman! I had one of these, in 1988! Kept it about two years. Mine was a 1983, also, and silver vs. maroon. I paid $1,500 it, in great condition and low miles. I rode the heck out of that bike, all around the state of Michigan where I grew up. Never gave me any trouble. It would heat up in the Michigan summer and lose power to some extent, being air cooled. I did very few mods, if-any, since it didn't really need much. This was Suzuki's heyday, in fact I'd say they were a major player all through the 1980s. Everything you've said about the GS is true, in terms of history. The GSX-Rs came out in m.y. 1986 (a year earlier in Canada I think). That changed everything, to say the least, another story. Any-hoo, thanks for the walk down memory lane. I traded mine in for a Yamaha FJ1100, another story and one of several "greatest I've owned." Real solid museum piece, bottom line!

[@mlbizzy10]

I really like when you attempt to bring these old bikes back to life, it is fascinating to me that these old engines still want to live, keep this series going👍

[@MH-cv5ye]

Engines rarely just stop working unless there's a previous issue. Some people have a simple issue they can't calculate, then lay the bike up.

[@cozzietwothousand2707]

That bike reminds me so much of my old 1986 GS550ES minus the 3/4 fairing. It was light weight, quick steering geometry and the power was decent with its TSCC (Twin Swirl Combustion Chambers). Just a great intro to what we now know as sport bikes. If I could find an identical one in good shape I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@yowtfputthemaskbackon9202]

i have one of those that im trying to fix up again, the red one without the big windscreen. these machines are actually pretty cheap in running condition. i almost regret what i bought in spareparts for mine so far because quite frankly there are running machines with papers for 300+ € out there and i already went over that budget just for spare parts on mine.

[@kutpax1390]

One tip; check the oil before you start it. It could have been emptied out, and you can end up with messed up motor

[@bjarnieinarsson3472]

Exactly.. first thing to check!!! Complete waste not to do that. I pure one tap of millitec after long time start in the plug-holes.. does wander!

[@davidseward7857]

@@bjarnieinarsson3472 i

[@samsonite813ify]

I got a 78 gs550 as my first bike a couple months ago. I just completed my first big repair job, and I really think a simple bike is the way to go for learning how bikes operate

[@congoclash]

This GS(X) 750 is one of the best bikes ever made. I used to have it back in the 90s, wish I still had it. 12:12 If you don't feel the pickup power, it needs work. Sounds kinda sluggish at low RPM, like it's not running on all 4 cylinders.

[@jock678]

This reminds me of my first proper bike. Back in the mid 1980's I had a GS550 which was a great bike. I toured around Europe on it three times. The GS achilles heel was the electrical system which sadly melted down on a French motorway just outside Avignon. I had to get it recovered back to the UK but at least I discovered what a beautiful city Avignon is. I replaced it with an FZ750 which was good for fast riding and far more technically advanced (fully faired, twenty valve engine and liquid cooled) but not as enjoyable as my GS to tour primarily due to the horribile seat which used to make my arse ache after an hour of riding lol. That got replaced with ZZR1100 which was just awesome but a bit of a money pit what with having to replace the back tyre and front brake pads every 3k miles :) Happy days. Just to shed some light on the carbs it was a popular tuning conversion back to replace the CV carbs that came from the factory with slide carbs like those amals on your GS. There is a technical reason for the conversion but TBH I can't remember what that reason was. It was a long time ago. Thanks to you and the team for the great content you provide.

[@simoncaddick9085]

The carb diaphragms were like £200 a piece, because they came complete with the slide ( still didn't need to be that much though),

[@thomas316]

A good tip is that if you've have an engine that's not been run for a year or more check the sump for oil (obviously), then use a turkey baster to add oil down the sparkplug holes and manually rotate the engine a few times before putting the plugs back in and firing it up. It's also why when buying a key question is how often a vehicle is used. Often a higher milage vehicle in regular use is preferable to a low mileage vehicle that's just sat.

[@rickg.5171]

I picked up a 1985 Vulcan 700 for next to free, turned out to be a complete gem after a few hours of maintenance.Runs great and the engine sound is amazing.

[@louishuelsman6698]

Love the looks n style of that bike.. keep the great videos coming and God bless u!!!!!

[@chriskruger1111]

Can’t wait for the road trip videos! I recently restored a 1981 GSX 1100, the old Suzuki’s are awesome!

[@ziiofswe]

There's a cylinder missing, mostly noticable in the beginning so it's probably a carb issue... It'll run a lot better after some cleaning and syncing. Also, get fresh tires. These may work ok on dry roads, but old tires on wet roads could kill you.

[@DumpsterMarcus]

loving the channel...been binge watching for the last 2 days!!!

[@StirfryVaper]

Been watching a crap ton of your videos and it drives my wife crazy because you guys are so close. We live in Philly and she is from Lebanon where we lived for four years before moving back to philly.

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

I do the same thing with old cars unfortunately there much harder to walk home . The thrill and anticipation of doing minimal repairs or none what so ever and then taking a quick ride is awesome. I really like your channel keep up the great content

[@mucmucmuc]

That cutaway with "You could...but you shouldn't" cracked me up, dude XD

[@toptip786]

Love your videos man your so straight up no BS ing around. Love you brother. From UK👍🏼

[@jasonbagnall4241]

the integral- plug-wires are shorting at the coils. Happened to me on mine 25 years ago. Sound is very distinctive when it appens

[@bigwo56]

EXCELLENT advice!!

[@Wavelover33]

Yes they had some inherent coil battery problems. I remember being stuck in Europe

[@BloodPlusPwn]

This is why the internet is great. I'd have never figured this shit out, but some guy who's been there sees it and knows it right off the bat. It's awesome.

[@andrewstancel]

I had a mildly modified gs750 of the same year.....one of my favorite bikes I've ever ridden! Running well they are surprisingly fast. One thing to take note of, make sure the anti-dive system is working properly. It links the front brakes with the forks. Again, working properly it's a very good system. Have fun!

[@xcesarxramosx]

Getting older bikes on the road again should be a regular segment!

[@loempiaboer-up2dh]

There is a huge community around these older suzuki gs's i own a 1980 450 myself. Love it

[@radiras1035]

OMG! that bike looks awesome. Way more than nowadays ones. And i have a feeling that this channel is something! My precioussss.

[@harleymeister1]

Great channel dude. Keep up the great work👍

[@TejasToolMan]

did this recently with a 1987 Fazer, just needed new vacuum plugs & a spark plug cap, balanced the carbs and whoooha it runs like a beast!

[@JMc.D]

Now I find myself browsing the internet for cheap bikes 🙈

[@BikesandBeards]

Good get you one

[@JMc.D]

Bikes and Beards I bought two cars in the last 12 months and I’ve a kid due soon. It’s the bike or the family I would say! 😂

[@theone2be33]

@@JMc.D goodbye family! 👋

[@sostrucking]

My son bought 3 bikes at 18 years old to work on and learn to customize. He got a '06 Boulevard for 1500 bucks and it was in perfect condition. I'd say find away to keep your passion and have kids too. If you have short commute to work think of the gas savings of a motorcycle. You can also work on your bike with your kids. Too many of us give up our hobbies and regret it later in life.

[@PapaMGTOW]

I love to buy em cheap in the winter when ppl really need $$$

[@kevinsgonnapee]

Those old inline 4s are the coolest! A little elbow grease and a 4 into 1 exhaust with no baffle and you have a great sounding dependable machine. I love it!

[@williebutler1736]

Ive been off bikes for a year or to but was a harley rider with the occasional holiday drag racing 😇 and i still have a soft spot for the old UJM those air cooled 4s was special, and regardless of what you are doing to your bike if anyone says your stupid ( talking about the choke thing) shut them up anyway you can ( by the way I'm only 38 my first bike was in ha PW50 when I was 4 years old and my daddy told me what the controls did and if it broke I had to fix it) basically what I'm saying is this breath of fresh air to see somebody still willing to admit they don't really know what they're doing but still jump in and figure it out that's what motorcycles are about anyway love you Channel man keep the rubber side down in the wind in your face

[@bobrider7198]

I like your videos where u buy project bikes and fix them.

[@methylbernadit4435]

I dont know, but i fell in love with old bikes.. Wish to have like this one.

[@bensmith2001]

Subscribed to watch you mess things up lol. Keep em coming!

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

I used to own same bike but the GS500. Love that motorcycle so comfortable fast enough. Awesome video

[@evilonlineturner20]

This is a man that doesn’t work a day in his life, he loves what he does

[@kylelogan166]

He owns/ or works at a bike dealer. He also does KZbin which is pretty difficult when you have to watch everything you do so you don’t get demonetized. I wouldn’t say that he doesn’t work.

[@bve7397]

He is bad at what hé does however

[@RealWorldCarReviews]

That’s a genuinely beautiful bike 👌

[@blackheart9430]

Man I love this channel so much! And I love you! What you're doing is awesome brother! You inspired me to start riding! I bought a cream white 2007 Yamaha 650 classic with only 25,678 miles on her. God Bless! And safe riding.

[@VikingBagsYT]

really enjoy your informational content!

[@syedhashir2970]

In my Country you can throw 5 people on the back seat.

[@ryanm.191]

I’m a motorcycle rider Not a motorcycle pusher

[@jarodjoyce7209]

I love this bike.I started on a 81 Suzuki 550, and I've been chasing that exhilaration ever since.

[@peterflynn9123]

My first big bike - I had mine 11years and eventually new wheels WP shock race tuned custom fairing and paint - loved it!!

[@foolofaSpoons]

"You could, but you shouldn't" Instantly subscribed lol

[@stwhite5135]

Thank you for leaving the text on the screen long enough to read it.

[@jw11432]

I have a soft spot for older bikes. My first bike was a 78 Kawasaki KL250, then proceeded to an 83 Honda CX500. Loved both of them, but especially the Honda. Back when I was a broke 19-21 year old, nothing more satisfying than getting things going on the cheap and enjoying the fruits of your labor.

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

Really nice bike! Only thing I see that would worry me is the RTV silicone for the valve cover seals. I'd clean that out and put the correct seals back in if it were me. That stuff tends to migrate and clog oil passageways in older bikes. Still, can't beat $400 worth of running bike!

[@elchaconaso]

was 18 in 1983,wanted one of those so bad and no job and no money made it one of those unattainable dreams.

[@iffipifi1]

did you get it once situation got better?

[@lazarusjtaxen1918]

The sound of this bike brought back alot of memories my father had a 82 gs 750 e when I was a kid.....I spent alot of time on back of it in 90s.

[@namkaulitz5920]

Really love ur vids dude , upload more

[@gsfinatic]

Ride it! I had a 1981 GS1100E back in the day. Great bikes.

[@artmchugh5644]

gsfinatic gs 1100 is a great bike !!!!😄😄😄

[@JckmanGaming]

"You could...but you shouldn't!" - Hahahaha soo good!

[@dalefrancis1552]

Happy to see this in my suggested. I had one of these as a cheap daily commuter in 03-06 it took some serious abuse and held up.

[@tommygun6028]

Great Show, always enjoyed 🤝😎😁👍

[@FlyingPig990]

Solid content! I found a 1975ish honda CB360T in my grandfather's barn.. someday I'd love to brush the dust off and get it going. These vids are egging me on lol even though financially I have no idea what I'd be getting into

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wow

[@bigwo56]

I'd bet that 360T has really low miles, and should be pretty easy to get running! Not as strong as the old 350's, but still fun and reliable!

[@Keepitmooving]

Hey bro! Great video, also why did the the older bike engine explode from the road tripp you were telling us?

[@fahb68]

great vide i liked thanks i hope you continue with videos whit this bike

[@alexanderguestguitars3619]

YAAAAAAYYYYYY! I had two of those in the '90's. A blue one and a red one, but both were the ES version which had a "bikini fairing" (half fairing) attached to the frame. Interestingly, here in the UK, they were called GSX 750E(S) not GS 750E.I also had a custom bike with a GSX 750E engine fitted into it. Fantastic bikes. Bit big and a bit heavy, but it'll do everything you want it, and just lap it up and be ready for more. Originally your bike had CV carbs and an airbox. My custom bike had slide carbs and bell mouths. Wouldn't run in the rain! Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@troystark6998]

I sure hope that you still got that Suzuki that was a pretty sweet ride

[@jacoblegend1]

i want that bike dude something about it just looks amazing to me love the older style bikes

[@tyronemenefee3189]

jacob williams I agree I love though bikes

[@michaelstephens9104]

Oh snap you were riding in Landisville that’s my Aunt’s development! Keep up the good work!

[@thorinossman5082]

I've got a 1983 gs750es and love it. Lots of fun runs like a top. Rare bike

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

That bikes the real deal, I would see these bikes on the road in the UK all over the place. Great to see it running the roads again, the naked street bikes owe a lot to this bike, the berth of a whole era still going strong today.

[@BikesandBeards]

Yeah your right

[@sebastienmccown-kobinger2984]

how to fix a motorcycle: put gas in it

[@poggergen1937]

Ain’t got no gas in it

[@blakehenry9584]

Second video of yours I'm watching... I can already tell I'm hooked

[@scottmcneil4598]

That's a beautiful bike! i love the lines.

[@MikMech]

Love 80's bikes. There's just something about them. I'd have one over a new bike for sure...

[@grantdubridge7995]

I have a 1985 Ninja 900 for sale

[@MikMech]

@@grantdubridge7995 Condition? Location? Price?

[@MikMech]

I'm north Sydney..

[@grantdubridge7995]

@@MikMech sorry, I'm in Michigan USA.

[@MikMech]

@@grantdubridge7995 I'm not a 'Ninja Fan', but an 85 would have been a nice score. Cheers

[@stancoleshill8925]

19:06 Now that the bike has run after not running for a few years, the debris has shaken loose in the tank and moved on down through the unfiltered gas line into the float bowls, further blocking the idle jets and more. You must clean the whole system out including the gas tank.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I just bought an '86 Honda shadow 500 for 500 bucks cleaned the carbs replaced the plugs and it runs great! I love it

[@kaidenblackburn874]

the later that day clip reminds me of my suzuki dr200, its a lot newer, and i have seen or heard that all or most of the suzuki mirrors are crap. great vid i love your content

[@nickcamino80]

Definitely sounds likes its hitting on 3 cylinders to me.

[@rickc2222]

I thought so as soon as he fired it up.

[@postmortemspasm]

i was thinking 2

[@michaelmorgan2880]

love it when guys say run sea foam through the carbs... such a waste of time

[@YTjndallas]

I agree.

[@YTjndallas]

Rick Couture So did I.

[@donsvideos1985]

Dude, I have been in the PA mountains on a motorcycle and y'all got some banjo players of your own... just sayn' :)

[@MychealJones]

LOL Great video my friend; it was both informative and funny at the same time. If you ever come back to GA; I would like to show you my EV conversation of a Yamaha XJ600 that was stripped bare and given to me.

[@DeathRoyale]

My history is you guys and videos on the yamaha XVS650. I got my XVS650A because of your video

[@MrImpalaRider]

Eleven hundred thousand miles lol 😂 that’s things been rode.....a lot!! Cool video 👍🙏🏻

[@theone2be33]

That's 1,100,000 miles in conversion

[@ayedee6681]

what a sweet bike, the GS750, and GSX1100 were the bikes that got me into biking, I would love to see you find a Katana1100

[@fornicateu2]

You can find them, they're going for £10,000 UK pounds over here.

[@bigwo56]

kinda like finding an old Kawa Mach III tho.. Few out there, and REALLY expensive!

[@BeefyPrime]

This things awesome! You ever give away this or another old-school cafe im in! Love this ride

[@harryballzaky2674]

Very cool bike. The GS1100-E is one of my all-time favorite bikes ever made. The 750 has got to be good if it's anything like its big brother.

[@mazon1x]

heyyy! i have a 1981 gs750e ! dude have yet to watch the video fully! had extremely clogged up needles in the carb, unclogged them all and the bike runs! sat for 10+ years

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

mazon1x I just picked up an 81 gs650, did the same thing with it

[@dustyfrog9147]

Hey when you going to get you in the Mike Wazowski helmets😂

[@mikemusser]

That takes me back. Had a GS750 ES of that vintage I used to ride all over Lancaster County.

[@pheenix42]

Had to smile a bit, as it reminded me of when my cousin and I got my '82 Kawasaki KZ440 going and he had to jump on it and run it around town for me to check it out. When he came around the block with that bug-eating grin on his face, I knew we'd had success. Good on ya keeping an old machine running. Still think you shouldn't have taken that trip so soon tho.

[@kooshamojiri2154]

Hey how are you taking those shots? Im so confused also i love these videos u guys helped me getting my xj650 with your last vid

[@BikesandBeards]

We did the route twice one with out a camera guy and the other with

[@bmax98]

Ya know I thought the exact same thing😂 This is how I got here, searching through the comments hoping someone else thought of the same question

[@mcycleshawn]

We need to ride together when I get one of my Magnas going

[@richardjoseph6816]

I'd be a buyer for that thing. I've had an 82 GS750ES and an 85 GS700ES. I loved both of them. Very comfortable and work well for running around town and even weekend trips. I did a 3,000 mile trip on my 82 in the summer of 93. Those engines are bulletproof.

[@jonstoetzel9720]

Great find!

[@JayDillon-mm6yv]

"Taking it apart, and putting it back the same way you put it back together..." ahahahah I've been able to take some stuff apart in my day.... Even drove some stuff right into the ground.

[@bobrider7198]

Also glad u use real gas instead of starter fluid. Better for the engine plus cheaper than starter fluid

[@xrayron9557]

Nothing wrong with using starter fluid as long as it’s used sparingly and as directed. It’s not good for 2 strokes or diesels. Also the technique he used won’t really work in the freezing cold where starter fluid will already be vaporized upon spraying. A nasal sprayer works way better than bottle sprayer imo. I’ve used this method before but only when out of starter fluid.

[@michaelmorgan2880]

if in a pich and theres fuel in the bowls, you could always just block off the back of the carbs... it causes the fuel to be sucked up through the jets flooding the venturis... it should start if the engine and ignition are in good shape

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

I use petrol sometimes but for a lot of situation starter fluid can't be beat. I do a few diesel engines and ether works miracles

[@dapointes641]

This is the best format ever

[@mhough3]

Great vid!

[@TheXoomfarr]

I want this bike. Seriously.. I bought one of these years ago and loved it. Tell me how and I'll get my credit card out.

[@foxmpomas2413]

An engine needs five things to run actually 1. Fuel 2.Air 3.Timing 4.Spark 5.Compression

[@GoatyHerps]

🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@floridamansgarage8629]

6 oil

[@T2roxT2]

@@floridamansgarage8629 7. engine

[@magicAAA]

Love the look of that bike! 😍Never saw one in germany afair, only GS500e and maybe a few 650's and they all are nakeds.

[@UFOsAreCool]

Dude your honesty is legit

[@isaiahclark2721]

You forgot about air an engine won’t start without air

[@sandipgiri7685]

Compression means the same isnt it?.its about fuel air mixture

[@naseeb46]

@@sandipgiri7685 While the compression is different, most of the times, bikes doesn't have any problem getting air. Unless it is blocked, of course.

[@minotvcity14]

“You could, but you shouldn’t” made me laugh so hard people think I have the corona virus cause I coughed. Hahah

[@timiavarone]

that joke alone made me subscribe

[@Red-Dog7]

@@timiavarone same lmao I was weak af

[@lanelederer175]

I had one, I think it was a 78, I miss it. The sound of the shims , love it.

[@canadaeast8358]

Things in great shape for the year man

[@steviegenoski9977]

@Bikes and Beards If you get that bike all the way to GA, still running, I'll buy it from you. I'm in Athens.