Suzuki gs750: the Dark Horse rises

The gs750 was a watershed bike for Suzuki-their first 4 stroke 750 that not only took them away from their traditional 2 strokes, but that demonstrated their commitment to this new world of high quality, high performance, high specification bikes. It did everything as well as the best of the rest and as a package it stood above the pack from its launch in 1977.
This gs750 came into me a little while ago from my friend Bob Green in Ohio and it had clearly been laid up for many years.
It was a non-runner without brakes and clearly hadn't had a life of love before it was parked.
It's last change of owner had been in 1987 I suspect it wasn't long after that, that it went into its long-fortunately dry- hibernation.
If you have any 60-70's bike needing a new home, or that would make a good story, please mail me on [e-mail] and I'll get back to you.
Thanks, Rod

[@Donaldjon]

I had a GS 750 I bought brand new in "77 for $2282 USD. It was blue and was the best bike I ever owned. Super reliable, quick and handled great.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Jon. Yes, they're great bikes. I have a blue 750 right now with just 18000 miles. I'm still looking for s pretty gs1000-one will come along. Thanks for watching, Rod

[@deepsouthNZ]

Thank you for bringing this marvelous piece of Japanese engineering back to life it sure is a beauty

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

They're a great bike . Thanks for watching my friend

[@asimuddin1032]

Great, I have very good memories with Suzuki GS 750. Nice video

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Glad to hear that and thanks for watching . Best, Rod

[@davidtaylor1069]

Another lovely bike Rod - I had a GS750 back in the 70's loved it - good to see that you have put new life into this one - well done

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

They're my tip for a value bounce like the Kz650s have had. Very good value right now.

[@michaelfirth1075]

Rod you know your stuff,and put it across well. Great job.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hope you're taking it all in...I'll be asking questions at the end! :0)

[@Bellathebear777]

Nice vid, but couldn't hear you much

[@jhonnysarmiento2132]

buenos dias señor usted es un MAESTRO mis respetos saludos de Quito Ecuador Sur America tengo una suzuki 750 GS Limite el problema no hay quien la afine bien

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hola. Saludos desde el Reino Unido para usted, señor. Por favor, eche un vistazo a mi video del carburador Kz 650. Usan exactamente los mismos carbohidratos. Gracias por mirar y por tu amable comentario, Rod.

[@MrSmurfnanne]

I bought a new 1979 GS750 that looked exactly like this one. I paid $150 for the 29 Mikunis I installed. The bike gave my friends, with 900 and 1000 Kawis, fits!

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

$150 would be a serious spend back then eh? But if they gave you the result...a bargain. Thanks for watching

[@Scoob62]

Great Job Rod ! Your very talented sir. :)

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

You're too kind, but thanks. Still making lots of mistakes . :0)

[@richarddavis5542]

I had a '79 N model just like that.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Richard. Bet you wish you still had it eh? Thanks for watching

[@charlesarmstrong-vu3qj]

Had one of those a weapon 125mph guaranteed fuel economy gorne but quick as at the time abused it and it loved it miss it not for gas though👍👍

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

yeah they're great bikes. I'm just about to restore another one.

[@RayCis1]

From '77 to '81 I rode one (my 3rd bike after a T500 and a GT750), and it was by far the best. After that interest in riding subsided for almost 40 years, but, as you well know, never will there a vaccine be developed for the motorcycle virus, so, when corona appeared, I bought a Honda CBF600SA from 2010, nothing to complain about, all new technology, but the memory of my GS750 lingered on, so, sold the Honda, and in April I bumped into a blue GS750 from '79, with only 33K on the clock, for 3400 euro's. I haven't made much trips on it, as the bike needed new tires, chain & sprockets, 4 new spark plugs, crash bars, put in a new K&N air filter, brake pads, adapted a GiVi luggage rack, originally meant for a Honda CB750 F2, to fit my Suzuki. Also a new steering lock (meant for a Zundapp moped) -but it fits! Have the Dynatec electronic ignition here, that will be installed in due course, and I'll have my carbs ultrasonically cleaned in october. New oil, filter and clutch plates are to be done too. Thank God they're easy to work on, these classics, with that new Honda I couldn't even reach the spark plugs without removing the half-fairing and tank, pffff..

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Ray. Thanks for watching. These GSes are great bikes and really handsome. You certainly did OK with your bike and get the fun of bringing it back to a nice spec too. I rose a GS 1000 back in 1980 after not having a bike for maybe 4 years and was blown away by the grunt. The 750 is thought by some to be a nicer bike.... but I like them both. I've 2 750s just now thaty I'll be posting some vids of over the next wee while . best, Rod

[@alessandrocerioli2151]

Excellent conservative restoration...my father had a GS500, sometimes I fancy buying one.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

get the 550...its a lot more bike. Thanks for watching

[@alessandrocerioli2151]

@@rodcurrieclassics8102 as far as I remember they were the same bike, due to emissions regulation they lost some power and trying to compensate increasing the displacement.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Allesandro. In truth I don't remember us getting a GS 500-4 but I may be wrong. "Our" 500 was a twin. I'm preparing for a avalanche of " yes we did you idiot" . Thanks for watching

[@alessandrocerioli2151]

@@rodcurrieclassics8102 yes the twin 500 is more famous, but I am pretty sure Suzuki offered a 4 cylinder GS500 in 1977 and 1978, at least for the Italian market....it was quickly replaced by the 550.

[@fredziffle1991]

Back when T reg was in..... It was horrible orange but that didn't mater because I stripped it down and restyled it as cafe racer with loads of chrome and polished alloy and a heavy metal flake paint job.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Dave. Yes, the 70s have much to answer for colour-wise . I had an A10 as a teenager in the 70s that I wanted to cafe up...but couldn't afford it. It was sold and cafe-ed up anyway. ...Luckily there were usually enough mainstream colours in most models to make them acceptable today. These GSes are such handsome bikes that they look great in blue, black or burgundy.Thanks for watching

[@Jaysqualityparts]

Nice bike.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Thanks. It really did make a nice bike. It hadn't run for 25 years and the last change of owner was way back ...'82 or something ass I remember. I almost kept it as I liked it so much. I have a couple of GSes coming on this next shipment and may well keep one back. Thanks for your comments

[@hassanail742]

I have the same bike looks identical to mine 😍 love that bike. I'm currently "learning" trying to get the carbs tuned right

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Hassan. The carbs used on the gs750 are the same (or different in detail only) Mikunis fitted to Kawasaki Kz 650s. I've a couple of vids here of setting up the fuel levels on the Kz.. Here's one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYKxeGd_p8h2maM Might be useful to you

[@hassanail742]

@@rodcurrieclassics8102 I appreciate it. I'll check it out

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Good luck Hassan.

[@timchamberlain6094]

Lovely. if I get some brass together I'd like a Z650.,spesh in the green.

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Step right this way, Sir. As it happens I've the very thing over here. Let me relieve you of that bothersome packet of banknotes..such a nuisance!

[@davidmuir6849]

Superb clip thanks for sharing Rod I’m looking for a gs750 can you point me in the right direction for a good one ? Regards Dave from Cupar ,Fife

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi Dave. I have one ( 2 actually but one is a much more a project bike with a funny history..it was seized my DEA as part of a drug dealing raid...maybe the gy was trilling round dropping the goods off) here I'll be doing across the next couple of months. 18000 miles and it'll make a really nice bike. Engine is very sweet. See watching and you'll see it . If you're interested you can contact me on [e-mail]

[@Papa_Kilo]

Im currently looking at a '81 GS750 in reasonable condition. Is £1700 a decent price?

[@rodcurrieclassics8102]

Hi there. Haven't seen the bike of course but I'd say it's a steal that will only go up in value. Good luck

[@Cromwell648]

Invest in a proper mic Ffs.