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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Canuck750 on November 08, 2020, 05:16:42 PM
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designated the 'LeMans' before Guzzi took the moniker, this second year front disc brake version is stunning, the first mass produced water cooled bike
I have always been interested in owning one of these and though the 4LS front brake 1st year model may be more sought after I think this would be the practical choice, it retains all of the other choice features of the front drum brake model, especially the black exhaust end cones
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/d/roseville-suzuki-gt-750-le-mans/7227434115.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xMCVwHN/GT750.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
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Getting pricey, those are.
But if you're comparing it with a used late-model Guzzi, for example, it doesn't look so bad. And they will do a lot more than people think they will ...
Lannis
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here's another one, tatty around the edges but only $1100, needs some work but mostly all there
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg6JsFSt/gt750-project.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94WCSwjr)
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/d/portland-1973-suzuki-gt750-project/7227591417.html
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I'd say even if not a survivor, the chances of it being impressive bike still are pretty good!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXfMHhzXKis
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If I had the money I would have one of these, in a heartbeat.
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My first road bike 1978..
(https://i.ibb.co/f8dTB9K/DF9-BA01-E-DC0-B-4927-AB37-FC97-C101-EBFE.png) (https://ibb.co/f8dTB9K)
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I owned it's little brothers, both the GT380, and later a GT550. Never could swing it for a Water Buffalo. The rubber-mounted Suzuki triples are still among the smoothest bikes I've ever ridden. That first one sure is sharp, and priced accordingly. Not quite as keen on riding a two-smoker these days.
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here's another one, tatty around the edges but only $1100, needs some work but mostly all there
(https://i.postimg.cc/tg6JsFSt/gt750-project.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/94WCSwjr)
https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/d/portland-1973-suzuki-gt750-project/7227591417.html
do you have it on the way yet? If not jump on it.
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I'm hoping to find a 380cc. I can kick start the RD400, but it's tall. I can't push through the 500cc twin. I bought 6mm compression relief valves to try, but that won't solve the weight issue; + it's tall.
BTW: I've not seen any Suzuki with a fuel tank having broad stripping, as pictured. R3~
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designated the 'LeMans' before Guzzi took the moniker, this second year front disc brake version is stunning, the first mass produced water cooled bike
I have always been interested in owning one of these and though the 4LS front brake 1st year model may be more sought after I think this would be the practical choice, it retains all of the other choice features of the front drum brake model, especially the black exhaust end cones
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/d/roseville-suzuki-gt-750-le-mans/7227434115.html
(https://i.postimg.cc/3xMCVwHN/GT750.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Top dollar...but a very nice example!! :thumb: :cool: :smiley:
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Mass produced? Depends on what ya call mass produced.
Scott was building production water cooled cycles in the early 1900s.
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Seeing the Water Buffalo brings back fun memories - In the mid 70's my roommate borrowed his brothers and we rode to the Smoky Mountains. The Buffalo needed a lot of work before the trip, and we thought we had it in fair shape, but early on it started missing on one cylinder. It still ran with my 500-4 Honda. That night when it got dark we saw one plug wire arcing to the frame. A little electrical tape and all was good.
Fun times.
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Mine dropped the centre cylinder once and I took it back to the shop because I didn’t know how to troubleshoot it.
After several attempts at having it diagnosed, I had a look myself. It was a lump of crap in the middle jet, who would have guessed.. :rolleyes:
THAT made a difference..
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Nice bikes Jim,
I had a 1975 GT380 from new and still miss the sound of the little triple. The water buffaloes sound even better. I just picked up a 1974 GT750L and am looking forward to the two stroke triple burble again.
Mike
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Here's a link to a good site from a gentleman in Calgary:
https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/GT750_field_guide/page-1
Mike