NGC GT 750 Survivor

[Canuck750]

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

[Lannis]

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

[Canuck750]

here's another one, tatty around the edges but only $1100, needs some work but mostly all there



https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/mcy/d/portland-1973-suzuki-gt750-project/7227591417.html

[Groover]

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

[wymple]

If I had the money I would have one of these, in a heartbeat.

[Huzo]

My first road bike 1978..

[Motormike]

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. 

[fotoguzzi]

here's another one, tatty around the edges but only $1100, needs some work but mostly all there



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.

[Roebling3]

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~

[JJ]

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

Top dollar...but a very nice example!!

[Two Checks]

Mass produced? Depends on what ya call mass produced.
Scott was building production water cooled cycles in the early 1900s.

[D Knaus]

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.

[Huzo]

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..
THAT made a difference..

[BikeMike]

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

[BikeMike]

Here's a link to a good site from a gentleman in Calgary:

https://www.oldjapanesebikes.com/GT750_field_guide/page-1

Mike