Thanks Doc! I've had the best success buying bikes that are already in nice shape. Cheap, rough bikes usually turn out to be expensive, rough restorations! Cheers!
Very cool! Until yesterday I don't think I had heard of the GS650E. I knew about the 550E and 750E, but not the 650. There are lots of the 650Ls around though.
The GS650E is basically a GS550 with a GS650G top end, meaning the E has a 6-speed gearbox, roller bearing crank and chain final drive. The G models, of which there are 3; GL (cruiser), GT (standard, the one in this video) and GM (Katana, looks just like the 550 Katana) all have plain bearing cranks, 5 speed transmissions with a direct drive 5th (meaning less power loss in 5th gear, but more in the lower 4 gears) and shaft final drive. Compared to the Seca 650 from Yamaha, the Suzuki shafties tend to pull better in the low- and midrange, with slightly less top end power apart from the Katana, that is tuned slightly higher.
What a beautiful bike. I've always had as sweet spot for 650's. At 5' 7", 170, they're just the right size for me. Back in the day the 750's were too big, and the 550's were too small.
Suzuki had an interesting policy of using the same frame for the later 750E and 1100E (or 850G and 1100G). I liked the original GS750E because it was smaller than the later 1000. This bike reminds me of the original GS750E from the saddle but with some really nice features thrown in. Cheers!
another great vid , looking forward to watching the progress .. the last 4 digits in the id #s on the tire tell the week and year of manufacture ex: 1016
"in line" How very transverse !....moving on from the 99% of Tubes of You Car/Bike Hole of Rabbits home to "all fours be inline" even the UJM ones ?......Dudes
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Yes will give it a go ...BMW k flying brick is a (K75 a triple if want) as is a a Triumph rocket 3 if wish go back to Old Gentleman motorcyclist times...think Henderson or Fn to name but a brace of INLINE engines something not seen on any UNIVERSAL JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE ...But often referred to as "inline" by the A/head over & B/wood trees men who "not of spanners" even if called Nobby Clarke...with a"E"... hope helps if not maybe a 50/50 or phone a friend...rare bike also available chain drive and a sort of squashed KATANA... noted for burning oil
I town a 78 gs750 that I can’t change points on because for months no one can tell me which ones to use? Not even those so called forums. I bet this host won’t respond! Anyone?
It looks like you need Suzuki part # 31440-36210. They are still in production. $45 each or close to that. Double check with your local dealer since Suzuki made at least three GS750s in 1978. Cheers!
Yes, yes, yes, thank you. I know parts are available but the question, again is, which one? I can’t find out if I have a, I believe nippendenso or the other one kondaka or how ever it’s said.
@@eduardofktrmp9463 If you have a good local dealership, they should be able to help you. They should be able to tell by the VIN of your bike or be willing to contact Suzuki for you. It may not matter which one you get if the specs are essentially the same.
@eduardofktrmp9463 I'm sorry. If it were me, I would look online and call Suzuki dealerships (regardless of location) until I found one that could help. Good luck!
Hi Jon that is a very nice bike. I wish modern bikes looked as good. Looking forward to your road test. Best wishes from Worcester UK.
Right on, thanks!
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That is one damn good looking motorcycle! Just like the KZ650B2A I once owned, it has everything that 90% of riders actually need.
For sure! Often times, the mid-sized bikes make the best daily drivers. Cheers!
Wow! What a gorgeous machine! Looking forward to the restoration. 👍
Right on, thanks!
Love the bike! I just purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS650E…What a sleeper! 73 bhp very fast very well built. The E model is chain driven instead of shaft.
Right on! The 650E also has a roller bearing crank. Neat bike!
Pretty bike. Cant wait to see her running.
Next episode, I promise!
Bike looking good!
Right on! It makes for a quicker restoration and usually less money in the end if you start with a nicer bike. Cheers!
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@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 No problem thanks for the quality content!
@@SLAYER-nm5zw You're welcome!
pretty good shape!
Thanks Doc! I've had the best success buying bikes that are already in nice shape. Cheap, rough bikes usually turn out to be expensive, rough restorations! Cheers!
Nice looking bike.
Suzuki did a nice job on this one,
Nice bike Jon. Look forward to seeing the results of the getting everything back to normal on the bike. Enjoyed the video Jon and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Thanks Henry!
This will be a fun one to watch, as I've got an '82 650E. 👍
Very cool! Until yesterday I don't think I had heard of the GS650E. I knew about the 550E and 750E, but not the 650. There are lots of the 650Ls around though.
I accidentally answered through my other RUclips channel. My appologies!
The GS650E is basically a GS550 with a GS650G top end, meaning the E has a 6-speed gearbox, roller bearing crank and chain final drive. The G models, of which there are 3; GL (cruiser), GT (standard, the one in this video) and GM (Katana, looks just like the 550 Katana) all have plain bearing cranks, 5 speed transmissions with a direct drive 5th (meaning less power loss in 5th gear, but more in the lower 4 gears) and shaft final drive. Compared to the Seca 650 from Yamaha, the Suzuki shafties tend to pull better in the low- and midrange, with slightly less top end power apart from the Katana, that is tuned slightly higher.
My 650E is a five speed. I would prefer it to be a six speed, but it is still fun.@@64faffi
@@64faffi Correct on all counts, thanks!
Pretty clean looking machine for the year it is
Yep, thankfully it should be a pretty quick project.
What a beautiful bike. I've always had as sweet spot for 650's. At 5' 7", 170, they're just the right size for me. Back in the day the 750's were too big, and the 550's were too small.
Suzuki had an interesting policy of using the same frame for the later 750E and 1100E (or 850G and 1100G). I liked the original GS750E because it was smaller than the later 1000. This bike reminds me of the original GS750E from the saddle but with some really nice features thrown in. Cheers!
I owned this model from 1990 thru 1991. It was a good motorcycle. I sold it because I was a new father.
and ?
It's a fun bike! Did you ever get back into motorcycling?
I'm Excited Jon!!! *i've said these interest me...
Right on!
another great vid , looking forward to watching the progress .. the last 4 digits in the id #s on the tire tell the week and year of manufacture ex: 1016
Right on!
I accidentally answered through my other RUclips channel. My appologies!
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 no worries..
Fix that throttle cable too !!
Yep. It's amazing to me how people don't even notice things like that on their bikes.
"in line" How very transverse !....moving on from the 99% of Tubes of You Car/Bike Hole of Rabbits home to "all fours be inline" even the UJM ones ?......Dudes
Respectfully, I'm not sure exactly what you're saying. Can you translate the comment into old-timer language for me? Thanks
@@jonsmotorcyclerescueandrev3538 Yes will give it a go ...BMW k flying brick is a (K75 a triple if want) as is a a Triumph rocket 3 if wish go back to Old Gentleman motorcyclist times...think Henderson or Fn to name but a brace of INLINE engines something not seen on any UNIVERSAL JAPANESE MOTORCYCLE ...But often referred to as "inline" by the A/head over & B/wood trees men who "not of spanners" even if called Nobby Clarke...with a"E"... hope helps if not maybe a 50/50 or phone a friend...rare bike also available chain drive and a sort of squashed KATANA... noted for burning oil
I town a 78 gs750 that I can’t change points on because for months no one can tell me which ones to use? Not even those so called forums.
I bet this host won’t respond! Anyone?
It looks like you need Suzuki part # 31440-36210. They are still in production. $45 each or close to that. Double check with your local dealer since Suzuki made at least three GS750s in 1978. Cheers!
Yes, yes, yes, thank you. I know parts are available but the question, again is, which one? I can’t find out if I have a, I believe nippendenso or the other one kondaka or how ever it’s said.
@@eduardofktrmp9463 If you have a good local dealership, they should be able to help you. They should be able to tell by the VIN of your bike or be willing to contact Suzuki for you. It may not matter which one you get if the specs are essentially the same.
Thank you, but only one in Salem Oregon and they won’t help. It’s too old and never seen one. They just dismissed me.
@eduardofktrmp9463 I'm sorry. If it were me, I would look online and call Suzuki dealerships (regardless of location) until I found one that could help. Good luck!