74 GT 750

[T350guy]

Here's my new purchase. First bike I didn't have to restore



And My 74 H2b & GT

[pearljam724]

Congrats. She is extremely nice. Had I thought my 750 through thoroughly. I may have bought a completely restored one myself. Too much work, for the same money. Lol ! From what I've seen, it's often cheaper to buy someone else's work. Then again, I wanted it to be exactly how I wanted it and knowing for a fact what has and hasn't been done. It's been very fun, but I'm very ready to get it over with. Do you mind sharing your purchase price ? Id like to see your 77, if you still own it.

[T350guy]

Purchase price was $3500..For that other than sort a few bugs out it needs really nothing.
My old 77 is long gone . I sold it to a buddy in 79.
In 81 coming back from Sturgis we headed into Calgary , Alberta. On the way home the GT was leaking anti freeze and loosing power.
Lee turned around and traded in on a new GS1000 which he still has.
Have a few photo's of the GT when new..Man ,loved that bike.

[pearljam724]

Judging by the pics, it looks as if you pulled off a very good deal.

[T350guy]

Got the Bike Insured and Plated. Off for a short ride only to discover someone changed the gearing..60 mph at 3000 rpm..
This bike sure pulls that gearing..16 fr and 43 rear.
Kinda thought 1st gear was a little tall..lol
It's been 35 years since I last rode a GT 750
Ordered a Accent Iggy from Uwe and on it's way.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

A 15 front with a 43 or 45 rear is a much better combination.

[T350guy]

15 fr and 43 rear seem good to me..
Didn't think Suzuki Changed gearing that much..lol..15/47 to 16/43 to 15/40

[pearljam724]

Yes, the later models are geared very high. Too high for the amount of horsepower and amount of weight. From articles I've read. The consumer at the time was wanting more top end speed. That was an easy way to accomplish it. Manufactures still use that very same practice on modern models to satisfy the same demands on later runs of the same model. That demand being more torque or top end speed wanted from the general public. It's kind of a way to trick the general population that may not know better. A somewhat false claim, that a model run has been improved.