GT750 Chain Guard Interchangeability?

[Olafskii]

Can anyone advise on whether the steel chain guards from later models fit the 1972/1972 GT750 models? These early models were fitted with plastic chain guards (and plastic inner fenders). Mine came without a chain guard but the inner plastic fender is cracked so I suspect that this is what happened to the chain guard too.

I'm building my '72 GT750 to be a rider so a few 'cheater parts' that would loose points on a concourse restoration will be OK on my bike. Plastic GT750 chain guards for the '72/73 are still available on Ebay but the pricing for un-cracked ones is 'unfortuanate' to say the least. The later metal guards are much more available and at much more reasonable prices. If I find an old rusty chainguard I could sandblast it and apply a 'frame black' paint to get a finish that resembles the orginal plastic.

Maybe even the chain guards from the GT550 or GT380 fit?

Olaf

[Madbuffalo]

When purchased my 1975 GT750 had an early plastic chain guard fitted, that did not appear to have been modified in any way. I later traded it for the correct metal guard.

Not sure about interchangeability with other models but you could cross reference part numbers through Alphasports.com or a similar site that lists genuine Suzuki parts. Even if NLA the part numbers should be listed.

[Olafskii]

Good suggestion. Alpha Sport has a good website--easy to follow. Thanks.

Olaf