1973 Suzuki GT750

GT75034539

A TRUE BARN FIND !!!it appears from inspection that this bike has never been dropped !!! VERY ORIGINAL , VERY COMPLETE , UNRESTORED 1973 GT750 !!!!!!!!! ALL 4 ORIGINAL , STOCK MUFFLERS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION -!!!each exhaust separately or as a complete set is very valuable because of condition [ OF COURSE , 2 STROKE MUFFLERS DO NOT RUST THRU !!! ] not scratched / scuffed - inspect photos closely AN ORIGINAL PAINT BIKE TO LEAVE AS IS - OR -A PERFECT RESTORATION CANTIDATE . I HAVE THE ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA TITLE FOR DOCUMENTATION . VIEW THE LAST PHOTO TO SEE NICELY RESTORED GT OF THIS RARE COLOR SCHEME !!! - - - details - - - COSMETICS -------- ORIGINAL AIRBOX , GAGES NICE SHOWING 20692 MILES , CHROME IS NICE AS IS MOST CHROME ON BIKES FROM THE WARM WEST WITH LITTLE RAIN AND LOW HUMIDITY , LOOK AT PHOTO OF EACH RIM AS A SMALL SECTION OF EACH RIM WAS ONLY QUICKLY CLEANED WITH "OOOO" STEEL WOOL , SPOKES AND HUBS ARE ALSO EXCELLENT , MISSING LEFT SIDE PANEL , RIGHT PANEL HAS ALL THREE TABS STILL SECURE , REAR FENDER AND TAILLIGHT ARE NICE AS IS FRONT FENDER [SEE DING ] , ORIG TURN SIGNALS , DUAL DISC FRONT BRAKES , BUILD DATE OF 8/72 , ORIGINAL BARS , SWITCHES ,CONTROLS ,LEVERS WITH ORIGINAL PLASTIC COVERING AND RUBBER BALL ENDS , TORN ORIGINAL SEAT COVER BUT ON EXCELLENT SEAT BASE , RARE TO FIND IS ORIGINAL TRIM ON SEAT !!! , NO SCUFFS/SCRATCHES ON LEVERS , SIGNALS , PIPES SO I BELIEVE IT HAS NEVER BEEN DOWN !!! MECHANICALS - - - COMPRESSION IS EXCELLENT AND FEELS VERY GOOD WHEN PUSHING KICK STARTER THRU BY HAND , CLUTCH FEELS PERFECT , SHIFTS , CARBS NEED CLEANED AS BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING [SLIDES ARE FROZEN ] , OIL INJECTION STILL INTACT !!! , KICKSTARTER OPERATES CORRECTLY BUT SPRING PROBABLY NEEDS REPOSITIONED [ WILL NOT RETURN ON ITS OWN ] , FRONT MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS FLUID AND BLED OR POSSIBLY REBUILD KIT , I CANNOT ATTEMPT TO START AS NO KEY FOR IGNITION [ LOCKSMITH COULD NOT GET A KEY TO MATCH FOR #34244 NUMBER ON IGNITION ?? ] . AND ALSO CARBS NEED CLEANED . OWNER SAID BIKE RAN WHEN LAST PUT AWAY . I ACQUIRED THIS SUZUKI AS A PACKAGE PURCHASE WITH A 64 BULTACO AND A 1ST YEAR 1971 HONDA CB500/4 KO In 1970 Suzuki only produced two-strokes, and when they decided to enter the Superbike war it was with a two-stroke. Up against the mighty Honda CB750 and wicked Kawasaki H2 triple, Suzuki decided to tread a different path, creating a GT, or Grand Tourer. Suzuki already had a two-stroke 500cc twin, the T500, so it simply added another 70 x 64mm cylinder. Water-cooling was also added so the engine would run longer and harder without overheating and seizing. The large radiator and cooling system contributed to an increase in weight, but provided the GT750 with an enviable record of reliability. While the highly stressed Kawasaki triples gained a reputation for exploding, the GT750 could rival any four-stroke in longevity. The 738cc 120 degree triple was smooth, and with very mild porting and three 40mm Mikuni carburettors, the power was a moderate 67 horsepower at 6500rpm. But the most surprising thing about this two-stroke triple was the flat torque curve, and the GT750 had more low and mid-range power than anyone expected of a two-stroke. There was some initial scepticism, but when anyone rode a GT750 this immediately disappeared. Eschewing the emphasis on straight line performance, the GT750 provided relaxed cruising and exceptional comfort. Much of this comfort was also provided by the size of the GT750. At 214kg dry it was quite heavy, and while the handling was a little soft and soggy when ridden hard, the weight was low and the GT750 was a supreme long-distance motorcycle. Even the overdone Cadillac-inspired styling touches didn't detract too much from the GT750's appeal. The symmetrical exhaust system, with black taper-end cones, was designed to make it look like a four-cylinder, and the front was dominated by a giant radiator. Setting the GT750 off was a garish candy-colour scheme. This was 1970s styling at its most extreme. The first model, the GT750J (pictured here), was released during 1971, and continued through into 1972. The J was the only model to feature a drum brake, but criticism of its spongy action and lack of feel led to twin front discs gracing the GT750K of 1973. In 1975, with the GT750M, came an increase in power, to 70 horsepower, but ultimately the market demanded four-strokes. The GT750 could leave most bikes behind in a haze of blue oil smoke but emission controls eventually also signed its death warrant. Although the GT750 continued until 1977, the release of the four-stroke GS750 in 1976 was the harbinger of the future. But when the GT750 died, so did one of the 1970s iconic motorcycles, and one of the most interesting and charismatic machines of the era. FIVE SMART THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GT750 1. The Suzuki GT750 has earned more nicknames than just about any other motorcycle. These range from Water Buffalo, Kettle, and Water Bottle, to the Flexi-Flyer. Despite these derogatory names, the GT750 has one of the strongest followings in the classic motorcycle scene. 2. Not long after the GT750 was released Suzuki developed it into the TR750 Formula 750 racer. At the TR750's race debut at Daytona in 1972 Jody Nicholas was timed at more than 275 km/h. 3. The most successful rider of the TR750 was the late, great Barry Sheene. Sheene won the FIM Formula 750 title in 1973 and the British Superbike titles in 1973 and 1974 and scored more victories than any other TR750 rider. 4. Sheene looked set to take the British title again in 1975 but was injured in a spectacular 280 km/h accident at Daytona. After this spill, the world's highest profile crash ever, Sheene returned to win the British Superbike title in 1976. 5. John Williams gave the TR750 its only TT victory; the 1976 Isle of Man 1000cc TT Classic. Williams set a race average speed of 174 km/h, with a fastest lap of 177 km/h. OUR SMALL DEALERSHIP SPECIALIZES IN EXCEPTIONAL , LOW MILEAGE , MODERN BIKES AND INTERESTING VINTAGE CYCLES . OVER 35 YEARS CYCLE EXPERIENCE . SEE OUR EXCELLENT / NEAR 100% FEEDBACK TO BE ASSURED OF OUR DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION . ALL OUR CYCLES ARE DESCRIBED AS THOROUGHLY AND HONESTLY AS POSSIBLE INCLUDING EXCELLENT CLOSE UP PHOTOS / POINTING OUT IMPERFECTIONS . NO SALES TAX WILL BE COLLECTED BY K.M. KUCERA MOTORS , .NO TITLE FEES , NOTHING EXCEPT PURCHASE PRICE . SALES TAX , IF APPLICABLE IN YOUR STATE , WILL BE COLLECTED BY YOUR DMV WHEN YOU TRANSFER TITLE INTO YOUR NAME . IF INTERESTED IN THIS MACHINE- I SUGGEST YOU CALL TO DISCUSS OFFER / DETAILS AS MANY OF OUR CYCLES ARE NEGOTIATED AND COMPLETED WITH A PHONE CONVERSATION ! IT IS ALSO LISTED LOCALLY SO WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY . PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS SERIOUS BUYER . YOU MUST HAVE GOOD HISTORY AND FEEDBACK OR YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING OR IF NEW BIDDER ON E BAY. I will sell to overseas buyer only if buyer handles ALL planning of shipping/pick up,etc. WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ACCEPTED. WE HAVE CONNECTIONS FOR AU and U.K. SHIPPING . PICK UP CYCLE OR SHIPPING IS APPRX $250 TO WEST COAST , APPRX $450 TO MIDWEST AND APPRX $600 TO EAST COAST - DEPENDING ON EXACT LOCATION . This motorcycle is being sold on an as-is basis with no warranty written or implied. Please ask any questions before bidding. THANKS , CRAIG 702 327 7898 On Jul-29-11 at 07:03:41 PDT, seller added the following information: INSIDE OF FUEL TANK IS EXCELLENT - NO RUST ........On Aug-03-11 at 09:51:41 PDT, seller added the following information: engine # is GT750 - 34539 this obviously is the correct engine as engine # is 64 above frame # which is very common/normal .On Aug-03-11 at 10:25:01 PDT, seller added the following information: Sorry but I overlooked describing this in my description . The #1 exhaust has a hairline crack just aft of the drivers footpeg . Vibration crack ????The aviation method of repair would be to drill a small hole at each end of hairline crack to prevent any continuation . Certainly a minor problem .