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08-11-2010, 06:27 PM | #1 |
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Pics of my 1978 Suzuki GS750!
Those of you who have known me for a while know that this bike (her name is Betty) is my 'Buddy Bike'.
Once a year my buddy from Jersey (I know, poor bastard) flys out to visit me and we go for a motorcycle tour, usually 2,000 miles or so in 9-11 days. Betty was bought and restored for him to ride when he's here. The other 50 weeks of the year she's in storage in my barn. I treated her to a new paint job. I hope you all enjoy! Especially those of you who are old enough to remember the times when bikes like Betty were the hottest fastest things on the planet. Back when a 'ninja' was a Japanese swordsman.
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08-11-2010, 06:44 PM | #2 |
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very very very nice, is that front wind sheild/screen the oem part ? jsut looks find of big....
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08-11-2010, 07:25 PM | #3 |
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It's a period correct Vetter aftermarket fairing. It is pretty big. Vetter is also the manufacturer of the removable hard luggage.
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08-11-2010, 07:27 PM | #4 |
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well good deal then, was not trying to sound like i was talking bad about it. cuz i was not, that bike is clean, just the windjammer stood out to me..
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08-11-2010, 07:39 PM | #5 |
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Sweetness! You're buddy did an amazing job. I hope you bought him many beers.
Dig that vintage Vetter stuff. 8) I always wanted that when I was a kid.
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08-11-2010, 08:02 PM | #6 |
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Looks awesome Doc! The paint is beautiful! And those Vetter's were an awesome fairing, I had one on my CB450 Custom and I loved it. Those old bikes were pretty much bulletproof. My CB never let me down. Thank you for sharing the pics.
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08-11-2010, 08:10 PM | #7 |
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It was the best they had back then. The truth is it's not a pretty design, but well thought out nd effective. Indeed, there's less wind and wind noise behind that Vetter than on my Gold Wing!
Vetter was a great engineer and inventor, but not the best looking stuff, IMHO.
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08-11-2010, 08:54 PM | #8 |
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I remember when a Ninja was a swordsman! About the same time me and a buddy of mine were lusting over Maico's in Dirt Bike magazine! I had a subscription when I was a kid and I used to take the mag over to his place and we would pore over it and dream... Dang, where did those days go?
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08-11-2010, 10:06 PM | #9 |
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I think the first wet dream I ever had involved a Honda CB750... :oops:
Great days. Now that I have the XS and the GS I'm sorry I sold my KZ... These bikes are pretty bulletproof. Riding 2,000 miles a year I hope it lasts me pretty much forever. :P
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08-12-2010, 01:11 AM | #10 |
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Nice bike Doc, Caught me off guard to see the screen and bags...Wonderful bike You have there. They run like no other.
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08-12-2010, 02:32 AM | #11 |
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The paint job is beautiful, Doc! Thank you for sharing the photographs.
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08-12-2010, 11:27 AM | #12 |
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Thanks guys!
I appreciate being able to share this little accomplishment with you all.
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Re: Pics of my 1978 Suzuki GS750!
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Great paint and very nice bike set-up. Bill |
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08-13-2010, 11:16 AM | #14 |
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Thanks Bill.
Ol' Betty makes an excellent light (by today's standards) tourer. 'Custom' made for my needs, customised by me. :P
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