Dixie Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 Hi All New to the forum and just splashed out on a 79 GS750 E. Ex dutch bike and i need a MPH speedo and some advice on how best to change the euro side stand that auto springs up when you lift the bike. Can anybody help. Dixie Quote
no class Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 Welcome....but perhaps you should read the rules first.... Quote
Blubber Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 Can't you move to Europe mainland....? No need to change the speedo Welcome btw 2 Quote
Blubber Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 Oww... and a dixie is a port a loo here in the netherlands... I hope you see a lot less assholes 1 Quote
Dixie Posted December 29, 2017 Author Posted December 29, 2017 I've read the rules and ain't trying to buy anything off the members, I'm just after a steer in the right direction. This is my first toe dip into the world of classic suzuki's and I've been hunting for a gs750 for some time after spending years riding all sorts. Looking forward to riding it not shining it, it's a standard bike that needs a few bits. 3 Quote
370steve Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dixie said: it's a standard bike that needs a few bits. they all start out like that haha 1 Quote
sparki Posted December 29, 2017 Posted December 29, 2017 2 hours ago, Dixie said: I've read the rules and ain't trying to buy anything off the members, I'm just after a steer in the right direction. pictures my good man... we need pictures Quote
wraith Posted December 31, 2017 Posted December 31, 2017 Welcome to OSS Eblag (Eblag) is a place to start for the speedo, if your not a purest, I think a 550/850 will fit or when you have your 50 posts, put something up in the wanted part. As to the side stand bit is there 2 springs on it? Pics will help. Quote
Dixie Posted December 31, 2017 Author Posted December 31, 2017 Hi All I pick it up next Friday, so as soon as it lands ill get some pics posted. Thanks Quote
wraith Posted January 6, 2018 Posted January 6, 2018 On 31/12/2017 at 4:51 PM, Dixie said: Hi All I pick it up next Friday, so as soon as it lands ill get some pics posted. Thanks How's the bike looking? Quote
Dixie Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 Great, just switching the speedo to a MPH one and stripped rear brake as its was seized. Photos to follow when i put it back together next week. Is it an easy job to change the kickstand, the one on the bike flicks up automatically when i stand the bike up, i want one that i have to kick up. Any help would be good. Next job is an MOT and then i'm going to just enjoy it. Quote
Dixie Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 Sorry Wraith, just read your last post, ill check to see how many springs are on it tomorrow and get a couple of pics for your perusal. Quote
Dixie Posted January 8, 2018 Author Posted January 8, 2018 Hi Wraith, i've had a look at the stand and yes it has two springs, one over the top of the other. Quote
Dixie Posted January 8, 2018 Author Posted January 8, 2018 This is it, one owner 26,000 km and also a pic of the stand 6 Quote
Dixie Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 Evening All Any takers on my side stand issue, it has two springs one covering the other and it flicks up when i stand the bike up, i want it to stay down until kick it up, any ideas? Quote
wraith Posted January 10, 2018 Posted January 10, 2018 30 minutes ago, Dixie said: Evening All Any takers on my side stand issue, it has two springs one covering the other and it flicks up when i stand the bike up, i want it to stay down until kick it up, any ideas? Mmm, not shore why it flips up on its own looks standard. You could try removing one of the springs, as all the ones I've seen have only one spring. Sorry can't be any more help. Nice looking bike Quote
Dixie Posted January 10, 2018 Author Posted January 10, 2018 Good man, ill give it a go and let you know. Cheers, looks better now the screen has been taken off. I thought i'd get on and ride it this year then maybe give it a full overhaul next winter. I don't want it off the road when i could be out enjoying it. Quote
Dixie Posted February 4, 2018 Author Posted February 4, 2018 Hi All Finally got the GS ready for an MOT, i sussed out the side stand issue, i changed the mounting bracket, £15 from Eblag, just waiting for a new spring to arrive. Roll on mid March when hopefully the weather picks up and i return from an overseas work trip. Looking forward to getting it on the road. Are there any meets in the midlands for classic jap stuff? Quote
Ulleke Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 Nice GS you got there. In Holland we got a couple of meets for these sort of bikes. Quote
nlovien Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 aye fond memories flat oot on a mates gs750 ( i'd just stepped up to a TS250) fook this things scary quick then another mate went past on his GS1000 sooo life's progress by passed the 750 enjoy yours Quote
arnout Posted February 4, 2018 Posted February 4, 2018 On 10/01/2018 at 8:32 PM, Dixie said: Any takers on my side stand issue, it has two springs one covering the other and it flicks up when i stand the bike up, i want it to stay down until kick it up, any ideas? Oww... Only just read this question.. Simple solution: move the spring mounting point on the frame forward. On my old GSX750 this mounting point was a steel strip I just bent to the left to avoid any welding. But I see on a GS750 the stand is held by a separate piece that is bolted to the frame, and so could be easily removed for modification on the workbench. Quote
Dixie Posted March 14, 2018 Author Posted March 14, 2018 Hi All Thanks for all the advice, sorry its been a while, i've been flat out working overseas. The stand is finally sorted, i found the correct fixing bracket on Eblag, worked a dream. The bike is finally ready for its MOT and i've just insured it for the grand total of £78 fully comp, so result. Hopefully on the road for April and time to enjoy. Taking it to the classic show at Stafford in April. Bring on some dry roads and some sun. 1 Quote
Blubber Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 Don't forget to take pictures of the bike in the sun out in the open.. weather can be tricky in the UK Quote
nlovien Posted March 14, 2018 Posted March 14, 2018 as your keen as mustard to get out there - suggest you give it a good spray over with ACF50 - will help to keep it as clean as it presently is Quote
Dixie Posted March 20, 2018 Author Posted March 20, 2018 The snows thawing and off for its MOT today. First ride let's hope it goes well Quote
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