Pics of my 1978 Suzuki GS750!

FastDoc · 08-11-2010, 06:27 PM

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.

mizke · 08-11-2010, 06:44 PM

very very very nice, is that front wind sheild/screen the oem part ? jsut looks find of big....

FastDoc · 08-11-2010, 07:25 PM

It's a period correct Vetter aftermarket fairing. It is pretty big. Vetter is also the manufacturer of the removable hard luggage.

mizke · 08-11-2010, 07:27 PM

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..

Weldangrind · 08-11-2010, 07:39 PM

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.

MICRider · 08-11-2010, 08:02 PM

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.

Cheers,
Stew

FastDoc · 08-11-2010, 08:10 PM

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.

MICRider · 08-11-2010, 08:54 PM

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?

FastDoc · 08-11-2010, 10:06 PM

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

AZ200cc · 08-12-2010, 01:11 AM

Nice bike Doc, Caught me off guard to see the screen and bags...Wonderful bike You have there. They run like no other.

SpudRider · 08-12-2010, 02:32 AM

The paint job is beautiful, Doc! Thank you for sharing the photographs.

Spud

FastDoc · 08-12-2010, 11:27 AM

Thanks guys!

I appreciate being able to share this little accomplishment with you all.

BillR · 08-13-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

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.

Ah, yes...the days when one bought a bike and then made into their own by customizing...not taking what someone else decided should roll off the factory floor and nothing else will fit...

Great paint and very nice bike set-up.
Bill

FastDoc · 08-13-2010, 11:16 AM

Thanks Bill.

Ol' Betty makes an excellent light (by today's standards) tourer. 'Custom' made for my needs, customised by me. :P

08-11-2010, 06:27 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-11-2010, 07:25 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's a period correct Vetter aftermarket fairing. It is pretty big. Vetter is also the manufacturer of the removable hard luggage. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-11-2010, 07:39 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	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. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-11-2010, 08:10 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-11-2010, 10:06 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	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 __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-11-2010, 06:44 PM	#2
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	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, 07:27 PM	#4
mizke Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,452	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, 08:02 PM	#6
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	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. Cheers, Stew
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08-11-2010, 08:54 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	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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08-12-2010, 01:11 AM	#10
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	Nice bike Doc, Caught me off guard to see the screen and bags...Wonderful bike You have there. They run like no other. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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08-12-2010, 02:32 AM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The paint job is beautiful, Doc! Thank you for sharing the photographs. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-12-2010, 11:27 AM	#12
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks guys! I appreciate being able to share this little accomplishment with you all. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-13-2010, 11:16 AM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Thanks Bill. Ol' Betty makes an excellent light (by today's standards) tourer. 'Custom' made for my needs, customised by me. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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