1976 Suzuki GT750

Highlights

Subject to a comprehensive recent restoration over ten months
Carefully run-in and ready to ride
The vendor provides a large list of the work carried out during the restoration
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing

The Appeal

While Britain had led the way in high-performance motorcycles during the immediate post-war years, by the late 1960s, Japanese manufacturers were well on their way to world domination. The Suzuki GT750 showcased the very best of Japanese engineering. Nicknamed the “Kettle” in the UK, it’s three-cylinder water-cooled two-stroke engine was highly unusual at the time and proved immensely capable. At the time, few bikes were half as quick, and to sweeten the deal, Suzuki launched a wide range of oh-so-’70s colours to tempt buyers.

This 1976 example is in superb condition following a recent comprehensive restoration carried out by the vendor over a ten-month period. It looks fabulous and the vendor informs us that that it’s equally enjoyable to ride now that it’s rebuilt mechanicals have been carefully run-in. Benefitting from MOT and road tax exemption, this bike is ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

16,674 miles indicated
The vendor believes the current mileage to be correct and have an MOT certificate from 1987 showing 13,460 miles with subsequent certificates up until 2018 showing 13,877 miles
Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The vendor acquired the bike in 2017 in running yet tired condition
The plastic water pump drive failed in 2021, prompting the restoration over a period of ten months
Circa 1,200 miles covered since the restoration was completed
Invoices for the work carried out are included
Haynes workshop manual and original owner’s manual

The Condition

Restored to a high standard throughout
No damage or notable wear apparent
All brightwork re-chromed to a high standard and well-preserved ever since
The fuel tank and side panels have been resprayed
Frame fittings replaced with stainless steel fastenings
The frame has been sandblasted and powder-coated
Engine casings vapour blasted
New chrome points cover fitted
New chrome rims and stainless steel spokes
Tool kit present
New footrest rubbers fitted
Seat replaced and uprated with a plastic base (which avoids a common corrosion issue)
New side cover and tank decals fitted
Switchgear refurbished and reportedly in full working order
New indicator relay

The Mechanics

750 cc air-cooled, water-cooled triple
Five-speed gearbox
Accent electronic ignition system fitted
Carburettors ultrasonically cleaned and equipped with anti-surge jets
New pilot air jets
Carburettor to air box rubbers replaced and new air filter fitted
New throttle butterfly seals
Complete Delkevic exhaust system installed
Engine oil seals replaced
New crank seals, crank balanced, cylinder re-honed and new pistons
New reconditioned water pump
Water pump drive sprocket replaced
New regulator/rectifier
Front brake seals replaced
Front fork oil changed and seals replaced
New rear wheel cushion drive rubbers
New rubber engine mounts
New front and rear wheel bearings
New wiring loom
Radiator pressure checked and repainted.
SRIS pipes and faulty check valve replaced
Stainless steel tab washers front and rear
Stainless steel hose and carburettor clips
Stainless steel cylinder head bolts

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