1980 Suzuki GS750L review from United States of America
"Greatness embodied in steel"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
I had electrical problems almost immediately. The battery would discharge while running, and the recharging mechanism didn't work correctly. I don't know specifics, but I had one part (generator?) replaced after a year, but the problems continued over the life of the bike. I suspect it may have been a complication of bad wiring to the the add-on fairing right after purchase. I went through a new battery nearly every year, and push-started the bike more often than not.
General comments?
I loved this bike more than my own mother! It rode great, looked awesome and sounded baaaaaaaaaad!
It was a screamer off the line, and cruised comfortably and smoothly.
Except for the electrical problems, it was perfect.
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| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1980 |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 8 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 25th May, 2007 |