What happens if you turn a Suzuki GT750 over?
If the bike has been standing for a long period of time the seal (s) may have dried, become brittle and stuck to the crankshaft, turn the engine over and oops failed seal (s). Depending upon which seal (s) have failed visible symptoms may or may not be present.
Can a Suzuki GT750 start from an electric start?
It should start from the electric start no problems, perhaps a little choke after a minute on prime if it has not run for a while. Expect any smoke to clear from exhaust after a mile or so. (when stopped oil in crank case drains to the bottom and is injected into the inlet on next start up).
Why is oil leaking from my Suzuki GT750?
(Of course when riding the bike from cold it is not a good idea to thrash it) to see if any oil appears in the well, or if any has dribbled out of this hole. If so, then one of the crankshaft oil seals is likely to be failing or the gearbox oil level too high. Point this out to the seller as you could reduce the selling price by hundreds of pounds.
How can I tell if my Suzuki GT750 has a 2 stroke pump?
However, thoroughly check the oil feed pipe from the 2-stroke oil tank to the 2-stroke pump for signs of perishing or cracks. Also, slip the pipe off of the pump to see if any 2-stroke oil is flowing through it. After purchasing.
If the bike has been standing for a long period of time the seal (s) may have dried, become brittle and stuck to the crankshaft, turn the engine over and oops failed seal (s). Depending upon which seal (s) have failed visible symptoms may or may not be present.
How old is a Suzuki GT750 Kettle bike?
Many of us may well have heard a legendary tale about a Kettle (or any other bike) that has laid for all of its life in the original manufacturers packing crate, unbuilt and unused, but has now come to the market as a pristine example of a brand new 40+ year old bike, with an exceptional price to match.
(Of course when riding the bike from cold it is not a good idea to thrash it) to see if any oil appears in the well, or if any has dribbled out of this hole. If so, then one of the crankshaft oil seals is likely to be failing or the gearbox oil level too high. Point this out to the seller as you could reduce the selling price by hundreds of pounds.
How to replace crank seals on Suzuki GT750?
The crank is the easy part, putting the transmission back together is the challenge. Make sure your carbs aren’t just out before you go ripping and into the engine. The carbs take some practice. If the engine isn’t leaking from everything I would concentrate on the carbs for a while. If you do take it apart plan on every seal, not just crank seals.