So, this weekend has been very sad but very nice at the same time. :cry: I sold my GS500 but.... :thumb: picked up a very nice 1991 Suzuki Gsxr 750. All original with no modifications at all. Bike has been parked in a barn for the last 5 years and not been touched. Got a very good deal on it. Anyone else on here have an older Gsxr or ever had one? I may be on here asking for help if thats fine with everyone. whats your thoughts on it?
Just the usual stuff. If it's sitting for 5 years it's probably got dry tires with flat spots and needs a carb cleaning in addition to the usual clean up and tune up work. :thumb:
Quote from: Watcher on June 19, 2016, 04:59:00 PM
Just the usual stuff. If it's sitting for 5 years it's probably got dry tires with flat spots and needs a carb cleaning in addition to the usual clean up and tune up work. :thumb:
That was my first thought too. the tires actually didnt look to bad. I already downloaded a manual for it and planned on hitting the local store for the oil, plugs, air filter... Normal things. Seller stated that the carbs were rebuilt last year when he thought he was going to ride it again. then put it away and lost interest again. The bike is in amazing condition.
Pics, pics... pics..... oh and Pics!
Quote from: Janx101 on June 19, 2016, 06:46:32 PM
Pics, pics... pics..... oh and Pics!
Oh trust me there will be plenty of pics. I took a few today but I have many more to take.
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Ohhhhh so much win!!!
Nice nice nice :bstar:
Great looking bike!
You just added a GREAT BIG ZING to your life. Great score!
My '85 slabbie was a blast, dead reliable, bulletproof, (but I learned not to trust it too much on slippery wet roads).
Wow wow wow what a beaut
Thanks everyone. I could not pass her up
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Aaaa you've decided to down grade. Hopefully you got some $$$ in the deal.
Cool.
Buddha.
Amazing bike. Careful with that thing!
Quote from: The Buddha on June 20, 2016, 08:18:11 AM
Aaaa you've decided to down grade. Hopefully you got some $$$ in the deal.
Cool.
Buddha.
Well it's still a Suzuki gs... just bigger. At least I didn't have to ride a Harley
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love the 1985 - 1992 ( Suzuki advanced cooling system ) ( air cooled ) those are really awesome bikes , never got one (yet) (some day) ........... looks really nice .......... have fun .......... :thumb:
Quote from: rg500gamma on June 20, 2016, 10:44:22 PM
love the 1985 - 1992 ( Suzuki advanced cooling system ) ( air cooled ) those are really awesome bikes , never got one (yet) (some day) ........... looks really nice .......... have fun .......... :thumb:
Thanks. For the next week it will be parked while I change the oil, filter, fuel, battery, plugs, and just clean her up. I cant wait to get her out on the road and have fun. Hope your able to get one soon.
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Quote from: The Buddha on June 20, 2016, 08:18:11 AM
Aaaa you've decided to down grade. Hopefully you got some $$$ in the deal.
Cool.
Buddha.
Well it's still a Suzuki gs... just bigger. At least I didn't have to ride a Harley
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Oooo you got one of those, OK fine its a lateral move (where you have laterally moved onto 2 GS500's welded up side by side).
Cool.
Buddha.
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Quote from: Jespenshade12 on June 20, 2016, 11:53:35 AM
Quote from: The Buddha on June 20, 2016, 08:18:11 AM
Aaaa you've decided to down grade. Hopefully you got some $$$ in the deal.
Cool.
Buddha.
Well it's still a Suzuki gs... just bigger. At least I didn't have to ride a Harley
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Oooo you got one of those, OK fine its a lateral move (where you have laterally moved onto 2 GS500's welded up side by side).
Cool.
Buddha.
Haha.. OK you got me there. No it's not a katana but I have to agree the 500 was so much fun even after I laid her over in gravel.
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Striping her down to clean her up from the 5 year park job she has just been through. Time to get her ready for the road.
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I bet the new bike weighs not much more than the GS500.
Quote from: Rallyfan on June 22, 2016, 06:31:01 AM
I bet the new bike weighs not much more than the GS500.
Actually not too bad. Suzuki has a good method of weight distribution
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Beautiful bike!! I have on my bucket list to find a pre 95 gsxr someday. Jealous! Looking forward to seeing her polished up and back road worthy.
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on June 22, 2016, 10:14:03 AM
Beautiful bike!! I have on my bucket list to find a pre 95 gsxr someday. Jealous! Looking forward to seeing her polished up and back road worthy.
The carbs are off and getting cleaned
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that thing is going to feel slightly quick after a gs500 lol
Nice GSXR, I just traded in my GSXF for a Yamaha TW200, under powered but Super FUN!
It is also #30 on my bikes owned list....why did I wait so long? :woohoo:
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What a lovely looking bike. You did well. Congratulations. One small thing:be careful of the tires until you are used to them. Sitting around for 5 years is not good for tire rubber and they might be a bit slippery or deformed. But have a blast on it.
If it sat for years it's safest to fit new tires entirely I'd think.