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1985 Suzuki GSXR750. Motor fully rebuilt, new gears/bearings in
gearbox 20000kms ago. Brake pads replaced 1000kms before stored.
Megacycle exhaust system. Been dropped off stand only. Cosmetically
fair/poor condition. Needs new tyres for RWC. Seat needs recovering.
Ideal Streetfighter or restore. Selling for friend without computor.

Biggus The Greatest...... wrote:
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....category=32625
>
> 1985 Suzuki GSXR750. Motor fully rebuilt, new gears/bearings in
> gearbox 20000kms ago. Brake pads replaced 1000kms before stored.
> Megacycle exhaust system. Been dropped off stand only. Cosmetically
> fair/poor condition. Needs new tyres for RWC. Seat needs recovering.
> Ideal Streetfighter or restore. Selling for friend without computor.
>

what are the opinions on this bike? looks pretty impressive. i don't
know much about oldie bikes, but do they require alot of attention?

Josh wrote:
>
>
> michael wrote:
>
>> Biggus The Greatest...... wrote:
>>
>>> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....category=32625
>>>
>>>
>>> 1985 Suzuki GSXR750. Motor fully rebuilt, new gears/bearings in
>>> gearbox 20000kms ago. Brake pads replaced 1000kms before stored.
>>> Megacycle exhaust system. Been dropped off stand only. Cosmetically
>>> fair/poor condition. Needs new tyres for RWC. Seat needs recovering.
>>> Ideal Streetfighter or restore. Selling for friend without computor.
>>>
>>
>> what are the opinions on this bike? looks pretty impressive. i don't
>> know much about oldie bikes, but do they require alot of attention?
>>
>
> Good bike, just keep in mind the plastics are hard to get hold of, and
> are expensive when you find them. Reproductions might be available at a
> decent price though. The '85 model was the first GSXR750, some people
> complained about the way the frame flexed. It was strengthened in
> following years, but at the expense of weight. They got 17" wheels in
> '88 (along with a short-stroke motor, but gone again a year or so later)
> so tire choice on an '85 will be limited. Plenty of conversions done on
> these bikes - gsxr1100 engines (aka 7/11), late model USD
> forks/brakes/rear ends/carbs etc. have all been fitted. Check out
> www.gixxer.com in the 'oil cooled Gixxers' forum for ideas.
>
> Just keep in mind you can get a near-immaculate late 80's/early 90's
> model for a bit over $3k
>
> josh
> 88 GSXR750
>

thanks. i've always liked the older gsxr's stylings. which model was the
one potrayed in the old michael douglas' rain maker(?) movie?

michael wrote:

> Biggus The Greatest...... wrote:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....category=32625
> >
> > 1985 Suzuki GSXR750. Motor fully rebuilt, new gears/bearings in
> > gearbox 20000kms ago. Brake pads replaced 1000kms before stored.
> > Megacycle exhaust system. Been dropped off stand only. Cosmetically
> > fair/poor condition. Needs new tyres for RWC. Seat needs recovering.
> > Ideal Streetfighter or restore. Selling for friend without computor.
> >
>
> what are the opinions on this bike? looks pretty impressive. i don't
> know much about oldie bikes, but do they require alot of attention?

I've got one, an 86 1100.
The biggest problem is the electrics on old Suzukis, the donk is bulletproof but the
electrics are about as reliable as a Ducati (not very)
Parts are available if you can afford them and they are a fun bike to ride.

martin

Martin wrote:
>
> I've got one, an 86 1100.
> The biggest problem is the electrics on old Suzukis, the donk is bulletproof but the
> electrics are about as reliable as a Ducati (not very)
> Parts are available if you can afford them and they are a fun bike to ride.
>
> martin
>

hmmm like $65 blinker cans that last about 3 months...


josh