Is my bike unrestrictable? Help!

[Colinzor]

Hi all. Bought a GSX 750 F 1996 model

I cant seem to find a restrictor kit for that year. They all seem to be 1998+.

Im kind of starting to panic have i bought something i cannot restrict?

Thanks

[davebike]

Just use google took me 5 seconds !!
____________________
Dave
NC750Xdct + others at work !
davebike1@gmail.com

[Pjay]

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=Suzuki+GSX750F+restrictors

[Colinzor]

I have googled it. I can only find 1998/2000 onward restrictor kits.

If anyone could link for me it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Edit. Also i have contacted shops on ebay to enquire if their listing as 1998 will fit the 1996 model they said no

[Rogerborg]

PaddyCert^tm, don't ride like a nobber for 2 years, get full A, tear up PaddyCert^tm, ride like a nobber.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Pjay]

Isn't it the same as the Inazuma?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX-750-Inazuma-Restrictor-Kit-35kW-46-46-6-46-9-47-bhp-DVSA-RSA-Approved-/221677748567?hash=item339d060157

[Colinzor]

The shop on ebay has just told me they sre unrestrictable.

Damn this is bad.

May need to sell the bike on

Strangely enough i got an insursnce quote for it over the phone yesterday and told them a2 licence

[Rogerborg]

https://www.mbike.com/suzuki/gsx750f/1996 says 71.5kW at the crank, which is (sadly) what matters.

If you've seen lower, that may have been a rear wheel figure.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Colinzor]

[Pjay]

Why would you buy a bike that couldn't be restricted?

Homework is always a good thing.

[Cronik]

...so you didn't research?

Christ man, the internet is full of mystery!*
____________________
*A Vacuous Vacancy*

[Rogerborg]

The internet is full of lies.

https://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_gsx_750_f_1996.php says 67kW without qualifying it.

However https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcyclespecshandbook/suzuki/1996-suzuki-GSX750FKatana.htm says 74.6 kW claimed.

Since the first hit says <70kW, go ahead and PaddyCert^tm - nobody will care.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[M.C]

TBF it's hard to find reliable specs online, even my bike I've seen different figures stated (if have a theory about that ).

Really if they're going to have BS restriction rules, they should provide a comprehensive list of manufacturer data.

[Colinzor]

My own fault for being impulsive. I noticed it said 1998+ but didnt think much of it so can only blame myself really.

Options now are to sell the bike or hold onto it and redo my category a cbt/ mod 1 again and rebook mod 2 for a category

Im booked for mod 2 for category a2 in few weeks.

Only thing is if i was to go for full category a i would like something more modern.

[M.C]

I'm a little confused, are you old enough to do your A tests now, or do you mean hang onto it until you're old enough?

[Colinzor]

basically how it worked out

im old enough to do my full category A test but at the time of doing my MOD 1 about 6 months ago i wasnt, plan was to get on the road asap.

Due to financial reasons and general life it didnt happen so now i can finally do it iv jumped in with both feet but unfortunately a bit to head on and bought the bike.

and yes i look like an idiot lol im aware :/ could always be worse !

[skatefreak]

It doesn't make much sense to do an A2 if you're old enough to do the full A?
If you're of age then I would suggest cancel A2 Mod2 and resit Mod1 on an A cert bike and go for glory surely?

[Colinzor]

[Rogerborg]

I'm confused, how were you planning on passing A2 mod 2 without spending more money? If you're thinking of DIYing it, then you have an 'A' test bike in your possession and it only costs £15.50 to book A mod 1.

Let's be clear, a CBT validates any motorcycle category that you're allowed to ride by virtue of your age, there's no such thing as an "A2 CBT" or an "A CBT". And it still needs to be valid (i.e. under 2 years old) in order to do mod 2. Passing mod 1 doesn't stop the clock ticking.

Your A2 mod 1 pass is already sunk cost and I'd suggest that pressing on to do A2 mod 2 is just throwing good money after bad.

tl;dr version - book A mod 1 ASAP.
____________________
Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Colinzor]

maybe this is a good thing after all and will push me into doing my full licence

only problem is i would have perfered to ride something a bit newer but maybe keep this for a year after my test put some miles down and upgrade?

whats everyone else opinions on this.

[Pjay]

Using a beater as your first big bike is a great idea.

[Colinzor]

[angryjonny]

When I did my test, the other lad with us was a motorbike courier. He turned up on his own Fazer, swapped to the instructor's bike, failed his test, got back on his own Fazer and rode off.

Jus' sayin'

[Stowelly]

"Pushed" my TDM to my mod1, passed it, and then "Pushed" it home again.... if that helps?

[M.C]