Suzuki GSXF600

Holmezy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Dec 2018 Karma :

Hi folks,
I'm a newbie!!!
I have given a Suzuki gsxf 600 which is, hopefully going to be a winter hack. It currently has damaged panels and I'm pretty sure it's seized due to lack of oil?
So my questions are;

Are GSXF750 panels compatible?

and

If I run some oil down the bores, leave it for a day or 2, whats the chances of it freeing so I can strip it?

I don't want to spend loads on it as its not worth it, but I dont mind fettling in my shed?
Holmezy

redeem ouzzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2015 Karma :

It’s scrap. Burn it and move on unless you have a spare 1127 lump to slot in.
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Holmezy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Dec 2018 Karma :

Not exactly the help I was hoping for!!!
I accept that it's not the best bike in the world, but it's only got to get me through the salty, wet, icy winter!!! Then I'll happily "burn it"! Was just looking for some info really,,,,,,

but thanks anyway!

Dtaylor12345 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 24 Oct 2018 Karma :

[quote="Holmezy"]Not exactly the help I was hoping for!!!
I accept that it's not the best bike in the world, but it's only got to get me through the salty, wet, icy winter!!! Then I'll happily "burn it"! Was just looking for some info really,,,,,,

Allot seem to like being negative mate on this forum .
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Ignoring the flippancy of GT200Fan's response for a moment...

GSX600F's are ten a penny and all very cheap. One with a seized motor is worth less than nothing unless (as the aforementioned says) you happen to have a replacement engine for it lying about. Guaranteed you'll spend more on parts, or even a replacement engine than you would on an entire replacement bike.

It is genuinely worth more as scrap these days. Lots of older bikes have increased in value and become modern classics or what have you, but the old teapot never will. It's just too ugly, too basic and too poorly built.

So, as much as we come across as negative, unfortunately the advice is accurate. If you like throwing good money after bad, then by all means try to fix it but seeing as it could be a dropped valve, a seized piston, a seized camshaft, a screwed crankshaft or even a seized gearbox, it's just not going to be worth it.

If it were something with a little cache like a 1100 Katana or something, it would be worth repairing, but as it is you'll be spending a minimum of 800 quid on a bike that's only ever going to be worth 800 quid when working.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Here's one for sale on ebay, currently approximately a day to go and at £255 (admittedly reserve not met). It seems in decent nick.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283297024916
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

It will cost you nothing to put some oil down the bores and try to free it up. By all means, give that a go, put some fresh fuel in it, and see if it can run properly.

If it doesn't want to play, as Marje says, don't spend money on it. You'll very quickly spend more than its value on parts. In fact, a gasket set and a service will probably cost more than its worth.

Silver lining - you can sell anything on ebay, as long as it's broken. I've seen knackered project bikes go for more than a roadworthy example of same, as long as you start the auction low. If it is fucked, stick it on ebay with an honest description and see what happens.

If you want to ignore all this and press on regardless, budget £500 for the engine repairs, another £500 for the bodywork, and £500 more for servicing, consumables, and chassis parts.

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Holmezy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Dec 2018 Karma :

Thanks for all your comments,,,,,,,flippant, sarcastic, advisory et al !

I fully understand that the "teapot" is never going to be a classic, and fully understand the cost of parts, whether that be secondhand, new or whatever!

So here's an update...…

Panels from a 750 do fit! I've managed to beg, scrounge, "acquire" the fairing, a starter motor, and a drop of oil for the princely sum of £75. I now have a crappy, mostly black with a bit of blue, teapot that will get me through the salty, icy winter before being sold on Ebay as a hack! If you're interested, drop me a line! Wink

When the nice weather returns, the VFR will reappear!

Thanks for all the help,,,,,,Merry Xmas!!!