GSX750F

[king kong]

I've seen a black GSX750F in the local Yamaha dealer for sale at £2345, good condition but has been there for some months though. Have read the reviews all seems fine about this bike apart from its 'teapot' tag.

The thing is would it be a good idea to get this then restrict it to the dreaded 33bhp.

I would use for commuting 30-40 round trip depending on which way I travel.

It would be my first 'big' bike, I currently have a Varadero.

What do you think

[king kong]

Well I've bought it now, pick it up next tuesday

[HermanTheShee...]

It's a bit big for a first bike isn't it?

How much is your insurance on that?!

[Zimbo]

Probably less than the insurance on a sports 600!

They're good bikes, some don't like the looks but the engine is grunty and reliable, the handling is pretty decent, the plastics crash well. I reckon it'll restrict better than a sports 600 as well. It's a fairly heavy bike, so be careful at slow speeds etc, but it is a sound bike.

[colin1]

id agre that it will probably restrict better than sports 600's

having ridden a gsx600f, i suspect its handling may not be quite as good as the previous poster suggested but it will be fine in straight lines
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[king kong]

Insurance is only £11 more than my Varadero even though I jump from group 6 to 12!

As for the weight I have a slight advantage in the fact the Varadero is quite a heavy bike, and I'm 5'10 and 15st (ish).
restriction I'm told will be fine.

[Mark_petty]

Very nice bike mate

I was going to get one of these for my first bike, nice bikes
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[Zimbo]

[colin1]

im sure a good rider on a pan european could surprise someone on a sports bike, but that wd be more of a credit to the rider than to agile handling of a large bike
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[king kong]

Bike should be ready to pick up last thing Thursday 13th Ap or Sat morning, dealer has had problem getting a replacement exhaust, so definatley out on the road on saturday.
So if any of you are in the Worthing area let me know!

[Brava210]

Good bike enjoy....
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[BorderHooner]

cool.

I have an old one, 87.

I dogged it - loadsa new parts - changed the head lamp and handle bars - fairings removed - painted it black and fitted a 600 gixxer lump to it and its a right laugh.

[bish777]

When you get bored or derestrict, sling a GSXR750 oilboiler head and cams on, hey presto another 20 horsepower.

Or.... If your brave, any Oilcooled GSXR 1100 motor can be fitted.
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[king kong]

[bazza]

Ignore colin - it takes a particular kind of rider to appreciate the GSXF. And well, I hate to labour the point, but he ended up with a scooter.

Although I believe he does have some sort of triumph for his other (ahem) poultry-related activities...


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[colin1]

i like bikes that handle well, other things are secondary

for £2345 you can get a vfr750 which is a much better bike and will do similar things

a gsxf would be fine for motorway journeys and other straight line type tasks but you can get one much cheaper than that

poultry ? i didnt get it
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[king kong]

[colin1]

i suggest you test ride this bike you have set your heart on, and at least one other bike

id suggest either a vfr750 or a thundercat

a newer bike is not necessarily a better bike

you may well prefer the gsxf 750, so then you get it

if you havnt passed your test yet, wait until you have, then test ride, then buy the one you like.
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[bazza]

[king kong]

[bazza]

[NickD]

The GF has a 750f, and she loves it. So the VFR's a better bike, but when we were looking the choice was between a 30k 1995 VFR or a 2001 mint 750f with 4k on it at similar money, easy choice as far as I can see. It is clearly budget bike, but it's bloody good value too, and as with most bikes known for having a dodgy finish, it's not a problem if you keep on top of cleaning.
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[colin1]

[purplepower]

I have a 1988 VFR750 and a 2001 GSX750F. I initially went to the bike shop to look at a 1996 VFR750 and ended up falling in love with the GSX750F. She only had 4000 miles on her and was the around the same price as the VFR. I thought she looked better and I definately think she rides better.
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