Just picked up a new bike: GSX 750 F ('91) (Update)

cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

Hi people, just put a deposit on a 1991 GSX750F, is there anything i should look out for? Things likely to go wrong etc.

Il be doing a little work to it as there's a few cracks in the plastic and a few minor scuffs here and there.
https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/cokker/Bike%20Stuff/image_show2.jpg

Here's a pic of me on it today, gave it a good ride and loved every minute Very Happy

https://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o187/cokker/Bike%20Stuff/MeBike.jpg
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Niiice bike, "can I have a go mister?" Wink

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cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

bin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Karma :

With the depth of shine on that, you will slip off if you pull away too sharp.
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cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

Yeah tis a good shine, shame the state of the plastic was like that all over.

Can't wait to give her a blast up the road when i get it Very Happy

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hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

good bikes, not really too much goes wrong with them,
how many miles?? if quite high it might be worth checking valve clearances,
have fun Thumbs Up

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Anton · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

That's a nice bike Thumbs Up

alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Had one for a while now.. Watch out for hitting cars head on, they don't fair too well... Nor does the exhaust like having the weight of the bike land on it,, mine cracked.

Other than that, my '89 one is still running fine, 50miles/day for work along the motorway. The front even comes up with relative ease for what it is, too. So can't complain. I've owned the newer model too, and I actually prefer this one. Just feels a bit more there.

If you ever need any spares, I've got some wheels, tanks, head/tail lamp, a whole frame with V5 and some other random bits just laying around...
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cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Just ran down to have a look-see, but forgot shoes, so didn't actually check the side-stand :p The centre stand gets very close though, but doesn't touch it.. I can't see any part of the side-stand that would hit either.
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cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

cokker · Spanner Monkey Joined: 22 Mar 2006 Karma :

Got my bike this morning!

Really is lovely, goes like stink Very Happy

There's a few bits to be done here and there but only little niggles, i've yet to give it a good clean as im to excited riding it and showing my mates Razz

It's nice to get out on the road again nodding to all the other bikers Thumbs Up

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