First big bike... GSX750f

Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Here is my lovely (if I do say so myself) and slightly ill fated GSX750f, bought a few days ago. I'm currently trying to get the thing running right, I think the carbs are gunked up, but I won't go into that here as it has its own thread in the workshop. Here she is:

https://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4901/gsx750fti9.jpg

I've never owned a better looking teapot Cool

Of course, though, the first thing I did was drop it Laughing

It's not quite as pretty on the left hand side now... Embarassed

Regardless, I can't wait to start putting some miles on the thing. Besides the fact I had to keep it above 5k rpm to get it home (it was essential, officer) it's really comfy, and handles really well considering the weight.

Edit - Realised I posted this in the wrong forum so I've shifted it here. Embarassed

____________________
'07 Triumph Speed Four

Aw look, a baby driving a car. And look, there's a dog driving a bus!

Shaane · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Karma :

Correct me if i am wrong, But for an old bike it looks to be in fairly good condition.

Nice Bike Mate Thumbs Up

____________________
EMRA Roadstock #92 - Paperwork Permitted.
Previous: 1992 DT125R
Current: ~ 2005 ZX6R C1H

DidierD · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Karma :

Get a white helmet and high Vis jacket and I'll be right out of your way sir Razz

____________________
Bike - '98 Yamaha YZF600 Thundercat Pics

31st March 2008 - Fully converted from four wheels to 2 sets of two wheels Very Happy

KLR600 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Nice looking bike Thumbs Up

Seems to be a bit of an influx of teapots on here recently aswell, maybe you should all meet up for a ride or something!
____________________
Now: '00 Kawasaki ZRX1100R - Past: '84 Yamaha DT125, '89 Kawasaki KLR600, '97 Yamaha XJ600N
<My Bikepics Page> <My Yootoobes> <My Websites> <My Photos>
<Take Cool Photos!>

Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Is that from Bike Hut? Looks like their van.

Gaz

Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Hmm, I have mixed feelings about them. Sometimes they'll do me proud, other times they'll choose some outrageous price out of the air.

Never had a bike from there (tried, but he wanted waaay too much in my opinion) but have had lots of parts when I wrecked my Bandit.

That one looks good though IMO. Always thought teapots were ugly, but they're starting to appeal a bit more.

Gaz

Wil · Trackday Trickster Joined: 05 Jul 2008 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

It's true, I suppose it's one of the few places where you can reliably get cheap second hand bikes. But cheap is by dealer's standard. I think you'll always do better in TradeIt or on eBay.

But it is less effort to go down there, and of course then they'll deliver it.

Gaz

Nyarlathotep · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Karma :

Just spotted this post. Nice to see another 750 teapot. I have a black 1995 model, which for the money I think is a great bike.

I've recently changed the rear shock for a bandit 1200 one (needs to be a 2000 onwards model) and it makes a big improvement. Bolts straight in, and quite a few on ebay for around £50. Only downside is it's a longer shock and you can't spin the rear wheel on the centre stand any more, but anyway that's my reccomendation!