New. . . first bike, 83' GPZ750A

jeansond · L Plate Warrior Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hi all, new to the forums. . . first post.

I just acquired a 83' GPz750, it was sitting in my grandparent's yard, so i picked it up. Me and dad got it running, everythings working pretty well, working on getting the front turn signals and mirrors to complete it. Its leaking fuel a bit < floats aren't causing needles to seat correctly > and the brakes aren't working correctly, having hell with those. Once all that is fixed, she's ready to be inspected, provided we can get the title cleared up.

- Questions. . . does anyone have experience with this bike, hows it run, decent for a 18 yr old, 200lb 6ft guy? The sucker weighs 900lbs . . . from what i can see, riding it around the house, its got some get up, although i haven't really taken it out of second yet. What exacly is the process of getting a license and such for it. . . how does all of that work? This is my first true bike, i used to ride an old 80 dirt bike, and have a four-wheeler and all, but i know this is/will be a totally different experience.

*pst* if anyone has any mirrors/front turn signals, let me know. . .

Any info appreciated. Thanks
-Jason

Mattastic · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Karma :

Have you tried Ebay for parts? I've found loads of stuff for my GS125 that is 18 years old on there! Also, the back of Biketrader has loads of breakers in!

Were you been sarastic about it weighing 900lbs as I seriously doubt it weighs more than twice a VFR750!
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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

my dad had a GPZ twin, the thing was old but it still breathed fired when you gave it a fist full of revs. i should imagine the 750 to be very much the same.

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

jeansond · L Plate Warrior Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Karma :

Aye, i've checked ebay, gotten several parts already off of the site, me and dad do a lot of business through it. And about the weight, i was just going of the card on the frame that reads dry weight, 900lbs. . . maybe its in some other unit or something. . . but the thing sure is heavy. . . i'm no weakling and i can barely get either end off the ground.

As far as going. . . its my first bike and i'm pretty positive it has more than enough power for me as a beginner, lol. . . we shall see.

Ninja · Caption Abuser Joined: 22 Apr 2004 Karma :

jeansond · L Plate Warrior Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Karma :

lol, seeing as it doesn't have any brakes atm, i've never ridden a sportbike before, and its missing turn signals and mirrors. . . plust a title, and a licence for it and myself. . . i don't think i'm going to take it on the road quite yet. . . we've got some dirt roads on my 500acre ranch where i rode it some just to run it. lol. . . dirty scotsman