My take on the L1 GSX-R 750

[Pussy]

Had the pleasure of test riding the L1 GSX-R750 at Boyds the other day.
I'm amazed at what a 5 year difference can do to the technology on the bike!
You DO notice the approx 5kg weight difference over the K6-K7.
ECU mapping is VERY good for stock. The fuelling and power delivery are VERY smooth.
Handling is razor sharp, aided to an extent by the narrowing down of the bike at the rear of the tank/seat area.
Induction noise to die for! Sounds great!!
My only slight criticism is the valving in the BPF forks. A bit harsh for bumpy roads, even with my slim (NOT!!) physique. I didn't try adjusting anything on the suspension, but I suspect port size on the pistons in the forks may be a bit small.
I have, however been fairly spoilt with the current suspension set up on my present bike.
Would I buy one?? YES!

Will I buy one?? Watch this space!

[shafty]

Good stuff Puss. Any technology advances with the Rider during that time lol?

[Mental Trousers]

Stop pissing around and get one (or two).

[Pussy]

Stop pissing around and get one (or two).

Alright, then! I just may do that! :bleh:

[Pussy]

Good stuff Puss. Any technology advances with the Rider during that time lol?

No... still out dated! :p

[Movistar]

Just do it, ya big pussy!

(Then give me a turn...)

[R6_kid]

No... still out dated! :p

You still can't beat the ol' stick and rudder though can you?

So you've test rode one now, I guess that means you just need to find an owner for the current sem fiddy...

[Pussy]

Yeah, Gareth!
Wanna nice K6 sem fiddy?? :)

[Eyegasm]

Yeah, Gareth!
Wanna nice K6 sem fiddy?? :)

C'mon mate you need to put a bit more effort into it...

How many K's it done?

P.S. I am keen on getting a sem fiddy when I upgrade...
(or a VFR800)

[Pussy]

C'mon mate you need to put a bit more effort into it...

How many K's it done?

P.S. I am keen on getting a sem fiddy when I upgrade...
(or a VFR800)

I'll send you a message...
I think you have seen my bike... I came on one of the Wednesday night rides early in the New Year

[Gone Burger]

Would I buy one?? YES!

Will I buy one?? Watch this space!

You had bloody better :yeah:

[Pussy]

Now I'm just waiting for that poofter White trash to report in a more detailed fashion after he takes the L1 sem fiddy for a decent ride....

[White trash]

Now I'm just waiting for that poofter White trash to report in a more detailed fashion after he takes the L1 sem fiddy for a decent ride....

Still can't actually put it into words mate. I'm trying, but they just don't do it justice. Give me some more time dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pussy]

Still can't actually put it into words mate. I'm trying, but they just don't do it justice. Give me some more time dammit!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm waiting!!
Unfortunately, I only got to ride the L1 for a few kms.
Bloody loved it! My only criticism, as noted, is the valving up front. A wee bit more rear ride height would have been nice, too. Still, easy problems to solve!
The engine is a sweetie.

[White trash]

To be honest I didn't have a problem with the suspension. But then after an R6 it's positively plush.

Plan on giving it a bit of a spanking at Manfeild this Sunday so I'll see how that goes.

[Pussy]

I expect a decent report on it!

[quickbuck]

I expect a decent report on it!
And I see you get a few dollars change for 19K on them at the moment ;)

[scracha]

And I see you get a few dollars change for 19K on them at the moment ;)

"No way we spend money on decent finish. Gixxah designed for thrash then crash" - Osamu Suzuki.


(My translation may be slightly inaccurate)