Wannabe '98-'99 GSX-R750 SRAD owner

[Nausea]

HI there,

I'm just getting back into motorcycling after a 6 year hiatus & are pretty keen on an injected GSX-R750 SRAD from '98 or '99. If you have owned one of these bikes in the past; is there anything particular to that model I should be looking out for when shopping for one?

Even better, If anybody knows of a buyer's guide somewhere a link would be much appreciated :)

Also, the SRAD's seem pretty rare now & the ones I have seen all seem to have been dropped or raced / thrashed. :( Do we ever see immaculate examples turn up locally any more? I see really nice ones can still be found in Aus & the UK so hopefully there are still some left here!


Thanks

[nzmikey]

HI there,

I'm just getting back into motorcycling after a 6 year hiatus & are pretty keen on an injected GSX-R750 SRAD from '98 or '99. If you have owned one of these bikes in the past; is there anything particular to that model I should be looking out for when shopping for one?

Even better, If anybody knows of a buyer's guide somewhere a link would be much appreciated :)

Also, the SRAD's seem pretty rare now & the ones I have seen all seem to have been dropped or raced / thrashed. :( Do we ever see immaculate examples turn up locally any more? I see really nice ones can still be found in Aus & the UK so hopefully there are still some left here!


Thanks

I have own a nice 99 750 SRAD injected, goes like a raped ape ... hence why my mate is looking after it for me till Jan :weep:

oil & filter & a wash & lube & it will love you for ever .

Mine has done 34,xxxmi there is a little bit of a rattle but have been told that it could be either timing chain or lifters ... I have not investigated it at this stage

there is one on TM at a good price : here : http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-649025631.htm

[MSTRS]

Price-wise they are a tough call. Brilliant, do anything, even mental, bikes BUT they are 15 years old now.
I just sold my '99 for 5, and it took 4 months. No-one seemed interested until one guy flashed the cash.

[st00ji]

there is one on TM at a good price : here : http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-649025631.htm

that thing is in amazing condition.

do want!

[Nausea]

that thing is in amazing condition.

do want!

Yes I've been to see that one and I was tempted but it is not so much unmolested as nicely restored. The gent bought it as a fresh import last year & it had been in a spill so has had some replacement bodywork, repaint, new stickers etc. It also will need a rego & the pillion seat is missing.

He's done a nice job but it was the first one I looked at & considering what (other bikes) can be had for that sort of money... just not 100% about it.

[Nausea]

that thing is in amazing condition.

do want!

Yes I've been to see that one and I was tempted but it is not so much unmolested as nicely restored. The gent bought it as a fresh import last year & it had been in a spill so has had some replacement bodywork, repaint, new stickers etc. It also will need a rego & the pillion seat is missing.

He's done a nice job but it was the first one I looked at & considering what (other bikes) can be had for that sort of money... just not 100% about it.

[White trash]

Having owned both, I'd recommend getting a 96-97 carbed version. The fuel injection on the 98-99 SRAD is horrid under snapped shut throttle and braking. This was sorted from 2000 onward with the introduction of dual butterfly injection. (I think). The issue wasn't as noticeable on the TLs because they had a slipper clutch.

[Nausea]

Oops - I see a double-post up there :facepalm:

Interesting you should say that about the pre-injected models, I was avoiding them because they had a reputation of being harder to ride & not good for noobs. It's good to hear from somebody who has actually ridden both.

[SMOKEU]

Mine has done 34,xxxmi there is a little bit of a rattle but have been told that it could be either timing chain or lifters ... I have not investigated it at this stage



Did those ones come out with an improved CCT over the earlier ones?

[nzmikey]

Did those ones come out with an improved CCT over the earlier ones?

That I dont know ... I first read about that on gixxer.com

[SMOKEU]

That I dont know ... I first read about that on gixxer.com

It sounds like a CCT issue you're having more than anything else, unless of course your one has been replaced already or is an updated version. These bikes are notorious for having a shitty CCT from factory that becomes noisy at a very low mileage on some examples. It's a cheap fix though, and a manual CCT off eBay is the way to go.

[nzmikey]

It sounds like a CCT issue you're having more than anything else, unless of course your one has been replaced already or is an updated version. These bikes are notorious for having a shitty CCT from factory that becomes noisy at a very low mileage on some examples. It's a cheap fix though, and a manual CCT off eBay is the way to go.

will look into it next year when I get bike & licence back ..

[SMOKEU]

will look into it next year when I get bike & licence back ..

Fuck, what did you do to "deserve" (in the eyes of the law) that?

[nzmikey]

Fuck, what did you do to "deserve" (in the eyes of the law) that?

..............;)

[Robert Taylor]

The link ratio curve on the S-Rad is truly HORRID. It gets its way into about one third of its stroke and from thereon in it moves the shock shaft so far and therefore so fast for any given rear axle movement that its almost in a state of semi hydraulic lock. This is the very first thing to address with this model

[nzmikey]

The link ratio curve on the S-Rad is truly HORRID. It gets its way into about one third of its stroke and from thereon in it moves the shock shaft so far and therefore so fast for any given rear axle movement that its almost in a state of semi hydraulic lock. This is the very first thing to address with this model

If I ever make it down to NP I will be sure to get in contact with ya & get you to sort mine out ... ( sounds like a good excuse for a road trip me thinks ) .... but in saying that I have never even had the SAG set up :facepalm:

[SMOKEU]

The link ratio curve on the S-Rad is truly HORRID. It gets its way into about one third of its stroke and from thereon in it moves the shock shaft so far and therefore so fast for any given rear axle movement that its almost in a state of semi hydraulic lock. This is the very first thing to address with this model

What's the link ratio curve? (serious question, I have an SRAD).

[2smokes]

I've owned an injected srad for ever. Other bikes have come and gone but I will never sell it. Yes it has some bugs but that's part of the adventure of the journey. They were sports bike of the year back in the day.
Check fuel tank for rust (water can sit in a pocket behind pump assy)
Make sure it shifts nice through all gears
Check condition of radiator
Look for cracks in the rear subframe if it has a pack rack

Buy one that's mechanically sound, if the fairing is a bit shabby you can get a pingaling set for about five hundy off ebay.

Enjoy it for what it is

[nzmikey]

I've owned an injected srad for ever. Other bikes have come and gone but I will never sell it. Yes it has some bugs but that's part of the adventure of the journey. They were sports bike of the year back in the day.
Check fuel tank for rust (water can sit in a pocket behind pump assy)
Make sure it shifts nice through all gears
Check condition of radiator
Look for cracks in the rear subframe if it has a pack rack

Buy one that's mechanically sound, if the fairing is a bit shabby you can get a pingaling set for about five hundy off ebay.

Enjoy it for what it is

:woohoo: ..... YUS ... another on the road ( still ) ... Superbike of 99 !

[Nausea]

Yes, I got my bike licence in mid '97 and the SRAD was the halo bike until the R1 came along... I've always loved both but over time especially the SRAD.

I also love cafe racers & have gone & bought a GB500 (Paulo's old one I think) so will tinker with that for a while & perhaps look for an SRAD a to join it a bit later :)

[SVboy]

What's the link ratio curve? (serious question, I have an SRAD).

I believe it is the suspension knuckle/cushion lever ratio of movt vs the shock shaft ratio of movt.

[SMOKEU]

I believe it is the suspension knuckle/cushion lever ratio of movt vs the shock shaft ratio of movt.

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

[SVboy]

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

Outside my experience to answer you. I believe Robert Taylor has a solution for S-Rads-perhaps involving revaling and re-springing the oem shock. Perhaps Yoshi or similar produced a re-engineered knuckle? In terms of how it could affect you-Sounds like agressive use of the suspension could lead to possible hydraulic lock or loss of damping control!

[MSTRS]

Does an Ohlins shock fix it? What does it mean in real terms of rideability for the average road rider?

In real terms, for the average rider riding their SRAD on the road, it means a waste of money.
I consider myself an average rider.
For trackdays I ride in the medium class and I've ridden my old SRAD some 60,00kms all up.
The OEM shock was fine for all of that.

BUT...take your SRAD racing -definitely upgrade. Would be stupid not to.
Same for any bike really...

[SMOKEU]

The bike came with an Ohlins shock in the back, so just as well. I do need to get it set up for my weight though, and it could probably do with a service. Anyone know a rough price for that?

[BigAl]

The bike came with an Ohlins shock in the back, so just as well. I do need to get it set up for my weight though, and it could probably do with a service. Anyone know a rough price for that?

Give RT a call, $500 should go a long way towards it.