Well she is here.

[Sniper]

My new bike arrived last night, well its an older bike but new to me. :Punk:

Always said I wouldn't own one as they are too common for my liking and everyone raves about them too much. But I managed to collect a nice 1991 GSXR 400 for a damn good price with quite low kms. Might have to go the long way home tonight just to see how well she really goes, but so far Im quite impressed.

Couple of Q's.

1. Does anyone know where I can find a manual for one of these? I searched the forums and came up with a solution that is not what Im looking for.

2. Do upside down forks usually feel "heavy" or is it just my setup I need to work on.

3. Does anyone have the official specs on them?

Thanks Bigbadwolf for riding her up for me, I hope those beers go down a treat. And to all wanting pics, I'll put them up tonight, maybe, if Im home. (Now to finish a day of work. <_< )

[froggyfrenchman]

so if you have a new bike outside... what the hell are you doingon here???

Enjoy the toy.

[Sniper]

Working mate, it bloody well sucks.

[froggyfrenchman]

bugger. its all cold and wet here. fugg it, goin fora ride this afternoon anyway

[Sniper]

Good on ya, I might take the long way home tonight anyway.

[nudemetalz]

Well I bought my manual for the NZ-250 from the dude that runs Motorcyclemarketplace.co.nz. Send him an email, you'd be surprised what he can find.

Upside-downers have an entirely different feel to conventional forks.
How much adjustment is available on them?

As for specs, this is what I found.
GSX-R 400 R 1991

Overall Length: 1 995 mm (78.5 in)
Overall Width: 710 mm (28.0 in)
Overall Height: 1 060 mm (41.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1 435 mm (56.5 in)
Dry Weight: 167 kg (367 lbs)
Engine type: Water-cooled 398 cc inline-4, DOHC, 16 valves. 59 hp/ 12,500 rpm, 40 Nm/ 10,000 rpm.

Redesigned brake discs and new painting, otherwise pretty much the same design as in 1990. The rear shocks with gas reservoir that were mounted in the '90 year's SP were now fitted even in the standard model. Another model, SP-II was released beside the GSX-R400R SP with more of a standard gearing and overall feeling of a street sports machine than a track racer. All the models were released in February 1991.

(From Suzukicycles.org)

[Colapop]

Good work that man!! I was getting a little worried I wouldn't be able to live vicariously through you for a while there.... Hang about you don't spend enough time off here for that!

Enjoy your bike Stewie :Punk:

[Sniper]

Thanks NM, and thanks Colapop

[Sparky Bills]

NICE MATE!!
I started racing on one of those.
Shit they feel stable at high lean angles!

What do you mean by "heavy" ?
Ill have a look at what i have lying around from my old one. Get the pics up asap!

Congrats mate.

[Sniper]

Legend, thanks Sparky. By heavy I mean that the front end wants to turn into the corner alot and I need to be pushing fairly studily in countersteering than Im used to and I seem to get a shit load more feedback from the front than what I used to get on the CBR. Maybe I just need to get used to USD Forks

[thealmightytaco]

By heavy I mean that the front end wants to turn into the corner alot and I need to be pushing fairly studily in countersteering than Im used to and I seem to get a shit load more feedback from the front than what I used to get on the CBR. Maybe I just need to get used to USD Forks

I dunno that any of your problems here are bad things. Maybe your CBR was a uber user friendly box of pox. Like cars with power steering, and computer games with "steering assist". Fark off!!

[Waylander]

You've betrayed the faith!! You are now banished fromthe covenant of anti-jinxers.

[MSTRS]

Legend, thanks Sparky. By heavy I mean that the front end wants to turn into the corner alot and I need to be pushing fairly studily in countersteering than Im used to and I seem to get a shit load more feedback from the front than what I used to get on the CBR. Maybe I just need to get used to USD Forks
Probably caused by being a longer machine than you are used to, or greater rake angle on the forks and/or a front tyre that is heavily worn on the sides

[Sniper]

I didn't want a gixxer, honest.


Probably caused by being a longer machine than you are used to, or greater rake angle on the forks and/or a front tyre that is heavily worn on the sides

That could be it

[onearmedbandit]

Always said I wouldn't own one as they are too common for my liking and everyone raves about them too much.

Bullshit. I know you've been trying for years to own one but Suzuki vetoed the idea. How the hell you managed to slip this past them I don't know, but oh believe me, e-mails are being sent to Suzuki as we speak.

[Motoracer]

Awesome stuff mate! They'r cool bikes..

[Sniper]

LMAO at OAB. Thanks mate, but honestly, Suzuki don't need to know about it.........

[nudemetalz]

Just don't paint her Matt Black, Snipe......:2guns:

[Firefight]

way to go mate, nice bike, .


F/F:ride:

[Free Rider]

sorry i dont know any thing bout tha manuals but awesome bike :D

[marty]

try www.400greybike.co.uk.

i got heaps of good info & stuff from there when i had my gsx400rr

[marty]

here's the gsxer forum:

http://www.400greybike.co.uk/Forum/default.asp?CAT_ID=7

[Sniper]

Legend, thanks Marty

[onearmedbandit]

That gsxr forum doesn't know what is about to hit them!!!!

[Sniper]

The sigh of relief from the moderators is almost audible in Christchurch

[onearmedbandit]

LMFAO! Oh yeah, the workload just decreased by 78%

[ducatilover]

59hp/34nm arent they? well done sniper mate! hope you enjoy it:Punk:

[imdying]

If it's pushing the inside bar a lot, either your suspension needs work or tuning (hopefully just tuning), but more likely the tyres are shagged (squared off etc). Spend $500 on some decent rubber and you'll thank yourself everytime you ride it :)

[onearmedbandit]

Does it look like this?? If the answer is no, then it needs to.

[Sniper]

Fuck no, but I want it to be now!

[MissSniper]

nice bike now when's my turn.............:yes: i bet ya i can wheelie her too just watch me.:apumpin:

[Colapop]

See now Sniper, yer girls got the right idea. Hardly ever on here instead out riding her bike!

[MissSniper]

yup its either out on the bike cruzing or studying. :crybaby:

[madmal64]

Good news Sniper! Well done. Enjoy it.

[avrflr]

I don't think USD forks "feel" any different the way you're describing, bro. The point of USDs is they are stiffer, but that's a good thing. Something weird going on with tyres or suspension setup methinks.

[Sniper]

Pics as promised are up

[Swoop]

Nice looking ride Sniper!
She does appear to be a long way south for the Red Baron sticker though!

[sAsLEX]

I don't think USD forks "feel" any different the way you're describing, bro. The point of USDs is they are stiffer, but that's a good thing. Something weird going on with tyres or suspension setup methinks.

actually its to reduce the mass that they have to deal with, and reduce the wieght of the wheel brakes suspension parts that move

[bladez]

nice bike there :first:
brother raced one for a few years in f3 and it was quick sold it with road gear where the guy crashed it leaving the drive way :shit:
happy riding and you will enjoy :Punk:

[Stevo]

2. Do upside down forks usually feel "heavy" or is it just my setup I need to work on.

Simple. You are a slow learner and are paying the price for shifting from Honda, and now have a poor handling piece of chaminery.:shake: :shake:

LOL. Seriously tho. I like the colour scheme. (don't paint it) and it seems to be running ok (so DON'T touch the motor!) :rofl:

Pity you didn't go 6 hundy cos I think the 4 hundy thing will wear off after a while. Plus 400s are hard to sell (or so I've been lead to believe).

[Stevo]

:sherlock: I just thought of a good rule. Don't touch the motor unless in the presence of a qualified mechanic...................or unless in the presence of 3 or more KBers whao have at least 2 cameras on hand to get action shots of you with spark plugs in your mouth, writhing in agony, or other such crazy behaviour!!!!!!!!!!:sherlock:

[Sniper]

Bastard, but I think something needs doing to the hotor, maybe, I don't know

[SpeedyGirl]

Stu...... that is one sweet ride...... so when is the first ride organised for??? Make sure Miss S can make it too!!!! :Punk:

[Insanity_rules]

Nice bike Sniper, congrats! But you know your out of the sacred order of Honda now, right?

[gav]

Bastard, but I think something needs doing to the hotor, maybe, I don't know
The hotor??? yeah, hate it when that plays up.....now I can see why Stevo posted his post :shifty:

[onearmedbandit]

Shit, have you guys tried finding a good hotor mechanic these days?

[T.W.R]

Nice looking package Sniper ! should be able to deal out a bit of slice n dice around the peninsula

[imdying]

What needs doing to motor man? Don't tell me you brought a bike that needs tyres and motor work! I'll hit you with a trout if that's the case!

[Crazy Steve]

WORK...SNIPER...

SUZUKIS...ALL..THE..WAY...I.SAY...:headbang:

CRA Z Y....STEVE

[Sniper]

What needs doing to motor man? Don't tell me you brought a bike that needs tyres and motor work! I'll hit you with a trout if that's the case!

Nah, just tyre. Wanted to provoke Stevo as he knows my mechanical knowledge is quite shocking

Thanks guys

[myvice]

Nice bike Sniper, congrats! But you know your out of the sacred order of Honda now, right?
Lucky escape!
Nice ride... thought you would have gone for a 600 tho, I can hardly tell the difference between a 250 and a 4 but what the hell do I know?
Time for a long weekend?

[Colapop]

Thats a pretty beasty! You getting used to it yet.

[Sniper]

Getting there. Definetly needs a new front tyre though. I got the 400 cause some of the 600's I wanted were a bit outta my league and this was a good buy.

[Colapop]

As far as the whole "bike for me goes" I'm still considering size as well. Hey, don't laugh - there is more to me getting a bike than "I want one!"


Did you try a couple of 600's?

[myvice]

Wise move then, I'm looking at a 600(ish) bike at the moment... And from a 250 it’s a bit of a step, 33 to 110 hp step.
I’ve had bigger bikes befor but nothing like this!
Be later this year tho, have to save a bit more than I was planing on!

[Sniper]

Tried a few 600's. Most were the older CBR600F's and Katana types, but I just didn't like them.

[Colapop]

....just didn't like them.
... as in .... there were personality clashes? Riding position, handling,....? How did you find the power of them? Was it the physical size that was different?

[Sniper]

They were ugly really. What self respecting female would climb onto the back of a Honda CBR600F? Its ugly :lol:

(pt really, they just weren't me)

[Colapop]

Who said you had to ride pillion!!!:laugh:

[Limb]

Nice bike man

[sAsLEX]

Wise move then, I'm looking at a 600(ish) bike at the moment... And from a 250 it’s a bit of a step, 33 to 110 hp step.
I’ve had bigger bikes befor but nothing like this!
Be later this year tho, have to save a bit more than I was planing on!

45 and then 60 and hopefully in a year 108hp!

[Bren_chch]

please dont paint it matt black! :devil2:

[Sniper]

Why does everyone keep asking me that :laugh:

[onearmedbandit]

Not asking, telling. And why are you guys not going on this ride at 11?

[Scouse]

Nice looking bike there Snipe like the colour to dont change it

[Stevo]

Why does everyone keep asking me that :laugh:
Pink would be cool sniper. Then the girls would look your way. What has happened to the CBR? If you still have it I bet you can't pull it all to bit incl. the hotor out of the frame and put it back together so it runs............:drinknsin

:dodge: T is gunna kill me! :dodge:

[Sniper]

I'll take that bet........

[.produKt]

Gonna have to come out for a cruise with ya sniper.. (Only if ya go easy on this newbie :P:P:P)

My bike looks a lil ragged and has high kms :) but its allll good =)

Nice one on the bike too :), im not for multicoloured bikes, but it looks cool :)

[crashe]

So you finally went and got THAT bike huh and NOT the other one.... :whistle:

Well done mate... she sure looks good...

So ride her nice and be gentle on her.

Have fun learning all her quirky ways... you handle her right... and she will treat you well.



Hi MissSniper... sneak the keys off him and take her for a spin...
we wont tell a soul.... :rofl:

[sugilite]

Nice bike Sniper.
I always liked the look of that styling!
Nice straight example too, enjoy the extra power! :banana:

[Sniper]

Thanks guys and gals

[Two Smoker]

Congrats on the bike mate :niceone:

[Fishy]

Congrats Stu, its very pretty. :niceone:

[cousa1]

nice bike Sniper I'll keep an eye out for it on the roads

[MissSniper]

Hi MissSniper... sneak the keys off him and take her for a spin...
we wont tell a soul.... :rofl:


I plan on it :2thumbsup.
If sniper can wheelie it then im gonna try :devil2:

[Sniper]

Like hell you are, Im hiding all methods of you getting on the bike. And Im going to chain it to the floor and set Z on gaurd duty

[Postie]

nice bike mate, you'll love the 400. Looks mint too.

[crashe]

I plan on it :2thumbsup.
If sniper can wheelie it then im gonna try :devil2:


You go girl.... :2thumbsup :cool:
then get a pic of you doing a better wheelie than his nibs...
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[MissSniper]

Like hell you are, Im hiding all methods of you getting on the bike. And Im going to chain it to the floor and set Z on gaurd duty

Z wouldnt do a thing i'll just win him over......mwhahahahahaha :laugh:
as for the bike the day will come when you leave you common sense behind and ill be right there to snatch the bike away for FUN:devil2:

[Sniper]

Yea right, post a picture of Z and everyone here will cower. If Z is busy I can always rely on Shadow.

Besides, since when have I ever used common sense?

[kiwifruit]

great stuff sniper, congrats and all that.
Im sure you will enjoy that round the hills :D
cool bikes those
even though its not a honda :wait:

[MissSniper]

Yea right, post a picture of Z and everyone here will cower. If Z is busy I can always rely on Shadow.

Besides, since when have I ever used common sense?

Yeah right shadow will just run away when anyone comes near her. What a mighty guard cat. :apumpin:

True common sense and you dont go hand-in-hand. we've got stories to prove it. :nya:

[MissSniper]

Z the mighty hunter :rofl:

[Sniper]

Yea thats right, see he is loyal to me, I told him to search everywhere for my spare key.

[inlinefour]

sounds like it needs to be set up for you? Sensei did wonders to the CBR as the settings on the syspension form factory standard was shyte. P.S. reckon its safer to let Miss S have a go when your aware rather than not:crazy:

[imdying]

Well hey, here's a plan! First on to drop it pays for that sex on wheel Lucky Strike replica paint job!

[Sniper]

Well hey, here's a plan! First on to drop it pays for that sex on wheel Lucky Strike replica paint job!

Sounds perfect. :woohoo:

Darling, do you want to take the bike out for a ride tonight?????

[Sparky Bills]

Legend, thanks Sparky. By heavy I mean that the front end wants to turn into the corner alot and I need to be pushing fairly studily in countersteering than Im used to and I seem to get a shit load more feedback from the front than what I used to get on the CBR. Maybe I just need to get used to USD Forks

Thats normal.
I wouldnt worry about that at ll.
I found it felt funny when i moved from my FZR250 to the gixer, But you'll get used to it fairly fast. Its mainly the different size tyres that your not used to.
In the end, it gives you an excuse to go riding...
You need to get used to the handling.:first:


Nice looking bike mate. Thats the same as my old one. But mine was white and blue.

[Sniper]

Thanks Sparky :niceone:

[MissSniper]

Sounds perfect. :woohoo:

Darling, do you want to take the bike out for a ride tonight?????

sure ill take the bike out tonight but i know you'll find no excuse for me to pay for the lucky strike paint job as i aint going to drop the bike.

now that we have the evidence and everyone can see it i am able to take the bike out for a ride tonight. :Punk:

[Sniper]

Like hell.......

[imdying]

Kick it over when she's sitting on it, then go halves :D

[Sniper]

Lol, very good

[MissSniper]

Kick it over when she's sitting on it, then go halves :D

thats cheeting :yes:

[imdying]

Speaking of cheeting, paint it yellow with black spots to make it faster, works for the big cat!

[Sniper]

LMAO, that was marvellous........ Although I do believe there is a Porsche around like that. Ray Williams one.

[Flyingpony]

Welcome to the other side Sniper.
You know, once you've drinken from our cup, you can't go back.

[miSTa]

Congrats on the new bike, just remember that it doesn't gurantee that you'll be able to keep up :ar15: ;)

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh. :niceone:

[**R1**]

Nice one mate, When you want me to teach yoyu how to wheelie it? and by the way your old bike does premo wheelies:devil2: ....

[Sniper]

Yea I wouldn't mind some tutoring. I found the old back off, slam on trottle wheelies are fun, but I wouldn't mind some help getting to the balance point. Wheelies on the old bike? Hmm, I know it does mean stoppies.......

[Sniper]

1. Does anyone know where I can find a manual for one of these? I searched the forums and came up with a solution that is not what Im looking for.


Still after a manual. Can anyone help?

[Quasievil]

Yeah I got one, now to find it !!

[Sniper]

Yeah I got one, now to find it !!

Thanks mate, send me a PM if you do and I will repay ya.