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    Talking A Legend is born

    Hi All, the day is finally here when I finished my GSXR750 restore, after many an hour and much hair pulling, its finally done. A big thanks to all that helped with advise and suggestions, especially to Greg who put in a lot of hours to help reserect this classic beast.

    I have included a few before and after photos, let me know what you think
    (Its a GSXR750 '87 "H" Model)

    Paul
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    You've done a great job, and have every reason to be proud.

    People this man has earnt some bling

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    Just goes to show that lots of hard work can actually be worthwhile!

    Well done. Pat yourself on the back!

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    looks awsome there mate.

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    Shit that looks like its had some serious hours put into it. I hope she rides aswell as she looks!!!

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    A non-biker would say: Is that a new bike? 08 Model?

    A biker would say: Hmmm, someone loves that bike.

    Beautiful work mate.

    Please tell us the full story. Why that bike? How long did the search take, how long since you bought it. How many fingernails, knuckle skins, etc have you broken, scrapped?

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    Nice to see that you have a "Rider" brand seat. Something your arse will never regret

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    Shit mate that is quite stunning... well done

    Below is my effort about 12 yrs ago lol
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    Good on ya she looks awsome.
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    Wow that looks great.

    Was there any reason why you didn't use the original style R's on the front fairings to match the seat and tail?

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    Yes, they looked a bit ugly, I didnt really want the bike completly origional, just Mint looking!!

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    awsome stuff Paul! looks wicked. I still love those early gixxers.

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    Nice looking bike - great result!

    (And I normally only like cruisers....)
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    Absolutely superb work! You should be proud, restoring a classic like that.

    Do you have a bit of a story about the work done?
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    Thats a fantastic looking bike there Paul, we will deffo go for a blast as soon as the weather improves lol! I got a feeling all the hard works gonna pay off for you buddy, congrats!
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