Thinking of a GSXR750 "old school"

**rocketman1** · 10th March 2009, 18:25

Looking to buy a 1986's to 1991 GSXR750,as a bit of a Project Bike! what is the best year, and what should I look out for regarding problems /issues,
Any constructive help welcome.
Cheers>>>> Rocketman

**White trash** · 10th March 2009, 18:38

Any model except the 89-90 J or K models.

The short stroke motor was the worst of them. I'm partial to the F-G or the L myself.

**Warr** · 10th March 2009, 19:16

Its not mine but the price is right...

Suzuki GSXR 1100 bargain! 1988

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=205996034

**Gubb** · 10th March 2009, 19:23

Originally Posted by Warr

Its not mine but the price is right...

Suzuki GSXR 1100 bargain! 1988

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=205996034

But then you gotta dress like Vanilla Ice.

**elevenhundred** · 10th March 2009, 19:41

That bike is pre Vanilla Ice, he was on a '91
Love the slabbies although I prefer aircooled overall

**HDTboy** · 10th March 2009, 19:53

I've got an 85 which is close to being legal, could use a paint job.

**nudemetalz** · 10th March 2009, 20:04

Cool as Ice......

**carver** · 10th March 2009, 20:08

i got a 85 750 dude.
1k

**megageoff76** · 10th March 2009, 20:45

Originally Posted by White trash

Any model except the 89-90 J or K models.

The short stroke motor was the worst of them. I'm partial to the F-G or the L myself.

How about this one mate?

If I remember correctly you raced this exact same one at the trentham 1/4 mile drags about 13 years ago for fastest 750 in its class

What was i thinking..my poor clutch. The poor guy who bought it never knew it had been Maired haha.

[http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-205611689.htm

**White trash** · 10th March 2009, 20:47

Fucken hell, I'd forgotten that. Shame the dude didn't look after it as well as you did mate.

**puddy** · 10th March 2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by elevenhundred

That bike is pre Vanilla Ice, he was on a '91
Love the slabbies although I prefer aircooled overall

Vanilla Ice Fan Club Presidente!

**tigertim20** · 10th March 2009, 21:14

Originally Posted by rocketman1

Looking to buy a 1986's to 1991 GSXR750,as a bit of a Project Bike! what is the best year, and what should I look out for regarding problems /issues,
Any constructive help welcome.
Cheers>>>> Rocketman

check this one out maybe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-207105423.htm was squid's bike (member on here) hes in dunedin now, so its been sitting there for a month or two now since he came down for uni, I bet youd get it for 3K easily, he wants it gone so he can buy something else down here.
I think its quite close to you to, In Hamilton I think?

**Timber020** · 10th March 2009, 21:16

Go for a slabside, 85-87 lots of spares, everyone and his dog have modified them so theres alot of info out there. Heck I have one thats gathering alot of dust.