Tony Nitrous

I was just about to post the same. After a few naughty years I took a test and my first GSX / il4 / big boys bike was a red GSX750ESD. I think since then I’ve had a gap of about 2 weeks without a GSX of some form.

Folk tell me the problems with Toxic 6-plops is with maintainence, or bleeding them and they just need a bit more care. Ive had them on a couple of brand new bikes and IMO they were never anything special, average on a good day is an apt discription.

Welcome. I look forward to seeing more. The 7 and 12 Inazuma’s and the GS1200SS aren’t common oilcoolers around here, or ones I’ve owned, but I do find them interesting. I’ve owned a couple of K*w*saki 750 Zephys and the Inazuma has very similar styling, but much more appeal with its oilcooled lump. Certainly a bike on my watch list.

# When measuring stuff “centre to centre” it’s easier and more accurate to measure the top of one hole to the top of the other. (Or bottom to bottom). Exactly the same but you get a solid fixed point instead of trying to guess where the centre is. # Something that a lot of folk don’t allow for is changing the height on the dog bones can change the leverage onto the shock so depending which way you go it’ll be a harder / softer ride in the same settings.

I’ve had a few new bikes, bought another one this year, I absolutely love it! …. however there’s a very different passion I have for my Old Skool bikes, the new one is amazing on the road, but I’ll drive a 100 miles to grab a 40 year old part for a project…

This is the rear wheel on a 1980 GSX1100ET I have stashed away. No idea of why it has wire wheels, how I bought it (In Australia). I guessing it’s had new rims as both back and front now take early GSXR size 18” tyres.

That’s what I always expected but it’s good to have proof not suspicion. What are the differences ? Footpeg hanger mounts ? Swingarm pivot diameter ? Lower engine mounts ?

I’ve had a few, right back to the “Super Six” with the clear pipe fuel gauge down the front of the tank and the funky odd clocks. Not sure I’d have another. To me they were never that great. I think it’s something you’d need to be passionate about to be throwing money at as their are so many better bikes in the price range with better parts and spares and still having Old Skool Kool. Having said that I’ve seen FS1E’s go for more money than Hayabusa’s so maybe it’s just me.

Just to add to this thread. I have a 750ET frame and an 1100ET frame sat side by side. I bought a pair of the cast alloy footpeg hangers, they fit my 1100 frame but not my 750 frame.

Thank you. Even though they swap it’s good to be aware of even minor differences in advance. Much appreciated.

With the Mk-1’s is there any differences other than the fuel gauge? I’m guessing the 6 doesn’t have the plugs / feed for that ?

Welcome. Suzuki. Inline 4. 16 valve. Chain drive. 17” wheels ? It ticks every box to get my approval !

PAIR’s is the Suzuki emissions system. Commonly removed and blanked off. I use blanking plates but on some models folk just put a marble in the pipe work. Binning it gives a little bit more space, a little bit less weight, looks a little bit neater, little bit easier to work on the motor…. but the main reasons are to stop the popping, banging and farting on the closed throttle overrun with a full system, and more importantly to give a more accurate A/F reading for the sniffer on the dyno. on my 14…

Agreed. Unless it’s a chop or a real mutant the tank is a big part of the bike blunt brute look.

I was a bit obsessed with fitting Renthal 789’s to my bikes for a while. Often needing new cables. I never had one made. My standard method was to take the old cables into a few bike shops and ask for “same ends but xx inches longer”. I’ve ended up with cables from naked road bikes, dirt bikes, cruisers etc, but always something that was off the shelf and not custom made. How helpful your local stores spares counter is makes a huge difference.

If a stranger walks into my shed, says hi, introduces them self, takes an interest and has a chat, we’re on the same wavelength, I’m happy to help them. If a stranger walks into my shed and their first opening words are “How do I do this” my reaction will be somewhat different. I’ve been pulled into line on here a few times, going off topic, non relevant bikes etc. The site is what it is, being different to others is what makes if better than others. It’s rules and guidelines are here for a reason and work.

Nice. There was a time they were a bit overlooked for Kats, 1135’s, ET’s, not anymore. I’d love one. The EZ’s, ESD etc are certainly desirable. Very nice. I’m a little bit envious you have one so tidy.

I don’t judge my bikes by lap times, horsepower, pub bragging or the attention they get. Mine are rated by the smiles they put on my face. A scabby old Bandit with Renthals, a big bore 1980 ET, an old Slabbie 11, a supercharged H2 or Gen-3 Busa all get my attention and all put a huge grin on my face, old or new, modded or stock. Im a huge fan of Old Skool bikes but I don’t buy into the Practical Piss and Werthers Luddite mantra that new bikes are crap, bland or unusable. Old bikes and new bikes offer something different. You can appreciate them both.

200 when they are flashed and derestricted. My H2 used to back the butterfly’s off at high revs, 100% at the grip gave something like 12% at the throttle body’s at high revs, (why they gain 40+hp with a flash). My Gen-3 won’t give full throttle at lower revs but does higher up untill flashed. Stock new bikes are quite tame, but easy to wake up. The amount of tech makes 200 ponys very useable if somewhat less challenging.

My neighbour tutors. We’ve talked about going for a ride. Considering he’s beat Rossi / Biaggi etc on a good day and won a few MotoGP’s I guess he’d be OK for a few tips. God knows what he’d make of me on one of my bike though!

Very much this ^ I recently sold a supercharged H2 and have a Gen-3 Busa. I love new bikes but they don’t offer the same as Old Skool bikes. I’m not a Piss and Werthers bore, I like old and new, but you can have a real challenging ride and a heap of fun without the horsepower new bikes have. You work harder but it’s very rewarding.