darkness Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Hey folks. bit of a newbie here. Based in New Zealand. Have just started a project that I will hopefully be using this forum to get info for. I received an 86 GSXR 750 recently as a project bike from a good friend. Needs a fair amount of TLC to get it looking nice, but at least it runs. Here's a quick rundown. No bodywork other than the tank. It's been over-bored and is running high-comp pistons. Currently I am disassembling it, as I'm going to rebuild it from the frame up, replacing things that are needed as I go. Even though it runs, the engine will need to be opened as my friend says we can't trust the tolerances on the last rebuild. There will be other decisions to make. Like do I switch to the 17 inch wheels from the 18's, what bodywork do I want to try and source, etc. It's a long term project, so no rush, and it's my first bike rebuild. A couple pics: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OMnQ9CEcSAE/VpAbTzadsfI/AAAAAAAAAVU/805vPAgND_0/s1600/2016-01-07%2B16.18.35.jpg Edited January 9, 2016 by darkness more info Quote Link to comment
Simbec1863 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Good luck with the build still got 18" in mine using Avon road riders grip is good enough on road/track but 17" slingshot wheels have less flex and better tyre options at least in the UK presume the same applies in NZ Quote Link to comment
Bandit31 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Welcome, nice project for you there... Quote Link to comment
Loud Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hey fellow GSXR noob. You're starting yours, I'm starting mine, let's have a race? Quote Link to comment
HDTboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Where are you in NZ? I've just finished getting my 85 legal. If you're in Whangarei any time, let me know, I may be able to assist you with some things Quote Link to comment
darkness Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 2 hours ago, HDTboy said: Where are you in NZ? I've just finished getting my 85 legal. If you're in Whangarei any time, let me know, I may be able to assist you with some things Cheers. I'm central Auckland. May pick your brain at some point if that's cool. Quote Link to comment
HDTboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Sweet as, look me up on facebook. Gavin Brindle Quote Link to comment
Rene EFE Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 16 hours ago, darkness said: Even though it runs, the engine will need to be opened as my friend says we can't trust the tolerances on the last rebuild. Your friend is right. Quote Link to comment
KATANAMANGLER Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Welcome in. Start a build thread in the project section. Quote Link to comment
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