TiZiK Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 When it rains, it pours. Deals that is! While waiting to get my hands on a pair of RG 250s for $800 Canadian, a buddy calls me up with a lead on an 89 GSXR 1100. Says the guy is looking for $1500 or so. Long story short, go to see the bike, needs tires, chain n sprockets, battery and a carb clean. So I kicked him in the nutzz and stole it for $400! Haha Looking to get the fairings to original looking. Have a 2mm overbore high comp engine I might swap in. It was late when I got home and it's possible rain today so still need to get out to the shop and give her a good look over. Smokin deal if I do say so 4 Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 that's a '90 GSX-R1100, not a '89. 2 Quote Link to comment
R1guy Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 As correct at time of writing this..... $400= £281.90 1 Quote Link to comment
Oilyspanner Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Absolute bargain - at least Dick Turpin wore a mask !!! 3 Quote Link to comment
boilerdude Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 How can you tell an 89-90 apart? conventional forks on 89? Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 40 minutes ago, boilerdude said: How can you tell an 89-90 apart? conventional forks on 89? yes Quote Link to comment
Jocalopse Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I wonder if there is a difference between North America and England because I pick up an 89 that has USD forks as well, not in the shape this is, but still an '89.... by the way, Hi George, this is Jordan 1 Quote Link to comment
boilerdude Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 here in the US none of our round headlight slingshots had usds. Only beginning with lego tail lights did we get upside down forks. Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 89 model has shorter hose on rear shock and reservoir mounted behind the sidepanel, 90 bike has longer hose and reservoir mounted visible near rear turn signal. So this could be a 89 bike with usd fitted later, or a 90 bike with rear shock reservoir hidden behind sidepanel. Either way $400 is fucking cheap. I'm not jealous (much). Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Frame number would id this bike. 10th position K means '89, L means '90. But I'm sure @TiZiK knows this too, being a Suzuki technician. Quote Link to comment
TiZiK Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 2 hours ago, Jocalopse said: I wonder if there is a difference between North America and England because I pick up an 89 that has USD forks as well, not in the shape this is, but still an '89.... by the way, Hi George, this is Jordan Hey Jordan! 4 minutes ago, captain chaos said: 89 model has shorter hose on rear shock and reservoir mounted behind the sidepanel, 90 bike has longer hose and reservoir mounted visible near rear turn signal. So this could be a 89 bike with usd fitted later, or a 90 bike with rear shock reservoir hidden behind sidepanel. Either way $400 is fucking cheap. I'm not jealous (much). Quite possibly true that USDs were swapped at some point. Just check the parts fiche and 89-90 show regular forks. Either way....yay for my score! 10th digit of VIN is a K Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) here's a pic of my 750L with 1100 engine, for some inspiration. Edited March 10, 2016 by captain chaos Quote Link to comment
caferacerdan Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 that really is a steal...i need to find a steal like that Quote Link to comment
TiZiK Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 5 hours ago, captain chaos said: here's a pic of my 750L with 1100 engine, for some inspiration. You had to didn't ya!?!? Lol. I do love the red and black. Also the black and silver. May keep it all black to match the all black slabby. Choices, choices.... Let's see how she checks out mechanically for now. Quote Link to comment
Rimotu66 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 You spawny sod, makes mine at £1000 seem well over priced, am off to sulk now Quote Link to comment
gsx Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Rimotu66 said: You spawny sod, makes mine at £1000 seem well over priced, am off to sulk now And your a jammy git too 1 Quote Link to comment
p4ddy Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Did you drug him.or get him pissed first?? 1 Quote Link to comment
Maggotbreath Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Jeez haven't been on here enough. That's a awesome machine George, congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment
TiZiK Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 On 19/03/2016 at 1:37 PM, p4ddy said: Did you drug him.or get him pissed first?? He was in the middle of crushin a few Budweiser. Lol On 26/03/2016 at 8:25 AM, Maggotbreath said: Jeez haven't been on here enough. That's a awesome machine George, congratulations! Thanks Gord. It's actually in pretty good shape considering. Might bring it up to snuff and flip it. Wanting one in original condition and colors. Hope all is well with you. Quote Link to comment
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