Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) One Dinosaur on another. I'm twice the age of the bike and I've had it from new. It was the first GSXR in East Anglia, the only genuine Red/Black UK '85 bike and the oldest one owner GSXR in the world still on the road. Oh, and this is at Cadwell Park Classic Bike trackday last week. Brilliant! Edited October 21, 2016 by Iced Lightning mis-splet 14 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 the oldest one owner GSXR in the world still on the road.I wouldn't be too sure about that, after all the GSX-R400 went for sale one year before the 750.Still nice pics of a nice bike in nice riding situations. Quote
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 I wouldn't be too sure about that, after all the GSX-R400 went for sale one year before the 750.Still nice pics of a nice bike in nice riding situations. Fair enough but do you know of one of these still on the road and owned from new used regularly? I have enquired before on several Suzi forums with no response so I'm claiming the title!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Quote
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Cool pics Thanks to all for the complimentary comments - that's my baby! Quote
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Posted July 18, 2015 Oh a couple of other pics I couldn't post originally. 5 Quote
alfiestorm Posted July 18, 2015 Posted July 18, 2015 Red and black the best gsxr colour ever. very nice bike Quote
R1guy Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 On 18 July 2015 at 5:29 PM, Iced Lightning said: Fair enough but do you know of one of these still on the road and owned from new used regularly? How many miles has she done? Quote
Oilyspanner Posted October 19, 2016 Posted October 19, 2016 Now that's a true keeper . . . . And still being used properly too ! I can spot a few mods, but what have you done over the years ? Quote
Iced Lightning Posted October 20, 2016 Author Posted October 20, 2016 16 hours ago, R1guy said: How many miles has she done? 90, 000! 2 Quote
Iced Lightning Posted October 20, 2016 Author Posted October 20, 2016 6 hours ago, Oilyspanner said: Now that's a true keeper . . . . And still being used properly too ! I can spot a few mods, but what have you done over the years ? OK, Self-made H/L bubble, LED indicators in mirrors, LED Rr indicators in Suzuki Jimmy housings, RF900 Fr - GSXR400 Rr wheels, SRAD Fr - GSXR400 Rr discs, 6-pot callipers, DYNOTEC coils, PiperX air + breather filters, Devil/Yoshi pipe, Corbin seat, WP shock, Metmachex Swingarm, tail light infill oh, and 1127 motor. Just a few bits. 1 Quote
Joebloggs Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Three new frames, a wiring loom, two sets of wheels and fairings but its still the original 750.......lol Very nice! 1 Quote
Reinhoud Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Nice! Uhm, Calling a bike from 1985 a dinosaur? What will you call my GS1000 from 1979? 1 Quote
KATANAMANGLER Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 Evolution not revolution man I love to read a story like this. So many people that you meet look at your bike and say " I used to have one of them, I wish I had kept it" I nod and smile politely but inside I'm thinking: Shouldn't have sold it then nah nah nananah, you sold a keeper. In this case it's clear from he pictures that man and machine have bonded well and a lifetime of tweaks and modifications have resulted in a true weapon of choice. The mighty hammer of Hanma- Shin salutes you both. 5 Quote
Gammaboy Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 9 hours ago, Reinhoud said: Nice! Uhm, Calling a bike from 1985 a dinosaur? What will you call my GS1000 from 1979? Primordial sludge? Quote
lammy666 Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 ive had lots of bikes and a few i called a keeper, but the mighty pound convinced me to part ways so uber respect for keeping hold of what is a kool ride. Quote
Iced Lightning Posted October 21, 2016 Author Posted October 21, 2016 19 hours ago, Joebloggs said: Three new frames, a wiring loom, two sets of wheels and fairings but its still the original 750.......lol Very nice! Well actually the frame, wiring, forks, instruments, controls and bodywork are all original - except the fairing; thats had to be replaced a couple of times due to 'excursions'! Actually I just have a new one on the way now due to dumping it at Rockingham track a couple of months ago. The point is, those that don't know these don't see the changes, and those that do often don't see many changes without close scrutiny - thus achieving my aim to keep it looking original. And as I said, 90k and still used regularly in ALL weathers - if I have to! Quote
Oilyspanner Posted October 21, 2016 Posted October 21, 2016 GSXRs were/are the most modded bikes, I love your evolved bike IL - the unnatural bikes are the totally rebuilt standard bikes, they rarely existed at the time. It's nice to see bog stock bikes, but a well modded one will be far better to actually ride. My favourite bikes have been ones I've altered to suit me, the mods always have to make a difference how the bike goes, handles and stops. I like the idea of the lightest ever GSXR frame fitted with the potent 1127 engine - nice 1 Quote
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