Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment
metallicaman Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Great pics, that is one gorgeous slabby Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted July 18, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share 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 Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Cool pics Thanks to all for the complimentary comments - that's my baby! Quote Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Oh a couple of other pics I couldn't post originally. 5 Quote Link to comment
Katana Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 that is a nice bike love that colour Quote Link to comment
alfiestorm Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Red and black the best gsxr colour ever. very nice bike Quote Link to comment
R1guy Posted October 19, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
Oilyspanner Posted October 19, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 16 hours ago, R1guy said: How many miles has she done? 90, 000! 2 Quote Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment
Joebloggs Posted October 20, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
Gixerjonah Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Nice bike n pics Trigger. 1 Quote Link to comment
Reinhoud Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Nice! Uhm, Calling a bike from 1985 a dinosaur? What will you call my GS1000 from 1979? 1 Quote Link to comment
Mackk Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Gorgeous bike! Cool pics Quote Link to comment
KATANAMANGLER Posted October 20, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
Gammaboy Posted October 20, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
lammy666 Posted October 20, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
Iced Lightning Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share 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 Link to comment
Oilyspanner Posted October 21, 2016 Share 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 Link to comment
carlinmidarlin Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Love it mate Quote Link to comment
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