Ancient Battle-Axe

Flashmonkey · September 19th, 2009, 04:01 PM

Ok ancient may be a little strong...but she's a battle-axe alright!

I brought home my new-to-me 1992 Suzuki GSX-r 750 today, and I managed to survive the 150+ kilometer ride home. This bike is in EXCELLENT condition. It's been well used over the years, but her string of previous owners took very good care of her. Mechanicall, she's perfect.

Onto the pictures:

What is it with me and dented tanks?

Gratuitus stable shot:

I definitely need more practice time with the new bike. It's not so much the power and weight of the new bike that's daunting (there's plenty of both...don't get me wrong). It's the fairly aggressive riding position that's throwing me off. I honestly have no idea how people can get a supersport as their first bike and "learn" how to ride in that position.

As for the 250...I'm keeping it for the time being and will continue to use it to commute to work, the gym, the grocery store, etc. The gixxer, which I named Jupiter, will be used on a limited "training" basis until I can get more comfortable with her. On that note...the ride home was AMAZING!

noche_caliente · September 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM

congratulations!

Greg_E · September 19th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Ancient would be a 1985 GSXR.

You could probably get the dent popped out for very little money.

edwinmcq · September 19th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Looks good. Looks like it was well cared for. How did it get the dent? It looks like something dropped on it ...not it being dropped.

Sound Wave · September 19th, 2009, 09:55 PM

congrats on the new ride. i'm curious why did you decided to go with that year of bike?

Flashmonkey · September 19th, 2009, 10:37 PM

Well from what I understand, one of the previous owners had several bikes, and had one of those bikes fall on this one....hence the dent. It doesn't look too serious, and I'll leave it on for now as it adds character.

My reasoning for this bike is more or less my soft spot for old school-ish vehicles (early 90's is old school for me haha!). I wasn't necessarily looking for an upgrade yet....but this opportunity was way too good to pass up....so here I am.

I actually rode both back to back this afternoon. Yes, the speed on the 750 is unrealistically insane....but I pretty much lose out on the "quickness" of the 250. I'm definitely going to feel that when I use the 750 to commute to work next season....but eventually the little one is going to have to go.

Edit: Oh and when I was looking, the final two contenders were this bike...and an '89 "slingshot" gixxer 750. That slingshot was sweeeeet....but oil cooled.

Sound Wave · September 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM

not sure if you ever saw this video before, but it is pretty cool. my friend has a 2003 gixxer 750. i love his bike.

Link to original page on YouTube.

Flashmonkey · September 19th, 2009, 11:15 PM

Wow that video is fantastic! I definitely have an affinity towards the earlier model gixxers haha....but the SRADs and onwards are definitely formidable machines. One day maybe

JaeL · September 27th, 2009, 09:10 AM

awesome!

Syphen · October 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM

Sexy 'sling-shot'!

From everyone who I've ever talked to who owned those old air-cooled GSXR's, they all say to fit a steering dampener as SOON as possible. They are stupid fast in a straight line but were prone to wobbles when ridden at pace in the twisties.

Flashmonkey · October 8th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Greg, this is actually one of the watercoolers....and it does come with a steering damper from the factory. Whether or not it's still functioning is another matter.

The other bike I was looking at was a sling shot....those are fantastic bikes, but as you said, they were prone to tank slapping. I don't like tank slapping haha.

September 19th, 2009, 04:01 PM	#1
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Ancient Battle-Axe Ok ancient may be a little strong...but she's a battle-axe alright! I brought home my new-to-me 1992 Suzuki GSX-r 750 today, and I managed to survive the 150+ kilometer ride home. This bike is in EXCELLENT condition. It's been well used over the years, but her string of previous owners took very good care of her. Mechanicall, she's perfect. Onto the pictures: What is it with me and dented tanks? Gratuitus stable shot: I definitely need more practice time with the new bike. It's not so much the power and weight of the new bike that's daunting (there's plenty of both...don't get me wrong). It's the fairly aggressive riding position that's throwing me off. I honestly have no idea how people can get a supersport as their first bike and "learn" how to ride in that position. As for the 250...I'm keeping it for the time being and will continue to use it to commute to work, the gym, the grocery store, etc. The gixxer, which I named Jupiter, will be used on a limited "training" basis until I can get more comfortable with her. On that note...the ride home was AMAZING!

September 19th, 2009, 04:10 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	congratulations! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 19th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#4
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	Looks good. Looks like it was well cared for. How did it get the dent? It looks like something dropped on it ...not it being dropped. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

September 27th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#9
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	awesome! __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

October 7th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#10
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	Sexy 'sling-shot'! From everyone who I've ever talked to who owned those old air-cooled GSXR's, they all say to fit a steering dampener as SOON as possible. They are stupid fast in a straight line but were prone to wobbles when ridden at pace in the twisties. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

September 19th, 2009, 06:20 PM	#3
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Ancient would be a 1985 GSXR. You could probably get the dent popped out for very little money.

September 19th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#5
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	congrats on the new ride. i'm curious why did you decided to go with that year of bike?

September 19th, 2009, 10:37 PM	#6
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Well from what I understand, one of the previous owners had several bikes, and had one of those bikes fall on this one....hence the dent. It doesn't look too serious, and I'll leave it on for now as it adds character. My reasoning for this bike is more or less my soft spot for old school-ish vehicles (early 90's is old school for me haha!). I wasn't necessarily looking for an upgrade yet....but this opportunity was way too good to pass up....so here I am. I actually rode both back to back this afternoon. Yes, the speed on the 750 is unrealistically insane....but I pretty much lose out on the "quickness" of the 250. I'm definitely going to feel that when I use the 750 to commute to work next season....but eventually the little one is going to have to go. Edit: Oh and when I was looking, the final two contenders were this bike...and an '89 "slingshot" gixxer 750. That slingshot was sweeeeet....but oil cooled.

September 19th, 2009, 10:48 PM	#7
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	not sure if you ever saw this video before, but it is pretty cool. my friend has a 2003 gixxer 750. i love his bike. Link to original page on YouTube.

September 19th, 2009, 11:15 PM	#8
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Wow that video is fantastic! I definitely have an affinity towards the earlier model gixxers haha....but the SRADs and onwards are definitely formidable machines. One day maybe

October 8th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#11
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Greg, this is actually one of the watercoolers....and it does come with a steering damper from the factory. Whether or not it's still functioning is another matter. The other bike I was looking at was a sling shot....those are fantastic bikes, but as you said, they were prone to tank slapping. I don't like tank slapping haha.

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