1985 gsxr 750

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Thought Id post up some info on my bike build since today was my first ride since I bought it.
Anyways a few months ago I purchased the bike through P.S.B in a run down state but it was complete and was licensed.
A photo after picking it up:

I wasnt sure what I was going to do with it as I always liked the slingshots better so first thoughts were to fighter it. I had visions of a zx9 rear end and 1100 motor stuffed in the frame.
After going through gixxer.com I found some inspiration and ditched the streetfighter option to go with a 86 750r limited style replica with paint scheme undecided.

Parts were ordered till the credit card was no longer working and when the dyna coils showed up, I fitted them and had a running bike. A set of 36mm slingshot carbs were sourced together with a jet kit and pod filters, Im still waiting for the carb boots to fit these

The fibreglass showed up yesterday So I fitted it up (LTD tail and 87 fender)
Absolutely brilliant quality from Nationals fibreglass, the fit was spot on.


Still waiting for parts to arrive and Ive still got a long way to go so will keep updates coming as I progress.

[Veefore]

Subscribed...

Nice bike. when I first started racing the GSXR750 was the king of the hill in superbikes and what I wanted to graduate to after my RG250.
I am currently doing a tart-up of a 84 Katana at the moment.
I look forward to seeing how yours turns out.

[collie]

Hi nice ride love the old gixxers got myself an 88 750 fighter.. thinking bout droppin in either an 1100 or 1200 bandit motor in it.. Were u source ur carby set up?? wat kinda coin???
any chance u still got ur tail piece im after a grab rail and the top part of the tail piece that goes around the grab between the seat and the tail light.

[Jamathi]

This bike is the direct decendant to the RG500 signaling the demise of the strokerbikes!

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Hi nice ride love the old gixxers got myself an 88 750 fighter.. thinking bout droppin in either an 1100 or 1200 bandit motor in it.. Were u source ur carby set up?? wat kinda coin???
any chance u still got ur tail piece im after a grab rail and the top part of the tail piece that goes around the grab between the seat and the tail light.

Hi mate the carbs I got from a wrecker in the U.S for $250 The jet kit and filters I got seperately cant remember the cost around $120 each. I still have all the old tail parts you can have but there not in very good condition. Send us a pm if your still keen, the 88's are different so not sure about the top part your after but I have the grab rail.

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Some more parts arrived:



The 1100 rear rim is half an inch wider than the 750 yet indentical, it's what the 750r's came out with and will allow me to
fit a massive 160 rear tyre
Other parts are all genuine 750r license lamp assy, silver stand, throttle and grips and various bolts. Wheels will be powdercoated white before getting new michelins.

[Richie Rich]

Subscribed as well. Looking forward to seeing how she turns out - Ltd seat cowling looks good! Glad you didn't street fighter it, she's 25yrs old now and has reached classic status and a street fighter build would ruin it (my opinion only of course).... you watch the value of these babies rise from here on in.

Why the carb change can I ask? Are the std flatsides worn out?

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Hi mate Ive gone for the later model carbs as they seem to be a common upgrade with the slabsides. The flatslides are not in the best shape so thought I would try the 36's. Thanks for the comments guys.

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Also if anyone knows where to get a good quality screen for these please tell me.

[dennisw]

Try Eagle screens here in Perth,i bought a replacement for my ZXR750 H1.

[Evil Dwarf]

Also if anyone knows where to get a good quality screen for these please tell me.

l Just Got A Screen For Mine At "Screens For Bikes" In Melbourne,
Fits Very Well & Looks Great,
Cost $110 Posted To Me,

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l Just Got A Screen For Mine At "Screens For Bikes" In Melbourne,
Fits Very Well & Looks Great,
Cost $110 Posted To Me,

I tried them after seeing your screen but they never got back to me. Eagle has them listed so Ive sent them an email.
Cheers.

[Evil Dwarf]

I tried them after seeing your screen but they never got back to me. Eagle has them listed so Ive sent them an email.
Cheers.

Fair enough...!
l would,nt use them if they did,nt return my e-mail either,
Its their loss,

[CBT]

cool project - I owned one of those new..... The first four stroke that I enjoyed riding anywhere near as much as previous 2 strokers. I nearly hurt myself lots of times on that bike. The RR replica theme is a great idea too.

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Update:
This build has come to a screaming halt, I just found and bought the bike I've always wanted. Will continue the build hopefully mid next year. (When I have the money)

Here's the new oiler:

[Neil-51]

Very nice looking 11.

There have been a few of the 85 750's coming up recently, which is making me wonder about a historics racer. What sort of money have you spent on that to get it running with a wider rear rim? Did the place that supplied the tail have front glass?

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The rims a direct fit replacement, everything is interchangable so $200 plus a tyre. Yeah they have front glass aswell, I think airtech do a 1 piece race front section which is the front, mids and lowers all in 1. Postage is the killer for the large fairing pieces though.