I'm surprised at how much the pretty bits cost. But at 3800 miles and with all those replacement parts that is a brand new bike. Amazed at how good it looks. It could be a 2024 model. It is genuinely one of the nicest sports bikes out there.
Hey Neevesy, glad you got the bike you wanted, looks really sharp! I've done up a couple 11-16 GSXR 750's for guys over the years, Currently have a 2013 in the garage for a good friend, very similar build (Evening rides/Max Track day fun/performance). My go to for fixing the brakes on these bikes, is Motul 5.1 Fluid, that I pull thru the system using a MityVac Hand Pump. You already have the Brembo Master and HEL lines, SBS pads are great in the stock calipers (We run Vesrah Pads from Japan) . When it comes to the rotors, the stock pads leave a lot of material on the stock rotors, so you ever have to have them either sand blasted or machined, so the SBS pads have fresh uncontaminated surfaces to bite/bed into. The other option is Genuine Brembo rotors, which are thicker, and have better heat dissipation with with drilled pattern. In terms of the bike feeling fluffy down low, that is most likely a failing fuel pump, but it could also have a vaccum leak somewhere. There is alot of power and performance to be had, with a De-cat pipe and Flash (don't use a power commander) esp with the ignition restrictions. Best of luck, looking forward to see how you get on!
Great to see this GSXR return to such beautiful condition. Well done for the commitment to keep this project as standard as possible. I 100% agree with you that the GSXR 750 is one of, if not the most competent and useable of sports bikes ever produced. I look forward to the next instalment.
You just can't beat that 'OEM plus' style of modifications. The carbon fibre front guard giving just a hint of what's potentially lurking undernear. Excellent choice sir 👏
Thank you for sharing sir! I’ve randomly (or not really?) discovered your channel and have started appreciating the wisdom you share in a chill manner :)
I bought a new K8 GSX-R 750. Used it for daily commuting and put over 66k miles on it. Never let me down once. Putting heated grips on it made the winters more bareable. Sold it for a BMW Rninety, cafe racer spec.
Complete opposite from my Gsxr750 project. I bought a rough but running, naked converted (motocross style bars) K1 750 for £800. Spent £1200 and a lot of my hrs getting all the maintenance up to date and rebuilding brakes and suspension. Added hand guards and crash bungs for trackdays. Cleaned it up but left it a bit tatty so I don't have to worry about it and just ride it as much as I can. Cracks me up when other riders can't get their head around how quick the bike is in the real world 😂
good approach mate. I did the same with my K5 600.. Bought it with minimal crash damage on its left side. Fiberglassed, painted myself, it doesn't look great but it is fully functional, and it does everything I want. Track days, commuting, small tours etc.. Bought it with 21K miles on the clock, now it's at 82K already, bulletproof, love it..
Love the shot of the bike with Normanton Church in the background, I regularly ride out to that exact spot during summer evenings for some peace and quiet. Gate is usually closed at the top for me though.
Neevesy you speak so well about the gsxr 750 that you inspired and convinced me to pick one up. Proud owner of a k8 750 with 9000 miles. Love this machine already and I’m keen to follow in your footsteps with regards the decat modification without making it too loud. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. You’ve made me a better biker 👍
I have one of these track only and I love it.. will never sell it. great to watch this series . keep up the good work. ive just had it mapped and got 132HP which is pretty good. enough for me anyway.
I bought my K6GSXR 1000 8500 miles mint ,,all standard,,£4900 now I spent £4500 wheels, ohlins,,discs ,rear sets ,,st bar conversion,, I'm 58 and love it ,,we all do it,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ enjoy it from northern Ireland
Buying a new bike is one thing Bringing back a legend as good as new is another🔥. Pretty sure there’s gonna be nothing like this launching in the future (including the potential R9) Great job Neevesy…Big fan 🙌🏽
Random one from me: mainly why do you value dry miles (like, what does rain do to a bike to make it worse) and but also how do you trust that the seller is telling the truth? I've seen it plenty of adverts over the years "only ridden in the dry" or "never ever ridden in the rain" and I just chuckle at the absurdity that someone would trust them with just their word. Thanks! Love your content and is making me itch for a K4 GSX-R750 again :)
As you said Neevesy, you've spent a fair bit but you've got the bike you always wanted, so not a hard decision to make. I have an 07 Street Triple and it seems mad that I'm considering £1k+ shocks for it when I could get a newer bike instead. But there you go, sometimes you've got to go with your heart.
Wow. I'll be more careful with My k8 now I know the price of parts! Best mods, quick shift, cat delete, flash and dyno, tooth down at the front, suspension tuned to rider weight is a must! What a great bike to own, never any regret with a gixxer 750. 😊
Hi Neevesey, I've loved this series, and I love the GSX-R750s. You've made a dream bike there, love it, ace! 😁 Hopefully, this won't be the last video for it, and I hope that you will give us an ep6 update episode next year on it. 🇬🇧🙂
I have never seen a Yoshimura slip on exhaust canister like that -ever .. WOW ..heck I spent about S5300 USD at FBF rebuilding my road going 999 testastretta w/ an 120mm overbore kit, Pistals, corse cams.. race spec everything.. You now have a ONE OF A KIND GSXR 750 everyone needs to own something special, whatever it is, in their lives ..
Looks great Michael 👍 Yes the bike is dated now but sometimes its just about the nostalgia and pure joy of a machine even if its just for the odd weekend. The GSXR 750 is such a unique bike despite how common they were ! Just enjoy it now 🎉
I toured Europe for years on a ZX-7 in my 30’s & early 40’s. In my late 50’s now & have a Street Triple 765 - soo comfortable … a lot faster as well (up to 80 when you turn into a sail)
Suits you to a Tee Michael love it mate 👍 it’s a credit to you and of course the legend Bob. I use to ride a family member’s Slingshot hyper sports 1100 black and silver man what a beast that was , can’t remember the exact year but still have fond memories some thirty years later thanks for sharing. Cheers from Australia 🥂
Thanks for doing this series. If you ever want to stop riding this fine motorcycle just put it in your living room as a exquisite piece of furniture! Cheers!
Im in the process of fixing up a 2014 Anniversary edition GSXR750L4. Light damage. Just fairing bracket on the headlight and the front panels to go. Its mint otherwise. Enjoying the project. Should have the whole project done for £3538.25. Its done 7459miles. New set of Metzeler M9RR tyres fitted was the first thing. New brake lever, mirror etc etc. almost there. Need another weekend on it.
This has been a super fun series to follow. I’ve been researching for a sport bike purchase, and this has me seriously considering a GSXR 750. I can still get a new ‘24 or ‘25 here in the us for 13k, hopefully cheaper if I hit the dealers around the holidays. I’m about the same age as our host here, and raced 600’s and 750’s with no E trickery, it might be enjoyable again. Hell even my Triumph 1200XC is full of rider modes and ABS. I think it’s dumbed down my reflexes!
Love it. Something very satisfying about rebuilding a bike to a condition that you want with some modest performance tweaks. Things are only expensive if they don't do what you need or make you feel good
Bike looks mint. It's not the money, for the most part, but the peace of mind. Nothing about bikes is inexpensive, but at least when you DIY you know it's sorted.
Had a K5 GSXR 6OO, Awesome Bike and Wished I'd kept it, Fitted Helibars to make it more Comfortable as i'm only 5 ft 8" but i'm Currently Looking at the GSXR 750 from 08 upwards with the Rider Modes, will also fit Helibars to that for Comfort as unlike Neevesy i'm not 6 ft Plus.😏
A signed by Michael NEEVES Blue R GSX side fairing or the tail with 750 on it I would pay heavily for. Would be mint. You've been the deciding factor in the last 3 bikes Ive owned. Would make the man cave perfect
Even though you've paid more in total than you wanted to, that includes some upgrades, you've got a bike that you can be confident in because it's put back together properly, and you know its history: That's worth any money over something that on face value might initially seem cheaper.
Have really enjoyed the series, thanks! Got back into track riding this season after 24 years away. 2000 was the last year I rode in anger. A good friend let me ride his R6 at the local track. I resisted for many years. It turns out I squandered a few years of fun. It escalated quickly. An R6 now resides in my garage! And, the list of projects is slowly being ticked off. The most important of course is learning to ride again! I've barely scratched the outer surface of the proverbial onion.
Brilliant Neevesy. There is no price on fun. Getting a bike just so is one of the great experiences in motorcycling, it was the same for my K1 750. When they're right they're right. Thanks for all the honesty about the price as well, most people wouldn't do that.
The 750 is an absolute track weapon, I know a few guys who can handle these accordingly... For the same kind of money I just bought a brand new super naked as a daily commuter and trackday goer.
Always lovely to see an older sport bike brought back to its full glory! Yes a lot of money but I would bet that bike will still be in your garage in 20 plus years and you will still love it! Still looking forward to seeing this on channel maybe even thrown into future group tests as a wild card
Great series of videos on your 750 Michael really enjoyed them . Your passion for the bike and bikes in general really comes through the cost breakdown was very interesting 👍
Thanks its been an interesting series ... looks like lots of the cash went into the aesthetics, which is a personal thing, you have a big sentimental connection with that mode of bike so it makes sense, but it looks like making it into top track bike would have cost less because slightly scabby fairings wouldn't matter.
Thanks for the video and information. Glad your happy with your acquisition its a beautiful bike. With all due respect makes me feel even more happy with my as new L0 Gixxer 750 which with only 4000kms I bought all up for $10000 Australian dollars which I think I was very lucky and fortunate to have found ((about 18 months ago) I reckon would be pretty close to half of what you paid. It was mint completely genuine no mods whatsoever, with no previous damage and completely standard in every aspect so not like yours with some pretty good modifications. Either way you got what you wanted as did I! Congrats what a bike!!
Beautiful bike, congrats, your satisfaction with it drips from the screen, it must feel awesome. I have two questions: 1- forgetting the price difference and forgetting the nostalgic value, if you could buy this exact bike with zero miles on the showroom or a new Panigale V2, each for 1 pound, but you can only buy one, which one would you ride home and why? 2- What are your personal expectations around the upcoming KTM 990 RCR? Do you think it could get close to this sweet spot between power, agility and comfort or do you think it will be closer to the likes of the Suzuki GSX 8r or the new Daytona 660, in the sense of more street comfort bias than track commitment? Thanks a lot for your videos and for your candid answers, it is truly engaging… Cheers from a Brazilian living in Germany 👊🏻
Hi Neevesy, thanks for sharing your rebuild project in such an honest way. As you might have seen from my previous comments, that I ended up in a L1 GSX-R600 while watching this series. I have to say, after testing all of the current middle weight sports bike, nothing gave me the excitement of the supersports bikes of last decade. And the GSX-R 600/750 is surprisingly spacious for my 5'10 body. Just four weeks after I bought the bike, I already put 1800km on the clock. Please keep the project alive, I look forward to learning how to improve my new pride and joy.
I had the 750 L1 off the back for your mcn review few years ago , to this day I'm yet to find a road bike that matched that bike , it was true what you said perfect power for the road , currently got the L7 1000 ... love it but truth be told I can't ride it like I could my 750
i have loved this journey.. I have L6 moto gp colour 750 and love it over other bikes I own. The panels definitely pushed your costs up, the other mods make perfect sense.( Not been out in the rain? why has the number plate shrunk ? 🤭) Can't wait til you de-cat quietly... I want to do that but don't want extra volume (age thing) love your weekly tubes..👍👍👍
I've been waiting all day yesterday for this... :) Some time ago, a trackday friend let me ride his GSX-R750 on the track. I rode it for one session, but what a nice bike! I'm happy for you!
The most important thing is you have ended up with the bike you wanted, and saved another great bike from languishing forever in someone’s garage. 😉👍 (I try not to think of the money I’ve spent on motorcycles over the last 50 years 😱!)
Congratulations, you have, like many of us, a bike that cost more than its worth. Financially, anyway. Though that is only money. Worth to the owner is a very different thing.
Thanks for this recap. Wow those fairings are pricy pffff.. But it's still cheaper than anything out there with this kinda power. And it will definitely last longer than any Ducati or KTM .. It would be interesting to get a new 660 Daytona and spec it up. Like: full exhaust, mapping, proper forks and suspension, brakes, etc,, I think that would be a fantastic project , documented on YT.. Maybe MCN and Triumph UK can sponsor it :D
She’s a beauty! Glad you e got it all done 👍 And yes a Panigale V2 probably is the closest modern bike to the performance and handling of the GXS-R750 and yes it’s more money even second hand but it cones with modern electronics and a bit more power, braided brake lines and Brembo Master cylinders and Calipers so no need for a brake upgrade I would guess. By the time you’ve finished what you want probably a second hand V2 with similar miles a few years old would not be much more! But then it’s not what you wanted which is fair enough.
Hope your well mate, bike looking lovely 👍🏽😎🔥🔥, sometimes we go above budget to get our toys exactally the way we want, which is ok , it’s your bike and your mods / upgrades which are tailored to you, I think you’ve got a proper weapon mate there which will easily keep up with the masses 👍🏽🏍🏁, enjoy mate ! 👍🏽😎
Great series, Neevsey. Dream bike. I found talking us through your thinking process especially interesting. More please, as you say, on the bike in action and, dare I say ask, whether you sometimes feel the bike is very nearly too good to use. Oh, and how about discussing security, insurance for a bike such as yours, which has probably cost quite a bit more than a conventional policy would pay out if the worst happened - you know the sort of thing.
A year or two ago I would've wondered as to why you wouldn't get aftermarket fairings to replace the OEM. After going aftermarket for my K6 600 and seeing minor fitment issues on the plastics, I see exactly why now
Don,t think its too bad a price really, I paid £8,300 for mine its a L6 with 8,000 miles on the clock it is showroom condition but completely bog standard except clutch and front brake levers, so with the extras you have had done i think it not bad at all. Enjoy it Neevesy!!
Interesting fact. In total you paid more than this would have cost new😮 and the most expensive one of these on eBay is 11 grand which is a MotoGP coloured one with £13000 of upgrades fitted so it seems expensive but you got the bike you wanted and it's clear you love it so pleased for you and I'm sure you'll get more from yours the most people do. 👍
This game requires patience. I spent one year looking for the "right" gsxr. I wanted a stock, very low kms, one owner, books, 2 keys etc and eventually it happened. Nice bike though, congratulations.
Absolutely MINT! Love the bike it's perfect. Interesting what you said about the bike sounds like its dropped cylinders at idle, and that it feels like it has traction control at low revs. I have exactly the same issue on my street triple. Mine was caused by a new lithium battery with different voltage/amps. I swapped my lithium back for OEM and the main problem went away. It still feels like it has traction control and when you pick-up the throttle out of the corner i thought exactly that! Made me laugh when you said it because i had the same thought! Anyway, good luck with it, worth spending a bit extra to get it perfect. What a bike!!
So glad you’ve got your dream bike. and are now fine tuning it. It must be a special bike with your back catalogue of road tests and long termers. I am presently looking for a nice Rd350lc for bike nights and weekend rides and have dusted off the rose tinted spectacles to find one
Interesting vid. Looks great. No surprises that to do it right doesn't come cheap I guess. As a labour of love it's so important to get it exactly how you want if you're going to keep indefinitely so it's justifiable imo. It did cost quite a lot in the end but not crazy money by any means. Plus it's your money & bike so it doesn't really matter to anyone else does it lol. Would be interesting to see the dyno vid when you get round to it.
Suzuki get you with those replacement oem panels dont they. Was thinking a grand for the lot but woooohoo. I need a front mudguard for mine but its blue unfortunately or id have brought your one. Might get a carbon one now ive seen yours. Great video as usual michael. 👌
But you got the bike you wanted.. Priceless...Walk into your garage and the bike make you happy....That's what biking is all about.
I'm surprised at how much the pretty bits cost. But at 3800 miles and with all those replacement parts that is a brand new bike. Amazed at how good it looks. It could be a 2024 model. It is genuinely one of the nicest sports bikes out there.
Great series of vids. Particularly brave to share the costs. 👏🏽
I wish i had a friend like Bob...
Hey Neevesy, glad you got the bike you wanted, looks really sharp! I've done up a couple 11-16 GSXR 750's for guys over the years, Currently have a 2013 in the garage for a good friend, very similar build (Evening rides/Max Track day fun/performance). My go to for fixing the brakes on these bikes, is Motul 5.1 Fluid, that I pull thru the system using a MityVac Hand Pump. You already have the Brembo Master and HEL lines, SBS pads are great in the stock calipers (We run Vesrah Pads from Japan) . When it comes to the rotors, the stock pads leave a lot of material on the stock rotors, so you ever have to have them either sand blasted or machined, so the SBS pads have fresh uncontaminated surfaces to bite/bed into. The other option is Genuine Brembo rotors, which are thicker, and have better heat dissipation with with drilled pattern. In terms of the bike feeling fluffy down low, that is most likely a failing fuel pump, but it could also have a vaccum leak somewhere. There is alot of power and performance to be had, with a De-cat pipe and Flash (don't use a power commander) esp with the ignition restrictions. Best of luck, looking forward to see how you get on!
Can’t beat the old school simple road bikes, my 2009 fireblade, best raw bike ever owned
Bloody hell. But you’ve got the bike you want. That’s the main thing.
Great to see this GSXR return to such beautiful condition. Well done for the commitment to keep this project as standard as possible. I 100% agree with you that the GSXR 750 is one of, if not the most competent and useable of sports bikes ever produced. I look forward to the next instalment.
Well said! 👍
It is not a lot of money for a dream come true. She found a good home. Congrats.
You just can't beat that 'OEM plus' style of modifications. The carbon fibre front guard giving just a hint of what's potentially lurking undernear. Excellent choice sir 👏
Got to be one of the best condition 10 yr old GSX 750 in the UK, now that's something from the wreckage of a crash. Well done that's admirable.
Thank you for sharing sir! I’ve randomly (or not really?) discovered your channel and have started appreciating the wisdom you share in a chill manner :)
I bought a new K8 GSX-R 750. Used it for daily commuting and put over 66k miles on it. Never let me down once. Putting heated grips on it made the winters more bareable. Sold it for a BMW Rninety, cafe racer spec.
BIG thanks to Bob! What a friend and asset to humanity. 🙏❤
Complete opposite from my Gsxr750 project. I bought a rough but running, naked converted (motocross style bars) K1 750 for £800. Spent £1200 and a lot of my hrs getting all the maintenance up to date and rebuilding brakes and suspension. Added hand guards and crash bungs for trackdays. Cleaned it up but left it a bit tatty so I don't have to worry about it and just ride it as much as I can. Cracks me up when other riders can't get their head around how quick the bike is in the real world 😂
good approach mate. I did the same with my K5 600.. Bought it with minimal crash damage on its left side. Fiberglassed, painted myself, it doesn't look great but it is fully functional, and it does everything I want. Track days, commuting, small tours etc..
Bought it with 21K miles on the clock, now it's at 82K already, bulletproof, love it..
Love the shot of the bike with Normanton Church in the background, I regularly ride out to that exact spot during summer evenings for some peace and quiet. Gate is usually closed at the top for me though.
Neevesy you speak so well about the gsxr 750 that you inspired and convinced me to pick one up.
Proud owner of a k8 750 with 9000 miles. Love this machine already and I’m keen to follow in your footsteps with regards the decat modification without making it too loud.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. You’ve made me a better biker 👍
Good man. Welcome to the club!
Ride the bike you love,love the bike you ride,amazing bike.
@@iancraig6070 wise words 👍
I have one of these track only and I love it.. will never sell it. great to watch this series . keep up the good work. ive just had it mapped and got 132HP which is pretty good. enough for me anyway.
10k seems completely reasonable considering the new bike options. If only I could buy back any of my old sport bikes for that price. Well done!
2005 to 2014 were the golden era for 600 and 1000s. Bikes now have no soul😢
I bought my K6GSXR 1000 8500 miles mint ,,all standard,,£4900 now I spent £4500 wheels, ohlins,,discs ,rear sets ,,st bar conversion,, I'm 58 and love it ,,we all do it,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ enjoy it from northern Ireland
Buying a new bike is one thing
Bringing back a legend as good as new is another🔥. Pretty sure there’s gonna be nothing like this launching in the future (including the potential R9)
Great job Neevesy…Big fan 🙌🏽
Random one from me: mainly why do you value dry miles (like, what does rain do to a bike to make it worse) and but also how do you trust that the seller is telling the truth? I've seen it plenty of adverts over the years "only ridden in the dry" or "never ever ridden in the rain" and I just chuckle at the absurdity that someone would trust them with just their word. Thanks! Love your content and is making me itch for a K4 GSX-R750 again :)
Really interesting thanks for sharing the painful bits.. foot rests £846.15... SHeeeshkabab that is tear making.
As you said Neevesy, you've spent a fair bit but you've got the bike you always wanted, so not a hard decision to make. I have an 07 Street Triple and it seems mad that I'm considering £1k+ shocks for it when I could get a newer bike instead. But there you go, sometimes you've got to go with your heart.
Wow. I'll be more careful with My k8 now I know the price of parts! Best mods, quick shift, cat delete, flash and dyno, tooth down at the front, suspension tuned to rider weight is a must! What a great bike to own, never any regret with a gixxer 750. 😊
Hi Neevesey, I've loved this series, and I love the GSX-R750s. You've made a dream bike there, love it, ace! 😁 Hopefully, this won't be the last video for it, and I hope that you will give us an ep6 update episode next year on it. 🇬🇧🙂
I have never seen a Yoshimura slip on exhaust canister like that -ever .. WOW ..heck I spent about S5300 USD at FBF rebuilding my road going 999 testastretta w/ an 120mm overbore kit, Pistals, corse cams.. race spec everything.. You now have a ONE OF A KIND GSXR 750 everyone needs to own something special, whatever it is, in their lives ..
Looks great Michael 👍 Yes the bike is dated now but sometimes its just about the nostalgia and pure joy of a machine even if its just for the odd weekend. The GSXR 750 is such a unique bike despite how common they were ! Just enjoy it now 🎉
I toured Europe for years on a ZX-7 in my 30’s & early 40’s. In my late 50’s now & have a Street Triple 765 - soo comfortable … a lot faster as well (up to 80 when you turn into a sail)
Lovely bit of kit mr n. I had k5 in dark blue..you’ve got me looking at eBay ……… great video series. Thanks
I pulled up behind the old girl at noise test today, looks great and had a better day than the last time.
Suits you to a Tee Michael love it mate 👍 it’s a credit to you and of course the legend Bob. I use to ride a family member’s Slingshot hyper sports 1100 black and silver man what a beast that was , can’t remember the exact year but still have fond memories some thirty years later thanks for sharing. Cheers from Australia 🥂
Cheers Bud 😊👍
Thanks for doing this series. If you ever want to stop riding this fine motorcycle just put it in your living room as a exquisite piece of furniture! Cheers!
Im in the process of fixing up a 2014 Anniversary edition GSXR750L4. Light damage. Just fairing bracket on the headlight and the front panels to go. Its mint otherwise. Enjoying the project. Should have the whole project done for £3538.25. Its done 7459miles. New set of Metzeler M9RR tyres fitted was the first thing. New brake lever, mirror etc etc. almost there. Need another weekend on it.
The bike's aesthetically superb. Best sort the fueling before an airstrip? Ta & enjoy!
Great stuff. You have a very good mechanic which was a key factor..Will be very interested to see what you do to improve suspension and brakes..
This has been a super fun series to follow. I’ve been researching for a sport bike purchase, and this has me seriously considering a GSXR 750. I can still get a new ‘24 or ‘25 here in the us for 13k, hopefully cheaper if I hit the dealers around the holidays. I’m about the same age as our host here, and raced 600’s and 750’s with no E trickery, it might be enjoyable again. Hell even my Triumph 1200XC is full of rider modes and ABS. I think it’s dumbed down my reflexes!
Love it. Something very satisfying about rebuilding a bike to a condition that you want with some modest performance tweaks. Things are only expensive if they don't do what you need or make you feel good
I use my k5 1000 every single day. Going to work etc
Bike looks mint. It's not the money, for the most part, but the peace of mind. Nothing about bikes is inexpensive, but at least when you DIY you know it's sorted.
Don't crash it.
Like you said, the pinnacle of Japanese motorcycle design and engineering.
Had a K5 GSXR 6OO, Awesome Bike and Wished I'd kept it, Fitted Helibars to make it more Comfortable as i'm only 5 ft 8" but i'm Currently Looking at the GSXR 750 from 08 upwards with the Rider Modes, will also fit Helibars to that for Comfort as unlike Neevesy i'm not 6 ft Plus.😏
A signed by Michael NEEVES Blue R GSX side fairing or the tail with 750 on it I would pay heavily for. Would be mint. You've been the deciding factor in the last 3 bikes Ive owned. Would make the man cave perfect
Thanks mate. I think most people would pay not to have a signed piece of bodywork!
Even though you've paid more in total than you wanted to, that includes some upgrades, you've got a bike that you can be confident in because it's put back together properly, and you know its history: That's worth any money over something that on face value might initially seem cheaper.
Have really enjoyed the series, thanks!
Got back into track riding this season after 24 years away. 2000 was the last year I rode in anger. A good friend let me ride his R6 at the local track. I resisted for many years. It turns out I squandered a few years of fun. It escalated quickly. An R6 now resides in my garage! And, the list of projects is slowly being ticked off. The most important of course is learning to ride again! I've barely scratched the outer surface of the proverbial onion.
I'm pretty sure this is called love
Brilliant Neevesy. There is no price on fun. Getting a bike just so is one of the great experiences in motorcycling, it was the same for my K1 750. When they're right they're right. Thanks for all the honesty about the price as well, most people wouldn't do that.
The 750 is an absolute track weapon, I know a few guys who can handle these accordingly... For the same kind of money I just bought a brand new super naked as a daily commuter and trackday goer.
You could put a full exhaust on with a bigger Yoshimura end can. Won't be to loud
I would say that is a serious bargain to get your dream bike. Congratulations. Delighted for you.
Exactly! Thank you 🙏
Always lovely to see an older sport bike brought back to its full glory! Yes a lot of money but I would bet that bike will still be in your garage in 20 plus years and you will still love it! Still looking forward to seeing this on channel maybe even thrown into future group tests as a wild card
Great series of videos on your 750 Michael really enjoyed them . Your passion for the bike and bikes in general really comes through the cost breakdown was very interesting 👍
I thank you! 🙏
Thanks its been an interesting series ... looks like lots of the cash went into the aesthetics, which is a personal thing, you have a big sentimental connection with that mode of bike so it makes sense, but it looks like making it into top track bike would have cost less because slightly scabby fairings wouldn't matter.
Thanks for giving us a breakdown.its a lot of money but you have what you wanted.lucky you can still buy the original fairing panels
Great perspective on a older bike
Awesome video! Beautiful bike for sure. Yes , you could get a new one though the cool factor is way way higher on this one. Plus the memories. Best!
What a beauty. I will never forget the first face.
Thanks for the video and information. Glad your happy with your acquisition its a beautiful bike. With all due respect makes me feel even more happy with my as new L0 Gixxer 750 which with only 4000kms I bought all up for $10000 Australian dollars which I think I was very lucky and fortunate to have found ((about 18 months ago) I reckon would be pretty close to half of what you paid. It was mint completely genuine no mods whatsoever, with no previous damage and completely standard in every aspect so not like yours with some pretty good modifications. Either way you got what you wanted as did I! Congrats what a bike!!
Beautiful bike, congrats, your satisfaction with it drips from the screen, it must feel awesome. I have two questions:
1- forgetting the price difference and forgetting the nostalgic value, if you could buy this exact bike with zero miles on the showroom or a new Panigale V2, each for 1 pound, but you can only buy one, which one would you ride home and why?
2- What are your personal expectations around the upcoming KTM 990 RCR? Do you think it could get close to this sweet spot between power, agility and comfort or do you think it will be closer to the likes of the Suzuki GSX 8r or the new Daytona 660, in the sense of more street comfort bias than track commitment?
Thanks a lot for your videos and for your candid answers, it is truly engaging… Cheers from a Brazilian living in Germany 👊🏻
Sounds awesome and worth every penny !
It's only money Micheal .
Great video again 👍
Beautiful job bike look amazing
Hi Neevesy, thanks for sharing your rebuild project in such an honest way.
As you might have seen from my previous comments, that I ended up in a L1 GSX-R600 while watching this series.
I have to say, after testing all of the current middle weight sports bike, nothing gave me the excitement of the supersports bikes of last decade.
And the GSX-R 600/750 is surprisingly spacious for my 5'10 body.
Just four weeks after I bought the bike, I already put 1800km on the clock.
Please keep the project alive, I look forward to learning how to improve my new pride and joy.
Top man! Enjoy that 600!
All the best Michael you have got a real minter. Hard work always pays off.💯
I love what you did with the bike build. I just ordered a carbon front fender for my 750 after seeing how it looks on your bike. :)
Top man!
I had the 750 L1 off the back for your mcn review few years ago , to this day I'm yet to find a road bike that matched that bike , it was true what you said perfect power for the road , currently got the L7 1000 ... love it but truth be told I can't ride it like I could my 750
i have loved this journey.. I have L6 moto gp colour 750 and love it over other bikes I own. The panels definitely pushed your costs up, the other mods make perfect sense.( Not been out in the rain? why has the number plate shrunk ? 🤭) Can't wait til you de-cat quietly... I want to do that but don't want extra volume (age thing) love your weekly tubes..👍👍👍
I've been waiting all day yesterday for this... :) Some time ago, a trackday friend let me ride his GSX-R750 on the track. I rode it for one session, but what a nice bike! I'm happy for you!
Thanks mate. It’s a lovely thing!
The most important thing is you have ended up with the bike you wanted, and saved another great bike from languishing forever in someone’s garage. 😉👍
(I try not to think of the money I’ve spent on motorcycles over the last 50 years 😱!)
Congratulations, you have, like many of us, a bike that cost more than its worth. Financially, anyway. Though that is only money. Worth to the owner is a very different thing.
The joy of getting older is getting to spend money on whatever you want. Well done Mr Neeves! ;)
Thanks for this recap. Wow those fairings are pricy pffff..
But it's still cheaper than anything out there with this kinda power.
And it will definitely last longer than any Ducati or KTM ..
It would be interesting to get a new 660 Daytona and spec it up.
Like: full exhaust, mapping, proper forks and suspension, brakes, etc,, I think that would be a fantastic project , documented on YT..
Maybe MCN and Triumph UK can sponsor it :D
Nicely done, Neevesy. You have excellent taste. 👍👌
I’ve really enjoyed watching this series. Thanks for sharing and the insights Neevesy.
She’s a beauty!
Glad you e got it all done 👍
And yes a Panigale V2 probably is the closest modern bike to the performance and handling of the GXS-R750 and yes it’s more money even second hand but it cones with modern electronics and a bit more power, braided brake lines and Brembo Master cylinders and Calipers so no need for a brake upgrade I would guess.
By the time you’ve finished what you want probably a second hand V2 with similar miles a few years old would not be much more!
But then it’s not what you wanted which is fair enough.
Exactly. I'd take this over a V2 all day long.
Hope your well mate, bike looking lovely 👍🏽😎🔥🔥, sometimes we go above budget to get our toys exactally the way we want, which is ok , it’s your bike and your mods / upgrades which are tailored to you, I think you’ve got a proper weapon mate there which will easily keep up with the masses 👍🏽🏍🏁, enjoy mate ! 👍🏽😎
Great series, Neevsey. Dream bike. I found talking us through your thinking process especially interesting. More please, as you say, on the bike in action and, dare I say ask, whether you sometimes feel the bike is very nearly too good to use. Oh, and how about discussing security, insurance for a bike such as yours, which has probably cost quite a bit more than a conventional policy would pay out if the worst happened - you know the sort of thing.
Good on you, Neevesy! It's really clear how much you love the bike, so it was worth every penny. And it looks mint after all the hard work.
That's super reasonable to have your dream bike.
It's the bike you want. Making the cost worth it. :)
A year or two ago I would've wondered as to why you wouldn't get aftermarket fairings to replace the OEM. After going aftermarket for my K6 600 and seeing minor fitment issues on the plastics, I see exactly why now
Don,t think its too bad a price really, I paid £8,300 for mine its a L6 with 8,000 miles on the clock it is showroom condition but completely bog standard except clutch and front brake levers, so with the extras you have had done i think it not bad at all. Enjoy it Neevesy!!
Interesting fact. In total you paid more than this would have cost new😮 and the most expensive one of these on eBay is 11 grand which is a MotoGP coloured one with £13000 of upgrades fitted so it seems expensive but you got the bike you wanted and it's clear you love it so pleased for you and I'm sure you'll get more from yours the most people do. 👍
This game requires patience. I spent one year looking for the "right" gsxr. I wanted a stock, very low kms, one owner, books, 2 keys etc and eventually it happened. Nice bike though, congratulations.
Excellent video. What a lovely motorbike. Money well spent in my view.
Lovely bike and you’re right definitely uncomfortable we are all getting older ! Lol.
Absolutely MINT! Love the bike it's perfect. Interesting what you said about the bike sounds like its dropped cylinders at idle, and that it feels like it has traction control at low revs. I have exactly the same issue on my street triple. Mine was caused by a new lithium battery with different voltage/amps. I swapped my lithium back for OEM and the main problem went away. It still feels like it has traction control and when you pick-up the throttle out of the corner i thought exactly that! Made me laugh when you said it because i had the same thought! Anyway, good luck with it, worth spending a bit extra to get it perfect. What a bike!!
Cheers mate, I'll give that a go!
So glad you’ve got your dream bike. and are now fine tuning it. It must be a special bike with your back catalogue of road tests and long termers. I am presently looking for a nice Rd350lc for bike nights and weekend rides and have dusted off the rose tinted spectacles to find one
Congrats! What a beauty!
For me cost doesn’t factor in if you get what you want, lovely bike mate.
Interesting vid. Looks great. No surprises that to do it right doesn't come cheap I guess. As a labour of love it's so important to get it exactly how you want if you're going to keep indefinitely so it's justifiable imo. It did cost quite a lot in the end but not crazy money by any means. Plus it's your money & bike so it doesn't really matter to anyone else does it lol. Would be interesting to see the dyno vid when you get round to it.
Nice bike! The only thing i dont like is the silencer. A more traditional looking thing would be better in my opinion.
Thanx for the share, very interesting 👍
That turned out nicely 👌🏻
Suzuki get you with those replacement oem panels dont they. Was thinking a grand for the lot but woooohoo. I need a front mudguard for mine but its blue unfortunately or id have brought your one. Might get a carbon one now ive seen yours. Great video as usual michael. 👌
Great project enjoy. How would it compare to the street triple, that's a bike that's good value imo
Good job man. Worth every dollar. Enjoy 👍😊
nice build and good you put those quality parts on
Nice job. Really nice looking bike. Congrats.