Good job so far. I'm slowly getting motivated to tackle mine. Bought it in January 1987 with 4000 km on the clock, now has 46000km on. Got rear ended 12 years ago by a young dude on his phone while driving 😢 Bike is totally original still, except for the tailpipe. I need the switch cluster on the right side. Maybe I'll also do a video like this...
The sidestand/clutch lever/neutral switch combo can throw some people as it wont start. Can be a hassle some times but also a life saver. Early 2000's some one tried to steal my bike, they had ignition switch hot wired and ready to do but cause they did not put up the side stand or pull in clutch. bike did not start, that was the only thing that saved me from loosing my bike.
Thank you! It will be a long a hard road ahead I’m guessing, the engine will be the hard part I’d bet, I’m not too worried about the rest of it, that will be fairly easy I think.
AIRBOX is the first bit to go in the frame at the factory..... and the last bit to come out. Yes..... it doesn't just need the carbs removed but also the engine !!!!!!!! Restored several of my own and unfortunately this is the case. The box would require somehow slicing in half (top and bottom ) to be removed. Then somehow rejoining the halves. Even undoing the mounting bolts, tilting back, removing carbs and plastic tracts to motor will not work. Main problem is the height of the AIRBOX. It cannot clear the frame and gearbox top surface. Looking forward to seeing what you do. I've done three of these and they're pretty simple machines. Removing engine is easiest if you make a cradle, throw the bike on its side, undo all fasteners and lift the frame off. It's really light without front and rear suspension. Easy to out back together again this way. Anyway Best of luck 😊
great project.....we here in ireland have been using bandit 1200 engines in the early gsxr's for years and they will fit....you might have to drill out the back of the frame to fit the engine mounting bolt if i remember rightly also they are only a 5 speed gear box,try and use the flat slides as cv carbs are a bitch to setup without airbox. but i'd be trying to sort the 750 motor in it.....good luck with it. rgds
Just seeing the lights and the starter working is a good sign. Hopefully the engine is okay, but even if you have to do a bit of a tear down, it will probably be alright.
Great video, interested seeing how you go with this project as I have just got a 1989 GSXR750K in a little bit better condition then yours, also my one is low on compression and not one good panel on it . Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers
Interested in seeing how this project go's. My brother bought one of these new in 87, it was a fun bike to ride, at least until my back and neck gave out. A popular mod in the early 90s here in socal was to swap out the original 750 mill for a GSXR 1100 motor. Curious about the frame, it appears to be anodized? How are you gonna handle that? Good luck on this project!
The main part of the frame does appear to have a clear anodized coating. Once it’s cleaned I will see how it looks. The rear subframe is just painted I think. Re anodizing will be cost prohibitive not to mention no where to do it where I live, I’m lucky to have hydro and running water.
I'm moving into a better work/storage place that will be bike specific then I hope to start my own TH-cam channel where I lear how to fully restore motorcycles starting with my 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX11!
Excellent ! I’ve been messing with bikes for about 10years but only started my channel at the end of last summer. I’m still learning lots , about bikes and TH-cam ! Have fun with the ZX11 very cool bike !
@@true-moto-resto thank you, I'm just starting to learn! I got a 2007 ninja 250 back on the road after years of neglect. But the ZX11 has a blown head gasket from overheating. So this is next level!
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keep up the good work! those first gen gsxr 750's are classics and worthy of restoration. subscribed.
thanks for watching, thy are classics ! This will start in a few months , gathering parts now and a couple of others in the queue ahead of it.
Watching this series with interest.
Cheers, it will get underway in a few months, 2 other bikes ahead of it.
@@true-moto-resto Same here. I have a backlog of bikes that need work. Joys of having a fleet of older bikes.
@@RoadsOfOz yes, 1st world problems as they say
Good job so far. I'm slowly getting motivated to tackle mine. Bought it in January 1987 with 4000 km on the clock, now has 46000km on. Got rear ended 12 years ago by a young dude on his phone while driving 😢 Bike is totally original still, except for the tailpipe. I need the switch cluster on the right side. Maybe I'll also do a video like this...
Cheers, I won’t get to the restoration until winter. Most of it should be fairly straight forward -- it’s just the engine that has me concerned
love to see this rebuild👍
Thanks for watching and commenting
The sidestand/clutch lever/neutral switch combo can throw some people as it wont start. Can be a hassle some times but also a life saver. Early 2000's some one tried to steal my bike, they had ignition switch hot wired and ready to do but cause they did not put up the side stand or pull in clutch. bike did not start, that was the only thing that saved me from loosing my bike.
You’ve made a great start with this bike, looking forward to the next update. Really enjoyable watch, thank you.
Thank you! It will be a long a hard road ahead I’m guessing, the engine will be the hard part I’d bet, I’m not too worried about the rest of it, that will be fairly easy I think.
Wow, I learn new things all the time. Thanks for the tips on how to make a key!!
Your welcome, it was my first time trying it. when needs must!
Going to be a great bike when all's said and done. Good luck with the build.
Cheers Lee, I hope so
Really enjoying this process! Before it's over, I'll probably be inspired to find one of my own to do. 😊
Thanks for commenting Dwayne. It is a fun process, sometimes frustrating , but mostly fun
AIRBOX is the first bit to go in the frame at the factory..... and the last bit to come out.
Yes..... it doesn't just need the carbs removed but also the engine !!!!!!!!
Restored several of my own and unfortunately this is the case.
The box would require somehow slicing in half (top and bottom ) to be removed. Then somehow rejoining the halves.
Even undoing the mounting bolts, tilting back, removing carbs and plastic tracts to motor will not work.
Main problem is the height of the AIRBOX. It cannot clear the frame and gearbox top surface.
Looking forward to seeing what you do.
I've done three of these and they're pretty simple machines.
Removing engine is easiest if you make a cradle, throw the bike on its side, undo all fasteners and lift the frame off. It's really light without front and rear suspension.
Easy to out back together again this way.
Anyway Best of luck 😊
Thanks for that! Same thing as my RG250. Silly design that’s for sure . Thanks for the comment and information !
great project.....we here in ireland have been using bandit 1200 engines in the early gsxr's for years and they will fit....you might have to drill out the back of the frame to fit the engine mounting bolt if i remember rightly also they are only a 5 speed gear box,try and use the flat slides as cv carbs are a bitch to setup without airbox. but i'd be trying to sort the 750 motor in it.....good luck with it. rgds
Cheers ! Yea I think plan “A” will be fix the 750 engine. I’ll take it apart if need be and assess from there. Thanks for the Tip !
bandit engines fit, good choice
Yes, I bought a bandit as a donor, but it’s far too nice to use, so I’m trying to find another one. We will see. Thanks for watching !
Just seeing the lights and the starter working is a good sign. Hopefully the engine is okay, but even if you have to do a bit of a tear down, it will probably be alright.
Hi John, yea, I’m 99% sure illl end up tearing the engine down. Rings and valves at minimum, while I have it apart . We will see.
Great video, interested seeing how you go with this project as I have just got a 1989 GSXR750K in a little bit better condition then yours, also my one is low on compression and not one good panel on it . Thanks for taking the time to share. Cheers
Enjoy your 89 !! This one is in BAD shape, not sure I should have bought it but now I feel compelled to save it
@@true-moto-resto Thanks for reply mate, I am the same as you boat as you. Should have, but feel compelled to save it. Take care.Cheers
Interested in seeing how this project go's. My brother bought one of these new in 87, it was a fun bike to ride, at least until my back and neck gave out. A popular mod in the early 90s here in socal was to swap out the original 750 mill for a GSXR 1100 motor. Curious about the frame, it appears to be anodized? How are you gonna handle that? Good luck on this project!
The main part of the frame does appear to have a clear anodized coating. Once it’s cleaned I will see how it looks. The rear subframe is just painted I think. Re anodizing will be cost prohibitive not to mention no where to do it where I live, I’m lucky to have hydro and running water.
Looks like 46 k hard miles, but it will be another interesting project.
Yea, 46,000km , an engine swap and years left outside didn’t do it any favours
I'm moving into a better work/storage place that will be bike specific then I hope to start my own TH-cam channel where I lear how to fully restore motorcycles starting with my 1996 Kawasaki Ninja ZX11!
Excellent ! I’ve been messing with bikes for about 10years but only started my channel at the end of last summer. I’m still learning lots , about bikes and TH-cam ! Have fun with the ZX11 very cool bike !
@@true-moto-resto thank you, I'm just starting to learn! I got a 2007 ninja 250 back on the road after years of neglect. But the ZX11 has a blown head gasket from overheating. So this is next level!
@@jeromeygreen4788 I hear ya, doing any big job for the first time is always a bit scary for me.
Yellow Suzuki.
Yes it is, but not for long