Well done mate , the big huck on the 85 slabby was brilliant .. worked for a Suzuki dealer in Perth & used to buy these written off from the insurance company’s after doing the quotes , then the 1100’s came out in 86 .. so it was Gixxers everywhere , Suzuki went backwards with the slingshots , so this was their glory days.
That was gold,,had an 88 oil kerker pipe,rebuild 05,it pulled and pulled,had a k5 tach blur,,hearing your gixa is confirmation the oil was the governor,,💪☘
These early gsxr's are LEGENDS. Hands down best all around race bikes ever built. I really enjoyed watching this transformation. The things I would do to get my hands on her...nat good lol. Outstanding job
Awesome 'old skool' race bike build. Old but Gold!! I had the road GSXR1100 back in the day and absolutely loved it's power, weight and handling. You bike looks like the Factory works race bike of that era with the great way you put it together 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Really put a smile on my face, what an awesome job! From the frame to the running bike, from the home garage to the track. And also looks like that starting from scratch, you made it the cleanest and lightest 750 it could ever become. Hats off Sir
Thanks. I wish I had a proper workshop. My carport was like a sauna in the summer with sweat & mosquitoes etc and I was rugged up on the winter nights 😊 I was lucky to have the help of some knowledgeable friends too.
Hey brother ..... caught up with you at Lakeside this morning and stopped for a quick chat. Talked about my postie bikes. Loved how hard that bike of yours was going and loved this video of the build. Keep up the great work mate.
The watercooled cradle frame GSX-Rs got so much hate, but now that time has passed and they have nothing to prove, i hope people can realise they are just damn good bikes.
I admire to you guys. The one who have never tried such work can't figure out how huge efforts man must push out and how much it costs. Cause of that: Bravo!
I had an 1100 k,, 750 g,, 1100h 10 years,, k3 1000,, now an k6 1000,, apart from the 750 they all got flat low rise mx bars,, especially like this on the k6 as no mods to the body work,, love the gsxr,, putting the 17 inch wheels on the early ones better tyres,, from Northern Ireland, really enjoyed the video,, no electronics ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️time laps was great
Great to see you, working at home, with kids and dogs and buddys! Easy to combine family and bike. No need a "professional garage" 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Best regards from Berlin.
When new, a thing of wonder. These looked back then like endurance racers with indicators and plates. The welds on the alloy frame had that excellent backstreet look to them. It was exciting just to see one leave a junction. Back in the day, the factory AMA riders had a trick frame with (essentially) a part of another frame welded onto it, outside the existing one. Lord knows what they were doing to those bikes to feel the need of a stiffer frame. Wild stuff. Lovely to see one still at it.
Je retombe sur cette jolie vidéo qui retrace le travail exceptionnel d'une remise en état d'un 750 gsxr de 1985. J'en ai possédé un , état neuf au printemps 1985, et niveau caractère c'était bien cela, un moteur vif et rageur dans les tours, après 7000 tour/ minutes, et à ce moment présent c'était la cavalerie qui arrivait avec un joli 228 km/h chrono ! Superbe machine à l'époque, cadre alu, et 100 ch d'origine avec un poids de 176 kg, une gueule racing et avec son carénage et son double optique l'on était presque un pilote de chez Suzuki à son guidon. Bons souvenirs, votre machine reste très belle, comme neuve . Peinture d'origine, elle était magnifique cette 750 en bleu et blanc . 👍 38 ans après je roule toujours en gsxr et avec la même déco de cette gsxr 1985 mais avec une 1000 L8 de 2018. Fan de la gsxr de la toute première heure, je ne regrette pas mes différentes gsxr. Alors bonne route et profitez en bien. Phil 🏍️ 1000 gsxr r L8 origins limited n °14 France 🇫🇷
@@goooooofast Thank you very much, yes it's been the motorcycle 🏍 passion in my life since I was 10 years old, I'm 60 and I still ride a Suzuki GSXR 1000. Have a good trip and take care, she richly deserves it. 🏍️ Phil, a TT 🇮🇲 🏍️ enthusiast.
I've owned many GSXR's, including both the 1986 1100 and 750. If you're going to track a first generation, it's best to trash the entire stock front end, and bolt on a upside-down fork from a 1991 to 1995 GSXR, including the front wheel and brake assembly. You'll get WAY better braking, much better dampening, plus, you'll lose the 18-inch front wheel for an easier to tire 17-inch front rim. Also, a set of Kehin Flatslide carbs will wake that puppy up in the HP department.
For anybody who has never ridden one, the Mark One GSXR should have been the eternal standard for sporting motorcycles. Why? The first principle was LIGHT WEIGHT. I have been riding (and developing) my '86 GSXR1100 since new and even though I have newer machines it has always been my go-to fun ride. On a long ride (250+ miles) a lightweight machine adds to the ride because it requires so little effort to ride fast.
2:14 Just been there and done this, but had the airbox to contend with as well. 35 year old inlet rubbers had turned to stone, fun fun times trying to get carbs and airbox rubbers on. Won in the end.:-)
I had the the same fun with my road version. I managed to get some new inlet rubbers. Still a character building experience with the installation though😊
@@goooooofast I'm restoring a 86 1100, and like an idiot, went all gung ho and put the engine in before the airbox, had to take it back out and put the airbox in first. :-))
I had a mechanic mate help. We used Suzuki parts and didn’t make any mods that would put stress on the engine. I used a couple of local engineering shops to undercut the gears, balance parts ,re-bore barrels & skim the head. Spent a lot of time on the net shopping for bits n pieces but my local Suzuki dealer was very helpful and had all the parts I needed.
@@goooooofast Wonderful Job !!!! I had a 1986 (Red) here in the States. RES (Racing Engine Service, Ron Scrima) built Yoshimura motor ( cams, pipe, .5mm pistons) and "track tricks" that I raised hell street racing with. You had me thinking about this for a few days now being it was so long ago. I know we tried flat slides but got good horsepower and drivebility with Ninja 1000 (I think 36mm) carbs that believe it or not actually bolted right on !!!! It was a screamer !!! We got the weight down to about 370 pounds with perhaps half a tank of fuel. I looked through some old boxes hoping to find Ron's dyno numbers but could not find them. If I remember right, we got about 117-120 HP at the rear wheel..... I think. Torque I can not recall. It would eat just about anything for lunch in a sprint at the time. Here in Texas the DPS had 5.0 Mustangs and I could out run them easily !!! .... LOL...... Good times and I am just happy to be alive so I could watch you progress through your build. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories !!!!!! And remember, the rubber side should always be down !!!! 🙂
Always remember the summer of '85 and going into my local dealer's shop. I was still on L plates at the time but stood enviously looking at the new models they had just brought out. They had the RG500 gamma, the GSXR, the FZ750, the GPZ600R and the NS400 Honda and was just wishing I could pass my test. Luckily I managed to later that year but did not have the cash for a new bike so ended up with an X7 that rattled like a bag of spanners!
Beautiful build 👍 Have a soft spot for these Oilers ;) Can I get details on the exhaust? Can't see for sure but appears to be the New Yosh unit but the link pipe seems to be a high-mount?
It’s not a real Yoshi unfortunately. I had an old badge and stuck it on. I acquired the exhaust with some other used parts I bought. One day I might upgrade it.
Beautiful 😍. If it was riding that bike I would probably had to make two stops to change my underwear 🩲 😱 is a adrenaline making sport it takes guts to do that .good video great work on that bike
I bet that bike feels like it has a soul when you ride it.
Modern bikes are incredible, I just enjoy how these bikes ride.
Nice work !!
It’s a fun bike
Thanks 👍
He probably loved building that jewel as much as he loves riding her. Top notch effort!!! Awesome slabbie.
Great job well done
Nice video with time lapse, your mates head is hilarious at engine start up, sounds awesome on track 👍🏼
Well done mate , the big huck on the 85 slabby was brilliant ..
worked for a Suzuki dealer in Perth & used to buy these written off from the insurance company’s
after doing the quotes , then the 1100’s came out in 86 ..
so it was Gixxers everywhere , Suzuki went backwards with the slingshots , so this was their glory days.
Cheers 👍
Mate that was awesome. Thanks for sharing, and you’re a patient dad as well.
Thumbs up 👍 for On Any Sunday T shirt alone, I had an 86 GSX 750-R that I would love to have now.
That was gold,,had an 88 oil kerker pipe,rebuild 05,it pulled and pulled,had a k5 tach blur,,hearing your gixa is confirmation the oil was the governor,,💪☘
These early gsxr's are LEGENDS. Hands down best all around race bikes ever built. I really enjoyed watching this transformation. The things I would do to get my hands on her...nat good lol. Outstanding job
I enjoy riding it. There are still a few out there waiting to be fixed up 😊 ….
Awesome 'old skool' race bike build. Old but Gold!! I had the road GSXR1100 back in the day and absolutely loved it's power, weight and handling. You bike looks like the Factory works race bike of that era with the great way you put it together 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks. I’m happy you appreciate the bike 👍
Im watching this 4th time, I have 2016 gsxr 750 but I love the oldschool one so much. Amazing video.
Thanks 👍
I cannot fathom how much work went into this. Seeing fast forwarded videos doesn't do this justice. Great build man!
Cheers mate. It took a couple of years.
Snapping petcocks.
Last bolt to split cases, hidden under a puddle of oil.
Right side motor install.
Love these diesels.
Beautiful workmanship and dedication! You must be so proud! Great work Steve!! Awesome sound as well! Hats off to you sir !
Cheers mate 👍
Really put a smile on my face, what an awesome job! From the frame to the running bike, from the home garage to the track. And also looks like that starting from scratch, you made it the cleanest and lightest 750 it could ever become. Hats off Sir
Thanks. I wish I had a proper workshop.
My carport was like a sauna in the summer with sweat & mosquitoes etc and I was rugged up on the winter nights 😊 I was lucky to have the help of some knowledgeable friends too.
I could have watched this rebuild for hours. Fantastic result and great to see these bikes out doing what were made for, Racing
Same ! Just a great watch to see a good mechanic!
impressive! very thorough and good riding as well. always nice to see these first generations on the track.
Cheers 👍
Hey brother ..... caught up with you at Lakeside this morning and stopped for a quick chat. Talked about my postie bikes. Loved how hard that bike of yours was going and loved this video of the build. Keep up the great work mate.
Thanks mate 👍
I've got a 93 sitting in a corner....thank you for the inspiration.
The watercooled cradle frame GSX-Rs got so much hate, but now that time has passed and they have nothing to prove, i hope people can realise they are just damn good bikes.
A beauty 😍
Great vid mate. Enjoyed the buildup to the track day. Bike looks great.
Great job! Just finished my 85 gsxr.
I admire to you guys. The one who have never tried such work can't figure out how huge efforts man must push out and how much it costs. Cause of that: Bravo!
Thanks mate 👍
Beautiful bike
I had an 1100 k,, 750 g,, 1100h 10 years,, k3 1000,, now an k6 1000,, apart from the 750 they all got flat low rise mx bars,, especially like this on the k6 as no mods to the body work,, love the gsxr,, putting the 17 inch wheels on the early ones better tyres,, from Northern Ireland, really enjoyed the video,, no electronics ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️time laps was great
Cheers. Thanks 👍
Great to see you, working at home, with kids and dogs and buddys! Easy to combine family and bike.
No need a "professional garage" 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Best regards from Berlin.
Danke ✌️
It was a long build.
My old dog at the start and the new puppy at the end.
Such a great build mate. I like this bike alot. Suits you. 👌
Sounds the bollocks. I was 15 when I first saw one of these and thought it looked awesome as does yours. Well done.
Thank you 👍
Really nice! Give me an 80s/90s Superbike over today’s TFT multi electronic bikes any day! 👊🏼😎
😁 they are fun to ride
Not 80's begining 90♡'S fast and easy ride.
Biggest respect to this guy!!! Great result! Another one legend return to the track👍
Thanks 👍
Best damn bikes ever . Had a 92 - 1127cc stretched lowered with little spray. 😫miss that girl !!
You can always build another 😁
@@goooooofast this is true 👍
Superb effort and resto! Loved seeing the track view as well! Looked like you were pulling and passing some newer bikes! Lol 🤙 Keep her sunny side up!
So much work & heart. Jonty wasn't far away most times. I thought you were building up some special male friends!!
When new, a thing of wonder.
These looked back then like endurance racers with indicators and plates.
The welds on the alloy frame had that excellent backstreet look to them.
It was exciting just to see one leave a junction.
Back in the day, the factory AMA riders had a trick frame with (essentially) a part of another frame welded onto it, outside the existing one. Lord knows what they were doing to those bikes to feel the need of a stiffer frame. Wild stuff. Lovely to see one still at it.
I think those riders really pushed them hard. I can’t say I’ve noticed any flexing.. yet
👍
HI! I'm from Taiwan, you did a great job !thanks for sharing ~
Thanks 👍
Je retombe sur cette jolie vidéo qui retrace le travail exceptionnel d'une remise en état d'un 750 gsxr de 1985. J'en ai possédé un , état neuf au printemps 1985, et niveau caractère c'était bien cela, un moteur vif et rageur dans les tours, après 7000 tour/ minutes, et à ce moment présent c'était la cavalerie qui arrivait avec un joli 228 km/h chrono ! Superbe machine à l'époque, cadre alu, et 100 ch d'origine avec un poids de 176 kg, une gueule racing et avec son carénage et son double optique l'on était presque un pilote de chez Suzuki à son guidon. Bons souvenirs, votre machine reste très belle, comme neuve . Peinture d'origine, elle était magnifique cette 750 en bleu et blanc . 👍 38 ans après je roule toujours en gsxr et avec la même déco de cette gsxr 1985 mais avec une 1000 L8 de 2018. Fan de la gsxr de la toute première heure, je ne regrette pas mes différentes gsxr. Alors bonne route et profitez en bien. Phil 🏍️ 1000 gsxr r L8 origins limited n °14 France 🇫🇷
Thanks mate. Enjoy your two wheeled life
@@goooooofast Thank you very much, yes it's been the motorcycle 🏍 passion in my life since I was 10 years old, I'm 60 and I still ride a Suzuki GSXR 1000. Have a good trip and take care, she richly deserves it. 🏍️ Phil, a TT 🇮🇲 🏍️ enthusiast.
Incredible vdo! Amazing renovating project, Steve! So much effort and dedication put on reviving your bike!
Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
The best 750s ever made,top notch!!
Oooo thats a bold statement, the 80s (and early to mid 90s) were chock-a-block full of awesome 750s
Awesome video Steve! Restoring the bike to its original state and throw it where it belongs, which is on the track!
Cheers to you!
Thanks mate 👍
Love it..had and 86 GsXr 750 with the dry clutch back in 86... 85 great motor
Was it a different ride with the dry clutch?
Man..I envy A True Mechanic! To be able to do all that work! Whew , Just impressive..I can ride Very Well. But can't wrench even 50% as good ...
Thank you. I had a lot of help.
Stunning! What a masterpiece here.
Thank you 👍
I've owned many GSXR's, including both the 1986 1100 and 750. If you're going to track a first generation, it's best to trash the entire stock front end, and bolt on a upside-down fork from a 1991 to 1995 GSXR, including the front wheel and brake assembly. You'll get WAY better braking, much better dampening, plus, you'll lose the 18-inch front wheel for an easier to tire 17-inch front rim. Also, a set of Kehin Flatslide carbs will wake that puppy up in the HP department.
To race it I can’t have a modern front end. It does have an ‘89 750 front end (slightly extended) and an’89 1100 rear wheel.
The look of shock when it started on the button! HAHAHA! Excellent
It was an exciting day 👍
Geile Kiste hatte ich 1986 auch! Salzburgring damals 1.28,5 schnellste Runde👍
Had the same colour combo 1985 GSXR 750 myself. Neat job, congrats
Thanks ✌️
That is incredibly..you could just see the passion.!! Great job
Thanks mate 👍
For anybody who has never ridden one, the Mark One GSXR should have been the eternal standard for sporting motorcycles. Why? The first principle was LIGHT WEIGHT. I have been riding (and developing) my '86 GSXR1100 since new and even though I have newer machines it has always been my go-to fun ride. On a long ride (250+ miles) a lightweight machine adds to the ride because it requires so little effort to ride fast.
Strong work!
I loved this :) slabside has always been my dream bike
Freakin Awsome guy !GREAT Job !! Sooooo great to see the 86 come alive !
Thanks mate. It’s actually an ‘85 🤙
Cool machine, and you got it way cooler!
😁 thanks 👍
Congrats! ... sounds great, looks great!
Epic ! Fantastic job man !
Cheers mate
Man rebuild machine, man race machine. Man and Machine!
🤙
2:14 Just been there and done this, but had the airbox to contend with as well. 35 year old inlet rubbers had turned to stone, fun fun times trying to get carbs and airbox rubbers on. Won in the end.:-)
I had the the same fun with my road version. I managed to get some new inlet rubbers. Still a character building experience with the installation though😊
@@goooooofast I'm restoring a 86 1100, and like an idiot, went all gung ho and put the engine in before the airbox, had to take it back out and put the airbox in first. :-))
incredible bike... just 185kg dry and 11kgm torque... amazing
I enjoy riding it 👍
Looks like RS-36 smooth bore carbs. Great job on your rebuild. Enjoyed this video.
RS 34s . Cheers 👍
@@goooooofast RS 34 - Cool - I was close. Sweet bike by the way.
@@goooooofast Quick question - how difficult was it to rebuild the motor / heads / trans.
I had a mechanic mate help. We used Suzuki parts and didn’t make any mods that would put stress on the engine. I used a couple of local engineering shops to undercut the gears, balance parts ,re-bore barrels & skim the head. Spent a lot of time on the net shopping for bits n pieces but my local Suzuki dealer was very helpful and had all the parts I needed.
@@goooooofast excellent...thank you.
Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers 👍
@@goooooofast Wonderful Job !!!! I had a 1986 (Red) here in the States. RES (Racing Engine Service, Ron Scrima) built Yoshimura motor ( cams, pipe, .5mm pistons) and "track tricks" that I raised hell street racing with. You had me thinking about this for a few days now being it was so long ago. I know we tried flat slides but got good horsepower and drivebility with Ninja 1000 (I think 36mm) carbs that believe it or not actually bolted right on !!!! It was a screamer !!! We got the weight down to about 370 pounds with perhaps half a tank of fuel. I looked through some old boxes hoping to find Ron's dyno numbers but could not find them. If I remember right, we got about 117-120 HP at the rear wheel..... I think. Torque I can not recall. It would eat just about anything for lunch in a sprint at the time. Here in Texas the DPS had 5.0 Mustangs and I could out run them easily !!! .... LOL...... Good times and I am just happy to be alive so I could watch you progress through your build. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories !!!!!! And remember, the rubber side should always be down !!!! 🙂
The greatest video I ever seen ! !
Thanks 🤙
@@goooooofast hell yeah! I have a bandit 1200, someday I´ll update some video of it! You have my respect mate!
Wow! What an amazing build / video 🔥🔥💯🤙
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful sound
Great transformation.
Thanks 👍
Looks great with the Yoshi Tail on it !
I’d love to to say it’s an authentic Yoshi pipe… in reality it’s no name muffler with an eBay Yoshi badge.
In its day, I always thought this bike was the perfect bike. 750 is about the perfect engine for street use.
👍
Always remember the summer of '85 and going into my local dealer's shop. I was still on L plates at the time but stood enviously looking at the new models they had just brought out. They had the RG500 gamma, the GSXR, the FZ750, the GPZ600R and the NS400 Honda and was just wishing I could pass my test. Luckily I managed to later that year but did not have the cash for a new bike so ended up with an X7 that rattled like a bag of spanners!
The long lost "middleweight" class. Nice!
👍
Excellent. Great job - well done.
Thanks 🙏
Amazing bike
Bloody beautiful job mate.
Cheers 👍
素晴らしい！
楽しんで下さいね。
from japan.
Beautiful work man and a really special bike.☘️👍
Thank you 👍
Un máquina,que pasada....
Nice job!
Nice build!!!! Looks Great!!
Hahahaha very nice like it , I got also the 1985 gsx-r but only I drive very very carefully comparing to this.
I have one for the road too 👍
Nice job man. Love the old slabsiders
Thanks
They’re getting old now
love the gsx r , bike looks awesome , good job on the rebuild , enjoy .
Thanks 👍
Just Awesome!! Wonderful work
Thanks 👍
Beautiful - nice work man!
Thanks mate
Awesome build and sounds great!
Thanks mate
Fantastic! That's passion right there!
Thanks mate
Cool project. 😎
Greets from B elgium
Thanks ✌️🤙
Beautiful Bro....😏
Oh man..you are a top mechanic.. :)
It was a team effort
The legendary gsxr 750
Nice build I’m doing the same thing but mine is a 1996 gsxr 750 srad
Good luck with the build 👍
Beautiful work!
Thanks 👍
Beautiful bike!
Thank you ✌️
nice job guys! love this bike
Cheers 🤙
感動しました🥲
走りもスムーズでカッコいい❗️
Nice one bud bike looks Brilliant 😉👌
いい味だしてますね。
カラーリングがgood
Cracking vid bike sounded the nuts
Cheers. I do enjoy riding it.
Super travail !!!!👍👏
Thank you ✌️
Où vous êtes vous procuré le carénage ? La coque arrière a l'air vraiment sympa
Merci
0:39
look !very big bike!
😁
Impressive job there, buddy..... I always wish I had mechanic skills but I struggle hard even to lube a chain. :(
Thanks mate.
It was a big learning experience for me too. I was lucky to have help from a mechanic mate.
Brilliant‼️
Thanks 👍
Sweet bike and video 📹
Cheers mate 👍
Excelente motocicleta 👍💪🇲🇽
Thanks 🤙
Hello
im building a Slabby for myself. love the work you did on yours. Could you send me some detail photo s maybe? Kind Regards Ken from Holland
Send me your address to Stevolee78@hotmail.com
Beautiful build 👍 Have a soft spot for these Oilers ;)
Can I get details on the exhaust? Can't see for sure but appears to be the New Yosh unit but the link pipe seems to be a high-mount?
It’s not a real Yoshi unfortunately. I had an old badge and stuck it on. I acquired the exhaust with some other used parts I bought. One day I might upgrade it.
Beautiful 😍. If it was riding that bike I would probably had to make two stops to change my underwear 🩲 😱 is a adrenaline making sport it takes guts to do that .good video great work on that bike
😁
I enjoy riding it at the track.
It’s no modern bike , but it still gives a good feeling of acceleration.