Depends on how many miles are on it... It needs brakes, wheel bearings & seat that we know of, tires are 3/4 worn and/or dry rotted. He already bought a battery & fuel pump for it (it might also be due for a new clutch, stator, chain, sprocket,etc..soon) and is scratched up/dented gas tank from being dropped.... If it has say 50,000 miles, it's not really worth more than what he paid for it. His profit will be made from doing the DIY repairs/labor which will make the bike worth a bit more money....You can buy an 04 GSXR 600 or 750 in very good condition with 18,000 miles for $3,000 I just seen a really nice one for sale Marathon FL asking $3,400 for it. It comes with a couple bike covers, security chain, helmet, gloves, jacket and lots of new parts. I highly doubt the seller is "punching air" right now
@@jordankimmich9846 live and let live. my car and motorcycle have names (and they are female) But feel free to treat your beloved toys as dead "things".
He is just a kid who thinks will do good for him with that kind of fake shitty titles on youtube! Cheap clickbait for really no reason..but on youtube are passionate people who make work of art from bikes and that kind of people who are starving for attention.
I bought a non running 03 sv650 awhile back for $700 and had to put in a fuel pump from your gen gsxr actually. It wasn’t always fun to work on but it was a blast to ride once it was roadworthy
I noticed that too. I think he has major problems that are going to be major $$$. A 2004 must have 60k miles on it at least...he never mentioned the miles.
The bike has 17k miles, the lack of throttle response was a STVA malfunction causing it to starve for oxygen. I showed the fix in part 2 and got it running correctly
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Wish you well on your repairs. I bought a 05 gxsr 600 with exact same issues. Rear brake and power delivery due to faulty secondary throttle valve actuator
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Hey bro a heads up; this is my first time seeing your channel and honestly I thought this was just a one parter cause I didn't see a part 1 in the title. Up to you but I'd add at least like a (1/2) to the title otherwise I wouldn't have known. Well, I would have. Cause I just subscribed and gonna watch some more of your vids HELL YEAAAAAAAAAAA
You can't beat the fulfillment you get by troubleshooting and putting the meter on things to chase down an issue. I love doing this sort of thing myself so I'm enjoying this content! Subscribed!
Definitely sounds like it's holding back, I've had two gsxr's now and both when u get on the throttle it should be off down the road, but yours seems really hesitant. Great find tho and liking the fault finding 👌👍
@@cesartapia610 depends on the level. sea foam often works, but if they’re really bad you’ll have to replace them. which is way easier on a bike than a car
This was a very informational video. I am currently working on a bike I got for $200 (2007 ZZR600) and I tried these things and its running so well. I want to thank you for making this. 10/10 Subscribed.
Damn, $200 for any bike, even one with a seized motor is a hell of a bargain! Great buy for a not-that-old bike. You can't get a death trap Honda ATC 3-wheeler these days
The rough running after you started it is normal, fuel map has not been adjusted to suit the aftermarket can, mine is exactly the same with the Akraprovic can it has, which BTW is the exact same bike as yours, 2004 orange/black 600, over here in Scotland, i'm lucky my bike is in good condition though. Old Suzuki's are pretty bombproof.
I appreciate your videos. I’ve had a few bikes in finding parts are the things for 120 miles to find some parts in a junkyard. I will always clean up the tank inside first remove the wires plugs other Simplethings always check all fuses Valvoline oil etc. I worked at the dealers auction in Los angels washing cars all night long and I’ve also had a car and yacht detailing business. When you sell it you show me receipts and everything’s been replaced for a higher price. Time is money have a nice day. Mahalo.
with the revving issue pull the injector banks out there is primary and secondary ones. sit them in a cup of injector cleaner for a night hit them with air put them back in.
Congrats on the steal lol. You should see mine. I bought an 05 gsxr 600 that was sitting for 8 years in a garage. Long story short it had 862 miles on it. I did all of the basic maintenance, and the things you ended up doing. Got it running and then i gave it a makeover. It currently has over 5400 miles on it. Was going to flip it but i love it and i only paid $1750 for it.
not sure its a "full system" and looking at the fork tops they have most likely been re sprung rather than full fork upgrade. Still a good find for that price. Wish i could pick them up that cheap in the UK
Wow! What a cool video! I've only had a Street bike for about a year, and man I was missing out. I hate tinkering with cars, but bikes with videos like yours, keeps my brain going thru all the processes. Street bikes, what a great hobby! Can't wait for part two! Super sweet find, and glad you got it and made it gorgeous!
For your repairs, can you walk us through the process of you cleaning rust/troubleshooting? I genuinely think it would be way more helpful. Nonetheless, great video!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Awesome man! The reason I ask is just because I'm trying to learn how to fix my dad's old bike since he gave it to me as a graduation gift. It's a suzuki boulevard m50 and won't start like this gsxr.
@@taradikoff123 Thats awesome man, id assume that bike is carberated so you might want to try cleaning the carb. If its fuel injected, check all the things I did in this video and you should be able to get it running!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel it seems as though it is carberated from research that I’ve done. I plan on attempting to clean it and hope that fixes the problem. Though, I’m not entirely sure how to tell if it is fuel injected or not. The main problem right now is just that not many people ride Suzuki boulevards so tips are relatively scarce
@@taradikoff123 Well the best way I've found to know if its fuel injected or carbed is a google search with the exact year/model then say something like fuel injected? if that doesn't work you can always call a dealership and ask to speak to the service center, then ask them
I owned that same bike from 05 till this year and had to fix the STVA at least 3 times. Fixed it one last time before I sold the bike last month. This is a very good bike and very reliable, that was the only consistent flaw on the bike.
Hey, I noticed your FI light was on. That may be the C28 code for STVA. You may have to re solder that to get it right. It is a known failure but easy to fix. You have to take the piece off, remove the rivets and re-solder the connection and it will be good for another 20k miles. The natural vibrations of the bike cause the solder to break. It effects the butterflies which is why you were limited in range. It also effects the idle as well.
Man do I wish I had gotten this comment a few weeks ago. Last weekend I checked the f1 Light and it was c28. I manually opened the butterflies to test it and it ran like new!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel yes what happens is sometimes it good in one spot but as the bike vibrates the solder weakens and it triggers the code. Look up 05 gsxr 600 stva fix. They will show you step by step how to do it. It will keep doing that until you resolder it
Ima screen shot this comment, I believe my Fz6R won’t rev past 9k but I haven’t gotten it up there enough to know. Also it shifts wonky so it wouldn’t hurt to test some things out and give it a shot.
Make the most of YT’s algorithm. The YT Gods have shined down on you. I know nothing about bikes but I always liked Gixxers, I watched this all the way to the end. #subbed 👍
Dude that's so awesome!If I could only have a half of brain when it comes to mechanics,quick story;wanted a bike my whole life,me and wife put down about 2grand for a BMW k1200,well it was obvious that I was gonna have to pay to get it fixed,I paid a guy 1700$to fix it,he beat me for the 1700 and didn't do 1 thing on the bike except whatever he did to make it run for a day and went right back to not running bit after 2000$for it and 1700$ basically stole off us,Guess that's it for the bike life..Lol Ahh what goes around comes around 🙏Godbless
Yeah I did! It was the c28 code when I read the engine light which is the STVA failure. In part 2 I show how I temporarily fixed it to get it riding right
Throttle issue FIX READ BELOW! I have the same bike, had it since 2010. It looks like the bike has an issue with the throttle body actuator. Ive made this repair 3 times throughout my time with my bike. It involves re-soldering broken connections to an electric motor that opens the secondary throttle body valves. Here is a link to the fix from another UA-cam video. Hope this helps if this ends up being your problem. If the link does not work just copy and past the video tittle c28 code suzuki STVA secondary throttle valve actuator repair 2004 2005 gsxr 600 750
You are 100% correct! I wish I had figured out the problem earlier but I figured it out about 2 days Ago when I pulled the code and it showed c28. I still haven’t completely fixed it but I figured out a temporary solution until I get it fixed
Cool video I enjoyed watching all the steps. My 07 GSXR 600 was idling high like that too. A shop tuned it for me and it’s been good since. Nice job figuring it out 👍🏻- Amy
THIS IS GREAT TIMING. Im looking for a bike right now on FB market too and I didn't want my 1st bike to be a project but a lot of people are asking for wayyy too much money!
Thanks for the great comment! Yeah bikes are pretty expensive but if your willing to put in the work that others aren't, you can find incredible deals!
Use FUEL MED RX, The cleaner the Carbutor the better they run, these things are the best bang of your buck, * Update* Forgot to tell you check your Fuel Relay under the passenger seat
I'll look into that! I ran some injector cleaner through it off camera which seemed to clean it up a bit. Yeah I tested the fuel relay and that's when I found the fuse that was blown. These bikes are truly so fun
First time viewer, really interested in buying a used supermoto and learning how to work on bikes and become a rider, this was really inspiring, new subscriber :D
Why didn't you check the pumps resistance with your multimeter and calculate the amperage at 12V to see if it's over the fuses rating instead of blowing fuses?
More of a car fan myself. But I appreciate your work getting this started no such thing as giving up.. I always go by 2 things on cars with problems. Process of elimination & Small to big (always start at fuses) And tbh it never fails. May start buying a few bikes love a good project specially with positive ending like this. P.s SUBSCRIBED🏍
I been looking for a 600 on fb marketplace and the algorithm bought me here, now I'ma new sub 😅 Im learning as much as I can to be able to fix most of the problems of my future bike 🤣
Do you think a 1,200 dollar 2008 Kawasaki zzr600 in what looks like perfect condition besides normal fading of the plastic (no scratches or blemishes) would be a good buy to try and flip?
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel supposedly. Contacted the seller yesterday and am waiting for a response. Only about an hour away so hopefully I get to go see soon.
It's funny cause I had same experience and some guy thought his gsxr was no good I bought it and had it running In A week new pump new tank rectafier and stator now it runs like a champ..
I just restored a 2003 GSXR 1000 and the fuel pump fuse keep blowing out due to clogged fuel pump I cleaned it out clean the gas tank with metal rescue and replace the fuel pump filter and it runs beautiful now
Good deal brother! When you took a ride tested it sounds like getting choking when you open all throttle...I believe you need to clean the fuel injectors
Yes it was definitely struggling, I ended up cleaning the injectors and it didn't help but I found out that the STVA was malfunctioning causing the bike to starve for oxygen. I was able to fix it in part 2
might wanna look into the fact that your secondary throttle valves didnt prime correctly at 6:44 they should open all the way and stay open until you start riding, they shouldnt be shut when the bike is in nutral.
if the pump has rusted the tank is prob flaking bad which will stuff the pump pick up. injectors need a clean out as well as the lines and rail. riding her in that condition is cooking the engine. seriously lean fuel , most prob the filter is already blocked with rust. watch the seals on the front and rear suspension and brakes. still a fun project might break even.
There’s no way it cost you $50 to get the bike up and running/prepped. The fuel pump, fuse, seats and other accessories will cost way more than you expressed. Plus time and expertise
This was a steel man!!! Damn good find. I only have one question. WTF DOES A FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT LOOK LIKE. I’ve never heard of a front fender eliminator kit. Only a fender eliminator kit. And it has always only been the rear fender that holds the plate. The only plate that bikes have. On the rear fender. Where the eliminator kit comes into play. To delete or ELIMINATE the fender that holds the plate. The fender that comes stock on bikes. That comes stock on the rear of the bike. That most of us eliminate for looks. Hence, fender eliminator kit. Never once referred to it as a REAR FENDER ELIMINATOR. Because that would imply that there are other fenders that are able to be eliminated. So yeah. DAMN GOOD FIND!! BUT WTF IS A FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT? There is only one fender on bikes, and that is the fender that comes stock on the rear end of the bikes that hold the license plate. That is also why they only give you one plate for your bike at the DMV. BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE FENDER THAT BIKES COME STOCK WITH AND ITS LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE BIKE!!! Where the fender eliminator kit comes into play. To get rid of that ugly fender that comes stock on most bikes, if not all. As you can tell, this is one of my pet peeves. Information sent out to the next generation of riders must be fact checked!! Or you become responsible for the younger generation becoming stupid and ignorant!! Bikes only have ONE STOCK FENDER, located on the REAR of the bike. It’s ugly and unsightly. So most of us delete or ELIMINATE it with a FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT. THERE ARE NO FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS FOR THESE BIKES, BECAUSE THEY DONT REQUIRE THEM. Please clear this up so I can go on thinking that you are an awesome dude that just made a little mistake and don’t actually think that there are front fender eliminator kits out there!!😂 HAVING SAID ALL THAT!!! THIS IS A DAMN GOOD FIND AND I HOPE YOU FLIPPED THE HELL OUT OF IT AND MADE SOME GOOD MONEY!! Even if they used a “FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT”. 😂😂😂😂
make sure to check the fuel pressure and flow rate of that new fuel pump could be why it wont rev past 8k had issues with a after market one I bought from "fuel pump factory" new and flowrate test was 80ml under don't recommend after market pumps oem is the way to go.
I appreciate the suggestion, I had stumbled upon that when reading forums and when I looked deeper I was pretty sure that was the issue. However I read the trouble codes on the bike, C28 and it showed me an STVA error so I tested that and it was bad, I fixed that issue and it runs like new! I cover it a bit in part 2 of this series when it uploads
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Thanks so much for the reply. I am trying to do the same thing. I just bought a Ninja 400 for relative cheap. No issues looks like brand new. So I am trying to sell it and have a 700 - 800 $ plus.
Great video man. Ots brought back my dormant love of bikes that I've always had but has slowly yeened since covid. Im def gonna look into starting to flip bikes. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love the vid bro! I actually have one of those bikes. I noticed teh check light is on and based on the fact that it's not revving past 8k it sounds to me like the FI light which would be the secndary trottle valve actuator STVA. It's usually a simple fix though. You have to disassemble it and then re solder the connections and you should be good. It happened to mine before. My bike actually has the same exact exhaust system too. Btw, if you should ever come across one of those fuel tanks in great condition and a reasonable price I'd love to get it. I need one for my bike.
I had the same problem simple fix is to remove the secondaries, problem solved and more power as soon as you roll the throttle. You don't have to wait until 8k for the butterflies to open up.
I bought my 2002 gsxr 600 for $1500 and I Fr don’t know what how to put it back together when I got it, on top of that, I looked up videos just for it to get me nowhere. They aren’t well detailed at all
I ran into the same issue years ago with a gsxr 1000 and was able to do the same thing accept the pump from Suzuki was like 750 but I went with a pump with for a civic or something can’t remember! What pump did you use ? If you have a part number that would probably help a lot of people.
I don't remember the part number right now but what I did was look up a genuine Suzuki 600 fuel pump and copied the part number into amazon where I found it for 37$
The issue with the gas is the secondary throttle valve actuator (STVA). Do some research on how to repair that, its pretty easy, and the bike goes flying. Actually this is one (if not just the one) of literally a couple of minor flaws this bike has
Hey man, really nice video. I have one question tho.. How are you so smooth on the rev matching :D I've been trying it for so long and it works sometimes but sometimes i completely misstime it. Is there any trick to help me master it cuz it sounds so cool and I would love to do it everytime I want :D
That’s very sweet of you! Honestly it’s been years of practice with not only cars, but bikes and other vehicles as well. It’s pretty hard to explain but when I downshift I blip the throttle just a small about which bumps the revs up to meet the next gear
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Yes, blip the throttle and release the clutch. I'm doing the same but sometimes the bike feels not so responsive on the throttle and does not bumb the revs and sometimes when it does I manage to rev match. Is it some kind of setting I should make or is it me doing something wrong? And one final question.. Should I rev match when I'm high on RPM on the current gear or it should work even on 3000/4000 just as well? Oh and thanks for answering
@@kingmontenegro5903 Ahh, actually not at all! I just had a curious mind and would look up UA-cam videos on how to fix something and try it, after buying tons of machines such as dirt bikes, cars, Jetskis, snowmobiles its just like second nature but I new almost nothing about it when I started!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel wow!!! That's amazing dude! thanks your the answer:.. Let us know if you have like a public social media so we can follow you mate! Keep creating content, you have such a great ideas here! Take care and God bless...
Showa is stock for a GSXR (in the UK at least). that exhaust is dogshit aswell. that thing would be coming off minute one. good shout on the fueling issue though
Dude that sold him the bike punching the air right now
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Lol
Facts
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Depends on how many miles are on it... It needs brakes, wheel bearings & seat that we know of, tires are 3/4 worn and/or dry rotted. He already bought a battery & fuel pump for it (it might also be due for a new clutch, stator, chain, sprocket,etc..soon) and is scratched up/dented gas tank from being dropped.... If it has say 50,000 miles, it's not really worth more than what he paid for it. His profit will be made from doing the DIY repairs/labor which will make the bike worth a bit more money....You can buy an 04 GSXR 600 or 750 in very good condition with 18,000 miles for $3,000 I just seen a really nice one for sale Marathon FL asking $3,400 for it. It comes with a couple bike covers, security chain, helmet, gloves, jacket and lots of new parts. I highly doubt the seller is "punching air" right now
This is the kind of video that makes me overconfident in my mechanical abilities and buy a POS that sits in the garage for years
thought it was interesting he didn't change the oil from the get-go.
@@Sahadi420 this was exactly my issue with the video. He kept running and test driving with 2 y/o oil in the bike. or he didnt show the change
@@themooch8130 he probably changed it off camera. Still a cool video
Exactly looking at Facebook marketplace like hmm
😂😂
the smile when she finally came to life is priceless.
Nigga what....
Nigga what...
@@jordankimmich9846 live and let live.
my car and motorcycle have names (and they are female)
But feel free to treat your beloved toys as dead "things".
So you bought a new battery, a fuel pump and several fuses for less than $50?
He is just a kid who thinks will do good for him with that kind of fake shitty titles on youtube! Cheap clickbait for really no reason..but on youtube are passionate people who make work of art from bikes and that kind of people who are starving for attention.
he already had the battery, and the fuel pump was second hand, also fuses are a few cents each lmao
@@HACKERMAN911 I swear he said he bought a new fuel pump, and that pump looked as though it shouted "brand new".
nd the flatbed tow..... thats at least 60 to 100 dollars lol
China fuel pumps are $20 on ebay
I bought a non running 03 sv650 awhile back for $700 and had to put in a fuel pump from your gen gsxr actually. It wasn’t always fun to work on but it was a blast to ride once it was roadworthy
*Pins the throttle
*Bike doesn't move
" It's running well " 😁
I noticed that too. I think he has major problems that are going to be major $$$. A 2004 must have 60k miles on it at least...he never mentioned the miles.
The bike has 17k miles, the lack of throttle response was a STVA malfunction causing it to starve for oxygen. I showed the fix in part 2 and got it running correctly
Exactly. i don't expect being honest from any youtuber but still.
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Wish you well on your repairs. I bought a 05 gxsr 600 with exact same issues. Rear brake and power delivery due to faulty secondary throttle valve actuator
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Hey bro a heads up; this is my first time seeing your channel and honestly I thought this was just a one parter cause I didn't see a part 1 in the title. Up to you but I'd add at least like a (1/2) to the title otherwise I wouldn't have known.
Well, I would have. Cause I just subscribed and gonna watch some more of your vids HELL YEAAAAAAAAAAA
You can't beat the fulfillment you get by troubleshooting and putting the meter on things to chase down an issue. I love doing this sort of thing myself so I'm enjoying this content! Subscribed!
thanks for subscribing, glad you are enjoying the videos!
Ahh the GSXR angry goose engine sound always gets me
Haha me too
Definitely sounds like it's holding back, I've had two gsxr's now and both when u get on the throttle it should be off down the road, but yours seems really hesitant. Great find tho and liking the fault finding 👌👍
Probably had bad injectors or just one.
Clogged injectors easy fix
@@sleepylipscomb7910 how do you fix clogged injectors? Does Seafoam work, or do you have to clean them out like carbs?
@@cesartapia610 depends on the level. sea foam often works, but if they’re really bad you’ll have to replace them. which is way easier on a bike than a car
I bought a 2000 Bandit 600S for $900, got a carb rebuild kit for 60 bucks and now it runs perfectly and its in great condition.
That’s awesome!
This was a very informational video. I am currently working on a bike I got for $200 (2007 ZZR600) and I tried these things and its running so well. I want to thank you for making this. 10/10 Subscribed.
Glad it helped! Thanks for subscribing
Damn, $200 for any bike, even one with a seized motor is a hell of a bargain! Great buy for a not-that-old bike. You can't get a death trap Honda ATC 3-wheeler these days
Loved the big kid smile when you got it running! Good job! 🤩🤩
Thanks! I was pretty excited!
The rough running after you started it is normal, fuel map has not been adjusted to suit the aftermarket can, mine is exactly the same with the Akraprovic can it has, which BTW is the exact same bike as yours, 2004 orange/black 600, over here in Scotland, i'm lucky my bike is in good condition though. Old Suzuki's are pretty bombproof.
Thats good to know! Ill keep that in mind for the next one!
I appreciate your videos. I’ve had a few bikes in finding parts are the things for 120 miles to find some parts in a junkyard. I will always clean up the tank inside first remove the wires plugs other Simplethings always check all fuses Valvoline oil etc. I worked at the dealers auction in Los angels washing cars all night long and I’ve also had a car and yacht detailing business. When you sell it you show me receipts and everything’s been replaced for a higher price. Time is money have a nice day. Mahalo.
Pro Tip: Electric Leaf Blower to get the water off after wash.
Bike was sitting idle for 2 years.. A quick oil change will make it sing well I guess.. 🙂. Good job on the fuel pump👍🏻
with the revving issue pull the injector banks out there is primary and secondary ones. sit them in a cup of injector cleaner for a night hit them with air put them back in.
Congrats on the steal lol. You should see mine. I bought an 05 gsxr 600 that was sitting for 8 years in a garage. Long story short it had 862 miles on it. I did all of the basic maintenance, and the things you ended up doing. Got it running and then i gave it a makeover. It currently has over 5400 miles on it. Was going to flip it but i love it and i only paid $1750 for it.
Dang that is a steal! Way to go! I understand the flip thing, it’s hard to sell cool projects!
not sure its a "full system" and looking at the fork tops they have most likely been re sprung rather than full fork upgrade. Still a good find for that price. Wish i could pick them up that cheap in the UK
Wow! What a cool video! I've only had a Street bike for about a year, and man I was missing out. I hate tinkering with cars, but bikes with videos like yours, keeps my brain going thru all the processes. Street bikes, what a great hobby! Can't wait for part two! Super sweet find, and glad you got it and made it gorgeous!
Thanks Man! I’m glad your enjoying these types of videos! Part 2 is out and I think you’ll love it!
For your repairs, can you walk us through the process of you cleaning rust/troubleshooting? I genuinely think it would be way more helpful. Nonetheless, great video!
Of course! I will include more of that in the future videos!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Awesome man! The reason I ask is just because I'm trying to learn how to fix my dad's old bike since he gave it to me as a graduation gift. It's a suzuki boulevard m50 and won't start like this gsxr.
@@taradikoff123 Thats awesome man, id assume that bike is carberated so you might want to try cleaning the carb. If its fuel injected, check all the things I did in this video and you should be able to get it running!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel it seems as though it is carberated from research that I’ve done. I plan on attempting to clean it and hope that fixes the problem. Though, I’m not entirely sure how to tell if it is fuel injected or not. The main problem right now is just that not many people ride Suzuki boulevards so tips are relatively scarce
@@taradikoff123 Well the best way I've found to know if its fuel injected or carbed is a google search with the exact year/model then say something like fuel injected? if that doesn't work you can always call a dealership and ask to speak to the service center, then ask them
on my K5... the surging with two bros I had as well, I got the baffle from amazon and got the bike flashed by chris moore and it all but went away.
The look on your face at about 13:47 was priceless .......you did a great job !
Haha yes the feeling of getting a non-running vehicle running for the first time is priceless!
I owned that same bike from 05 till this year and had to fix the STVA at least 3 times. Fixed it one last time before I sold the bike last month. This is a very good bike and very reliable, that was the only consistent flaw on the bike.
Ive got the same bike and had to fix mine twice aswell within 8k miles
You delete the secondary butteryflys by removing the screws and pulling the battery flys out. All those butterflies do is at like a choke when cold
Hey, I noticed your FI light was on. That may be the C28 code for STVA. You may have to re solder that to get it right. It is a known failure but easy to fix. You have to take the piece off, remove the rivets and re-solder the connection and it will be good for another 20k miles. The natural vibrations of the bike cause the solder to break. It effects the butterflies which is why you were limited in range. It also effects the idle as well.
Man do I wish I had gotten this comment a few weeks ago. Last weekend I checked the f1 Light and it was c28. I manually opened the butterflies to test it and it ran like new!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel yes what happens is sometimes it good in one spot but as the bike vibrates the solder weakens and it triggers the code. Look up 05 gsxr 600 stva fix. They will show you step by step how to do it. It will keep doing that until you resolder it
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel lol sorry i wasn't here sooner, i just saw your video today
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel here is the vid ua-cam.com/video/wfuXw0nhwh8/v-deo.html
@@chiefbd ahh that makes sense! I really appreciate your help!
Keep buying and flipping so you can sort out all the issues and I can use you as a reference for when I flip bikes! Great vid
Haha, you got it!
this is so dope bro I wish I knew how to do some of these things I have been looking for a bike for quite some time dope video bro
Thanks Man! You can totally do all of these things as well, I learned pretty much everything I know from trial and error or UA-cam!
Buy a project bike and break it down yourself, it will take some time but the experience is worth it
If you are serious call me I have a 88 650 Ninja ,2008 750 ninja an the 09 gsx500f 9188432069
You need new spark plugs ! That’s why it’s running shitty like that. I’ve bought one in 04 and still have it today.
Learned so much already! Surprised you don’t have more subscribers yet. You deserve it!
Thank you very much! I’m hoping to gain more subscribers!
Is the stva bad? Sounds lean at low rpm and that’s a common failure on the 04 and 05 600 and 750
Oh also I had a rev limit issue at 10k. It was due to a clutch bypass. $11 clutch switch replacement and it fixed the rpm issue.
Ima screen shot this comment, I believe my Fz6R won’t rev past 9k but I haven’t gotten it up there enough to know. Also it shifts wonky so it wouldn’t hurt to test some things out and give it a shot.
Hey that's good to know, ill keep that in mind for the next bike!
@@love2fight205 man good luck! I found out that could be the issue from a really helpful Facebook group. I love the Internet!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel absolutely! Looking forward to more motorcycle stuff 🤘
I like the smile and happiness on your face! I recognize that feeling from my BMW GS 1100.
Its a wonderful feeling!
I’m surprised you don’t change oil and clean the air filter from the starts. After 2y not running it would be good health check
Make the most of YT’s algorithm. The YT Gods have shined down on you. I know nothing about bikes but I always liked Gixxers, I watched this all the way to the end. #subbed 👍
Thank you!
The sound of that exhaust 😍😍😍😍😱😍😍😍😍
Dude that's so awesome!If I could only have a half of brain when it comes to mechanics,quick story;wanted a bike my whole life,me and wife put down about 2grand for a BMW k1200,well it was obvious that I was gonna have to pay to get it fixed,I paid a guy 1700$to fix it,he beat me for the 1700 and didn't do 1 thing on the bike except whatever he did to make it run for a day and went right back to not running bit after 2000$for it and 1700$ basically stole off us,Guess that's it for the bike life..Lol Ahh what goes around comes around 🙏Godbless
Shoot man, sorry to hear that! Do you still have the bike? Sometimes it’s a simple fix that is overlooked by many people
You ever figure out why it was acting like it was redlining or sputter around 6 or 7 grand mines doing that now trying to figure out what it is
Yeah I did! It was the c28 code when I read the engine light which is the STVA failure. In part 2 I show how I temporarily fixed it to get it riding right
amigooo!!!!!!!! luz roja en el tablero, CAMBIA ACEITE YA!.
I always admired the older bikes, reason why I got a 2003 Aprilia RSV MILLE lol but they do need some replacements here and there
Yes they are both beautiful and sometimes frustrating but in the end they are totally worth it!
Throttle issue FIX READ BELOW!
I have the same bike, had it since 2010. It looks like the bike has an issue with the throttle body actuator. Ive made this repair 3 times throughout my time with my bike. It involves re-soldering broken connections to an electric motor that opens the secondary throttle body valves. Here is a link to the fix from another UA-cam video. Hope this helps if this ends up being your problem. If the link does not work just copy and past the video tittle
c28 code suzuki STVA secondary throttle valve actuator repair 2004 2005 gsxr 600 750
You are 100% correct! I wish I had figured out the problem earlier but I figured it out about 2 days Ago when I pulled the code and it showed c28. I still haven’t completely fixed it but I figured out a temporary solution until I get it fixed
L I F E B U I L D S awesome glad I could help👍
Cool video I enjoyed watching all the steps. My 07 GSXR 600 was idling high like that too. A shop tuned it for me and it’s been good since. Nice job figuring it out 👍🏻- Amy
Glad you enjoyed it!
THIS IS GREAT TIMING. Im looking for a bike right now on FB market too and I didn't want my 1st bike to be a project but a lot of people are asking for wayyy too much money!
Thanks for the great comment! Yeah bikes are pretty expensive but if your willing to put in the work that others aren't, you can find incredible deals!
What a great deal $1200, just the forks Showa and the pipe Two Brothers...then right $1200...happy for you guy !
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Use FUEL MED RX, The cleaner the Carbutor the better they run, these things are the best bang of your buck, * Update* Forgot to tell you check your Fuel Relay under the passenger seat
I'll look into that! I ran some injector cleaner through it off camera which seemed to clean it up a bit. Yeah I tested the fuel relay and that's when I found the fuse that was blown. These bikes are truly so fun
Now I know how I looked when I got my 2007 ZX14 first start up..LOL. Great job !!!
Haha, nothing beats the feeling of getting a non-running machine running again!
First time viewer, really interested in buying a used supermoto and learning how to work on bikes and become a rider, this was really inspiring, new subscriber :D
That’s so awesome! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos🤙
Is it just me or do Two Bros exhaust notes just hit a lil different?
They sure are nice!
Why didn't you check the pumps resistance with your multimeter and calculate the amperage at 12V to see if it's over the fuses rating instead of blowing fuses?
More of a car fan myself.
But I appreciate your work getting this started no such thing as giving up.. I always go by 2 things on cars with problems.
Process of elimination
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Small to big (always start at fuses)
And tbh it never fails.
May start buying a few bikes love a good project specially with positive ending like this.
P.s SUBSCRIBED🏍
Thats a great way to look at new projects, I follow the same process!
Yeh why make life hard when sometimes it's the simplest of things 🙃 =)
Cheers for the reply btw not many youtubers bother =)
It was a cold start literally wtf 😳 with the new pump and he said “it ran rough”
Yeah not mention he poured seafoam into it. Definitely needs a remap though, and still a bargain (although not sure what the mileage is).
@@rusticraver82 he said 17k
@@adamski4199 thanks I missed that, yeah that's an amazing price in that case.
Needs new plugs.
THAT WAS HELLA MOTIVATION
Thanks!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel thank you for that satisfying video!
I been looking for a 600 on fb marketplace and the algorithm bought me here, now I'ma new sub 😅 Im learning as much as I can to be able to fix most of the problems of my future bike 🤣
I got my bike the extact same way lol but my only problem is now my gas light stays on all the time after I replaced the fuel pump
Do you think a 1,200 dollar 2008 Kawasaki zzr600 in what looks like perfect condition besides normal fading of the plastic (no scratches or blemishes) would be a good buy to try and flip?
Yes that sounds like a good flip, does it run?
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel supposedly. Contacted the seller yesterday and am waiting for a response. Only about an hour away so hopefully I get to go see soon.
It's funny cause I had same experience and some guy thought his gsxr was no good I bought it and had it running In A week new pump new tank rectafier and stator now it runs like a champ..
that gixxer sounds like a rotary engine 😂
I just restored a 2003 GSXR 1000 and the fuel pump fuse keep blowing out due to clogged fuel pump I cleaned it out clean the gas tank with metal rescue and replace the fuel pump filter and it runs beautiful now
Thats good to know on the next one, I tried applying 12v directly to the pump after I cleaned it but it was dead so I ended up replacing it
Did you check oil and coolant ?
Yep, both were great 👍
And did you find out about the max 8k rpm ?? It sounds like its out of sync, or is it running on 3 cylinders?
I did! It turned out to be a STVA malfunction which I fixed in part 2. it was starving for air
Nice. Makes me want to get a non running bike and for a good price and bring it back to life
Try spark plugs first hopefully be as simple as that to stop the spluttering at 8rpm
Sadly I tried that and it didn't work, however I did figure out the issue and ill telll you all about it in part 2, coming out tomorrow!
Good deal brother! When you took a ride tested it sounds like getting choking when you open all throttle...I believe you need to clean the fuel injectors
Yes it was definitely struggling, I ended up cleaning the injectors and it didn't help but I found out that the STVA was malfunctioning causing the bike to starve for oxygen. I was able to fix it in part 2
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel oh awesome I would like to watch the part 2
What type of helmet is that you are wearing?
It’s the scorpion exo r420
might wanna look into the fact that your secondary throttle valves didnt prime correctly at 6:44 they should open all the way and stay open until you start riding, they shouldnt be shut when the bike is in nutral.
Yo we go to the same gym in town lol i was shocked when i saw your face an i was like waait 😂
Haha no way! Come up to me next time and introduce yourself, that’s hilarious!
You know you are in America when there is a burger advertisement on the a actual fueler and that it even has sound. 2:48
That's some black mirror type of stuff. Crazy
Nice job man
if the pump has rusted the tank is prob flaking bad which will stuff the pump pick up. injectors need a clean out as well as the lines and rail. riding her in that condition is cooking the engine. seriously lean fuel , most prob the filter is already blocked with rust. watch the seals on the front and rear suspension and brakes. still a fun project might break even.
Great video. Your channel will hit 100k easy guys like this. I'm taking the word stoked back to the hood
I appreciate the support! 100k would be awesome!
There’s no way it cost you $50 to get the bike up and running/prepped. The fuel pump, fuse, seats and other accessories will cost way more than you expressed. Plus time and expertise
Well the $50 was to get the bike running, in part 2 I transform the bike and that cost me around $400
This was a steel man!!! Damn good find. I only have one question. WTF DOES A FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT LOOK LIKE. I’ve never heard of a front fender eliminator kit. Only a fender eliminator kit. And it has always only been the rear fender that holds the plate. The only plate that bikes have. On the rear fender. Where the eliminator kit comes into play. To delete or ELIMINATE the fender that holds the plate. The fender that comes stock on bikes. That comes stock on the rear of the bike. That most of us eliminate for looks. Hence, fender eliminator kit. Never once referred to it as a REAR FENDER ELIMINATOR. Because that would imply that there are other fenders that are able to be eliminated. So yeah. DAMN GOOD FIND!! BUT WTF IS A FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT? There is only one fender on bikes, and that is the fender that comes stock on the rear end of the bikes that hold the license plate. That is also why they only give you one plate for your bike at the DMV. BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE FENDER THAT BIKES COME STOCK WITH AND ITS LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE BIKE!!! Where the fender eliminator kit comes into play. To get rid of that ugly fender that comes stock on most bikes, if not all. As you can tell, this is one of my pet peeves. Information sent out to the next generation of riders must be fact checked!! Or you become responsible for the younger generation becoming stupid and ignorant!! Bikes only have ONE STOCK FENDER, located on the REAR of the bike. It’s ugly and unsightly. So most of us delete or ELIMINATE it with a FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT. THERE ARE NO FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KITS FOR THESE BIKES, BECAUSE THEY DONT REQUIRE THEM. Please clear this up so I can go on thinking that you are an awesome dude that just made a little mistake and don’t actually think that there are front fender eliminator kits out there!!😂 HAVING SAID ALL THAT!!! THIS IS A DAMN GOOD FIND AND I HOPE YOU FLIPPED THE HELL OUT OF IT AND MADE SOME GOOD MONEY!! Even if they used a “FRONT FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT”. 😂😂😂😂
make sure to check the fuel pressure and flow rate of that new fuel pump could be why it wont rev past 8k had issues with a after market one I bought from "fuel pump factory" new and flowrate test was 80ml under don't recommend after market pumps oem is the way to go.
I appreciate the suggestion, I had stumbled upon that when reading forums and when I looked deeper I was pretty sure that was the issue. However I read the trouble codes on the bike, C28 and it showed me an STVA error so I tested that and it was bad, I fixed that issue and it runs like new! I cover it a bit in part 2 of this series when it uploads
6:44 is the engine burning oil?
Nope, it just hadn’t been run in over 2 years. After that it never smoked
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Thanks so much for the reply. I am trying to do the same thing. I just bought a Ninja 400 for relative cheap. No issues looks like brand new. So I am trying to sell it and have a 700 - 800 $ plus.
@@sportify4849 that’s a great idea! Not all flips have to have something wrong with them, if you can make a profit I’d do it!
The youtube algorithm has blessed you 🙌
Thumbail is attractive IMO
Fail. Did you hook up the ground cable on the battery before the positive?
last secs i see you, pedal to the metal, but bike is going slow. are you sure ? the fuel pump sends enough fuel? or it is 50hp?
Your face after it starts up XD i felt that
subscribed!! love your attitude and positive outlook! great video brother!
Im glad you enjoyed it! thanks for the kind words!
Man I wish I could come across a deal like this there all scams around my area for that prices
Yeah I get that, I've had to deal with many scams but sometimes I come across a steal like this!
Great video man. Ots brought back my dormant love of bikes that I've always had but has slowly yeened since covid. Im def gonna look into starting to flip bikes. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thats awesome!
Love the vid bro! I actually have one of those bikes. I noticed teh check light is on and based on the fact that it's not revving past 8k it sounds to me like the FI light which would be the secndary trottle valve actuator STVA. It's usually a simple fix though. You have to disassemble it and then re solder the connections and you should be good. It happened to mine before. My bike actually has the same exact exhaust system too.
Btw, if you should ever come across one of those fuel tanks in great condition and a reasonable price I'd love to get it. I need one for my bike.
You are 100% correct, I ended up reading the code and found that it was the C28 code for the STVA.
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Awesome! happy you got through.
I had the same problem simple fix is to remove the secondaries, problem solved and more power as soon as you roll the throttle. You don't have to wait until 8k for the butterflies to open up.
Great info! 💥🖤🏍️💨
@@fitrider5958 great info! 💥🖤🏍️💨
I recognize that WA scenery haha. I may even be in the area to buy that bike. Used to own a gsxr 750.
I love auto captions they make the bike go “uhhhhhhhhh” 😂😂😂
@5:00 with my headphones on that plane sounded like it was in my room 😂
Such a calm intro
Mmmhhhhmm
i definitely enjoyed this video ive been looking for a channel just like this man 🙏🏾💙
I bought my 2002 gsxr 600 for $1500 and I Fr don’t know what how to put it back together when I got it, on top of that, I looked up videos just for it to get me nowhere. They aren’t well detailed at all
I ran into the same issue years ago with a gsxr 1000 and was able to do the same thing accept the pump from Suzuki was like 750 but I went with a pump with for a civic or something can’t remember! What pump did you use ? If you have a part number that would probably help a lot of people.
I don't remember the part number right now but what I did was look up a genuine Suzuki 600 fuel pump and copied the part number into amazon where I found it for 37$
That's a super find! Awesome problem solving lol!
It was a fun build!
It's a good thing it didn't start with the rusty fuel pump. Rusty fuel through your entire fuel system not good. I did enjoy the video all the same. 👍
Yes, once I got into the tank I realized how lucky I was! Glad you enjoyed the video
@lifebuilds What fuel pump did you use? I'm in a similar boat with an old bike of mine
I googled the model number for the recommended fuel pumps and then found the best one on amazon
did u just connect the negative terminal/ground first? maybe thats why u have a burnt fuse
The issue with the gas is the secondary throttle valve actuator (STVA). Do some research on how to repair that, its pretty easy, and the bike goes flying. Actually this is one (if not just the one) of literally a couple of minor flaws this bike has
awesome video man
Hey man, really nice video. I have one question tho.. How are you so smooth on the rev matching :D I've been trying it for so long and it works sometimes but sometimes i completely misstime it. Is there any trick to help me master it cuz it sounds so cool and I would love to do it everytime I want :D
That’s very sweet of you! Honestly it’s been years of practice with not only cars, but bikes and other vehicles as well. It’s pretty hard to explain but when I downshift I blip the throttle just a small about which bumps the revs up to meet the next gear
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel Yes, blip the throttle and release the clutch. I'm doing the same but sometimes the bike feels not so responsive on the throttle and does not bumb the revs and sometimes when it does I manage to rev match. Is it some kind of setting I should make or is it me doing something wrong? And one final question.. Should I rev match when I'm high on RPM on the current gear or it should work even on 3000/4000 just as well? Oh and thanks for answering
Hey dude I have a question, did u take some kind of course or something like that? Amazing video!!
Im not sure I completely understand your question? Are you talking about a course in mechanics, video editing, how to flip?
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel oh my bad i'm sorry!! Yeah I was talking abut your mechanic skills!
@@kingmontenegro5903 Ahh, actually not at all! I just had a curious mind and would look up UA-cam videos on how to fix something and try it, after buying tons of machines such as dirt bikes, cars, Jetskis, snowmobiles its just like second nature but I new almost nothing about it when I started!
@@LIFEBUILDZchannel wow!!! That's amazing dude! thanks your the answer:.. Let us know if you have like a public social media so we can follow you mate! Keep creating content, you have such a great ideas here! Take care and God bless...
@@kingmontenegro5903 I will, I haven’t created anything channel specific yet but I’m thinking about it!
hi..my bike v15 of bajaj is having a complaint for starter clutch assembly and nowadays i cannot self start and the part is now unavailable
Showa is stock for a GSXR (in the UK at least). that exhaust is dogshit aswell. that thing would be coming off minute one. good shout on the fueling issue though
Dude crazy how it turned out what a good bike for that price
Thanks man! I was pretty excited
Lol watching this video on my break at Sunstar Engineering lol!