I really like mine but some parts are not available.
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I really like mine but some parts are not available.
There are so many around here that used parts are readily available, and, if you are clever about searching other related vehicles, most everything can be come across.
It's a really cool, super comfortable ride. It feels more agile than the 1150 ever did, its brakes are fantastic, and its torque is instantly available. I really like it-possibly even more than my old FZ1.
I have been talking to a guy that has a gsx1400...he imported...never sold in North America....thinking about it for a while now...
Warts and all? Looks pretty solid. Enjoy.
I have a stock 99 Bandit shock with unknown miles, looks to be in good condition, thinking I'd try it on my 1150, but the eye to eye was shorter, so it's been hanging on the peg board for years.
Your's if you want it. I paid $35 shipped for it 10-11 years ago.
Maybe just a boing undersprung fest from the get go, so might not be worth bothering.
Your's if you want it. I paid $35 shipped for it 10-11 years ago.
Maybe just a boing undersprung fest from the get go, so might not be worth bothering.
I'm thinking of going with a Hagon, but I may be interested.
Quick question regarding repainting the tailpiece and the replacement fender I bought: Has anyone used Eastwood 2K Aero in gloss black? Any notes on prepping the pieces?
This one has a decent (but banged up) slip on, has been rejetted and has dual oval K&Ns. I'm going to replace the beat up slip on with a Delkevic.
The second gen Busa shock is the ticket, and maybe $40 on ebay.
I've heard the GSXR 750 shock is the better fit for 1st Gens, since it only raises the rear 1/2" vs the 1" rise the Busa shock makes.
Could be, I used adjustable lowering links that cost more than the shock...
I'm inclined to try the GSXR shock. 1/2" is livable.
Carbs coming off this weekend ... hoping to have it running on all cylinders by Sunday.
It's ALIVE (though I think it needs a valve adjustment or has a loose exhaust stud or two)! Runs super nice for a bike with 50K on the clock, just a bit noisy on the top end.
Gotta find the source of the ticking, which is present under power at speed. Might be tight valves? Timing chain?
Is it random in pattern? I remember a discussion of cam walk or end play on this forum for GS'es.