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    85 ninja 600r

    One of the first runs with the soft valves issue. Those had been replaced, new rings, basic full top end rebuild done years ago and the owner walked away and left it the shop. Its been in the old shop owners barn since he retired and vacated the building some 15 or more years ago. before that it sat in the back of the shop gathering dust. From what i can tell it appears to be all there and all original. Dropped 500 for it and it comes home Sunday. After the car wash i will take pics.

    Idont know a value but i hear the vintage track guys take a shining to it seeing its the first gen ninja 60

    EDIT..YEAR CORRECTION. Its a 86 not 85
    Last edited by chuck hahn; 06-22-2024, 06:31 PM.
    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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    #2
    I agree. First gen. Definitely worth keeping. Good bikes.

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      #3
      Its not gonna be a keeper. Gonna clean it and address all issues such as brakes, carbs etc etc and put it to the masses
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        I loved that model.
        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
        ~Herman Melville

        2016 1200 Superlow
        1982 CB900f

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          #5
          Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
          One of the first runs with the soft valves issue. Those had been replaced, new rings, basic full top end rebuild done years ago and the owner walked away and left it the shop. Its been in the old shop owners barn since he retired and vacated the building some 15 or more years ago. before that it sat in the back of the shop gathering dust. From what i can tell it appears to be all there and all original. Dropped 500 for it and it comes home Sunday. After the car wash i will take pics.

          Idont know a value but i hear the vintage track guys take a shining to it seeing its the first gen ninja 600.
          You bet we love those! Dominated the supersport 600, until the 87 Honda CBR600 Hurricane took supersport another leap forward.
          1982 GS1100G- road bike
          1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
          1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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            #6
            No brakes, ding in tank, and broke turn signal lens all on the side facing the barn wall... no biggy issues. Rear seat a little beaten up but im sure there are seat covers out there to be had. Tank is spotless inside. Stock pipes and cans are really clean. Few scratches that look like it had been down once but not too hard. Nothing seems to be bent or broke as far as forks and front fender goes. Gonna need some cleaning and maintenance but it a true stock unmolested survivor for sure.











            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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              #7
              Since the valve issue has already been taken care of I think you have a winner. Those bikes are very nice looking and fun to ride.
              Go through the carbs thoroughly and get the seat taken care of. Honestly, I'm a bit jelly.

              Mad
              83 GS750E
              2006 ZX14
              2004 KTM 450 EXC
              2001 Yamaha Big Bear

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                #8
                WELL... The bikes fate has been decided. My plan is to do the restoration and donate it to the bike auction at next falls HARVEST CLASSIC rally. Its a rally dedicated to helping with childhood cancer issues for both the patient and the families. For those wanting to read about the rally heres the link to the website.

                http://www.harvestclassic.org/
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.
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                  #9
                  That is too cool, Chuck. Awesome.
                  "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                  ~Herman Melville

                  2016 1200 Superlow
                  1982 CB900f

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                    #10
                    That's a pretty sweet-looking bike, and mighty fine of you for donating it to a good cause.
                    Charles
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                    1979 Suzuki GS850G

                    Read BassCliff's GSR Greeting and Mega-Welcome!

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                      #11
                      WELL SCHITTS. Today i took a picture of the VIN tag for the court ordered title paperwork and i noticed the label start out with "THIS 1986 MOTORCYCLE" meets EPA noise emmisions......... The date of manufacture says 08/85 though. So i guess its an 86 according to the EPA declaration label. A little air has escaped the balloon.
                      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                        #12
                        '85 or '86, why does this matter?

                        When I worked in the auto industry they commonly switched over to the new models during the july 4th shutdown period.
                        Ed

                        To measure is to know.

                        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          #13
                          Its a "technicality" of sorts to me. 85 was the first year of production but the label says 86. Ive read about the first generation having the soft valve issue and that what this bike was brought in for and the valves were replaced. Maybe it is an 85???? Ive been googling and cant find any info about 86 bikes having the issue.
                          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                            #14
                            About an hour ago i fired the bike up for the first time in around 10 to 12 years. She smoked a bit from the oil i squirted in the holes a few days ago. i did a compression test yesterday and got just over 200 on three jugs and a tad over 175 on the other. still lots to do but she settled into a strong 1200 RPM idle very nicely
                            MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                            1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                            NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                            I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                              #15
                              Hey Chuck, Thanx for the GPx fix!!!
                              All my bike money was spent on the kitchen this summer.
                              I'm hopin' for a respectable home for this bike someday.
                              1982 GS1100G- road bike
                              1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine)
                              1987 Honda CBR600F Hurricane

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