Suzuki GSX-R 750 1985 project | It's GSX-R o'clock Part 1 | Classic Bike Restoration

A light restoration of a 1985 Suzuki GSX-f 750 F, it's been sat in the garage for 10 years and needs to be back out on the road and track, the first ever sportsbike that is now a classic.
This week Ian introduces the project and shows your around the problems.
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[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hope you all like video, we can't wait to get the project going and fingers crossed ride the bike this year. If you haven't seen it check out our Suzuki bandit 1200 project series just follow the link ----> kzbin.info/aero/PLnjIWhUKYrKr4UVb0b3btzfJLpGeWHuk1

[@andrewwasson6153]

Love these bikes. Been riding my 1985 GSXR 750 for the last 36 years. It’s bulletproof. I bought a 1986 Limited that’s pretty mint and OEM 14 years ago. Again, bulletproof.

[@paulscountry456]

I have not seen a early GSXR on the road here in ages, they are durable but nearly all were lost.The tires were narrow and the frames were wonky compared to now but then they were something and a stunning looking machine still.

[@randomrides]

Looks a really nice classic bike to restore, and not to hard a restoration. Will be great to see it back to its former glory and out on the road being used. Overall the bike looks in great condition and I like the colours esp the black wheels with gold callipers.

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Random Rides it’s not bad but sitting has taken its toll, next week will show off some new found problems 😱

[@randomrides]

@@Classicmotorbikes can't wait lol....still waiting to see the bandit all painted up to with a side stand lmao.

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Don’t worry I’ll do an update on the bandit before the year is out.

[@BorisKarloff66]

Excellent. I'm glad you're back, I will be watching everyone mate

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thanks Adam awesome to hear

[@mikeyrs125]

So good to see you back again and unbelievably I did see one today in basildon I was amazed it see it lol

[@Classicmotorbikes]

mikeybandit1200 Hey Mikey, I’ve seen a few on track over the last year or so but not on the road, hope you enjoy the project.

[@8713Thomas]

Glad to see you back! Lovely looking bike as well. Can’t wait to see you crack on! I’ve missed you! I’ve sold the tdm850, missing it. And last week, on Thursday, I went and bought myself my first sportsbike! A 2001 E2 Zx9r. Absolutely love it! I had to clean our tank and carbs as it broke down on me on the first day! Some service parts have come. I’m waiting on my undertray, cause the battery wasn’t clamped down!! For £1,500, o couldn’t grumble too much! Love it.

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Cheers Thomas, Shame to hear the TDM is gone but good to hear you have another bike, I like the ZX9r as a sports bike almost got one my self many years ago, gutted some bits have gone wrong but it's half the fun of owning a bike for me

[@thomasodoherty4095]

Looks good mate! Let’s hope she doesn’t need as much delving into as the bandit needed! She looks good!

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thomas O doherty fingers crossed let’s hope I don’t find too much wrong with it

[@franklinwilkerson2061]

This exact bike (only a US '86 model) was my very first Superbike. I bought it slightly used in 1990. No other sportbike (out of the 35 or so that I've owned) felt more like a raw, Mad Max race bike. Hang on to this one mate. Gonna be worth $20k + in less than 10 years for sure!

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hi Franklin, thanks for the comment and your experiences, I hate to say I no longer own the GSX-R, I had my fun with it and the person I sold it to will enjoy it so I know it’s gone to a good home.

[@FugglesRift]

Excited to watch this build progress!

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thanks Jeremy, hope you find it interesting

[@paulmunday5552]

Looking forward to seeing this project.

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Paul Munday glad your are looking for to it, I’m really looking forward to taking it for a ride 😃

[@woooster17]

Almost bought an 1100 ‘slabbie’ just recently as I wanted a classic Gixxer in my collection... but it was a bit leggy & tired, and also an import. Shame, but I lucked out buying a ‘98 white/blue 750W SRAD with low miles and all original, including exhaust. 32 years of owning bikes and I had never owned a GSXR..until now 🙂 I am also doing very similar to you but on a ‘99 SC33 Fireblade. Hasn’t run in 2 years, fuel is stale.. and only fired on 2 cylinders. So my job to do list is growing lol

[@jonass961]

Good to see you're back, loved your Bandit 1200 series :)

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thanks for the Kind words Jon, glad to be back

[@smerd1]

Love the slabby. Can't wait to see how it comes out.👍

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Cheers Smerd1, can't wait to ride it again

[@kylesmart8266]

Can’t wait to see this project 👍

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Kyle Smart good to hear Kyle 👍

[@joelp6197]

I have had my 1986 gsxr-750 since 1987. I will never get rid of it, going on 54 years old, had to get an old mans bike, a 1988 gsx-1100 Katana.

[@Classicmotorbikes]

I always said I’d keep mine but sadly it’s gone to a new home but it does mean I can make a start on a turbo bandit project

[@docmoto6477]

I hope i have my 2015 that long👍👍

[@psyodome]

Loved the bandit series. love to see how this one goes ;)

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Glad you like them, I'm hoping this project goes well

[@johnhhu2804]

John...Shu 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Adikxx]

This is gonna be a brilliant one! love it!

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thank you for the kind words, can't wait to ride the bike again

[@fransiscocortez8618]

Goodwork

[@billienomates1606]

Mine has been sitting in the garage since 2006 when it had its last mot, Has taken a heart attack to get me to start putting it back on the road.

[@protectorh9167]

Hi, I put since 2 weeks new Mikuni RS 34 carbs on my '85 bike , I was fed up with the original carbs , always leaking , bad starting but now easy starting and more and better reaction on the right wrist. Only one thing which I don't like with RS carbs is the hammering (ratle slides is the nickname) with the K&N filters as if the motor has a mecanique failure on low rpm maybe use the tmr serie.

[@tomr2982]

One of the locks tops is webbed iirc whereas the other is unsupported and is known to come off, mine did

[@uhtred7860]

Hey, i remember seeing you in a Practical Sportsbikes article quite a few years back, you had a slabby then i think.

[@SooperSkoots]

Ian i have no idea whats going on i'm not getting any notifications of your videos, i thought i would take a look at your channel and found you are up to part 5 or 6 i'm gutted, anyway again great video i will sit back and watch the others now while i lay here feeling sorry for myself i have "MAN FLU" ha ha i'm sure i will enjoy the rest so you will no doubt have a few notifications come through. Kind Regards Mark....

[@joefisher4267]

Love your stuff, I'm in for this one but please get the bandit painted, I need closure, and so does the bandit!

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hi Joe, I've made a little progress behind the scenes on the bandit but the next series won't be until next year

[@ry2134]

original bike like this is being sold for 5000$or 6000$ it is the most clean slabby ever

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hi Ray, yes they have gone up in value in the last few years, I'm glad I got mine when I did as it would have been chopped up and make in to a street fighter if I hadn't have saved it!

[@ry2134]

@@Classicmotorbikes well done sir thanks again i love your channel ❤️

[@christopherpalmer4243]

Wouldn't mind rebuilding an early 1100

[@carlrsolivan3751]

Deee guuillleee😃😃😃😃carly solivan GSXR1127 1988 clacica

[@Dg-zj6jo]

nice

[@stickyrubbers]

There is still a load of these about, but the 85F is rare to find a good one. And yes you do need to take the engine out for the air box 🥵 If you need parts or any advice join our first generation gsxr group on Facebook. facebook.com/groups/1stGenGSXR/?ref=share

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Thanks Sticky Rubbers, I’ll pass the info on to Scottie as I’ve sold the bike to him 😱

[@robertopinci]

❤

[@marksainsbury4109]

All forks were 41mm early had 15 mm spindle , later was 17 mm antidive went from hyd to electric on g/h model .

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hey Mark, so many small differences over the years, like the F swingers being shorter than the G/H models

[@ab6523]

I had the same bike on the isle of wight 20 years ago paid 600 pound for it

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hey Ant, good to hear from another GSX-R owner 😎

[@rjauto7215]

Box hill in may this year and a rg500

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Would have loved to see the RG500 on the road, I've been planning to make a trip to Boxhill this year but stuff has always got in the way, is it worth the trip down?

[@mugiwaragamepad5594]

hello friend ... I would like to ask you a big favor I am repairing a suzuki gsxr 750G motorcycle of the year 1986 ... and I need the spare parts of the mikuni carburetor for this motorcycle ... I need the kit with the 4 needles and the 4 rails. the kit ... how much do I get if you get it and send it to mexico ... and thanks

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Hi Sergio, I struggled to find the needles, but can find most parts on Ebay.

[@mugiwaragamepad5594]

@@Classicmotorbikes and how much would be the cost of the 4 needles with all the shipping to tijuana baja california mexico ... to know how much I can spend ,,, thank you

[@bertlane5214]

Its been for ever. Let me know if you ever would like to sell

[@heatz711]

got an 86 in the garage

[@Classicmotorbikes]

I do love the early GSX-R's bit gutted to say I sold this one.

[@smacdiesel]

Kawasaki gpz900r was the first.

[@garrettfriend4772]

I bet this guy in the video wasn't even alive in 1985...

[@SAM-zt2uy]

£400 😳😳😳

[@Classicmotorbikes]

Was back in 2009 I think, people only wanted them to streetflighter! but did get it at a very good price!