Suzuki GSXR 1100 Slingshot at The Crooked House Pub | This bike purchase which was truly destined

[@joechancio5177]

Iconic bike. I own a 91. Owned it for 25 years now. These bikes are where it all started for the superbikes. Great video.

[@ChasingTenths]

That is so true Joe, I definitely feel the same , this is where it all started , I think this is the hyper bike from it's era , there was nothing like this , especially the 1100, so much power and charisma and its so so nimble, thanks for the lovely comment

[@joechancio5177]

Correct. I will never sell mine. All.my kids know not to even ask to ride it. Lol. You have a great one there for sure. It is priceless.

[@ChasingTenths]

@@joechancio5177 haha , that’s a quirky funny little comment there Joe, love it lol

[@125southernnh2]

Rarely do sportbikes and pubs go together but one must make an exception here.

[@ChasingTenths]

I couldn’t agree more Unfortunately it’s been controversially demolished You might know already

[@superbikejunky4671]

Love these bikes !! Growing up my dad had one of these and that’s where the addiction started !! What a beautiful bike mate !!

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you mate, those twin headlights just simply do wonders for me. I just truly love the look.

[@Peppyrooster]

1989GSXR 1100 nice 👌

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you boss

[@harveymushman5980]

Another great video Abi and what a fantastic machine ! So glad you found her.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thanks Harvey, very nice words there from you mate, thanks for the appreciation

[@kalheer]

Soundtrack is perfect.. so’s the bike

[@ChasingTenths]

mate, you wouldn't believe, sometimes I take upto 2 to 3 hours just searching for intro music and Outro music, cheers for watching

[@HippoDrones]

What a lovely example of the Slingshot... I think it is awesome that Suzuki support their older bikes to help keep them on the road.

[@ChasingTenths]

That’s really really well said mate, I definitely think the classic vintage part scheme is so well thought

[@mattnycm3]

Great video and lovely GSX-R Slingshot. This was my dream bike as a kid.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much Same here :)

[@nick_hill_drums]

Reminds me of taking photos at Clive Castledines in Leicester as a kid. Just the Blue scheme (mid dark blue) looks amazing. Fantastic bike...

[@ChasingTenths]

I actually had to google Clive Castledines lol.. nice dealership not far from me , only an hour or so.... thanks for the lovely comment :)

[@neilallen460]

Stunning machine. Thank you for making this vid.

[@ChasingTenths]

No problem Neil, a bit long than I wanted it to be but I have some more videos coming on this bike this spring Thanks for watching

[@prljevi88]

I just got my 750 in the blue and white hyper graphics,what a piece of art

[@ChasingTenths]

many congratulations, love that livery, enjoy the bike mate , its glorious

[@prljevi88]

@@ChasingTenths thanks mate,i might need the name of that parts store from japan,she needs a bit of swaps on the nuts and bolts

[@ChasingTenths]

@@prljevi88 it’s all done through Suzuki classics in U.K. mate They have a direct contact with Japan

[@TriggerRidesEverything]

Beautiful. I had a 1991 GSXR 750 M (Last of the oiled cooled gen) Now I have a 1992 GSXR 750 WN which I've owned from new. Love the older gixxers.

[@ChasingTenths]

That’s lovely Adrian, honestly I have not ridden the 750 1992 but I have heard great things about them

[@ouimetco]

Really nice machine. Had the 750 slingshot now have a 1983 cb1100f. Love classic bikes

[@ChasingTenths]

Wow , that’s lonely , really nice two bikes there mate

[@scottarmbruster7759]

Great to see another one Surviving Still a damn good bike to ride I have a 1988 1100 j black and gold 152,000 klms and owned for 24 years

[@ChasingTenths]

Absolutely Scott, I made a video yesterday on me passing my race license on this bike, it’s absolutely brilliant on track , really compliant and light weight and changes direction quickly

[@ChasingTenths]

Absolutely Scott, I made a video yesterday on me passing my race license on this bike, it’s absolutely brilliant on track , really compliant and light weight and changes direction quickly

[@scottarmbruster7759]

Well done on getting your race license I had the GSXR on track once and loved it My engine is still standard except for a exhaust, Dyna coils and ignition and Kein CR race carbs Your comment about them being light is the key My model only makes about 130 horsepower but it only weighs about 190kg without the big heavy standard muffler and exhaust system You will find on track the old GSXR is still a force to be reckoned with They are 100 percent reliable capable of big mileage/klms

[@ChasingTenths]

@@scottarmbruster7759 absolutely well said that , I totally agree, the power to weight ratio is sublime. It’s so docile and manageable, doesn’t tie you up in notches . Really nice bike and you are right that it wouldn’t be a slouch with modern day bikes even , it’s really nippy, I was flying that day and it kept giving me boost of confidence

[@6arethevan5]

Abhi that's an absolute peach, what a find!!! Can't believe it's the same bike that's in the magazine!!! Enjoy my friend it's gone to a good home 😁🏍️👍🏻 and as always, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you Gareth, I knew you would truly appreciate this one. I tend to make less videos about me and what I have but when I do they tend to do well. lol . I love this bike too , I hope I can keep it pristine

[@davelydiard5004]

Another great vid Abhi👍the Suzuki is stunning I love the old classics, we need to get the chaps together with some of our special machines. That will be a good laugh and a good video along the way. Stay safe and keep on filming.

[@ChasingTenths]

That is a superb pointer there , we do have some superb machines amongst us , would love that.

[@davelydiard5004]

@@ChasingTenths 👍❤

[@presstodelete1165]

Just in the process of getting my own dream bike (again) but it's going to need a bit of work to bring it back to launch spec. I just realised I was last at that pub 38 years ago, and now I am too late to revisit!

[@ChasingTenths]

I am gutted for you, but Atleast you got to see the pub .. it’s so sad what’s happened , it’s only 6 miles from me , I miss it … I really hope you get that dream bike sorted to the T You will absolutely love it 😊

[@WinningInters]

Emma always goes on about that book, some of it rubbed off on me as you can tell 😄 Beautiful mate 😎

[@ChasingTenths]

hahaha , true mate , as you can tell , I never read that book but I watched an hour's documentary on it, I am more of a visual person , but you definitely are the living modal of that book

[@ROCKETRALPH]

What a beauty!! You deserve way more subs!!! keep at it bro its only time bfore it takes off!

[@ChasingTenths]

Thanks mate, Subs aren't a huge huge deal to me (secretly they are lol) , but I think what I love is people who are true bikers commenting on the videos , thats just amazing

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@ChasingTenths now Alberto has left bikes for good the gap is there. I really miss his bike content, take it and own it dude you defo got it!

[@ChasingTenths]

@@ROCKETRALPH you know what Ralph , I am a huge Alberto fan but since he went blond or white with his hair and started doing more and more cars , I totally went off him and I miss the old Naska, the humble beginnings, the ever learning guy and giving information. I miss that dude. but any how, one always moves onwards and upwards. I just need to start posting more content which I don't do lol

[@ROCKETRALPH]

@@ChasingTenths couldn’t have said it better myself 🤌🏻

[@ChasingTenths]

@@ROCKETRALPH great minds think alike ;)

[@WarmSince74]

A stunning machine Abhi. So glad that you managed to land your dream bike.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thanks very much David, very nice of you to comment , much appreciated

[@ianhoyle8459]

It’s a fantastic machine and you’re a lovely person.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thanks Ian, that’s very very kind of you :)

[@TheBikerCrewUAE]

Awesome video. They don't make them like the used to!

[@ChasingTenths]

exactly , well said that , while making this video I realised how much of this bike is an out and out race machine, cheers matey

[@TheBikerCrewUAE]

@@ChasingTenths Absolutely...this is when it took real guts to ride these things to their limit. No electronic aids...just raw power

[@gsxr2fst498]

I have one. 89 1100 with old Vance & Hines pipe sounds like no other bike

[@ChasingTenths]

Wow that’s lovely , unfortunately mine is a bit quieter , I would love a double exhaust yoshimura system which is louder rather than this single exhaust system but it will do for now

[@squierf]

Nice beauty, soon I will take mi classic wing out, might do ride to see this place. All best

[@ChasingTenths]

thank you very much mate, it's definitely the weather to take that bike out for sure

[@squierf]

@@ChasingTenths will be for sure in next few days

[@ChasingTenths]

@@squierf super

[@steffenb1829]

Really nice Bike Abhi! Congratz on it. You have really stunning bikes! And the condition of those bikes are next level. Just wow. The Bike is older than i am, but i appreciate things like this so much that people have so much love and dedication for classic cars or bikes. Do you try to someday get the swingarm to the original look or do you leave it as it is? On this bike it really fits it next to this exhaust.

[@ChasingTenths]

Hey Steffen, lovely comment mate, thank you. Truly appreciated. I will leave the swingarm as it is, looks slightly American with that chrome lol but it matches the exhaust , I am not that much of a purist or fussy lol. Thanks for watching my friend

[@markpearce5793]

I’m glad to see that although you got such a pristine machine you haven’t just stuck it in your garage under wraps 😁 I got myself a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace in January because it’s from the era after I stopped riding and before I returned in 2007. I wanted to see what I’d missed out on. Great fun and no rider aids, perfect 👍 I enjoy your vids and hope you enjoy your Slingshot

[@ChasingTenths]

I try to ride it as much as possible along with the others but I have such a heavy hand I Keep riding as if My bum is on fire I need to slow down lol Thanks for appreciating it Mark I had to look upto Yamaha thunder ace Wow What a lovely machine

[@markpearce5793]

@@ChasingTenths I always why have a litre bike if you’re not going to use the power. Nothing wrong with giving them the beans now and then 😁 The Thunderace came after the FZR Exup and before the R1 so is very over shadowed. Luckily that makes them great value too 👍

[@ChasingTenths]

@@markpearce5793 really good points well made

[@undecodable6145]

I love your channel so much but KZbin don't recommend it very much. Thank you all the way Btw, did you make a review about your triumph 900

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much , truly appreciate your support and kind words, yes, I have made a 30 min documentary on that triumph , it's in collaboration with triumph official , here is the link for your convenience kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXMoaR8jc6ef9U

[@callummatheson2379]

Beautiful bike, painting one for a customer just now in that scheme🤙 Sad about the crooked house 😞 Hope you get justice for what happened to it👊

[@ChasingTenths]

Cheers Callum, much appreciate it mate Hope the bike turns out to be a beauty

[@Ascottie75]

What a beautiful bike, I'm after one myself but they seem thin on the ground. Thinking about trying to import one from the US or Japan if possible.

[@ChasingTenths]

That’s true mate , they are hard to come by , but they really do come often , join all the forums on fb related to the bike and you would be pleasantly surprised one day

[@MELISSAMIARADASILVA]

Tenho uma 1100 nesta mesma cor impecável Pouquíssima quilometragem Posso mostrar vídeo e fotos dela.Estou vendendo

[@darthnatas953]

Just as beautiful as the day it was built.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much , totally agree

[@Glotalaya]

got the gsx1100g 92 slingshot with shaft drive pulls like a train

[@ChasingTenths]

Wowwww, that’s epic . Good to know that mate, I didn’t know about shaft drive ones

[@Glotalaya]

@@ChasingTenths yeah it's so smooth love it.

[@bigdogbulldog9912]

I owned a 93 ,love the gixxers

[@ChasingTenths]

They certainly are stunning mate for sure

[@ScottyPEightySix]

Was meant to be, another great video.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you mate , totally appreciated

[@MrJanmanb]

Wow. Just wow

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you 😊

[@andicog]

Wonder why it has the wrong swing arm fitted? Chain adjusters are different, look more like 750k swing arm. I had a black/silver 1100 K brand new in 89', still have an L model.

[@ChasingTenths]

wow really, honestly I have no idea if its the correct swingarm , all I know that a lot of work was done by Suzuki classics, I will get in touch with the previous owner for clarification on this.

[@andicog]

@@ChasingTenths Yep, it's definately the wrong arm,1100 K, L, M and N arm have a cast machined welded end with a stud sticking out , the chain adjuster has a nut that threads on. Have a Google, yours looks like a 750k arm with the seperate loose end cap. Someone may have fitted a shorter 750 arm to speed up the handling? 👍

[@andicog]

​​@@ChasingTenthssomething else, on the swing arm pivot, L/H side, does it have a castalated insert in the frame under the swing arm pivot head? If so it's not a K frame, at least not a UK frame. The K frame didn't have the insert, this meant that the frame was pulled in slightly when the pivot bolt was tightened, Suzuki changed the design on the L model, this used a threaded insert that was tightened against the arm before the pivot spindle was tightened.

[@ChasingTenths]

@@andicog i honestly don’t have an idea on that, I have sent this info to the previous owner Let’s see what he says

[@andicog]

@@ChasingTenths as I said, take a look on Google re the swing arm 👍

[@xav_322]

That’s beautiful man

[@ChasingTenths]

thanks very much mate

[@adamstratford6740]

Wow you lucky lucky boy congrats 👏🏻

[@ChasingTenths]

thank you Adam , sometimes you just got to buy something on a heartbeat and listening to the heartbeat and this was one of those moments and turns out it was meant to be

[@adamstratford6740]

@@ChasingTenths definitely agree buddy YOLO!!!

[@ChasingTenths]

@@adamstratford6740 absolutely mate :)

[@dasermutigungs-zentrum436]

Schön gemacht, Bruder, Du hast Dir viel Mühe gemacht mit diesem Video … mit Liebe zum Detail … ich denke, das Bike ist bei Dir in guten Händen ❤ … es wäre schon gewesen, wenn Du sie mal gestartet hättest, damit man den wunderbaren Sound der YOSHIMURA Auspuffanlage hören kann … beste Grüße von Martin aus Good Old Germany,

[@ChasingTenths]

vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und Wertschätzung, das bedeutet mir sehr viel :)

[@flamintasty]

Lovely GSXR 1100K, the first of the 1127cc motors. You were trying to remember Yoshimura Duplex exhaust 😊

[@ChasingTenths]

thank you very much, thats it!!! DUPLEX , I keep forgetting that , thanks for the reminder

[@alexanderpatterson6316]

Very impressive. Nicer than mine.

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much , I am sure yours is stunning too

[@LopoBeater]

Had same bike,same color scheme, and road it through the mid 90’s . The original squid missile

[@ChasingTenths]

I bet you miss it, I haven’t ridden it much this year but it certainly is a missile

[@LopoBeater]

@@ChasingTenths last carbureted liter bike I had, miss that feeling

[@ChasingTenths]

@@LopoBeater this is the third carburettor litre bike I have owned and I am still on a learning curve of learning more about maintaining these bikes especially ever the winter

[@joestrickland5153]

TRUE AMEN 🙏🏽 DREAMS DO COME TRUE PRAISE THE LORD! WHAT A POWERFUL TESTIMONY!👍🏽🏍️🏁

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much

[@aeror115]

Great bike Have a good one

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much

[@mmotorcycles9497]

The bike is absolutely beautiful. I have the 750 slingshot on my bike to acquire list wanting the same color scheme. Just a great all around bike and story that goes with it.

[@ChasingTenths]

I would love the 750 Slingshot but in Yoshimura red and black colours. But I think I will file bankruptcy soon after that lol. so I will say I am content with this.

[@rob098890]

Ace bike, may well pick up one of those helmets like

[@ChasingTenths]

It’s a stunning helmet mate, I’ve been using it quite a lot lately, it’s absolutely brilliant.. thanks for watching

[@Cantabinexile]

Surprised that you have only got 130 bhp with a full Yoshi as mine has a stock 4 into 2 and I’ve got 132 on the Dyno on mine. Also Suzuki Classic parts are alright but there are a bit hit and miss with availability.

[@ChasingTenths]

Hey mate, the dyno used for the bike is a British superbike standard dyno so it’s very very strict , not a single horsepower outside what it should be, I think the previous owner was mainly looking for optimum fuel air ratio but keeping power manageable on roads, the HM Dyno guys could have easily got more out of it , about 8 more I was told but they didn’t want to stress the engine and other bits. And you are spot on about Suzuki parts , especially since covid , it’s been a bit hit and miss

[@Cantabinexile]

@@ChasingTenths Fair enough mine was done by Dynotech down in Hampshire and they are also very good setting these up. Also my bike has only done 15000 miles so the engine may be a bit tighter as well. I also got the suspension set up properly and it’s made a world of difference to the handling. Is your bike still running the 160 rear tyre or has it been changed to a 180? The worst thing about this bike is my Triumph Daytona T300 gets left in the garage as the GSXR’s are just that much better to ride.

[@560smr4]

Is that the pub that got torched by the gipos.

[@ChasingTenths]

Yes mate, spot on that unfortunately and sadly

[@vector409]

you deserve more followers

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you for the kind words, I think I don't post videos as often as I should , thats one reason for not many followers , but I have a busy day time job too , so somewhere I need a balance too. but thank you

[@vector409]

@@ChasingTenths maybe but the few vid's I've watched of your are good quality and you come across as a genuine enthusiast .. easy sub

[@ChasingTenths]

@@vector409 Thank you mate, that means a lot to me , I do post less frequently but when I do , I try to put some heart and soul into it and you picked up well , I am a massive enthusiast of great bikes and cars and definitely old F1 , anything with no electric motor, except my Oral b lol

[@paulhewson4600]

Still Got my 95,,,still scares the shix out of me sometimes

[@ChasingTenths]

It’s an unbelievable machine Very race focused and got plenty of poke, so glad you still kept yours :)

[@uhtred7860]

Ahh the "Killer K" On modern tyres these handle a lot better that when they were released. They were slated by the press when they came out for their evil handling when at speed, and the fateful 1989 TT Production race that saw Phil Mellor and Jamie Whitham crash their ill handling K's, resulting in the death of Mellor & Steve Henshaw.

[@ChasingTenths]

@@uhtred7860 wow, thanks for that info, I didn’t know that at all Everyday’s a school day

[@christianityisunstoppable4155]

The Crooked House is no more

[@ChasingTenths]

I know mate , it's so so sad. Lets hope there is some justice , its really sad circumstances at the moment

[@manuelfelixelcolorines]

Siempre Bella

[@ChasingTenths]

Thank you very much

[@vector409]

wow

[@ChasingTenths]

Thanks again :) .. every time I see this bike in the garage , I say wow too lol

[@vector409]

@@ChasingTenths It is better than new, these were rare on the streets when i was a teenager, my buddy had the 750 which I lusted after.

[@ChasingTenths]

@@vector409 Spot on that , the more I am around these old bikes the more it makes me feel that how close they made this machines to true racing machines, not much difference in them and what people like Carl Foggy and Jamie Witham rode.

[@SalopianBivvyman]

Shame its not a 1990, upside down fork model. But, its nice.

[@ChasingTenths]

I know mate , I have 3 other bikes with upside down forks so for me this one is a little different , but I agree upside down forks are a bit more sexy depending on one's views

[@andicog]

The 1100L also got the 5.5" rear wheel and a longer swing arm.

[@darthnatas953]

I've no intention of being rude whatsoever, so forgive me please; what range of dollar value can you expect to pay for a bike of this vintage and this condition? I have no idea.

[@ChasingTenths]

That’s ok, it’s not rude , $8500 to $9500 USD for a pristine condition like that, in this current market .

[@darthnatas953]

@@ChasingTenths Wow, I would have thought $25K. Beautiful. Really, a piece of history for those that came of age in the 80's.

[@ChasingTenths]

@@darthnatas953 I totally agree , thank you for watching and the appreciation

[@robertoburromiapanino2659]

Original my @r5e! First 2 seconds and I can see it's a pre'90 750 swingarm, completely different to the 1100. Do some research mate before speaking carp.

[@ChasingTenths]

What’s carp?

[@ChasingTenths]

I think you didn’t watch the video properly, it’s my first ever Slingshot , and I don’t really know the finer details , and this video isn’t a review , all I am trying to say is what I know from the previous owner , that’s it. I learn a few things as I go along , that was my first week of ownership. If this was a review then I would understand your poorly worded comment but it isn’t a review.

[@robertoburromiapanino2659]

It's very clean mate and looks great but I'm just telling you the swingarm is quite different to the original when you said it was all original. Chase it up, I'm sure you can find one to replace it. btw chrome and polished aluminium are quite different. Just sayin'.@@ChasingTenths

[@ChasingTenths]

@@robertoburromiapanino2659 thank you, now I love your comment lol .. honestly, hand on heart , I am not sure about this . You are the second person who has told me this , I will be taking the bike to Suzuki classics and have it checked out and if it’s the case I will surely be replacing the swingarm to the original spec or if I can find a Suter or a Yoshimura racing version then even better but thanks for pointing it out Roberto.

[@robertoburromiapanino2659]

Make sure you get the correct one, they are unique to the 1100K and getting scarce, they were regularly replaced with the 60mm longer item from the LMN models when the problems were really shock and fork related. If you want to know anything about oil cooled gsxr's, add a comment, too many bullsh**ters out there.@@ChasingTenths

[@SlickMotoMike]

I will buy one and ride it into the grave ride it everyday to commute to work

[@ChasingTenths]

Good man 🙌🏽

[@SlickMotoMike]

@@ChasingTenths there's more parts available for these over the rf900 so can literally get new carbs, pistons etc for the gsxr1100

[@ChasingTenths]

@@SlickMotoMike i totally agree mate, and also the engines are bulletproof plus Suzuki classics parts programme keep everything for them

[@SlickMotoMike]

@@ChasingTenths most definitely most reliable motorcycle across the range sport, sport tourer, adventure, streetfighter etc and they never seem to disappoint even custom builds with suzuki just don't stop. The struggle will be finding the right insurance policy to insure such an old bike.

[@ibrahimyuzer-mg2mc]

At least you can run it and let people listen to the sound of the engine and the exhaust. you wasted our time

[@ChasingTenths]

Mate, I clearly mentioned in the video , I am in a quite & scenic place and they gave me special permission to film there, there was no way I was going Rev the bike there and disrespect their permission . And this clearly wasn’t a review . Sorry if you think your time was wasted but I did mentioned on the video I wasn’t going to do sound and ride. You should have switched off the video at that point , would have saved you some precious time