GSXR article.

FastDoc · 03-28-2013, 02:58 PM

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ory-91551.html

Make mine a First Generation 1100. :P

When I was young and first getting into riding I had a GS1100ET. An excellent bike in it's own right but my lust meter was pegged by the early GSXR's. This is for me what the '57 Chevy is for a Baby Boomer. :P

I am always looking for an early 1100 in original condition but have never seen one locally, in many years. Most have been crashed into oblivion or trashed or senselessly modified into random messes.

THIS is a bike I'd make room in the garage for and spend the $ for. 8)

**quadz** · 03-28-2013, 06:29 PM

Have always loved all the Gixxers. 8)

Great article!

FastDoc · 03-28-2013, 06:32 PM

The early GSXR's observe my over riding motorcycle design ethic:

Light makes right. 8)

They are also simple in design, reliable, strong, and easy to work on. The 1100's are even fairly comfortable with the clip ons mounted above the tripple clamp. The 750's much less so.

The tachometers started at 3,000.

When asked why that was a Suzuki engineer said to save weight they left some numbers off!

SpudRider · 03-29-2013, 01:34 AM

That's a good motto; "light makes right."

However, that motto seems to be the antithesis of the typical Chinese motorcycle. :P

Spud

FastDoc · 03-29-2013, 12:03 PM

Funny you mention that...

I was putting around on Ron's GY200 the other day and did not remember how heavy (for a 200) it is!

Built to withstand unimproved roads I suppose.

SpudRider · 03-29-2013, 12:57 PM

The typical Chinese, dual sport motorcycle is built like a tank, and I mean that affectionately.

The Chinese bikes are built to withstand punishment, and carry very heavy loads. We frequently see photographs of people hauling the entire family, or unbelievable stacks of produce/objects on these bikes.

The Chinese have never manufactured a weak subframe, and nobody builds a stronger luggage rack than the Chinese.

Spud

FastDoc · 03-29-2013, 01:01 PM

A good luggage rack for many Japanese and European D/S's is NOT even standard equipment! It has to be purchaced from the aftermarket (usually, the KLR is an exception) and installed by the owner.

The Chinese bikes have a lot to recommend them.

03-28-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	GSXR article. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ory-91551.html Make mine a First Generation 1100. :P When I was young and first getting into riding I had a GS1100ET. An excellent bike in it's own right but my lust meter was pegged by the early GSXR's. This is for me what the '57 Chevy is for a Baby Boomer. :P I am always looking for an early 1100 in original condition but have never seen one locally, in many years. Most have been crashed into oblivion or trashed or senselessly modified into random messes. THIS is a bike I'd make room in the garage for and spend the $ for. 8) __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-28-2013, 06:32 PM	#3
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	The early GSXR's observe my over riding motorcycle design ethic: Light makes right. 8) They are also simple in design, reliable, strong, and easy to work on. The 1100's are even fairly comfortable with the clip ons mounted above the tripple clamp. The 750's much less so. The tachometers started at 3,000. When asked why that was a Suzuki engineer said to save weight they left some numbers off! __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2013, 01:34 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's a good motto; "light makes right." However, that motto seems to be the antithesis of the typical Chinese motorcycle. :P Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-29-2013, 12:03 PM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Funny you mention that... I was putting around on Ron's GY200 the other day and did not remember how heavy (for a 200) it is! Built to withstand unimproved roads I suppose. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-29-2013, 12:57 PM	#6
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The typical Chinese, dual sport motorcycle is built like a tank, and I mean that affectionately. The Chinese bikes are built to withstand punishment, and carry very heavy loads. We frequently see photographs of people hauling the entire family, or unbelievable stacks of produce/objects on these bikes. The Chinese have never manufactured a weak subframe, and nobody builds a stronger luggage rack than the Chinese. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-28-2013, 06:29 PM	#2
quadz Administrator Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 303	Have always loved all the Gixxers. 8) Great article!
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03-29-2013, 01:01 PM	#7
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A good luggage rack for many Japanese and European D/S's is NOT even standard equipment! It has to be purchaced from the aftermarket (usually, the KLR is an exception) and installed by the owner. The Chinese bikes have a lot to recommend them. __________________ Happy to serve.
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