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  • #1

    New Project GSX 750

    Hey everybody...

    Just joined and just picked up my new project...

    1991 GSX 750.... (got her thursday night)









    Then here is the gas tank, i dont know who did this or what they were tryin to do... but they didn't do a very good job at it....



    So then i started pullin stuff apart to see if there was anything wrong that im gonna need to fix....



    Thankfully i did start pullin stuff apart because i started finding things that were done to this bike that made me very uncomfortable....

    SUCH AS THIS....

    Yep, this fuse went out and instead of replacing it, like a normal person.... someone just put a piece of wire across the fuse...

    AND this


    Once again, a normal person would take out the old brake pads and put in new ones... nope, this person took out the old ones and put the caliper back on.... so the caliper is trashed and the rotor is almost trashed....





    There were also no cotter pins in the front or rear axle bolts....

    So after i saw these things, i decide this whole bike is gettin taken apart, becuase im not gonna be riding on faulty craftmenship....







    So my parts list so far is:

    -New rear caliper and brake pads
    -New front brake pads
    -Resurface all 3 rotors
    -New plastics (eventually)
    -New clutch and brake lever
    -Gas Cap and housing
    -Bunch of random bolts that are missing...
    _and prolly a ton more stuff

    Anyways, if anyone has any parts dealers or websites they really like to get there parts from, or if anyone has a hookup on parts please let me know, cause im gonna need a lot...

    MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR BIKES OUT BEFOR YOU RIDE THEM... i sadly and against my better judgement rod this bike around the block when i got it home, and after i started takin it apart i was just really thankfull nothin happened while i was riding....
    Last edited by FastJetta97; 03-09-2008, 02:07 AM.
    THE EMAIL BANDIT
    F4 I stunted out
    Cbr900 (low and stretched)
    MK III Jetta VR6 TURBO.....

    Previously 93 Katana 750....
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  • #2
    well good luck with that man, yeah that last picture is a little unerving lol
    but get r done

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    • #3
      Wow, that is a bit unsettling. Good luck on getting everything going on it.

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      • #4
        Am I missing something? What's wrong in the last pic?
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        • #5
          Originally posted by reconstyle View Post
          Am I missing something? What's wrong in the last pic?
          ... I was wondering that same thing. The wheels look ok.
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          • #6
            Im pretty sure by last pic they are talking about the last one of the rotor or caliper... Unless there is somthing wrong wit my wheels and i just dont know it. LOL...

            Yeah i was a little nervous once i started seein all that crap messed up on it...
            THE EMAIL BANDIT
            F4 I stunted out
            Cbr900 (low and stretched)
            MK III Jetta VR6 TURBO.....

            Previously 93 Katana 750....

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            • #7
              your rotors look fine, just rusted. you don't need new calipers either. luckily those metal cups come with the caliper rebuild kits. I definately say you got a project ahead of you.

              “Programming today is a race between software engineers stirring to build bigger and better idiot-proof programs, and the universe trying to produce bigger and better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.”

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              • #8
                Welcome and good luck on your project you have your hands full
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                If you love it, let it go. If it comes back to you, you've high-sided!


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                • #9
                  oh.... you think i can just get a rebuild kit for that back caliper....

                  how much are those and where can i get them....

                  cause i found "new" calipers on ebay for around 40 bucks shipped...
                  THE EMAIL BANDIT
                  F4 I stunted out
                  Cbr900 (low and stretched)
                  MK III Jetta VR6 TURBO.....

                  Previously 93 Katana 750....

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                  • #10
                    Looks like you have some work to do, but I bet you can handle it.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by FastJetta97 View Post
                      oh.... you think i can just get a rebuild kit for that back caliper....

                      how much are those and where can i get them....

                      cause i found "new" calipers on ebay for around 40 bucks shipped...
                      sure do.......... try bike bandit and ron ayers and some other online stores. even local suzuki shops have them. $31.93 from bike bandit

                      i'd do this before going to ebay. because doing it that way would give you practically new calipers.

                      they are part number 1 on the fiche from the sites

                      1488225-001 is bike bandit's number. it comes with the seals and the piston. only needed is the seals between the two caliper halves. This is the same for the front.

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                      • #12
                        The brakes are the #1 bad item I see so I'll address that:
                        Rebuild kits for the brakes are not going to get you new pistons. And new pistons are what you need. You will also need the pad "blocks" that go in them. However I strongly suggest you
                        look at the cross reference at Ron Ayers to see what other calipers have the same pistons you can swap out. Also $40 for a rear caliper is way to much IMO. I got a set of front calipers for 0.99. ($12 shipping).

                        Glad you decided to go through the whole bike. Just the caliper alone would send up a red flag. The fuse is a red flag with flares and sirens!

                        Two points:
                        The piston kit (seals and pistons) is only $26 from Ron Ayers. I think that is the way to go!

                        Second the piston kit:
                        PN 69100-17830
                        Fit a bunch of other suzukis
                        Punch that number in to this page and you will get the list (sorry I can't copy and paste it..)
                        http://fiche.ronayers.com/Index.cfm/Module/WhereUsed
                        Last edited by Black_peter; 03-09-2008, 02:48 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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                        • #13
                          New Bike

                          Fastjetta97 You Have a great learning project. Take your time and do it right. You can find a lot of used parts right here on this site. shop around ask for advice from the other members here. maybe some of the member near you can help you out.. Good luck hang in there. You will have a nice safe bike.

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                          • #14
                            Looks like a project alright, but it will be nice when done.
                            It doesn't matter what you ride, as long as you ride.








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                            • #15
                              Looks like fun. Good luck getting everything in order!

                              Looking forward to watching your progress!

                              I'd at least briefly consider turning her into a streetfighter though if it was me
                              - Beave

                              1998 Katana 600 - Traded
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