Just got my first bike, 1990 Katana 750

[TURRRDS]

Hello everybody, I'm Adam. I just recently bought my first bike, a 1990 GSX 750F. It's not in the greatest shape ever, but I was looking for something to work on and learn from. I paid $1200 for it (with 23,xxx miles), probably way overpaid, but oh well. It's mine and I like it. It needs some work but I'm looking forward to it. I don't really know much about bikes, but I can learn. The first thing I bought was the Haynes manual. So far, the only thing I've replaced is the rear tire. I've bought new rear rotors and pads, which were badly worn. I've also taken the fairings off, mainly to prevent damage while I learn to ride (I already dropped it once while moving it). I also have the tank off at the momemt while I work on it. Anyways, I'm looking forward to riding and learning about my bike from all of you. Cheers.

[Surviverguy]

Cool. Congrats on the new bike. I'm glad you got a manual. You also have a free one on this websight- just look at wiki manuals. You did good for a first bike- cheap. A cheap bike is best for learning because everyone (almost) drops theirs once or twice or a few times or often (LOL). It's a challenge to find a good running bike near a grand. You did good.

[KAT TOY]

congrats. welcome to the madness that is riding. wear your gear all the time.

[TURRRDS]

Thanks. Gear is a definite for me, although I have yet to get any. NBD, since my bike is not running at the moment anyways. It was when I got it, now it won't start. But that's another post for another day. I'm really anxious to get it going again.

[Surviverguy]

Since you're a new rider- I'll give you one piece of good advice....whenever you put your helmet on your head- immediately buckle it up good and tight. If you get in that habit, you won't put you're helmet on and forget to buckle it. Unbuckled, a helmet will come right off! Don't ask how I know this...just get in that habit. Helmet on and buckled!

[rockat]

Congrats. I got my first bike last month; an '03 kat, which I purchased for $2,200 and I think I probably should have only paid maybe $1,800 in hindsight, given the issues it had that I didn't know about because I didn't know what the heck I was doing.

But, as put it, it's mine and I like it. Besides, we have bikes now. The couple hundred spent now is probably nothing to the $$$ that will be spent on mods, upgrades and other sorted tinkering.

You definitely picked the right place to start, which is this website and the service manual. I have learned SO MUCH from using that search button and I have plently more to learn. The knowledge on this forum really blows me away.

[Nero]

Welcome, Adam!

[Noodles]

Welcome, I am new to the Katanas myself, bought mine about 1 1/2 months ago, and have ridden it a total of 15 miles. since then I have torn it down and have been bringing it back up. Got a snag the other night as my FIL had a stroke, so I have to find someone to help me finish the mechanics.

[JIB]

Welcome to KR

[ratgti]

welcome, its a great site

[TURRRDS]

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. Noodles, sorry to hear about your FIL. Hope all is well.

[KatanaGSX92]

Welcome!

[dano68]

Welcome to KR....Forums are a great place for help...Noodles wishing your FIL all the best....

[Javy23]

Welcome!