My New Bike - GSXR 750 K7 -

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Hi all My name is jake and i love motorbikes (runs in the family) I am getting a GSXR 750 k7 in March. I have looked around for about a year and done some research to consider all my options at the age of 18.

First of all, i know i will have to restrict the bike (From 150bhp to 33bhp) but this will allow me to get used to the bike and become a safe rider when it comes to taking the restriction kit out.

Secondly, i know the insurance is going to be high simply because i have to pay it! (£3000 for all of you wko want to know how mad i am). I have the money for it though and its the right bike for me, i love it. Im taking it for a test ride in 2 days and cant wait. The bike is mine i have put the deposit down and its waiting for me .

Now what i want to know is what will a bike like this peform like with the restriction kit on? Its going to be restricted via throttle control (will only be only to open to about 25%) I believe this will allow the bike to accelerate with the same power up to about 7000rpm then power will decrease, therefor restricting it. Is this true?

I posted this forum to find out what others think about what im doing. I am going to and always will have respect for my bike and ride safely (will still have a good speed run, we all do and will but safely).

So whats your opinion and best advice for me? By the way im keeping the bike after i take the rstrictors out obviously.

Regards,

Jake.

[SBK15]

why did put two posts about the same thing?

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Didnt mean to as it didnt show the first time i submitted it.

[Nibblet99]

Errr well the super sports are notoriously bad around town, they come into their own when opened up.... But you're restricting what they were designed to excel at.

Should still corner nicely in the twisties, and be very careful, the brakes will be razor sharp.

I'd be interested to know how you get on with it if you go this route, there doesn't seem to be many people who get a super sport restricted. None that I know of.

[Nibblet99]

Oh forgot to add, I'm far from expert or even professional on this kind of thing, but, you may get issues from the piston rings having not been seated properly from the restriction.
If you're getting it restricted like this, if possible I'd consider getting the engine worn in on a dyno before the restrictor is added.

[Fast Eddy B]

Now what i want to know is what will a bike like this peform like with the restriction kit on?

I am DYING to find out. Please keep us posted. Send videos if you can.

So whats your opinion and best advice for me?

This is where you may have gone wrong. Asking for opinions here is like playing black-jack with boxers. You've just said "Hit me!", and you don't know what's coming.

Spending 11 grand in one year, to ride a 33 hp bike (until you're 21) makes little sense to me. That's if it works at all. I really want to find out.

There must be a better way. Aprilia RS 125's put out about 33 hp I think. Insurance, and purchase costs would be much less. It's your money.

[Lion_Lady]

What you're doing is buying a racehorse and tying it up to give kiddy rides. A waste of money and "horseflesh," in my opinion.

I'm sure the salesguy is grinning ear to ear at the cash he's making on you. Of course he's not going to try to talk you out of it, your lack of patience is paying for his cable TV. Why not buy a 125 and learn to ride the snot out of it, THEN put down your money on the GSXR once your license is full on?

In the end you'll be a far better rider. Trust me. Most really awesome riders started out on little bikes and rode the cr@p out of them. It takes skill to wring out everything from a little engine. Not so much skill to hold back a high powered engine.

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[Flting Duck]

I hope this doesn't sound too harsh but you supposedly do a year of research, make the down payment and THEN ask how it will perform when restrcited? Shouldn't this question have come up a little earlier in your "research?"

The brakes are very good. Thye are racing brakes and ,unlike the hp, are not restricted. A little too much brake at wrong time and the front will wash out on you - or possibly even throw you over the bars. Though you won't have the power it's designed to have, you'll still also have the high center of gravity and razor handling. If you've never ridden before, this will make for quite a challenge learning how to navigate turns properly. In fact, chances are that the bike's performance deisgn will actually hinder your ability to develop good riding skills.

My advice would be to park the bike, take the money you were going to spend on insurance and use that to buy a bike that you can actually learn to ride on for a couple of years. It will cost you less, your chances of a serious and expensive accident will be reduced and you'll find it much easier to develop your riding skills. In the end, you'll end up being a much better rider taking this approach.

Did you ever wonder why they make bikes for learners and bikes for experienced riders? (In this case racers actually.) It's because learner bikes are much mroe forgiving. Everyone has some scary moments when learnign to ride. A bike more for beginners will be forgiving and cut you some slack. A bike with racing brakes and racing handling will not be forgiving - it will do exactly what you tell it to do and it will do it immediately. As a beginning rider, your instincts are often wrong. A learner bike will let you get away with these mistakes, a racing bike won't.

Good luck though. I'd recommend a lot of practice with the brakes before you hit the streets to become VERY familiar with how sensitive they are. When you have your first "oh crap" moment on the streets (which everyone does) the last thing you want to do is grab too much brake on a bike like that.

Also, if the bike is new then that means it has new tires. New motorcycle tires are slippery until they've been "scrubbed in" so be extremely careful with the brakes and turning during the first 100 miles or so.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Nibblett99,

thank you for replying. I am taking it out for a test ride so ill let you all know how it peforms and how i suit the bike myself.
I dont think there will be any damage to the pistons as the restriction is done via the throttle, only allowing it to open a certain amount. This is just like riding a full power bike just not revving it all the way to redline.
I will upload some picture of the bike and some videos when i have them.

I know there is not many people who do this because of inturance and bike cost but i can afford it and if you can then why not

Cheers jake.


Fast eddy b,

I will keep you posted on how well the bike performs and how the restriction affects it. Ive looked all over for this kind of information and couldnt really find anything specific so thats why im doing it!

I know about the aprilia RS 125 as i was thinking about it but changed my mind as i wanted something bigger as im 6ft 2, Not fat tho still get in ma leathers!!

Cheers jake.


Lion Lady

The reason why im taking this path is simply because i dont want the hassle of buying two bikes. I know it will be loosing alot of power but its going to have the same, most probly more power then any 125, alot more torque and alot more sex appeal! sound, looks etc... (not that i need it )

Cheers jake.


flting duck
Thanks for your views, as i said i have done research but havnt found alot on a restricted 750, maybe because there arnt any that why i was asking on this forum. as with everything on the new bike i will be getting to know how to ride it in and out. Ive been riding 50s and 125s for the past 2 years and had my first crash so know what the gravel tastes like.

The reason why im keeping it restricted is to learn and develop my skills, so when it comes to de-restricting the bike i will know it fine, but will have to go easy with my right hand for a while.

A ive said im taking it for a ride tomorow so ill let you know how it feels and responds to the restriction.

Cheers jake.

[Skier]

We've heard all these reasons before. If you want confirmation you made the right decision, you probably won't get it from here. Advice only works if you're going to listen.

Please be careful on the bike. While the throttle may be restricted the suspension, steering and brakes are still aimed at riders with many years of experience.