My New Bike - GSXR 750 K7 -

[Kibagari]

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.

Riding a slow bike fast is more fun than riding a fast bike slowly.
Or something like that.

The hassle of buying two bikes? When you can sell your first bike for about the same you bought it for? After that, your second bike (unless you buy a gixxer) will more than likely be cheaper than what you're buying now (not just bike price, but insurance as well). So you think about that for a moment and tell me how much of a hassle it is to save money.

Like skier said, if you really wanted our advice, you'd listen. Instead, you're just looking for us to tell you that it's alright to get a gixxer as a first bike. A restriction on the throttle won't keep you from killing yourself. But hey, if that's what you wanna do, I'll be glad to submit you to win a Darwin award.

[shane-o]

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.

hehehehehh looky looky here yet another gong banger has taken the 2 seconds to fill out the sign up form and thought it would be fun to start a topic that has been absolutely thrashed to death just for sh.its and giggles


If your serious with your topic and your actually going to do this then the only words that comes to mind is " dickless wanker"

If your just taking the pi.ss, then I tip my hat to you as it looks like you got some of the guys here really keen to know more about your adventures when your really just leading them astray


so I guess either way you suck


welcome

lol

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Thank you Skier i will be careful! You dont know how many people have told me this getting abit tired now lol, Im not buying the bike to kill myself, i know the dangers of biking my dads been riding for over 30 years. He is agreeing with me, he had a 650 for his first bike and loved it. His last bike was a CBR 1100XX Superblackbird (great bike).

I do listen to all your advice and take it into account, however i have made up my mind and i just wanted to know what others thought about what i was doing not confirmation but thanks anyway.

Kibagari, thanks for your contribution to me killing myself! All of us has to die one day, we cant stop that. If i do die which i very much dout i will on a motorbike at least i will do it having fun rather then dying from a heart attack at old age! As i said before im not buying the motorbike to go out and crash and kill myself thats why im having advanced training on top of my license.

The reason im doing this is because i saw the bike and fell in love, i took the opportunity and wont look back., all being well.

Also as i said before, im buying the bike to get used to it and become a safe rider, sure its not a learner bike but it doesnt bother me. You obviously went down a different route to me, whos to say its better for me to buy 2 bikes? anything that happens happens for a reason. Thanks for your comments,

Ride safely. jake.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

well shane-o woteva rocks your boat, keep thinking you can put others down. we all have to start somewhere. Im serious about getting the bike, difference between me and you is i have the money to do it at 18 so chew over on that, o and plus your a stick .

your opinion doesnt bother me the slightest really i just wanted to get some sensible answers but you can even do that. congratulations.

Jake.

[shane-o]

well shane-o woteva rocks your boat, keep thinking you can put others down. we all have to start somewhere. Im serious about getting the bike, difference between me and you is i have the money to do it at 18 so chew over on that, o and plus your a carrot .

your opinion doesnt bother me the slightest really i just wanted to get some sensible answers but you can even do that. congratulations.

Jake.

lol how the puck would you know what I earn? and what does that have to do with it? idiot

and who care how many years your old man has under his belt riding and what he rides (although the cbrxx isnt a bad bike:) ) thats not your history on 2 wheels mate thats his! fucknuckle

and my response to you is sensible, you are what you are, just im not going to soften it up or tap you about with big fluffy gloves to protect your delicate sensibilities

suck it up quamby





oh and dont bother responding cause i wont be reading this topic any further

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

I will reply because i know for a fact you will look at this forum again lol. You dont need to explain to me what ive just written shane! Your just repeating repeating what i said but turning it around, welldone.

Anyway i wont be complaining when i have my Gixxer 750 and all of what youve said (not applying to anyone else in forum) wont even pass through my mind.

Well shane ride safe! I no i will.

Will be hilarious if you reply...

Jake.

[Flting Duck]

I willingly take back some of my comments if you've got a couple years on smaller bikes. I didn't get that impression from your initial post.

Maybe it's just me but I don't get the logic of riding a "crippled" bike and paying that kind of insurance premium to do so.

Ans I agree with the earlier post that it's better to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slowly.

But that's just my opinion.

I wish you luck and hope you enjoy the heck out of your new ride and that your plan works out well for you.

Congrats on the new bike.

Ride on....

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Thank you Flting duck for your (sensible) response . I know it will be strapping alot of the horse's to a poll but im hoping the bike will still ride well. Ill let you know how well it does after i ride it in about 12 hours . i also agree it is fun to ride slow bike fast as ive done it for the last 2 years but i feel like i want a change. This allos me to ride more sensibly on a large bike without taking stupid chnaces on a smaller bike if you know what i mean.

I will ride safely,

You do the same

Regards

Jake.

[Kuhnfyoozed]

I know you really don't want to hear it, but I think you should listen to the advice of Shane and Lion Lady, because they are both very experienced riders.


If you can afford to buy a Gixxer and put a restrictor on it, I think you'll be best served to buy and spend at least your first months on a used, entry-level bike. I know this is not nearly as exciting as riding a full-fledged GSXR750, but if you drop a used bike, its not gonna be as traumatizing. You don't want to drop your GSXR750, and everybody drops their bike at some point or another.

I am close to you in age, and I used to want a brand new, big and mean cruiser with power out the wazoo; since I can easily buy and sell a used starter bike for the same price, I think its worth the time to get started on something more forgiving. Even with your bike restricted, your brakes and suspension are going to be extremely difficult to learn on. You may be a natural and hop on and speed away, but thats rare enough to say that you probably will make a few mistakes. Not fun to hear, but its the truth.

I'm hoping you'll read my post sincerely, and not just dismiss it as ridiculous nonsense. We don't want you to hurt yourself, and even the best of intentions fall short sometimes; you can be careful and still get injured or killed. The size of your bike is whats going to be the determining factor between injury and death, unfortunately. We're just trying to keep you safe, until you've got some good miles under your belt. Then you can hop on your gixxer WITHOUT the restrictor and have some fun.

[Jake-Suzuki GSXR 750 K7]

Kuhnfyoozed - thanks for your reply. I do take into account all the views and opinions that are given to me. Im getting as much protection on the bike to protect it if/when i drop it. this includes, swingarm protectors, R&G cotten reels, Bar end protectors, fork protectors and the main R&G fairing protection. When i was looking at my bike in the showroom, there was a gixxer 600 k7 that had just been crashed at 70mph on the motorway, not one scratch on the fairing because of the protection (just had main R&G fairing protectors) only the left windmirror has been damaged, obviously the protectors were worn down but they done their job i was quite suprised!

Hopefully all being well i wont crash or drop it anyway. I do take into consideration what you say, im taking it for a test ride tomorow and based on how comfortable/ confident i feels riding it, i will base this on making my decision whether or not to buy it.

Thank you for showing you dont want me to get hurt, neither do i!

Ride safe.

Regards,

Jake.