One More Under the Gixxer Spell!

Leelover · 06-30-2007, 12:01 AM

Since it has been sighted at Grattan I guess I should fill in the details about my new baby.

As I was getting ready to go to Grattan I became more concerned about using the FJR as my main track bike there (though it did make a cameo appearance

). I pored over all the forums for a reasonably priced track bike in the 600-750cc range. Just as I was about to commit on an R6, I found this bike. It was right on the way to Mich, near Atlanta. I contacted Crusty9r and we struck a deal. It is always a bit "exciting" buying something like this you don't know much about from someone you have never met, but the bike has lived up to everything he said and more! Thanks

It was great to ride a track prepped bike and not have to wonder about about it's capabilities, just concentrate on riding. Also, I was glad I was not riding a pristine street bike

.

Specs:
2001 GSX-R 750
former Pennzoil race bike
Sharkskinz body work
Vortec rearsets and clip-ons
Powercommander
full Titanium Leo Vance system
fresh superbike spec motor (YEAH BABY!!!

)
520 chain
Penske shock
Thermosman forks
Damper that I can't find a brand on.
More I can't remember, feel free to fill in if you want, Crusty.

I love this bike!

I have wanted a GSX-R 750 since they came out in 1986 (I think). I will replace a few parts, get the suspension set for my weight, and personalize the paint job.

I will post more pics when I have a better connection.

Hammer · 06-30-2007, 12:04 AM

It is a nice bike. You did well.

ONEvcs · 06-30-2007, 10:33 AM

Now you tell me all this...
Sounds like a really nice bike. That's how you were going that fast, I knew it wasn't the skill of the rider...

J/K. Awesome bike for an awsome guy.

Heavy-Dee · 06-30-2007, 11:00 AM

and as an added bonus it crashes well!!!

Leelover · 06-30-2007, 01:39 PM

I made the first post in this thread on an aircard without much signal.

I will try the pics again...

First one before I picked it up. Second with my son

!

Three and four in action.

Leelover · 06-30-2007, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

and as an added bonus it crashes well!!!

And one to prove that point...

CBR929RE · 06-30-2007, 01:58 PM

that bike does have some giddy up. it matched me mph for mph down the straight. I was cursing that thing for 2 days wondering how I couldn't get past it under power then he told me it was a former Pennzoil bike and I cursed that thing some more.

seamus · 06-30-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

And one to prove that point...

Jetb has a similar view of what I saw as I came through the busstop...

RedRider · 06-30-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

And one to prove that point...

You were absolutely tearing it up out there!

The Bus Stop was your nemesis though...

quick26 · 06-30-2007, 05:15 PM

looks like you had a good time with your new toy

Shenders1 · 06-30-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leelover

I made the first post in this thread on an aircard without much signal.

I will try the pics again...

First one before I picked it up. Second with my son

!

Three and four in action.

You got your knee down on your first time out! I'm impressed.

Nice bike, btw. I briefly had an '04 750, and it was great - Light, and nearly as quick as my 929. Of course my motor was stock, so yours was even faster.

Good job all around.

Hammer · 06-30-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shenders1

You got your knee down on your first time out! I'm impressed.

He got his shoulder down too.

RedRider · 06-30-2007, 11:57 PM

Twice!

Hammer · 07-01-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedRider

Twice!

Does that constitute pulling a "Red Rider"?

RedRider · 07-01-2007, 12:38 PM

luvtolean · 07-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

Does that constitute pulling a "Red Rider"?

ratchetman · 07-01-2007, 01:56 PM

Nice bike! Hope that spill didn't leave a mark on you.

Crusty9r · 07-01-2007, 11:49 PM

Uh details... It's yellow and it makes straightaways really short... The valving on the forks and shock will need a little tweeking for you but you should not have to buy springs. I'd try getting the setup(ride height, sag, etc.) right and play with the knobs before I started dropping coin on it. There is a pretty good range on both ends and you can probably get close suspensionwise with what has been done already. It looks like it had different tires(Dunlops?) from what it was set up with(Michelin Power Race). If they were street tires, it might explain the ahem problems ahem you had. That bike is set up to ride on it's nose. BTW you may want to put some ater wetter in it. When I flushed the Winter antifreeze out, I didn't have any. It's not distilled water in it either. It is however Brita water though.

Cancel that< it"s PUR

I can provide details for the stablemate for this bike if anyone is looking for a quite less than pristine version of it. Same suspension work but with a "plain jane" Penske(not the triple clicker Dale got) shock. Rough all around and needs some TLC but comes with the same monster HP(138 vs Leelovers 140). It last led life as a 17 y/o's first trackbike but has the identical pedigree. Could probably use a frame

but was easier to ride fast than Leelovers. It was leading a Bargy Mock race when it spit(more like projectile vomiting) the rider off at speed. Did a little skittering at Jennings too. Located in Louisville, KY. Would even be a GREAT rolling spares kit if you had a 01-03 already

oldfogey · 07-02-2007, 06:00 AM

Congrats, Leelover, that looks a great track bike. Glad you got to terms with it without injury...

DGI228 · 08-10-2008, 01:47 PM

well i will admit i am falling under the GSXR spell... i just bought a 2007 750 its my first bike, and im lovin it.

06-30-2007, 12:01 AM	#1
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Since it has been sighted at Grattan I guess I should fill in the details about my new baby. As I was getting ready to go to Grattan I became more concerned about using the FJR as my main track bike there (though it did make a cameo appearance ). I pored over all the forums for a reasonably priced track bike in the 600-750cc range. Just as I was about to commit on an R6, I found this bike. It was right on the way to Mich, near Atlanta. I contacted Crusty9r and we struck a deal. It is always a bit "exciting" buying something like this you don't know much about from someone you have never met, but the bike has lived up to everything he said and more! Thanks It was great to ride a track prepped bike and not have to wonder about about it's capabilities, just concentrate on riding. Also, I was glad I was not riding a pristine street bike . Specs: 2001 GSX-R 750 former Pennzoil race bike Sharkskinz body work Vortec rearsets and clip-ons Powercommander full Titanium Leo Vance system fresh superbike spec motor (YEAH BABY!!! ) 520 chain Penske shock Thermosman forks Damper that I can't find a brand on. More I can't remember, feel free to fill in if you want, Crusty. I love this bike! I have wanted a GSX-R 750 since they came out in 1986 (I think). I will replace a few parts, get the suspension set for my weight, and personalize the paint job. I will post more pics when I have a better connection. __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

06-30-2007, 12:04 AM	#2
Hammer For Sale Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 4,888 Images: 1	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! It is a nice bike. You did well. __________________ SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS

06-30-2007, 10:33 AM	#3
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,455 Images: 99	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Now you tell me all this... Sounds like a really nice bike. That's how you were going that fast, I knew it wasn't the skill of the rider... J/K. Awesome bike for an awsome guy.

06-30-2007, 11:00 AM	#4
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,687	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! and as an added bonus it crashes well!!! __________________ Epic Fail

06-30-2007, 01:39 PM	#5
Leelover Remembering RAH-VFR...RIP #20 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Myers, FL Bike(s): 06 FJR1300 & 01 GSXR 750 Posts: 1,473	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! I made the first post in this thread on an aircard without much signal. I will try the pics again... First one before I picked it up. Second with my son ! Three and four in action. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing." Herger the Joyous

06-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#7
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,312	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! that bike does have some giddy up. it matched me mph for mph down the straight. I was cursing that thing for 2 days wondering how I couldn't get past it under power then he told me it was a former Pennzoil bike and I cursed that thing some more. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

06-30-2007, 05:15 PM	#10
quick26 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Age: 25 Bike(s): 06 TRX 450r Posts: 1,613	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! looks like you had a good time with your new toy __________________ I am not post whoring, I am providing an abundance of useless opinion.

06-30-2007, 11:57 PM	#13
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,374	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Twice!

07-01-2007, 12:38 PM	#15
RedRider Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 49 Bike(s): 929 Posts: 2,374	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell!

07-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#17
ratchetman How fast will it go? Join Date: 06-03-2007 Location: London ON Canada Age: 38 Bike(s): 2000 929 Posts: 111	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Nice bike! Hope that spill didn't leave a mark on you.

07-01-2007, 11:49 PM	#18
Crusty9r Human Lawn Dart Join Date: 06-25-2007 Age: 40 Bike(s): connie Posts: 8	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Uh details... It's yellow and it makes straightaways really short... The valving on the forks and shock will need a little tweeking for you but you should not have to buy springs. I'd try getting the setup(ride height, sag, etc.) right and play with the knobs before I started dropping coin on it. There is a pretty good range on both ends and you can probably get close suspensionwise with what has been done already. It looks like it had different tires(Dunlops?) from what it was set up with(Michelin Power Race). If they were street tires, it might explain the ahem problems ahem you had. That bike is set up to ride on it's nose. BTW you may want to put some ater wetter in it. When I flushed the Winter antifreeze out, I didn't have any. It's not distilled water in it either. It is however Brita water though. Cancel that< it"s PUR I can provide details for the stablemate for this bike if anyone is looking for a quite less than pristine version of it. Same suspension work but with a "plain jane" Penske(not the triple clicker Dale got) shock. Rough all around and needs some TLC but comes with the same monster HP(138 vs Leelovers 140). It last led life as a 17 y/o's first trackbike but has the identical pedigree. Could probably use a frame but was easier to ride fast than Leelovers. It was leading a Bargy Mock race when it spit(more like projectile vomiting) the rider off at speed. Did a little skittering at Jennings too. Located in Louisville, KY. Would even be a GREAT rolling spares kit if you had a 01-03 already

07-02-2007, 06:00 AM	#19
oldfogey Senior member Join Date: 12-14-2006 Location: St Albans, UK Age: 55 Bike(s): Honda VFR800i, BSA Posts: 1,150	Re: One More Under the Gixxer Spell! Congrats, Leelover, that looks a great track bike. Glad you got to terms with it without injury... __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have - Gerald R. Ford

08-10-2008, 01:47 PM	#20
DGI228 Join Date: 08-10-2008 Age: 24 Bike(s): 2007 SUZUKI GSXR-750 Posts: 5	well i will admit i am falling under the GSXR spell... i just bought a 2007 750 its my first bike, and im lovin it.