[KAOS]

just as the title states.
i was talkin' to a friend that has driven bikes of that era. and he stated that the '86 GSXR1100 is a 'MONSTER' compared to the other bikes of that era. he said that every time he hit the throttle the rear tire would spin and he would start going up in a wheelie :shock: . is that true for that bike?

he thinks that i should get something less of a monster for my 1st crotchrocket styke bike.

so i'm looking at a few bikes now. which are:
-'86 GSXR1100 $1300-$1000 36,000 miles on it, new piant job(yellow), the blinkers do not work.

-'91 katana(not sure what size it's not listed in the ad)$800 possibly sold. i'm next in line if it doesn't sell.

-'87 hurricane CBR600 $900 obo. i just called about this 1. he said he most likely take $650-$700 for it. it needs mirrors and a paint job. it's primer right now with all new body panels and other parts. it was dumped 2 summers ago. and he rebuilt it.

so which bike should i pursue(spelling?)? again this would be my 1st critchrocket style bike. and i only have 1 summers exp. with rideing a bike.

thanks for the help.

 

[87gsxrnut]

he said that every time he hit the throttle the rear tire would spin and he would start going up in a wheelie . is that true for that bike?

No. The bike will wheelie, but is pretty tame by today's standards. Stock the old 1100s made around 90 RWHP, but were fairly torquey. It was possible to spin the rear wheel then with the harder compounds, but my '86 1100 built w/140-ish HP at the rear wheel won't spin-up a new MEZ4 sport touring compound tire. Yours w/36K on it most likely will have issues even lofting the front, let alone spinning the rear.

-'91 katana(not sure what size it's not listed in the ad)$800 possibly sold. i'm next in line if it doesn't sell.

Katana what? 750?

-'87 hurricane CBR600 $900 obo. i just called about this 1. he said he most likely take $650-$700 for it. it needs mirrors and a paint job. it's primer right now with all new body panels and other parts. it was dumped 2 summers ago. and he rebuilt it.

Don't waste your time. Next to impossible to get any decent parts for it. Ask a friend of mine that races them. Plan on buying a parts bike if you go this route.

- Nut

 

[KAOS]

thanks Nut. i was actually going to PM you with a link to this topic. to get your opinion. on the katana i called the guy again. it is sold and it was a 750. he just didn't list it in the ad. on the CBR600 even for the money it's not worth it? i think i could get it for $550 cash in his hand. as where i can get the GSXR1100 for $1000. <-- is that a good price for that bike with the listed specs?(36K, blinkers don't work, newer paint job, runs good, etc...)

on the GSXR1100 with that high of mileage should i stay away from it? do you know how much a rebuild of the engine would cost? can i still get the parts to get it rebuilt? is there an 'all in one' rebuild kit for it?
what does the bike compare to, to a newer bike? i.e. in acc., speed, handleing, etc..

thanks again for helping me out.
later

 

[Isaac]

"Slow" by today's standards or not, buying a GSXR1100 as your first sport bike is suicide. Lets put it this way: It will outrun every production car ever built, and it has two wheels and no seatbelt. What are your chances of surviving your first month on one? Not good.

A 500cc sportbike is enough to get you in serious trouble in a matter of 2-3 seconds. Get a 600 or less. Your underwear and your parents will thank you for it.