Rick & Louise all about the Bikes
Still Riding the Track
Growing old Disgracefully
Rick & Louise
Still Riding the Track
Growing old Disgracefully
[t4b-ticker]
I really think this bike really deserves a major TLC party, one of the forgotten gems of early 2000. Out gun the 600 and can pretty much hang off the tail of the 1000. The thinking back when was, why bother with a 750? Those stepping up to the bigger bore sports bike from lower would go for a 600, those stepping up from the 6 would opt for the 1000.
My thoughts are the 750 is plenty enough to still have those spincter clenching moments whilst not as heavy or physically big like a 1000 makes this an excellent all rounder ( a 1000 in a 600 body haha).
So back on topic, a gradual relacement and upgrade of parts plus add some cheeky little bling factor.
Below is the ever growing shopping list, oem parts getting harder to find.
5 Bolts with collars neededs, two each side of side fairings and one for the front mudguard.
Install front mudguard
Wash down and polish
Test Ride
Bed Pads and Rotors in
Put the 750 Torques specs on and replaced old one
Bleed the new Penrite 10/10 coolant put in 2.4l and check for leaks from the new silicon hoses put in.
Finish cleaning and installing the All Balls fron Caliper service kits
New brake fluid Motul Dot 5.1
Install and torque off the new blue braid brake lines front and rear
Replacement Front Master Cylinder (End of Apr)
Right forks needs attention although has new bushes and seals in it.
Install Race Tech Springs 95kg
install rear brake fluid reservoir (blue) metal cap
Replace damaged Akrapovic exhaust sticker
Install third party levers
Install rearsets
Fit Fork Preload Adjusters
Install replacement petrol cap
Install replacement undertail section (including require lighting)
Fit rear hugger when it arrives
Run full temp check for leaks and fan (record fan kick in temp)
Decals
TOTAL Cost so far = $8,472.95
MAKE MODEL | Suzuki GSX-R 750 K2 |
YEAR | 2002 |
ENGINE | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
CAPACITY | 749 c / 45.7 cub. in. |
BORE X STROKE | 72 x 46 mm |
COMPRESSION RATIO | 12.0:1 |
COOLING SYSTEM | Liquid cooled |
ENGINE OIL | Synthetic,10W/40 |
EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4-into-2-into-1 Stainless-steel exhaust |
LUBRICATION | Wet sump |
INDUCTION | Fuel injection, 46 mm throttle bodies |
IGNITION | Digital DC-CDI |
SPARK PLUG | NGK, CR9E |
STARTING | Electric |
MAX POWER | 102.9 kW / 140 hp @ 12500 rpm |
MAX TORQUE | 85 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.7 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm |
CLUTCH | Wet, multiple discs |
TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
FINAL DRIVE | #525 Chain, O-ring sealed, 108 links |
GEAR RATIOS | 1st 2.78 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.68 / 4th 1.45 / 5th 1.30 / 6th 1.18:1 |
FRAME | Conventional twin-beam aluminium construction |
FRONT SUSPENSION | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
REAR SUSPENSION | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload and compression damping, 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
FRONT BRAKES | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
REAR BRAKES | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
WHEELS | Alloy, 3 spoke |
FRONT TYRE | 120/70 ZR17 |
REAR TYRE | 180/55 ZR17 |
RAKE | 24° |
TRAIL | 96.5 mm / 3.8 in. |
DIMENSIONS | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in. Width 715 mm / 28.1 in. Height 1135 mm / 44.7 in. |
WHEELBASE | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. |
SEAT HEIGHT | 830 mm / 32.7 in. |
GROUND CLEARANCE | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
DRY WEIGHT | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
FUEL CAPACITY | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
AVERAGE CONSUMPTION | 7.4 l/100 km / 13.6 km/l / 32 US mpg / 38 Imp mpg |
STANDING ¼ MILE | 10.5 sec |
TOP SPEED | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
COLOURS | White/Blue, Red/White, Black/Yellow |
| ITEM | Nm | lb-ft |
| Front Axle | 100 | 72.5 |
| Brake Disc Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Front Axle Pinch Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt | 25 | 18.1 |
| Front Fork Lower Clamp Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Front Fork Cap Bolt | 35 | 25.5 |
| Front Fork Upper Clamp Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Front Master Cylinder Mounting Bolt | 10 | 7 |
| Brake Hose Union Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Caliper Mounting Bolt | 25 | 18.1 |
| Caliper Bleeder Valve | 8 | 6 |
| Caliper Housing Bolt | 21 | 15.1 |
| Pad Mounting Pin | 16 | 11.6 |
| ITEM | Nm | lb-ft |
| Steering Stem Nut | 45 | 32.5 |
| Steering Stem Lock Nut | 80 | 58 |
| Steering Stem Head Nut | 90 | 65 |
| Handlebar Set Bolt | 10 | 7 |
| Handlebar Clamp Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| ITEM | Nm | lb-ft |
| Brake Disc Bolt | 35 | 25.5 |
| Rear Sprocket Nut | 60 | 43.5 |
| Rear Axle Nut | 120 | 86.8 |
| Torque Link Nut (Rear) | 34 | 24.6 |
| Brake Hose Union Bolt | 23 | 16.5 |
| Caliper Bleeder Valve | 8 | 6 |
| Rear Caliper Mounting Bolt | 25 | 18.1 |
| Rear Brake Master Cylinder Mounting Bolt | 10 | 7 |
| Rear Brake Master Cylinder Rod Lock Nut | 18 | 13 |
| Rear Brake Caliper Housing Bolt | 30 | 21.5 |
| ITEM | Nm | lb-ft |
| Oil Drain Plug | 23 | 16.5 |
| Oil Filter | Turn by hand until contact then 2 full turns |
| ITEM | Nm | lb-ft |
| Air Bleeding Bolt | 5.5 | 4 |
| Drain – Remove Radiator Hose from Water Pump | ||
| DRIVE CHAIN | Slack 20-30mm |
| Fork Air Gap | 103mm | |
| Capacity each leg | 473ml (10w) | Each Leg |
