The Slabby Racer Journey. A 1985 Suzuki GSX-R750 Race Bike Build

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3 жыл бұрын

This is a little video showing the build of my 1985 GSX-R750 Track Bike.
The video was shot over 2.5 years using a couple of old iPhones & an old GoPro.
It was edited using the Splice app on my iPhone which has its limits including the music.
A big thanks to Will, Karl & Kenny for helping out on the project.
For those interested in the bike..
.5mm oversized OEM Pistons
New valves
New OEM Conrods
Crank , Rods & Pistons balanced
Alternator removed
Lithium battery fitted for total loss system
520 chain
1989 GSXR750 front end(forks extended 30mm)
1989 GSXR1100 rear wheel
R1 rear shock
Some fairings from Fibrebike in Ireland
Gears undercut

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@Tikkarifle 3 жыл бұрын

I bet that bike feels like it has a soul when you ride it. Modern bikes are incredible, I just enjoy how these bikes ride. Nice work !!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a fun bike Thanks 👍

@bradleyellis7336 3 жыл бұрын

He probably loved building that jewel as much as he loves riding her. Top notch effort!!! Awesome slabbie.

@JosephDredd31 9 ай бұрын

Thumbs up 👍 for On Any Sunday T shirt alone, I had an 86 GSX 750-R that I would love to have now.

@brat1324 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sound

@verdeboyo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 'old skool' race bike build. Old but Gold!! I had the road GSXR1100 back in the day and absolutely loved it's power, weight and handling. You bike looks like the Factory works race bike of that era with the great way you put it together 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m happy you appreciate the bike 👍

@harigunawan8889 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike

@TheYjmfan 2 жыл бұрын

Great transformation.

@goooooofast Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@queenslander954 2 жыл бұрын

Well done mate , the big huck on the 85 slabby was brilliant .. worked for a Suzuki dealer in Perth & used to buy these written off from the insurance company’s after doing the quotes , then the 1100’s came out in 86 .. so it was Gixxers everywhere , Suzuki went backwards with the slingshots , so this was their glory days.

@goooooofast Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@bucephulus4600 7 ай бұрын

Mate that was awesome. Thanks for sharing, and you’re a patient dad as well.

@reidspeed77 2 жыл бұрын

That was gold,,had an 88 oil kerker pipe,rebuild 05,it pulled and pulled,had a k5 tach blur,,hearing your gixa is confirmation the oil was the governor,,💪☘

@Dawnseeker2000 3 жыл бұрын

The long lost "middleweight" class. Nice!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@OversikerSTUDIO 2 жыл бұрын

Im watching this 4th time, I have 2016 gsxr 750 but I love the oldschool one so much. Amazing video.

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@hermannecker6257 2 жыл бұрын

Geile Kiste hatte ich 1986 auch! Salzburgring damals 1.28,5 schnellste Runde👍

@taytrong 3 жыл бұрын

Man rebuild machine, man race machine. Man and Machine!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

🤙

@mikehickman3635 3 жыл бұрын

These early gsxr's are LEGENDS. Hands down best all around race bikes ever built. I really enjoyed watching this transformation. The things I would do to get my hands on her...nat good lol. Outstanding job

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy riding it. There are still a few out there waiting to be fixed up 😊 ….

@urihadari8037 Жыл бұрын

Amazing bike

@marioquaranta2317 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning! What a masterpiece here.

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@jolivetphilippe7951 8 ай бұрын

Je retombe sur cette jolie vidéo qui retrace le travail exceptionnel d'une remise en état d'un 750 gsxr de 1985. J'en ai possédé un , état neuf au printemps 1985, et niveau caractère c'était bien cela, un moteur vif et rageur dans les tours, après 7000 tour/ minutes, et à ce moment présent c'était la cavalerie qui arrivait avec un joli 228 km/h chrono ! Superbe machine à l'époque, cadre alu, et 100 ch d'origine avec un poids de 176 kg, une gueule racing et avec son carénage et son double optique l'on était presque un pilote de chez Suzuki à son guidon. Bons souvenirs, votre machine reste très belle, comme neuve . Peinture d'origine, elle était magnifique cette 750 en bleu et blanc . 👍 38 ans après je roule toujours en gsxr et avec la même déco de cette gsxr 1985 mais avec une 1000 L8 de 2018. Fan de la gsxr de la toute première heure, je ne regrette pas mes différentes gsxr. Alors bonne route et profitez en bien. Phil 🏍️ 1000 gsxr r L8 origins limited n °14 France 🇫🇷

@goooooofast 8 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Enjoy your two wheeled life

@jolivetphilippe7951 8 ай бұрын

@@goooooofast Thank you very much, yes it's been the motorcycle 🏍 passion in my life since I was 10 years old, I'm 60 and I still ride a Suzuki GSXR 1000. Have a good trip and take care, she richly deserves it. 🏍️ Phil, a TT 🇮🇲 🏍️ enthusiast.

@mahfuzhassan3779 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot fathom how much work went into this. Seeing fast forwarded videos doesn't do this justice. Great build man!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. It took a couple of years.

@correzzana1992 3 жыл бұрын

Really put a smile on my face, what an awesome job! From the frame to the running bike, from the home garage to the track. And also looks like that starting from scratch, you made it the cleanest and lightest 750 it could ever become. Hats off Sir

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I wish I had a proper workshop. My carport was like a sauna in the summer with sweat & mosquitoes etc and I was rugged up on the winter nights 😊 I was lucky to have the help of some knowledgeable friends too.

@edbroaotearoa1198 3 жыл бұрын

I could have watched this rebuild for hours. Fantastic result and great to see these bikes out doing what were made for, Racing

@dwnnn7390 8 ай бұрын

Same ! Just a great watch to see a good mechanic!

@waynester71 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice! Give me an 80s/90s Superbike over today’s TFT multi electronic bikes any day! 👊🏼😎

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

😁 they are fun to ride

@chris0579 3 жыл бұрын

Not 80's begining 90♡'S fast and easy ride.

@carreteras101 3 жыл бұрын

impressive! very thorough and good riding as well. always nice to see these first generations on the track.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@mattskewes 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great build mate. I like this bike alot. Suits you. 👌

@selltheplanetearth 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! Just finished my 85 gsxr.

@TheAmerican1963 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@goooooofast Жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@TheAmerican1963 Жыл бұрын

@@goooooofast Wonderful Job !!!! I had a 1986 (Red) here in the States. RES (Racing Engine Service, Ron Scrima) built Yoshimura motor ( cams, pipe, .5mm pistons) and "track tricks" that I raised hell street racing with. You had me thinking about this for a few days now being it was so long ago. I know we tried flat slides but got good horsepower and drivebility with Ninja 1000 (I think 36mm) carbs that believe it or not actually bolted right on !!!! It was a screamer !!! We got the weight down to about 370 pounds with perhaps half a tank of fuel. I looked through some old boxes hoping to find Ron's dyno numbers but could not find them. If I remember right, we got about 117-120 HP at the rear wheel..... I think. Torque I can not recall. It would eat just about anything for lunch in a sprint at the time. Here in Texas the DPS had 5.0 Mustangs and I could out run them easily !!! .... LOL...... Good times and I am just happy to be alive so I could watch you progress through your build. Thank you for bringing back some wonderful memories !!!!!! And remember, the rubber side should always be down !!!! 🙂

@Rom1990pod 3 жыл бұрын

Biggest respect to this guy!!! Great result! Another one legend return to the track👍

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@cecilwilson5442 2 жыл бұрын

I had an 1100 k,, 750 g,, 1100h 10 years,, k3 1000,, now an k6 1000,, apart from the 750 they all got flat low rise mx bars,, especially like this on the k6 as no mods to the body work,, love the gsxr,, putting the 17 inch wheels on the early ones better tyres,, from Northern Ireland, really enjoyed the video,, no electronics ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️time laps was great

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Thanks 👍

@marinasilver6572 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you, working at home, with kids and dogs and buddys! Easy to combine family and bike. No need a "professional garage" 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Best regards from Berlin.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Danke ✌️ It was a long build. My old dog at the start and the new puppy at the end.

@Nevertrustalawyer 3 жыл бұрын

In its day, I always thought this bike was the perfect bike. 750 is about the perfect engine for street use.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@timcolder2789 2 жыл бұрын

Always remember the summer of '85 and going into my local dealer's shop. I was still on L plates at the time but stood enviously looking at the new models they had just brought out. They had the RG500 gamma, the GSXR, the FZ750, the GPZ600R and the NS400 Honda and was just wishing I could pass my test. Luckily I managed to later that year but did not have the cash for a new bike so ended up with an X7 that rattled like a bag of spanners!

@christiandiaz4373 3 ай бұрын

Wow! What an amazing build / video 🔥🔥💯🤙

@goooooofast 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@RoadsOfOz Жыл бұрын

Great vid mate. Enjoyed the buildup to the track day. Bike looks great.

@thetemplar8695 3 жыл бұрын

Superb effort and resto! Loved seeing the track view as well! Looked like you were pulling and passing some newer bikes! Lol 🤙 Keep her sunny side up!

@gonzalvezalvez6572 3 жыл бұрын

Cool machine, and you got it way cooler!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

😁 thanks 👍

@moorepower13 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 93 sitting in a corner....thank you for the inspiration.

@uhtred7860 3 жыл бұрын

The watercooled cradle frame GSX-Rs got so much hate, but now that time has passed and they have nothing to prove, i hope people can realise they are just damn good bikes.

@manitolas 3 жыл бұрын

A beauty 😍

@klesarhr-bz5of 3 жыл бұрын

I admire to you guys. The one who have never tried such work can't figure out how huge efforts man must push out and how much it costs. Cause of that: Bravo!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@mrvazquez1535 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Bro....😏

@DarkDays2023 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this :) slabside has always been my dream bike

@taters7359 3 жыл бұрын

Best damn bikes ever . Had a 92 - 1127cc stretched lowered with little spray. 😫miss that girl !!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

You can always build another 😁

@taters7359 3 жыл бұрын

@@goooooofast this is true 👍

@dwnnn7390 8 ай бұрын

Man..I envy A True Mechanic! To be able to do all that work! Whew , Just impressive..I can ride Very Well. But can't wrench even 50% as good ...

@goooooofast 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. I had a lot of help.

@janicelee3300 3 жыл бұрын

So much work & heart. Jonty wasn't far away most times. I thought you were building up some special male friends!!

@coachjeff493 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brother ..... caught up with you at Lakeside this morning and stopped for a quick chat. Talked about my postie bikes. Loved how hard that bike of yours was going and loved this video of the build. Keep up the great work mate.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@jonnyschneider4121 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! ... sounds great, looks great!

@BanjoLuke1 3 жыл бұрын

When new, a thing of wonder. These looked back then like endurance racers with indicators and plates. The welds on the alloy frame had that excellent backstreet look to them. It was exciting just to see one leave a junction. Back in the day, the factory AMA riders had a trick frame with (essentially) a part of another frame welded onto it, outside the existing one. Lord knows what they were doing to those bikes to feel the need of a stiffer frame. Wild stuff. Lovely to see one still at it.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

I think those riders really pushed them hard. I can’t say I’ve noticed any flexing.. yet 👍

@ricardoviolanti5780 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody beautiful job mate.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 👍

@jonathanmarriott7842 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds the bollocks. I was 15 when I first saw one of these and thought it looked awesome as does yours. Well done.

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@karl-heinzdettke7626 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Great job - well done.

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@michaeltomlinson7245 3 жыл бұрын

Epic ! Fantastic job man !

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@kingmontenegro5903 2 жыл бұрын

The greatest video I ever seen ! !

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙

@kingmontenegro5903 2 жыл бұрын

@@goooooofast hell yeah! I have a bandit 1200, someday I´ll update some video of it! You have my respect mate!

@waynegacyii9010 3 жыл бұрын

Snapping petcocks. Last bolt to split cases, hidden under a puddle of oil. Right side motor install. Love these diesels.

@krishnamonthathip5388 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible vdo! Amazing renovating project, Steve! So much effort and dedication put on reviving your bike!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.

@user-vx1el6bc6p 3 жыл бұрын

HI! I'm from Taiwan, you did a great job !thanks for sharing ~

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gixerman01 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build!!!! Looks Great!!

@sebastiangillessen5256 3 жыл бұрын

Cool project. 😎 Greets from B elgium

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️🤙

@jorgedavidorozcoocampo6207 Жыл бұрын

The legendary gsxr 750

@jimmythegent9783 3 жыл бұрын

The best 750s ever made,top notch!!

@uhtred7860 3 жыл бұрын

Oooo thats a bold statement, the 80s (and early to mid 90s) were chock-a-block full of awesome 750s

@MickH60 Ай бұрын

Looks great with the Yoshi Tail on it !

@goooooofast Ай бұрын

I’d love to to say it’s an authentic Yoshi pipe… in reality it’s no name muffler with an eBay Yoshi badge.

@yosukekawamura9320 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful workmanship and dedication! You must be so proud! Great work Steve!! Awesome sound as well! Hats off to you sir !

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@uhtred7860 3 жыл бұрын

2:14 Just been there and done this, but had the airbox to contend with as well. 35 year old inlet rubbers had turned to stone, fun fun times trying to get carbs and airbox rubbers on. Won in the end.:-)

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

I had the the same fun with my road version. I managed to get some new inlet rubbers. Still a character building experience with the installation though😊

@uhtred7860 3 жыл бұрын

@@goooooofast I'm restoring a 86 1100, and like an idiot, went all gung ho and put the engine in before the airbox, had to take it back out and put the airbox in first. :-))

@jima3297 3 жыл бұрын

That is incredibly..you could just see the passion.!! Great job

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@ericbuchers8189 3 жыл бұрын

Freakin Awsome guy !GREAT Job !! Sooooo great to see the 86 come alive !

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. It’s actually an ‘85 🤙

@ajsold-schoolmotors2225 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌️

@victorjg7793 2 жыл бұрын

Un máquina,que pasada....

@mattsta1964 2 жыл бұрын

The look of shock when it started on the button! HAHAHA! Excellent

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

It was an exciting day 👍

@caribman10 2 жыл бұрын

For anybody who has never ridden one, the Mark One GSXR should have been the eternal standard for sporting motorcycles. Why? The first principle was LIGHT WEIGHT. I have been riding (and developing) my '86 GSXR1100 since new and even though I have newer machines it has always been my go-to fun ride. On a long ride (250+ miles) a lightweight machine adds to the ride because it requires so little effort to ride fast.

@jasonfiberman3539 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one bud bike looks Brilliant 😉👌

@Jamboliner 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Steve! Restoring the bike to its original state and throw it where it belongs, which is on the track! Cheers to you!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@bernardfigler5839 3 жыл бұрын

Love it..had and 86 GsXr 750 with the dry clutch back in 86... 85 great motor

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Was it a different ride with the dry clutch?

@ethanmacheras5967 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build and sounds great!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@BraapEffex 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet bike and video 📹

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@krmoto5158 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome love it great job 👏

@MrKevinstace 3 жыл бұрын

Just Awesome!! Wonderful work

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@GeorgeEI7KO 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job man. Love the old slabsiders

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks They’re getting old now

@michaellewis1211 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ianrussell2816 3 жыл бұрын

love the gsx r , bike looks awesome , good job on the rebuild , enjoy .

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@thewing331 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work man and a really special bike.☘️👍

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@AndrewBoundy 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful - nice work man!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@markw95 3 жыл бұрын

Had the same colour combo 1985 GSXR 750 myself. Neat job, congrats

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@Phil-dg1yg 3 жыл бұрын

nice job guys! love this bike

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🤙

@marktgsxr 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! That's passion right there!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@reyharu6336 3 жыл бұрын

Great job 🙌🏼

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

👍thanks

@user-if4vq2vo1u 3 жыл бұрын

感動しました🥲 走りもスムーズでカッコいい❗️

@InsidertecPrapo 3 жыл бұрын

incredible bike... just 185kg dry and 11kgm torque... amazing

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy riding it 👍

@protectorh9167 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha very nice like it , I got also the 1985 gsx-r but only I drive very very carefully comparing to this.

@goooooofast 2 жыл бұрын

I have one for the road too 👍

@sylvainboyer4792 3 жыл бұрын

Super travail !!!!👍👏

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ✌️

@sylvainboyer4792 Жыл бұрын

Où vous êtes vous procuré le carénage ? La coque arrière a l'air vraiment sympa Merci

@SPC234 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking vid bike sounded the nuts

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I do enjoy riding it.

@hpsov1 3 жыл бұрын

Great effort

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@alexgarage2185 3 жыл бұрын

Good job!!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

@janosmihalik9835 3 жыл бұрын

With Family... Great!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

😁 sometimes it was difficult with a demanding little person offsider

@gixxerboy555 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man..you are a top mechanic.. :)

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

It was a team effort

@MonkeyButtRides 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@Lc-pp7sk 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one dude

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@motohead7665 2 ай бұрын

great job!

@goooooofast Ай бұрын

Cheers ✌️

@xipingpooh5783 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant‼️

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@mach32cycle43 3 жыл бұрын

素晴らしい！楽しんで下さいね。 from japan.

@ELPROFERAPOLDSCHOOL 3 жыл бұрын

Excelente motocicleta 👍💪🇲🇽

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🤙

@351kostakis 2 жыл бұрын

Champion

@shazshaz7045 3 жыл бұрын

Nice build I’m doing the same thing but mine is a 1996 gsxr 750 srad

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the build 👍

@gsxr750gr71f 3 жыл бұрын

0:39 look !very big bike!

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

😁

@carlpearson6734 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant 👍

@goooooofast 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers ✌️