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A model line of high performance motorcycles manufactured by Suzuki Motor Co in Japan.

The highly successful GSXR line of performance motorcycles begun in 1985 has revolutionized motorcycle racing technologies with it's various generations of street motorcycles.

Image of a 1986 GSXR-750 Limited

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Motorcycle stood for over 12 months, turn over by hand first?

My 2006 GSXR 750 has been stood for over 12 months, I have drained the tank, and oil, and I'll do the coolant after I get it started, and give it another oil change. Is it worth me removing the plugs and turning it over by hand a few times, before I…
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Motorcycle Speed Wobble - How do I figure out the problem?

I have a 2005 GSXR 600. I took it for a test drive and the head shakes around 65mph or so and then goes away when I go past that. It's worse when I'm slowing down without the front brake. When I slow down with the front brake it's more stable. I…
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Ohlins Rear Motorcycle Shock - How do I setup, care for and tune it?

I have a 2005 GSXR 600 I'm getting on the road. I bought an Ohlins rear shock for it and ordered the spring to match my weight. I can't figure out the low/high speed or the rebound/compression dampening. I'm wondering how I adjust all of that? As…
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Suzuki GSXR600 (K7) - Burned regulator/rectifier

I have managed to completely fry the regulator/rectifier on my Suzuki GSXR600 (K7). I suspect that it happened when I blindly splashed into a big water pond, some water probably got on the connector. But it is not really possible to avoid that as I…
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What is an inverted triangle piston skirt?

The recently launched Suzuki GSXR150 boasts an inverted triangle piston skirt. From what I have been told, it seems to be MotoGP technology which has been stripped down to suit a 150cc bike. Kindly explain.
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GSXR 1000 K5 turns off on hot days

My name is Joel from Sydney and I'm trying to diagnose a strange problem on my bike. Apologies if this is the wrong forum to be asking this question I'm new to this forum. Bike: GSXR K5 1000 Mods: Air-horn, Scorpio i900 Alarm, Akrapovic Carbon…
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Is there is a relation between temperature of engine and the torque

In my previous place, I used to start my Gsxr-750 and get a flat street. Without waiting the engine get hot. It used to work very well. Recently I move to a new apartment. In this new apartment when I left my place, I get a big hill. I feel my…
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1999 gsxr 600 - What is wrong when my regulator keeps burning out?

I recently had my clutch replaced and a new battery put in. Within a month my regulator/rectifier burnt out of it. So, I purchased a new one. After 2 weeks that one burned out also. I replaced the stator, the battery again, and the wiring harness.…
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How to let off the carburetors of a 1993 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 for winter storage?

My '93 Gixxer is in the shed for winter. I had it fully tanked, the shed is (moderately) warm, and every couple of weeks I attach a trickle charger to its battery. However, I know that there is still old fuel in the motor. My (late - hence this…
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Blown fuse on K1 GSXR 600. Fuse replaced, but still no power

I have a GSXR 600, and the live side of a circuit touched the frame and blew a 30A fuse. I changed the fuse and now I have no power. Does any one now why? Thanks
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I have a 2001 gsxr 750 bogging down between 7000 and 9000 rpm but good before and after that?

I've got a 2001 GSXR 750 bogs down between 7 and 9000 RPM but anything before and after that it runs great... ive got new stator new injectors ,new coils and new fuel pump and filter. oh and new secondary throttle valve that is set and adjusted to…
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Motorcycle misfires

I own a 1990 Suzuki GSXR 750, I, bought the bike about a month ago. The first time I took the bike out for a ride I noticed that when you accelerate hard and the engine is at high revs it feels as if the bike has got a dead spot and as if it's…
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Fork oil for Suzuki GSXR 155 Naked

I want to change the fork oil on a Suzuki GSXR155. Which fork oil should I use? The suspension is not working and the handlebar is vibrating while riding on speed brakers, off road drives.
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One cylinder not firing, GSX R 750 W

What could be possible reasons that one of the four cylinders (the left or first one) is not working? It was working before, than it did not, then it did again and now not again. I was able to start the bike, but only the other 3 cylinders were…
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Gsxr 750 k1 loss of power after trying to jump

Tried to jump start the bike which did have some power. The black and red connectors touched. Sparks followed. The battery is ok but the bike is dead only the neutral light showing. Any ideas where to look. 30 amp green fuse looks good and so do the…
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