swap shop

jim · Post by **jim** » Oct 5th, '05, 06:02

this guy might want to swap with me what u think

boyscout · Post by **boyscout** » Oct 5th, '05, 06:42

It's been a while since I rode an 1100K but I used to ride one regularly. I can tell you that they're bl00dy fast and pretty much unburstable. Despite what you may have read. they handle well for their size but the length, rake and trail means that they're no scratcher's bike (you can't easily flick the bike through a set of esses for example). The brakes should be well up to the weight, but the weight means that you won't be outbraking 400's. The best news though is the motor; it has real power from tickover; there are only 5 gears but you could probable manage with 3!
1100K's used to be great for long controlled wheelies and knee down on long fast sweepers.
Why does he want to swap? - That would be my question.

jim · Post by **jim** » Oct 5th, '05, 06:46

its up for sale i put it to him that i would like it and would he want to straight swap if i was really interested it has 12 months mot new tyres 20000miles and i think new chain and sprockets

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Oct 5th, '05, 08:41

i got an 1100k engine in my slabby 7-11 and agree with what boyscout said about it - its a monster!! bags of torque and a mental top end too!! And you dont have any water contaminating your engine ;)
Plus if you want to improve the handling or update it at all, its so easy with old suzukis - you could slot an usd front end straight in from a later GSXR, and then bolt 6-pots straight onto that, 5.5" wheels willl slot straight in etc etc etc.

also mines got the same cobra system as that one -sounds awesome!!!

DynaMight · Post by **DynaMight** » Oct 5th, '05, 08:50

I wouldnt swap your GSXR750 for it (Unless it's engines only!) I just cant see them handling too well and the looks dont do much for me.

Pickup a later 11 engine and bung it in the 750 frame, downgear it slightly and then you'll be laughing (all the way in a hedge after it power wheelies in 5th

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chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Oct 5th, '05, 09:25

1100w engine will drop straight in too ;)

svr-ash · Post by **svr-ash** » Oct 5th, '05, 09:31

Na don't do it, looks old style, prefer the 750's shape
I agree with putting the 1100 engine in though

Whitetrash · Post by **Whitetrash** » Oct 5th, '05, 09:32

I think you would be taking a step in the wrong direction personally, its big its old and its certainly outdated.

Jase · Post by **Jase** » Oct 5th, '05, 09:46

I think your 750 is a better machine than that 1100.

That paint job looks rather old tbh ;)

TC · Post by TC » Oct 5th, '05, 11:25

chris_1127 wrote:i got an 1100k engine in my slabby 7-11 and agree with what boyscout said about it - its a monster!! bags of torque and a mental top end too!!

I have to agree with what you said to me once before, oil-cooled Suzuki's Rock! I'd love the put the 1200 Bandit engine into a chopper-type frame, its a fantastic engine!

Jim, from a looks point of view, I think your 750 is better (more modern)...But whatever makes you happy mate, I'm sure you'd have fun on the 1100 too.

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Oct 5th, '05, 12:15

Jase wrote: That paint job looks rather old tbh ;)

think "classic" is the word you are looking for Jase ;)

terminatorchris, take a look at the pics on this page for a sweet 1200 bandit based chop - they dont get much better!! http://oldskoolsuzuki.info/cgi-bin/YaBB ... 97&start=0

Whitetrash · Post by **Whitetrash** » Oct 5th, '05, 13:47

Whatever CBR_LOVER Caught is obviously contagious, i suggest you see your GP straight away... we need this to be stamped out!!!!

jim · Post by **jim** » Oct 5th, '05, 17:05

yeah its a bit older than mine but same shape i quite like the colour scheme although its standard its in good nick

Post by **Jay** » Oct 5th, '05, 17:06

Nice bike Jim, whats the difference on Insurance

jim · Post by **jim** » Oct 5th, '05, 17:08

about 10 quid