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Post by mar71n on May 30, 2013 9:04:01 GMT
So anything to look out for? like the idea of a late fuel injected bike in Blue & White. Any thoughts.
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Post by captain chaos on May 30, 2013 15:56:27 GMT
A high mileage bike which has been taken care of is a better buy than a low mileage one which has been neglected.
And buy the most complete one you can find. Shiny like new bodywork is often hiding an ex-race bike, so look underneath the clothes.
Of course the usual stuff applies, like jumping out of gear. Not lubricated gearshift mechanisms can cause this. These bikes are easy to work on but they need to be maintained correctly otherwise they are a pain in the ass.
Ten years ago I used to own a 1998 SRAD 750 (with EFI) and it was an awesomely fast bike, just a bit too modern so i sold it and bought a 750L again.
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Post by Del on Jun 3, 2013 17:10:07 GMT
Main probs are the gearbox(like most suzuki's),they lock into gear if selected by mistake.Mine had 2nd gone and ran it at the Pod and did a few thousand miles like it,used to skip through from 1st to 3rd.Wheelies are the main cause.Also if the clutch is slipping,then check the 3 small stretch screws have been replaced in the clutch basket.Tight wads don't change them(cost about 20p each).I'd have another,one of the best bikes i've owned  |
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Post by mar71n on Jun 4, 2013 8:01:31 GMT
.I'd have another,one of the best bikes i've owned Hi Del. Thats been a comment from a couple of people I`ve spoken to, so the search is on. |
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Post by mar71n on Jun 13, 2013 9:41:58 GMT
Its all new fangled  Best start looking for bits. Standard sucks |
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Post by captain chaos on Jun 13, 2013 12:24:37 GMT
looks quite oldskool to me, nice tractor.
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Post by mar71n on Jun 13, 2013 13:35:01 GMT
Proper runs on TVO, the tractor not the SRAD!
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Post by busaash on Jun 17, 2013 11:49:28 GMT
looking good , i have had a few srads , and gearbox bearings as previously mentioned are a pain .
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Post by bubba1135 on Jul 6, 2013 7:49:14 GMT
so whats the crack with the gearbox linkage/bearings i kinda look after a mate's SRAD750 so would be nice to know what to keep an eye on
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Post by captain chaos on Jul 6, 2013 9:57:39 GMT
the gearbox lever and linkage should be kept very clean and lubricated, it's sensitive for dirt and when it doesn't move easily the internal gearshift mechanism gets a very hard time. With jumping out of gears as a result.
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Post by bubba1135 on Jul 6, 2013 15:58:32 GMT
Cheers mate fairings coming off it next week will strip and clean it all then
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Post by mar71n on Feb 11, 2014 21:29:57 GMT
Well 2013 didn`t go quite as planned. Buy a SRAD ride it round for the summer, then tidy it up a bit. Bolt a few bits to it happy days. 3rd ride out the chain broke, turns out the previous owner had used a split link not a rivet link. That proved a long day. Anyway work & life took over a bit, so it took a bit of a back seat. So been buying a few bits & the stuff to do a full service. But the more I look the more trick stuff there's about for SRAD`s & at not mad money. This is what started the SRAD quest off. Bought it off the old old skool site, with the intention of putting it in the Slab Side. Was talked out of that idea, wrong era & all that.  So should I start a build thread or keep it here in water cooled, in case its not old skool enough. |
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Post by busaash on Feb 11, 2014 22:13:07 GMT
get a build thread going mate  |
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Post by mar71n on Feb 12, 2014 9:16:25 GMT
get a build thread going mate Right you are. Mines a 1999 year bike so pushing 15 years old, so not exactly new Skool  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2014 20:43:57 GMT
get a build thread going mate +1 a build thread as mine as all gone tit,s up and pic,s ok |
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