The Portimao express/weapon. Gsxr 750 L3 for Welsh Muffin

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:21 pm

Been discussing things over winter with Mrs Weeksy and a decision was made and a bike was found today.

Being collected on Saturday and the reign of the ZX6R is over... The ZX6R was a brilliant brilliant little bike, but i think this is the next logical step.

Our friendly race mechanic raves about them and they do exceptionally well in all test, but i also think it'll be an easier bike to ride and an easier bike to ride quickly for her too.

It's currently standard but the Quickshifter that was due to go on the ZX6R will be a QS that goes on this instead now.

2013 GSXR 750 L3 with 5500 miles on the clocks.

s-l1600 by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

s-l1600 (11) by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

s-l1600 (10) by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

s-l1600 (4) by Steve Weeks, on Flickr

Scuffmark · Post by **Scuffmark** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:28 pm

But ..but ... The ZX6R is prettier

If Mrs W is happy then that's all it needs

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:29 pm

Scuffmark wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:28 pm But ..but ... The ZX6R is prettier

It's a bit early to be on the Gin ?

Post by **Taipan** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:32 pm

/looks very clean! Did you clean it when you viewed it!

Scuffmark · Post by **Scuffmark** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:33 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:29 pm
Scuffmark wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:28 pm But ..but ... The ZX6R is prettier
It's a bit early to be on the Gin ?

Buzzing on caffeine more like

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:34 pm

Taipan wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:32 pm /looks very clean! Did you clean it when you viewed it!

No viewed it yet, view/collect on Sat in van. We've done video viewing of it though and load of pics

Yorick · Post by **Yorick** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:34 pm

My 1000L3 was a very capable beast. Hope this is as good

Yorick · Post by **Yorick** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:36 pm

The best track mod is an Accossato Master cylinder and braided lines.

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:38 pm

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:36 pm The best track mod is an Accosatta Master Master cylinder

I'll have a deep and meaningful with Greedy at MSG when it goes in for the QS.

Yorick · Post by **Yorick** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:40 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:38 pm
Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:36 pm The best track mod is an Accosatta Master Master cylinder
I'll have a deep and meaningful with Greedy at MSG when it goes in for the QS.

I added braided hose to my reply.

All GSXRs are let down by front brake setup.

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:41 pm

Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:40 pm
weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:38 pm
Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:36 pm The best track mod is an Accosatta Master Master cylinder
I'll have a deep and meaningful with Greedy at MSG when it goes in for the QS.
I added braided hose to my reply.

All GSXRs are let down by front brake setup.

Yeah i've read that, i'm not sure how much of an issue for her as she's not a late braking demon. But it's not a complex upgrade.

Yorick · Post by **Yorick** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:45 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:41 pm
Yorick wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:40 pm
weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:38 pm

I'll have a deep and meaningful with Greedy at MSG when it goes in for the QS.
I added braided hose to my reply.

All GSXRs are let down by front brake setup.
Yeah i've read that, i'm not sure how much of an issue for her as she's not a late braking demon. But it's not a complex upgrade.

Standard GSXR has 5 positions for lever. The Accossato has infinite adjustment.

Post by **Tricky** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:52 pm

Nice, I like

Apart from the anodised tat that is , but of course it is a Gixxer and they do seem to attract a certain type of person

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:53 pm

Tricky wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:52 pm Nice, I like

Apart from the anodised tat that is , but of course it is a Gixxer and they do seem to attract a certain type of person

I'm not actually sure if that's standard or aftermarket, i couldn't find any to buy to change back to black.

Post by **MingtheMerciless** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:21 pm

Looks nice and clean (well to me anyway, I know Weeksy will be tutting and getting the clay bar out as soon as it gets home

). Whats the power/torque differential to the six?

Post by **weeksy** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:25 pm

MingtheMerciless wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:21 pm Looks nice and clean (well to me anyway, I know Weeksy will be tutting and getting the clay bar out as soon as it gets home). Whats the power/torque differential to the six?

Zx6 about 115 crank, gsxr 145 crank

Le_Fromage_Grande · Post by **Le_Fromage_Grande** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:30 pm

Every GSXR750 I had was a very good bike, from the first 1985, to the last one I had 2002, if I was going to buy a modern bike for trackdays, it's what I'd buy.

I think the last one I had was 129bhp claimed (and felt like it)

Post by **Skub** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:42 pm

Black.

I approve.

Post by **Skub** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 4:44 pm

Have we started shopping for an exhaust yet?

Luddite · Post by **Luddite** » Mon Jan 25, 2021 5:06 pm

weeksy wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:53 pm
Tricky wrote: Mon Jan 25, 2021 2:52 pm Nice, I like

Apart from the anodised tat that is , but of course it is a Gixxer and they do seem to attract a certain type of person
I'm not actually sure if that's standard or aftermarket, i couldn't find any to buy to change back to black.

That looks like a really good find - relatively unmolested.

Did you buy it from the original owner? If so, see if they still have the OE caps, which would have been black. If they haven't got them and it bothers you, a replacement pair would only run you to under £20 e.g.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSXR- ... 1731991158

Alternatively, Rizoma used to do quite a nice crankcase protector, which replaced the original clutch cap. (I don't know if it's still available.)

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