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**ddracer** · 30-10-2010, 08:25 PM

Looks like you have lots of gixers already so you probably know to check for cracks on the inside of the cast cross members from the head stock to the frame. Also a 20mm longer swingarm will stop the fish tailing in high speed corners.

Apart from that nice buy. I loved mine to bits until a Volvo driver killed it.

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 08:29 PM

[quote=ddracer;554933]Looks like you have lots of gixers already so you probably know to check for cracks on the inside of the cast cross members from the head stock to the frame.[/quote]

WHAT!!!! don't say things like this:ack2::svengo: No there not mine, they belong to the guy i've got it from. This is my 1st gixer, my 1st 4 stroke aswell. Which bit do you mean?? Sounds like you mean bracing of some kind??

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 08:32 PM

[quote=ddracer;554933]Also a 20mm longer swingarm will stop the fish tailing in high speed corners.[/quote]

I'm intending on keeping this thing stock apart from the Nexus 4 into 1 that's on it allready. I'm trying to convince myself my hooligan days are in the past so i should be ok lol

**electricsceadu** · 30-10-2010, 08:51 PM

also check that the head bearing hole in the frame isn't oval
through too many wheelies
they b****r up the head bearings and if not replaced they have the frame

**Gav** · 30-10-2010, 08:56 PM

Good luck with the refurb. Hope the engine is ok mate. Less heli flying now then hehehe. Maybe I can catch up a bit. Look forward to hearing it running.

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 08:57 PM

I need to get a manual for this as to me your all talking foreign until i get to grips with it. NS400 or LC i know but this is a whole new kettle of fish.

When you say head bearings & wheelies i'm guessing your refering to the stearing bearings

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 08:59 PM

[quote=Gav;554987]Good luck with the refurb. Hope the engine is ok mate. Less heli flying now then hehehe. Maybe I can catch up a bit. Look forward to hearing it running.[/quote]

Less flying??? WTF gave you that idea :svengo::D Remember i fly everyday on my way home from work ;) so whilst i'm charging lipo's i can be tinkering :)

**ddracer** · 30-10-2010, 09:05 PM

[quote=p4ddy;554951] I'm trying to convince myself my hooligan days are in the past so i should be ok lol[/quote]

HA HA so you get a 750 H. Believe me they are just starting.

Twin K&N's, a stage 7 dynajet kit and a longer swingarm and you will never look back.

Don't worry what they are just order them, fit as per the instructions and get the thing set up on a dyno. I promise you, you will love the result.

When you fit the exhaust get "best quality anodised" (Black/blue colour) and use copper slip. DO NOT USE STAINLESS BOLTS!

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 09:12 PM

:svengo:[quote=ddracer;554995]HA HA so you get a 750 H. Believe me they are just starting.

Twin K&N's, a stage 7 dynajet kit and a longer swingarm and you will never look back.

Don't worry what they are just order them, fit as per the instructions and get the thing set up on a dyno. I promise you, you will love the result.

When you fit the exhaust get "best quality anodised" and use copper slip. DO NOT USE STAINLESS BOLTS![/quote]

Are anodised more heat resistent & less likely to sieze or break then?? I was going to fit a standard airbox rather than K&N's as i'm not a fan of the loud suck of air when blipping the throttle. Let me think .. Dynajet kit is larger main jets etc ?? I've been 14yrs out of the game & need a big refresh. I'm not after fast performance but more making it as original as poss. Faster means new discs & callipers too though

**ddracer** · 30-10-2010, 09:20 PM

Stainless will corrode into the head really quickly and you will not get them out, or will snap the side out of the head where the bolts go on the two center ones. Ask me how I know!

You might struggle to get an airbox for one that is not cracked where the person has tried to get it out the frame, as they go brittle after years of hot and cold. You have to remember these were the first of the plastic superbikes.

**p4ddy** · 30-10-2010, 09:31 PM

[quote=ddracer;555014]Stainless will corrode into the head really quickly and you will not get them out, or will snap the side out of the head where the bolts go on the two center ones. Ask me how I know!

You might struggle to get an airbox for one that is not cracked where the person has tried to get it out the frame, as they go brittle after years of hot and cold. You have to remember these were the first of the plastic superbikes.[/quote]

I'll probably get a complete bolt kit. Thanks for the airbox advice:cheers2:

You said it's an H but the H was 87 D/E but mines an 85 B/C which makes it a G. I've looked & it appears to have an H colour scheme so it may have originally been blue & white??

**electricsceadu** · 30-10-2010, 10:13 PM

yes steering head bearings

750f =85
750g =86, very late 86 could be a h
750h =87

mixed in was a 750r
my 750 was a bitza
it was a g/h model but it had the r tank and carbs and the long swinging arm
to tell the r tank it has the vaccum fuel tap the same as the 1100
but it has a smaller capacity than the 1100
the std 750 tank is slightly different in shape and has a normal on/off tap

mine may have been a factory mod due to a shortage of the correct carbs

or
a rebuilt right off by one of its 14 previous owners
and i'd go for the second option

**ddracer** · 30-10-2010, 11:03 PM

I would say its an early H, One piece seat. I used to work for Colchester motorcycle breakers so the little things notice.

Best way to find out is check the frame number, 10th character will be model.

**p4ddy** · 31-10-2010, 06:34 AM

We'll all find out for sure in a few days, ah the suspence is killing me :ack2:. I heard the other day that the original had fuel tap problems, well that you HAVE to shut it off all the time or things get flooded & knackered or something?? This ones had 10 previous owners :eek: i've never owned a bike or car with so much history before.

One thing is for sure, & that is it is NOT getting upside downers & crosser bars grrrr.

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