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Old 12-11-2004, 07:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default how does the 1986 GSXR1100 compare to other bikes of that era?

just as the title states.
i was talkin' to a friend that has driven bikes of that era. and he stated that the '86 GSXR1100 is a 'MONSTER' compared to the other bikes of that era. he said that every time he hit the throttle the rear tire would spin and he would start going up in a wheelie . is that true for that bike?

he thinks that i should get something less of a monster for my 1st crotchrocket styke bike.

so i'm looking at a few bikes now. which are:
-'86 GSXR1100 $1300-$1000 36,000 miles on it, new piant job(yellow), the blinkers do not work.

-'91 katana(not sure what size it's not listed in the ad)$800 possibly sold. i'm next in line if it doesn't sell.

-'87 hurricane CBR600 $900 obo. i just called about this 1. he said he most likely take $650-$700 for it. it needs mirrors and a paint job. it's primer right now with all new body panels and other parts. it was dumped 2 summers ago. and he rebuilt it.

so which bike should i pursue(spelling?)? again this would be my 1st critchrocket style bike. and i only have 1 summers exp. with rideing a bike.

thanks for the help.