Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000.
After approximately a decade and a half with the GSX-R1100 being the top of the Gixxer lineup, Suzuki introduced the all-new GSX-R1000 for 2001. Journalists felt it was the first bike to compete with Yamaha’s revolutionary R1 of 1998, and Suzuki was able to top the R1 with less weight and more power (374 pound dry weight, 160 hp/81 lb-ft at the crank).
MCN wrote: “Although the thunder deservedly went to the original class-leading K1, the 03 revision is where the smart money goes. With more power, even more torque and less weight to haul around, the K3 was a magnificent, flickable beast with a roar to match.”
This particular 2004 GSX-R1000 has a rich racing history. The bike was built by Carry Andrew at HyperCycle. It was bike number 34 and was ridden by Michael Barnes for Lion Racing. The bike took second place in the 2004 Toyota 200 at Willow Springs Raceway, and still sports its entry stickers on its tail section. He states “The “T” clamps are kit magnesium with adjustable offsets, the handle bars are also Suzuki Kit items, they’re quick removable. Really everything on the bike was “special” so some details get obscured.”
This example is VIN: JS1GT75A742103503. The seller states that it has mostly been in a museum for the last 15 years.
Some work appears to have been done to make this GSX-R1000 road legal. A headlight, brake light and rear turn signals are present, but not all working.
The odometer shows 4,069 miles.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. We flushed and changed the coolant, flushed and changed the hydraulic fluid on the front and rear brakes, changed the oil and filter (10w40), rebuilt the rear brake caliper, and fitted a new lithium battery. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK , Needs new foam in tank.
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Good
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New, <1.5% Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A, Cable
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: STRETCHED
Headlight High Beam: N/A RACE BIKE
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: PASS
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: Pass
Kill Switch: Pass
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 65%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 80%
Forks: Pass
Shock/s: Pass
Tire Date Code Front: 29/12
Tire Date Code Rear: 20/06
Tire % Remaining Front: 60%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 60%
Tire Press. Front: 30 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 30 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 13.13V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: UNKNOWN
Running Condition: Runs on bench
Test Ride Completed: None taken
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
-FUEL TANK NEEDS NEW FOAM
-WILL NOT TAKE THROTTLE, POSSIBLE PLUGGED INJECTORS
-CANNOT RAISE THROTTLE ENOUGH TO CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
-TIRES AGED
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS:
-Install new tank foam
-Replace tires
-Replace chain
Modifications:
The seller states: “The bike has a lot of modifications.” During a conversation Iconic had with Carry Andrew who built the bike, he stated that he “built the bike with lots of ‘unobtanium’ parts straight from Japan.”
“Full tilt HC power plant, polished/lightened crank, Piston Kit, Ported Head, Carrillo rods, later generation Suzuki slipper clutch, Yoshimura/Suzuki factory cams/sprockets and springs.
It has an adjustable swing arm pivot, full tilt Yoshimura Racing Full Titanium Exhaust. Full Carbon/carbon sub frame, aluminum fuel tank, fresh air kit, carbon air box with bored out venturi’s, throttle rack, works Yoshimura quick turn throttle, makes about 220bhp on good fluids.
Jimmy Lindemann personally tuned suspension, Ohlin’s SB suspension. Spondon swing arm, early Yoshimura Marchesini magnesium wheels with works Suzuki quick change Hardware. It has the Works SB ignition and charging system that weighs in at a fraction of the original parts. Magnesium engine side covers, and Hypercycle rear sets.”
Lindemann tuned Ohlins forks.
Brembo front master cylinder and Yoshimura throttle.
AP Racing front brakes.
Quick fill fuel cap.
Power Commander.
Carbon fiber sub frame.
Spondon swingarm.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on a Pirelli Superbike Slick front tire, and an unbranded rear slick tire, which have aged out, with date codes of 2006 and 2912.
Since this is a race bike it does not have any keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Suzuki is offered on a clean California title with unknown registration status.
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