It pulled the chain buffer (rubber chain guide) right off the swing arm and into the front sprocket. This did about $300 in minor damage.
2 of the 6 headlight mounting tabs broke, you could probably chalk this up to abusive wheelies more than anything else.
This is a terrific handling bike, if I ever buy a track bike, it will be another GSX-R 750. 1997 was the last year 750 without a stock steering damper, and this made the bike a little prone to head shakes. But this also made the bike steer very light at speed, which I prefered.
The power was not what I expected. I was hoping for a little more low down grunt than I had with my previous 600, and what I got was the same limp feeling low down in the rev range as a 600, but with much more up top. Basically it rides like a really powerful 600.
1997 was also last year with carbs, these were a little finicky, especially in the cold. Once warmed up they worked well.
I agree with all of the last comment! I have owned mine for 2 years and use it for commuting and for pleasure riding, and I have very little problem with it. And it keeps up very well with the new 1000's around here. I have had mine 190+ with no damper; that will scare the hell out of you!!!
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