What causes Cam chain tensioner rattle on startup on the Suzuki Gsx-r 750?

Listen cold start for top-end rattle Estimated fix cost: $200-$450

What causes Regulator/rectifier and stator charging failure on the Suzuki Gsx-r 750?

Battery voltage 14V at 3000 rpm Estimated fix cost: $150-$500

Grabby lever, fluid seepage at slave Estimated fix cost: $100-$600

Bar ends, frame sliders, mismatched fasteners Estimated fix cost: $500-$3000

Known issues to inspect before buying a used Suzuki Gsx-r 750. What to check and how much repairs cost.

MODERATE

Listen cold start for top-end rattle

Fix cost: $200-$450

MODERATE

Battery voltage 14V at 3000 rpm

Fix cost: $150-$500

MINOR

Grabby lever, fluid seepage at slave

Fix cost: $100-$600

SERIOUS

Bar ends, frame sliders, mismatched fasteners

Fix cost: $500-$3000

☐Cold start, listen top end noise

☐Check charging voltage at idle/revs

☐Inspect frame, forks, lever ends

☐Verify valve service and title history

Very reliable if serviced and not thrashed