Author Topic: The Quest for Brakes and Suspension: GSX-R Treats (Read 56680 times)

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #150 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:10:47 PM »

My buddy will take some pro shots when it's got tins, but these are some teasers for y'all

brandEn · « **Reply #151 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:12:14 PM »

Great stance. The whole thing just looks solid.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #152 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:14:24 PM »

Damn that looks good, Seth.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #153 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:28:22 PM »

That looks so good mate, it's a pity you need bodywork!

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #154 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:43:34 PM »

A lil' paint, a little polish, and a couple of drinks...she'll look perfect

NobleHops · « **Reply #155 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:55:59 PM »

Looks incredible!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #156 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:03:50 AM »

Hey Seth, is one of your tires on backwards? Or am I drunk?

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #157 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:04:30 AM »

Thanks for the compliments, folks. These photos will come down when my friend sends me the shots he took with his SLR. I just wanted to give you guys an idea of how mean this thing looks, and the shots from inside the shop weren't doing it! I love the new look, and especially like the way these things look sans bodywork.

On a side note. I'm battling that stupid Carpy exhaust again...I think it has a big ol' leak somewhere :-/ Everytime I've pulled the thing off, the crush gaskets have had areas on the inner two cylinders, where the header pipes haven't been touching. This causes an exhaust leak, whether large or small. I have tightened the exhaust collars as much as I feel comfortable. It would be a shame to ditch the exhaust. Could I double up the exhaust gaskets, or would that just make it leak worse? Maybe extend the mating surface of the header farther into the head, with either weld, or a machined spacer? Frustrating.

I really hope my damn tins come in before I have to go back to work. It would be a tease to have to sit three weeks on a tin can, and not be able to ride the re-creation!

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #158 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:07:48 AM »

Terry,

I'll check again, but I'm pretty sure they're correct. I had to check the rotation like 9 times. That front Avon has directional arrows for mounting on the front, or the rear, and if mounted fore or aft, changes the fitment of the tire. These directional tires always make me cross-eyed anyway

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #159 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:16:32 AM »

No worries Seth, and there's no reason why you can't use 2 crush washers on your exhaust, but also, look for some silicon exhaust sealant. I'd never seen it until I bought my Triumph Rocket III, and when I installed the Jardine pipe I realised that Triumph use a clear silicon exhaust sealant, as well as crush washers. Cheers, Terry.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #160 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:19:33 AM »

Great idea, Terry! Thanks.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #161 on:** April 29, 2014, 03:24:22 AM »

Like this?

http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/gasketing/gasket-makers/permatex-ultra-copper-maximum-temperature-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-detail

I honestly never knew they made this.

calj737 · « **Reply #162 on:** April 29, 2014, 05:52:14 AM »

Seth - try using a washer on the nut side of the stud to help "push" the exhaust collar into the cylinder. Also, tighten the interior tubes first, then the outer tubes. This may help allow them to "rack" just enough to get seated.

Bike looks really good-

Tires look properly installed to me. At least, they match mine.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #163 on:** April 29, 2014, 07:49:31 AM »

Quote from: sethdhawkins on April 29, 2014, 03:07:48 AM

Terry,

I'll check again, but I'm pretty sure they're correct. I had to check the rotation like 9 times. That front Avon has directional arrows for mounting on the front, or the rear, and if mounted fore or aft, changes the fitment of the tire. These directional tires always make me cross-eyed anyway

The Avons are weird like that. They reverse direction of the tread if you mount the same size on the front vs the rear.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #164 on:** April 29, 2014, 07:53:33 AM »

I had a leak on my MotoGP exhaust initially. I took it back to Don at Power Pros and he fixed it by (as far as I can tell) putting it in a machine that expanded the diameter of the mating portion of the leaking pipe. Leak fixed. You may want to find a local exhaust shop to look at it.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #165 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:46:30 PM »

I can't figure out why I can't get my carbs to run right, Dad?!?!

Dynoman gets more of my cash. I guess I should've supported those carbs for the 2,500 miles on 'em

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #166 on:** April 29, 2014, 05:46:04 PM »

Seth,

I just noticed that you had a nearly identical BLACK oil tank at the beginning of this build string, and now what appears to be an aluminum one. Any reason for the change, save for the fact that aluminum kicks ass??

Don

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #167 on:** April 29, 2014, 07:51:59 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 29, 2014, 05:46:04 PM

Seth,

I just noticed that you had a nearly identical BLACK oil tank at the beginning of this build string, and now what appears to be an aluminum one. Any reason for the change, save for the fact that aluminum kicks ass??

Don

Black one was my own creation . The alloy-mini-um one was one a friend built for me (I suck at tig...looks like boogers). I love it, it's really cool. Just saying

rickmoore24 · « **Reply #168 on:** April 29, 2014, 09:17:44 PM »

Your bike is the business! Nice work. Love that oil tank too. Rick.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #169 on:** April 29, 2014, 10:19:51 PM »

Quote from: sethdhawkins on April 29, 2014, 07:51:59 PM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on April 29, 2014, 05:46:04 PM
Seth,

I just noticed that you had a nearly identical BLACK oil tank at the beginning of this build string, and now what appears to be an aluminum one. Any reason for the change, save for the fact that aluminum kicks ass??

Don

Black one was my own creation . The alloy-mini-um one was one a friend built for me (I suck at tig...looks like boogers). I love it, it's really cool. Just saying

Those tig welds are way cool.

Syscrush · « **Reply #170 on:** April 30, 2014, 12:04:18 PM »

This is my kind of build thread!

Very nice work. That front hub is very interesting, for sure - but I'm worried about the amount of trail you're gonna end up with.

bwaller · « **Reply #171 on:** April 30, 2014, 12:39:32 PM »

Good looking motorcycle. Just an observation however about the taillight location. I know there are a lot of people placing the light in that spot and I'm not throwing stones but when you get it on the street have someone follow you to see if it's clearly visable. The size of the light is fine.

I was following a buddy on his GSXR1000 after he switched to an combination taillight/signal/under seat deal. Man I almost ran into him, and I'm a biker. The thing was confusing as hell and not visable at all in the daytime.

We all need to be in charge of our own safety. Being seen from the rear is a big deal.

Your bike has a good stance, looks good.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #172 on:** April 30, 2014, 01:32:08 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on April 30, 2014, 12:39:32 PM

Good looking motorcycle. Just an observation however about the taillight location. I know there are a lot of people placing the light in that spot and I'm not throwing stones but when you get it on the street have someone follow you to see if it's clearly visable. The size of the light is fine.

I was following a buddy on his GSXR1000 after he switched to an combination taillight/signal/under seat deal. Man I almost ran into him, and I'm a biker. The thing was confusing as hell and not visable at all in the daytime.

We all need to be in charge of our own safety. Being seen from the rear is a big deal.

Your bike has a good stance, looks good.

I had a LED combo light on my GSXR and it was difficult to discern in full sunlight, too.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #173 on:** April 30, 2014, 02:07:37 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on April 30, 2014, 12:39:32 PM

Good looking motorcycle. Just an observation however about the taillight location. I know there are a lot of people placing the light in that spot and I'm not throwing stones but when you get it on the street have someone follow you to see if it's clearly visable. The size of the light is fine.

I was following a buddy on his GSXR1000 after he switched to an combination taillight/signal/under seat deal. Man I almost ran into him, and I'm a biker. The thing was confusing as hell and not visable at all in the daytime.

We all need to be in charge of our own safety. Being seen from the rear is a big deal.

Your bike has a good stance, looks good.

As long as the led's are positioned at different angles, they seem to work out all right. This joker light is the brightest thing I've seen on the road. As for directionals, I don't need no stinking directionals

There shouldn't be much confusion, unless I have a lack of hand signals. I think we're all kidding ourselves if we think the average cage driver sees the nuances of our directionals...they rarely see the rider or the bike as a whole, IMHO. I try and protect myself as much as possible, but there's only so much you can do, if there's a space cadet behind the wheel.

Tews19 · « **Reply #174 on:** April 30, 2014, 03:48:26 PM »

Great build. How did I miss this! I will go through your thread but I am curious about the front wheel mount. What was the process?

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Author Topic: The Quest for Brakes and Suspension: GSX-R Treats (Read 56680 times)