Author Topic: The Quest for Brakes and Suspension: GSX-R Treats (Read 56784 times)

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #325 on:** June 24, 2014, 10:31:27 AM »

*cough* *cough*

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #326 on:** June 24, 2014, 11:06:08 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on June 24, 2014, 10:24:42 AM

Speaking from experience, Don? Tell us all about it!

I knew someone would have to respond to that comment. Well, at my age, you get that "experience" when you have your physical exam. I think I made a smartass comment to my doctor that he didn't even buy me dinner first. Not my idea of a Friday or Saturday night.

Thankfully, I have a few years until the dreaded colonoscopy procedure.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #327 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:14:36 PM »

Quote from: sethdhawkins on June 24, 2014, 10:31:27 AM

*cough* *cough*

*pucker* *pucker*......

bwaller · « **Reply #328 on:** June 24, 2014, 03:29:47 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on June 24, 2014, 11:06:08 AM

Quote from: calj737 on June 24, 2014, 10:24:42 AM
Speaking from experience, Don? Tell us all about it!

I knew someone would have to respond to that comment. Well, at my age, you get that "experience" when you have your physical exam. I think I made a smartass comment to my doctor that he didn't even buy me dinner first. Not my idea of a Friday or Saturday night. Thankfully, I have a few years until the dreaded colonoscopy procedure.

Oh could I tell you stories.

An old friend stopped by two weeks ago & the topic came up. We laughed our asses off comparing notes. Sorry Seth, kind of a lousy side track.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #329 on:** June 26, 2014, 01:08:44 PM »

http://www.apexmfg.com/products/product/view/11/172

I think this is the route I'm headed. Man, clip ons are pricey for a coupla bits of aluminum :-/ I also picked up a set of pro grip gel grips. Now, just two more weeks of work, and I can ride. Being a grownup sucks.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #330 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:44:04 AM »

They're supposed to use lube for rectal examinations? Damn, I'm getting a new doctor! Actually, I went to my doctor for a checkup, but he's retiring soon, so he arranged for me to be examined by a pretty young female doctor.

Never having been examined by a female doc I was a little shy I suppose, but she made me feel relaxed right away, and we were getting on fine when she suddenly stopped and said to me, "Terry, you're going to have to stop masturbating."

I was shocked! I said "Why?", (what had she found?) and she replied, "because I'm trying to examine you!

But back to the thread for a mo, those clipons are nice, but couldn't you make something just as nice Seth? I reckon there's less than 50 bucks worth of aluminum there, so a little machining and maybe a little paint, and boom! You're there. Cheers, Terry.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #331 on:** June 27, 2014, 03:56:10 AM »

Bwahahaha!

But, yeah, the Bridgeport is getting rather dusty. Between being at sea half the year and too many projects...well, you get the picture.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #332 on:** June 27, 2014, 04:23:11 AM »

Damn, get that mill going Seth, I've only got a crappy Taiwanese Mill/Drill, and I reckon I could make something acceptable, and looking at your work, I know you'll do something brilliant! Cheers, Terry.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #333 on:** July 01, 2014, 08:12:01 AM »

Seth,

Your bike has been nominated and seconded for BOTM. Please accept the nomination in the nomination thread:
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=138969.msg1571440#msg1571440

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #334 on:** July 01, 2014, 09:02:25 AM »

Your threats were genuine! Thanks, Don!

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #335 on:** July 01, 2014, 04:58:55 PM »

So, I broke down and ordered the Apex 3" riser, adjustable clip ons:
http://www.apexmfg.com/products/apex-clip-ons/product/view/11/172
These things had better tame tigers.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #336 on:** July 02, 2014, 01:47:19 AM »

They look great Seth, and I like their video too. I better go over to the BOTM thread and vote!Cheers, Terry.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #337 on:** July 16, 2014, 05:54:43 AM »

Soooo, I need a stator cover :-/ I had an incident at the shop yesterday while moving things around. It was terrifying, but the stator cover was the only thing I screwed up. I sacrificed my calf/shin to save the tank...tell ya what, that sucker is heavy. Anyone got a decent stator cover they'd sell me?

calj737 · « **Reply #338 on:** July 16, 2014, 07:16:53 AM »

I think I saw some with Bill Benton last week. Send him a PM

greenjeans · « **Reply #339 on:** July 22, 2014, 02:58:11 PM »

Beautiful. Really.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #340 on:** July 22, 2014, 03:06:52 PM »

That's a bummer and a pain (for your shin!). At least the cover is something that can be swapped in easily. Sorry I don't have a spare or I'd send it.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #341 on:** July 23, 2014, 02:11:04 AM »

Super bummer. Also, the Apex riser clip ons won't work for my setup

The clamps don't clear the tank. It's miserable to ride more than an hour with the stock clip ons. I will investigate drilling the top triple tree to set up bar clamps.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #342 on:** July 25, 2014, 12:23:58 AM »

Quote from: sethdhawkins on July 23, 2014, 02:11:04 AM

Super bummer. Also, the Apex riser clip ons won't work for my setup The clamps don't clear the tank. It's miserable to ride more than an hour with the stock clip ons. I will investigate drilling the top triple tree to set up bar clamps.

G'day Seth, yep that's the best idea mate, well done. Cheers, Terry.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #343 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:37:19 AM »

Quote from: sethdhawkins on July 23, 2014, 02:11:04 AM

Super bummer. Also, the Apex riser clip ons won't work for my setup The clamps don't clear the tank. It's miserable to ride more than an hour with the stock clip ons. I will investigate drilling the top triple tree to set up bar clamps.

Do you think the Woodcrafts will have the same issue?

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #344 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:07:13 PM »

The way that they clamp to the fork seems very similar. I would be surprised if they cleared.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #345 on:** July 25, 2014, 05:40:12 PM »

Another solution, but it ain't cheap - swap your triples for a set of Devin's new increased offset - back to stock. That should give you clearance.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #346 on:** July 25, 2014, 06:19:06 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 25, 2014, 05:40:12 PM

Another solution, but it ain't cheap - swap your triples for a set of Devin's new increased offset - back to stock. That should give you clearance.

+1, and it'll also improve it's handling.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #347 on:** July 26, 2014, 05:50:56 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 25, 2014, 05:40:12 PM

Another solution, but it ain't cheap - swap your triples for a set of Devin's new increased offset - back to stock. That should give you clearance.

I'll anxiously await a package from California around Christmas time

Seriously, I gotta step away from the 750 for a little while, a it's taken over my spare time the last two years. I'll revisit the whole situation in the spring. I still wish I could get great photos of that paint...it's just so deep. In the meantime, I've been bombing around on the Urinal (as Terry likes to call it!). It's a hoot to ride! I just picked up this motor to swap into it.

I gotta at least re-seal the top end and clean it up. Hoping the bottom end is good. Has about 50k on it.

calj737 · « **Reply #348 on:** July 26, 2014, 07:36:26 AM »

Seth - do you know the production date on that BMW motor? Pre-11/74 flywheel bolts are very susceptible to breakage. They're 12mmx1.0 I believe. After 11/74 changed to 12x1.50. Gotta change the crank if you do desire that swap, can't just swap the bolts (obviously).

I'm told, the other option, is to lighten the flywheel as it helps offset the shear weight and stress on those bolts. Given you're planning a sidecar, though I'd share that if you were unaware.

sethdhawkins · « **Reply #349 on:** July 26, 2014, 10:46:29 AM »

From the vin#, I'm under the impression that it's a '78.

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Author Topic: The Quest for Brakes and Suspension: GSX-R Treats (Read 56784 times)