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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #25 on: October 20, 2023, 08:25:46 AM »
Quote from: MauiK3 on October 20, 2023, 07:57:19 AM
are those shocks (above) a set of the ones from the Far East where the "reservoir" is just cosmetic?
Yamaha R6 stock shock.
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2023, 01:51:38 AM »
Luckily sold the shock already. A friend of mine is building a flat track style or something close to it with a twist VX 800 and he immediately grabbed it.
This mistake only cost me 13 Euros so not a biggie ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #27 on: October 26, 2023, 08:59:44 PM »
Small but pretty important piece arrived from US yesterday.
I'll pair it with the SRAD front wheel and have my friend machine spacers to make it all fit together.
1986 forks, 1987 front axle (oh yeah, not a straight swap) 750 SRAD wheel and GSX-R 1100W speedo drive.

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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #28 on: October 28, 2023, 12:02:55 AM »
I'm keeping this bike suitable to fit nordic classic road racing F1 class rules so no real modern parts.
Brakes will be Italian, pretty much the best I can use within the rules 8)
I've ordered plenty of stuff from Carpimoto, works like a charm.





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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #29 on: October 29, 2023, 10:10:19 AM »

These early GSX-R's have one of the coolest tachometers I've ever seen.
Who needs to know revs when the engine is running under 3K  ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #30 on: October 29, 2023, 10:39:08 AM »
Okay that's just cool  8)
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #31 on: October 31, 2023, 10:23:26 AM »
Slight change of plan.... can't get the speedo drive to fit with the SRAD wheel so I'm gonna swap front wheels with JMR-Suzuki.
It has a GSX-R 750W front wheel and SRAD wheel can be fitted to replace that so there's really no issue at all.
Stupid of me to think I could squeeze the wider wheel AND speedo drive to old narrow front forks  ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #32 on: October 31, 2023, 11:07:55 AM »
There is still a chance... sometimes it's good to talk to friends and throw ideas at each other  ;D
I'll post pics if this seems possible in real life  ::)

Hello me, it's me again  ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #33 on: October 31, 2023, 11:12:18 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on October 29, 2023, 10:39:08 AM
Okay that's just cool  8)
I think so! Couldn't imagine any company nowadays releasing a bike with a tacho that starts from 3K  ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #34 on: November 05, 2023, 05:10:49 AM »
Today I took the Slabside off the wall, installed the swingarm, removed old steering lock and checked all the rivet nuts.
A couple of them needed replacing so that is done now.

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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #35 on: March 27, 2024, 02:57:30 PM »
Ended up ordering a GSX-R 750 W front wheel so I can fit a speedo drive. Sorry about the mess in the pic, we have a lot of shi... projects.

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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #36 on: March 27, 2024, 07:30:34 PM »
Is that the tail fins of a 59' Impala I see in the background? 8)
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1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
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1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2024, 11:38:12 PM »
Quote from: Kelly E on March 27, 2024, 07:30:34 PM
Is that the tail fins of a 59' Impala I see in the background? 8)
Yes. My wife's car.
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #38 on: April 02, 2024, 09:22:02 AM »
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #39 on: April 02, 2024, 10:24:12 AM »
Quote from: Leino on April 02, 2024, 09:22:02 AM


Looks great. Now all you need is the rest of it. 8)
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #40 on: April 02, 2024, 10:31:41 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on April 02, 2024, 10:24:12 AM
Quote from: Leino on April 02, 2024, 09:22:02 AM


Looks great. Now all you need is the rest of it. 8)
For both of them, yes  ;D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #41 on: May 24, 2024, 09:14:34 AM »
Seems like I get nothing done with all the projects and the daily drive giving me trouble and to be honest that seems to be the truth  ;D
Anyhoo, I'll get the front wheel spacers early next week so that's a step forward and two steps to the side if I have learned anything over the years.
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #42 on: May 31, 2024, 02:06:44 PM »
Got the spacers and it seems all my measurements are correct. Next step, brakes.
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #43 on: June 02, 2024, 11:14:09 PM »
 
Front wheel fitted.
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #44 on: June 03, 2024, 12:33:47 AM »
Fuel tank is going to be modified with endurance style fuel cap and added capacity.
« Last Edit: June 03, 2024, 01:52:05 AM by Leino »
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #45 on: June 03, 2024, 03:34:11 AM »
Quote from: Leino on May 24, 2024, 09:14:34 AM
Seems like I get nothing done with all the projects and the daily drive giving me trouble and to be honest that seems to be the truth  ;D
Anyhoo, I'll get the front wheel spacers early next week so that's a step forward and two steps to the side if I have learned anything over the years.

So it is moving like a knight piece in chess…
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #46 on: June 03, 2024, 10:27:45 AM »
It's looking good, I can't wait to see it done.  8)

I got the 81' GS 1100E oil leaks sorted out, thanks. Just put a clutch in it and we're going to sell it and keep the 80' GS 1100E. I've always wanted a Sportster and if I don't get one soon I'll never get one. Plus we need to thin the herd because it is difficult to work in the shop with so many bikes in the way.
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The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0                                            1971 MGB/GT
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport                          1972 MGB/GT
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD                                   1985 GMC S15
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1982 Honda CB 900F Super Sport
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda VF 700S Sabre
1984 Honda VF 1000F Interceptor
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans
1994 Kawasaki Concours ZG 1000A9
2005 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #47 on: June 04, 2024, 12:41:12 AM »
Quote from: RAFster122s on June 03, 2024, 03:34:11 AM
Quote from: Leino on May 24, 2024, 09:14:34 AM
Seems like I get nothing done with all the projects and the daily drive giving me trouble and to be honest that seems to be the truth  ;D
Anyhoo, I'll get the front wheel spacers early next week so that's a step forward and two steps to the side if I have learned anything over the years.

So it is moving like a knight piece in chess…
I can't play chess but sure sounds right  :D
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Re: My project GSX-R 1100 -87
« Reply #48 on: June 04, 2024, 12:50:01 AM »
Quote from: Kelly E on June 03, 2024, 10:27:45 AM
It's looking good, I can't wait to see it done.  8)

I got the 81' GS 1100E oil leaks sorted out, thanks. Just put a clutch in it and we're going to sell it and keep the 80' GS 1100E. I've always wanted a Sportster and if I don't get one soon I'll never get one. Plus we need to thin the herd because it is difficult to work in the shop with so many bikes in the way.
Glad you got the leaks sorted. Saves a lot of time and effort when those o-rings leak and you know it  ;D
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