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Offline cafe2be

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GSXR parts
« on: November 05, 2008, 07:37:00 AM »
I picked up rearsets (with rear mc) and a complete front mc from a 04 gsxr for $90 from a local shop in ny. I am going to have tabs welded on to mount the rearsets. As far as using the MCs, are they compatible? Can someone point me in the right direction via pictures or words as to how to properly mount the rearsets?

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2008, 08:10:54 AM »

I put late 90's GSXR rearsets on this bike.

Let me know if you have specific questions after checking out the pic.

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2008, 08:16:01 AM »
yes, do you have a better picture?   :P

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2008, 08:17:23 AM »
here's a bigger pic.

Plus I cropped one of just the rearset.

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2008, 08:21:26 AM »
I welded a piece of angle iron (about 3/4x3/4x5) along the frame spar that goes from the swingarm pivot to the upper shock mount.  Then I drilled holes to mount the rearsets and welded nuts onto the back side of the angle iron (although that's really optional).

The mastercylinders are matched to the caliper, but mostly I've found that rear MC's are pretty much interchangable.

You might have to rig a return spring for the brake pedal if it isn't part of the rearset itself.

TR

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2008, 08:37:58 AM »
Triffecpa,
Thanks for the quick response. The rear brake set is complete with spring return and all. Master is still connected to it. The place I bought the parts from buys about 15 crotch rockets a week (wrecks) and dismantles and sells. I guess my question, is more so placement now. I have read on here that the placement should be under your butt . I have a friend that welds so that is not an issue. I have to check to see if the shifter rod is the correct length. I see many people mount the sets in the bottom corner below the oil tank. Is this the correct spot. And when removing the OEM pegs and brakets, is there a special swing arm bolt or do you use the same one? Thanks,
Andrew

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2008, 08:52:22 AM »
If you look at the pic of the complete bike, it will give you an idea on placement.  It's really a personal preference.  If possible, clamp the rearsets close to where you think that you want to mount them and then sit on the bike and see if it is comfortable for you.

Most of the newer rearsets come with the MC mounted and attached, but sometimes the angle doesn't work when retro-fitted to another bike.  You might have to end up welding some additional tabs to the frame to mount the MC.

You will likely have to shorten the motor mount bolt after you remove the stock footpeg brackets.  If you can shorten it and rethread the end, then that's the best option.  If not, cut it off and weld a slightly larger nut to one end to make a "bolt" out of what was once a double ended threaded rod.

In all likelihood, the shift rod won't be the correct length.  It will have to be lengthened or shortened.  I usually cut it in the middle, place it into a piece of aluminum angle to hold it straight (the aluminum won't stick to the steel weld) and weld it back together or weld a longer piece into the middle.  You also need to look and see if the piece that fits onto the shift shaft will work with the Honda parts.  There are a couple of sizes of shift shafts used on bikes and some have finer or coarser threads.  If need be, you might be able to cut off the stock shifter and add a heim joint to it.

The new shaft shaft piece on newer stuff is likely aluminum and therefore can't be welded onto the stock steel shifter.  Also, most shift linkages are set up with one right hand threaded heim joint and one left hand thread to make final adjustment of the shifter height easier.

Also you have to tack the mounts to the frame and make sure that the pegs fit perpendicular to the frame.  If the bracket is not exactly straight, then the peg will angle forward or backwards.  Again, tack it into place on both sides of the bracket before final welding.

TR
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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #7 on: November 05, 2008, 09:40:37 AM »
Great answers! Thank you very much. This is very helpful. I will look at the shift spline to see if that fits correctly. As for the rod, I have seen someplace that sells rods and joints. I can adjust as necessary. I will definately take your advise on using clamps to see fit and then tacking it on to adjust. I will take pics of the parts and post them up.

In you personal preference do the rearsets make for a more comfortable ride?

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2008, 09:46:04 AM »

well, I prefer the rearsets and lower bars on my bikes.  Others might disagree.

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Re: GSXR parts
« Reply #9 on: November 05, 2008, 10:05:48 AM »
I have the drag bars on the bike already and they are pretty much pointed down. The ride is pretty comfortable now. I imagine with the sets on the ride will be much better.