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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #25 on: November 30, 2011, 04:05:23 AM »
So do I.  ::)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2011, 04:10:14 AM »
So do I.  ::)
Just a sidenote, you can't hang out with us at the pits if you ride a modern 600cc  ::)
Dragbike Team D-Cut is too well known for riding old sh1t, so even our "friends" have to keep up the image  ;D

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #27 on: November 30, 2011, 07:27:52 AM »
Well I won't tell anyone if you don't. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #28 on: November 30, 2011, 07:50:38 AM »
Well I won't tell anyone if you don't. ;D ;D ;D ;D
I stopped talking to people years ago  ::)

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #29 on: December 03, 2011, 01:27:40 PM »
I ordered steering head bearings yesterday, expect a roller in two weeks.
Pics coming if things go as planned.

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #30 on: December 10, 2011, 02:27:44 PM »
Forks fitted. Swingarm next.


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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #31 on: December 13, 2011, 08:54:43 AM »
Nice front fender.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;) 8)
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #32 on: December 13, 2011, 10:52:52 AM »
Nice front fender.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sam. ;) 8)
Yeah and it fits surprisingly well ;)

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #33 on: December 14, 2011, 08:12:51 AM »
What colour will you be painting it, Kwack green perhaps?

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #34 on: December 14, 2011, 01:24:08 PM »
There's nothing like a good slider clutch for short wheelbases and good traction.  ;)

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #35 on: December 14, 2011, 01:54:12 PM »
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #36 on: December 15, 2011, 05:11:31 AM »
What colour will you be painting it, Kwack green perhaps?

Sam. ;)
I'd prefer painting it Kwack green with blue and white stripes but I'm not sure if Jere agrees.


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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #38 on: December 15, 2011, 12:21:22 PM »
I was thinking something like Wayne Raineys GPz superbike was.

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #39 on: January 08, 2012, 06:17:02 PM »
Juha,
Take a look here for the GSXR parts your mate needs.

Let me know if this is what he's looking for and if i can help in some way.
Frank,
http://www.psychobike.com/forums/garage-sale/94422-nice-oil-cooled-parts-sale.html

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #40 on: January 24, 2012, 12:49:30 PM »
Fitting the GSX-R 750W swingarm was easier than I expected, thanks to two factories either working together or copying each other  ;D


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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #41 on: January 25, 2012, 05:37:40 AM »
NO PICTURES...means it's not been fitted. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #42 on: January 25, 2012, 11:55:42 AM »
Now I have proof  ;)





I measured the wheelbase today, 1500mm as it is now, a bit less when lowered for drag racing, 1500mm is the limit in Streetbike-class  ;)

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #43 on: January 26, 2012, 10:14:28 AM »
I thought I could use the stock Kawasaki suspension hardware but no.
Luckily I have some GSX-R parts laying around and the puzzle called "J's Garage-Kawasaki" goes on after some machining and a few beers 8)




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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #44 on: January 26, 2012, 06:17:28 PM »
Good work there Juha. Wow, they limit your wheelbase in street ET ?? Should make for some interesting passing on a short wheel base bike with lots of power.

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #45 on: January 26, 2012, 06:51:36 PM »
What are the wheels and sizes Juha.?
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #46 on: January 26, 2012, 11:12:47 PM »
Good work there Juha. Wow, they limit your wheelbase in street ET ?? Should make for some interesting passing on a short wheel base bike with lots of power.
Yeah, 1500mm is the maximum wheelbase unless bike is longer as stock.
My Suzuki for example is limited to 1510mm, that and 1327cc engine makes riding the contraption interesting, you are right about that Frank  ;D

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #47 on: January 26, 2012, 11:18:47 PM »
What are the wheels and sizes Juha.?
VFR 800 3½" x 17" and ex-Mike Rieck CBR 900 rim, 5½" x 17".He used it as a doorstop or something  ::)

They are going on hold for the first season though, need custom made oversize brake discs etc. to complete the build up to the standard I have decided it to be, so when Sam races the bike it's gonna have stock ZX-9R front rim and GSX-R 750W rear rim.
Sizes are as above though.

 Juha

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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #48 on: January 26, 2012, 11:37:18 PM »
What are the wheels and sizes Juha.?
VFR 800 3½" x 17" and ex-Mike Rieck CBR 900 rim, 5½" x 17".He used it as a doorstop or something  ::)

They are going on hold for the first season though, need custom made oversize brake discs etc. to complete the build up to the standard I have decided it to be, so when Sam races the bike it's gonna have stock ZX-9R front rim and GSX-R 750W rear rim.
Sizes are as above though.

 Juha

Thankyou.... ;)
750 K2 1000cc
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Re: GPz 750 / Sam Green 2012
« Reply #49 on: January 28, 2012, 12:40:16 AM »
My brother stopped by yesterday and he was very happy with the rebuild so far.
Well, he better be as he ain't paying me and worst of all didn't even bring any beer... no fuel for the builder and that's extremely impolite  ::)