Kichigai GS1100ESD

Sorry guys, but that was a CARRIAGE bolt, NOT a lag bolt. Either way, get the right part. Ray.

Ok, I went the the store and got me a few low profile grade 8 metric hex bolts to replace the carrage bolts previously used on my lower fork trees. I also had to use my persuasion tool (pry bar) to pry the fairing frame to clear the top bolts but I now have about 1/4 in of clearance on both sides. Problem solved! Take a look!



I also got my SV650 risers finally mounted on my top trippled tree plate. I found a good place to drill the holes where were there was enough support. This spot also allowed the bars to be mounted such to allow access to the top fork adjustment screws.






Next is to fabricate a new backet to re-attached the stock gauges back on. Note: if you look at the bottom side of the top tripple tree, you will see that there are plenty of pre-existing threaded hole to utilize.

Dink and Kingofvenus, thanks for the tip on the guages. I like the idea of re-calibrating them. I actually have to open it up soon to replace the gear selector display which I found a brand new replacement on ebay. I may need some tech advice once I get to there.

Or you can have the stock speedo re-calibrated.

Dink

What you could do is get the gauges from a '90 to '92 gsxr or somthing simular that bolts to the underside of the upper clamp like you're stock set-up. Mine is like yours, I modified the stock mount to bolt under the top clamp which will work if you know what the difference between your actual speed and what is indictated on the speedo is. I'm putting some guages from the type of bike (gsx 600 katana) my front end/wheels are from and mounting them into the fairing. You're bike is looking great BTW!

You're speedo is gonna be way off with the stock unit, I went from a 16 to a 17 and it is way off.

Very interesting! I never new that! Is there a fix for this? Do most people that does this conversion just use their stock gauges and just factors in the difference?

You're speedo is gonna be way off with the stock unit, I went from a 16 to a 17 and it is way off.

man hate to jump in so late. had a lot of fun doing my '83. i put '92 GSXR inverted forks and rims. the '83 has a 19" front rim and a 17" rear, the '92 had 17" at both and the inverted forks were shorter then original '83s what we did was weld the shock mount further toward the rear and purchased longer shocks. this seemed to level the bike more. also had to put some stops on the handle bars to prevent them from hitting my tank. drilled and mounted handle bars at top of triple tree, for a little more sitting upright

Oyama67, I would love to see some pixs of your bike! I tried looking but couldnt find any. Did you also go with a 5/8 offset front sprocket? I asume you had to make your own brackets to mount you gauge set back on your bike. Thats what I plan to do! Any suggestion would be appreciated since it should like you had finished yours upgrades.

Tell the guy there that "Robert who writes for Grassroots Motorsports" sent you - I buy at least one set of lines from him every year for my various projects.

Don't waste your money on bike-specific braided line kits. Just go to the Earl's shop in Lawndale and they'll make them custom for you cheaper.

This sound like a good idea! Im not too far from Laundale. Thanks!

Thanks! I havent gotten to roll my bike much but think it is easier than with the stock tires. Yes I love riding the twisties! I plan to take the GS up to the canyon once it is finished. It should be interesting! I dont have a clue yet on which brake lines to get. I hear that GALFER make nice ones! I picked up a matching GSXR 750 front brake master when I bought my front end which I would like to use if I can make it work with my stock bars. I also picked up a GSXR rear master too and am trying to figure out how to mount it and make it work with my stock rear brake pedal. Have any suggestions?

Don't waste your money on bike-specific braided line kits. Just go to the Earl's shop in Lawndale and they'll make them custom for you cheaper.

man hate to jump in so late. had a lot of fun doing my '83. i put '92 GSXR inverted forks and rims. the '83 has a 19" front rim and a 17" rear, the '92 had 17" at both and the inverted forks were shorter then original '83s what we did was weld the shock mount further toward the rear and purchased longer shocks. this seemed to level the bike more. also had to put some stops on the handle bars to prevent them from hitting my tank. drilled and mounted handle bars at top of triple tree, for a little more sitting upright

I would think the stock rear master cylinder would work just fine, I am using my stock one with the GSF600 caliper on my 750. I'm working on mounting the speedo/tach from one into my fairing.

Galfer, Goodridge and Spiegler all make great stainless braided brake lines, can't go wrong with any of them. I've got some Spieglers on the front brakes of the GS and a Goodridge on the rear brake and they're both great quality. Spiegler makes brake lines for sportbike front ends that have the extra length you need when using standard handlebars vs. the stock clipons. They work great on my GS so it should work for you too. I used their superbike handlebar riser kit for the GSXR 1000 front end which is very well made, albeit a bit spendy.

The GSXR front brake lever and master cylinder will bolt onto your stock handlebars no problem.

What are your plans for a speedometer?

I can't say how to get a rear GSXR master cylinder to work with your stock rear brake pedal, although it probably can be done with some modification. I used the stock rear brake rearset from the 2006 GSXR 1000 and made an adapter plate to be able to bolt it onto the GS frame. This seemed like the easiest and simplest solution.

Thanks! I havent gotten to roll my bike much but think it is easier than with the stock tires. Yes I love riding the twisties! I plan to take the GS up to the canyon once it is finished. It should be interesting! I dont have a clue yet on which brake lines to get. I hear that GALFER make nice ones! I picked up a matching GSXR 750 front brake master when I bought my front end which I would like to use if I can make it work with my stock bars. I also picked up a GSXR rear master too and am trying to figure out how to mount it and make it work with my stock rear brake pedal. Have any suggestions?

Thanks! I havent gotten to roll my bike much but think it is easier than with the stock tires. Yes I love riding the twisties! I plan to take the GS up to the canyon once it is finished. It should be interesting! I dont have a clue yet on which brake lines to get. I hear that GALFER make nice ones! I picked up a matching GSXR 750 front brake master when I bought my front end which I would like to use if I can make it work with my stock bars. I also picked up a GSXR rear master too and am trying to figure out how to mount it and make it work with my stock rear brake pedal. Have any suggestions?

Looks fantastic!

The rolling resistance from the radials is much less than the bias tires - have you noticed that when rolling the bike around? If you are into riding the twisties, you won't believe the improvement all that extra contact patch makes when you've got it leaned over. GSXR brakes are tremendous too - what kind of brake lines are you going to run?

Here is some more pictures from another angle!