82 Kat resto-mod aka Project Bucket Case

Well, I had two issues this week both that are easily fixed.

First one was caused when removing the wheel bearings. No I did not damaged the rim.

First, I'll explain how they were removed.

These tools was all that I needed.


I used the heat gun to heat up the outer part of the hub for a few minutes. I then used the sprocket and tapped the center race of the bearing to free up the spacer between the bearings. Next I took the 1/2 inch tub by the hammer and carefully placed through the hub and on to the other bearing's inner race. Then I 'tapped' it 2-3 times and then would my way around the bearing using the bolts holes for the rotors au a guide. Eventually, it will come out. The reason for working your way around is not to let the bearing get 'cock eyed'. Once it was out, I flipped the wheel and use the sprocket to knock out the other bearing.

And this is what you get:


It was so easy. That I went ahead with the rear and removed the bearings from the wheel. It all went smooth.

The next day I figured I would get some bearing from the local bearing house. I called them up and they wanted 18 bucks for one. Now, I laughed because All Balls sell them cheaper then that in a set at least for the front.

And this was my little screw up. I was planning on placing them back in and mocking up the suspension to figure out the shock mounts this week. Oh well, I should have checked first.

Anyways, I got home checked Ebay for some 6204 sr c3 bearings and found some for 20 or best offer for ten. I got them for 15 plus shipping. So for ten automotive 6204 bearings, I payed a little roughly 2.40 each but I have to wait. Now, I hope they are what the sellers said they were.

Subscribed..

This looks like it's going to be a cool build. It looks good Ukilme!

That is a nice classic look; I cleared (Por-15 Glisten PC) my 18" 3 spokes after stripping. The cast part offered a contast to the polished rim which I like.

Thanks, that was the look I was going for. I need to replace the bearing still as the front bearings seems to be siezed. Oh well....

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Well, I finally got around to finishing painting my rims and clearing it. I tried to cut and polish the clear but the look would got funky.

I used Dupli-color High performance satin black and clear.

Next time I will just get a strong automotive clear from PPG, Nason or such.



Now, it is a little warmer. Time to clean up the garage and work on the frame again.

That is a nice classic look; I cleared (Por-15 Glisten PC) my 18" 3 spokes after stripping. The cast part offered a contast to the polished rim which I like.

Well, I finally got around to finishing painting my rims and clearing it. I tried to cut and polish the clear but the look would got funky.

I used Dupli-color High performance satin black and clear.

Next time I will just get a strong automotive clear from PPG, Nason or such.



Now, it is a little warmer. Time to clean up the garage and work on the frame again.

This one is still avaliable

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=152456

I just picked up a Kerker. Hopefully, it works out. Now just to finish off the chassis then work on the other stuff.

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Ya I saw that on line. Not bad. It is bad timing to sell it after Christmas. He got no bids.


posplayr- I just realized I have a subscription to you build thread. I guess I subscribe when I first joined GS.

This one is still avaliable

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=152456

Sorry...didn't mean that you were loaded with cash...I meant that you got a very good deal on the motorcycle, that it is worth much more than you gave for it. A complement on your purchasing savvy!

Great bike...looooooove the Kats! Please keep posting pics! ...keeps me motivated during the snow months!

No problems and no offense was taken. I will keep it coming but this weeks is slow. Shift work and all.

Na, I am not in the money. Just an understanding wife and a two year plan...

Sorry...didn't mean that you were loaded with cash...I meant that you got a very good deal on the motorcycle, that it is worth much more than you gave for it. A complement on your purchasing savvy!

Great bike...looooooove the Kats! Please keep posting pics! ...keeps me motivated during the snow months!

Ya I saw that on line. Not bad. It is bad timing to sell it after Christmas. He got no bids.


posplayr- I just realized I have a subscription to you build thread. I guess I subscribe when I first joined GS.

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Without that cross brace this would probably fit. 4:1 NOS Yoshi

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200420299898&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[posplayr]

posplayr, thanks for that catch and pictures. I have not even thought of an exhaust as of yet. I may have to rethink that cross member. You exhaust is a tight fit even with sigots.

I can pray it works out or move it since like you said and go back to 3/4 inches tube.

What you want to watch out for on GSXR 1100 pipes is the outer tubes extend out further, but the inner pipes make a quicker turn closer to the motor. I think it has do do with making the down tubes equal length.

I have a GSXR 1100 1st Gen Mussy 4:1 that is symerical and has no clerance issues (on my GSXR; trial fit only). They seem to far and few between.

posplayr, thanks for that catch and pictures. I have not even thought of an exhaust as of yet. I may have to rethink that cross member. You exhaust is a tight fit even with sigots.

I can pray it works out or move it since like you said and go back to 3/4 inches tube.

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This pic is from the side so you can see there is nothing in the way if the brace can be relocated back and down about 1/4-1/2". The stock cross brace is 3/4" OD centered on the frame. The distance from the top of the tube to the CL of the upper mounting bolt if about 1.5"

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The front cross member was removed by the previous owner for a 89 GSXR motor exhaust. I replaced it with a 1' tube which is a little larger.

I'm wonder if you have a specific exhaust in mind all ready or you might want to rethink this cross brace. If this cross brace could be stepped down and back about 1/4" you could probably fit any number of GSXR,Bandit exhausts including a GSXR 1000.

I'm assuming the Kat bracing is the same as the (83) 1100 ED and you can see in the picture how close the pipe is to the cross brace. This is an Yoshi 4:2:1 from a 2nd generation 89-92 GSXR 1100. I got the required clerance by using spigots to space out the pipe by about 3/4". This reduced my wheel to header clearance by about 1/2" and also decreased my ground clearance by about the same. Without the spigots it would be a tighter fit.