GS12OOSS Clone

Enjoying your build.
having a straight EZ that is yelling for attention I am loving your build.

Cool Hand Luke

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=V2f-MZ2HRHQ

Thanks to all the positive buzz you guys given me on the project. However, I got one more thing I'm about to revel.

Soon the overall color scheme will be presented. I was planning to stick with Starry Blue color that the '83 model had that one year (and use the corresponding replica decal set of light blue lettering) and I specifically and on a number occasions I told my shop guys that was going to be the primary color. I added a couple of color accents to help set it apart a tad and give it a endurance racer vibe along with the GS1200SS look. As far as the rims goes, we talked and traded ideas and though I did mentioned the starry blue color as an idea I thought I was going with a gloss black. What I got was the blue as seen in the picture.

Then when I was in the shop this week I was excited and hoping to see how the tank, cowl, and plastic pieces turned out but there weren't back yet. When asked how the color match to starry blue turned out, my shop guy said that the rims were used to match paint. Hummmm.

I feel I do control my project work pretty well but I like receiving input from my mechanics because they have a lot experience and sometimes its good to get a wide range of opinions and views. So during this color ideas exchange, the color of the rims became the pacing component because the darker blue for powder coating sets the color of the balance of the bike. In other words, the color of the rims set the color of the tank/cowl/plastic rather than those parts setting the color for the rims. Therefore, I don't think I will get the shade of blue that I was hoping to get so when it all comes together so keep that in mind when providing me your commentary. Hopefully it won't look too much like a grape popsicile.

I not p#*sed off because I'm pretty emotionally invested in the bike far enough that I think it will be fine. I think the quality parts, workmanship, and overall look of the bike will make the blue scheme look good and give it the modern retro look I wanted to get.

We're all about to find out here next week.

That was addressed when I got another GSXR faring and cut it up

dooope, my bad. Great! what was that Carly Simon song called? ... Anticipation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NwP3wes4M8)
looking forward to finished look! (I did the polished swingarm too ... looks killer)
edit:restored orange ct110 (?) in the backround?

....What foot rests did you use? Those look very nice.....

The rearsets were used and laying on the shelf at the shop I used in Connecticut to mock up the bike last year and I think I paid $100 for the pair. They did polish up pretty good. I don't know if anyone on this site can weigh in. The foot rests, rear brake and gear shift levers are new and I forget how much I paid for those.

As for the other eagle eyes of the GSR group, the rear brake caliper will be taken off and painted black before it all said and done.

awesome stuff! look forward to finish photos. only comment would be ... anyway to 'disguise' the exposed fairing brackets?
wtg !!

That was addressed when I got another GSXR faring and cut it up (forgive me great Gixxer god) to cover those brackets. The green cowl from the earlier pictures is no longer being used and the red one (now being painted blue) will be used. The cardboard sections shown on the red cowl are made up to cover the brackets. See the attached pictures and compare them relative to where the bottom cut was made in relation to the vent opening (where my thumb is on the red cowl).

Also, the hole for the light was filled in by the body shop.


Red (2nd attempt)



Green (1st attempt)

[limeex2]

The bike looks beautiful and the finished project will be better yet! I would suggest the frame mods. Mine saw MANY miles on the track, and it helped alot. By the looks of what you are fabricating it would be a walk in the park for you. May want to think about the slingshot carb mod. You gain a claimed 8-10 hp and loose 3.3 lbs. With Rays motor, that could get interesting. The fairing mods will look sweet, but let that motor hang out. Its like a low cut, black dress with double D's. num/num. I have bar end mirrors and couldn't agree with you more. You can actually see behind you. What foot rests did you use? Those look very nice. VERY nice job and thanks for sharing.

awesome stuff! look forward to finish photos. only comment would be ... anyway to 'disguise' the exposed fairing brackets?
wtg !!

The ride is looking real good. I would absolutely recommend a series r/r and you can read about them in "Gs stator" in my signature.

You might also consider a SSPB as it will improve the overall performance of your bikes electrical and is a perfect match to the series r/r in giving 20th century electronic upgrade. Again see my signature.

I'am interested in this upgrade and I happened to be reading those threads over the weekend. Though I build power plants for a living and I have made my share of MW's, my electrical expertise is limited (I'm was bred on the mechanical side and now oversee the commerical side of them). I do know about GS's stator issues and I do like to modernize my bikes in an effort reduce my chances of finding myself stranded somewhere someday due to electrical issues.

Right now I'm going to push my project to the finish line which is now April 19th (of when I can drive it home) and I will look to upgrade this over the summer. Thanks.

[posplayr]

The ride is looking real good. I would absolutely recommend a series r/r and you can read about them in "Gs stator" in my signature.

You might also consider a SSPB as it will improve the overall performance of your bikes electrical and is a perfect match to the series r/r in giving 20th century electronic upgrade. Again see my signature.

Oil Cooler

Progress Photos & Grab Bar

Here are some progress photos. I added a couple shots of the grab bar I had made so its easier to lift up onto the center stand and so I don't have to grab the frame along the plastic rear piece and take the risk of breaking one of its tabs.

[John Kat]

Per the packing slip, the model was CU-13058.

Many thanks!
John

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I only have one answer of the three questions. From eye-to-eye it is 15".

As for the model, I'm tracking that down (I live in CT but working in NJ so the receipt is not at my finger tips).

The diameter I'll get also the next time I'm in the shop. I was concern about the clearance also but it was about 3/4" between it and the chain. I will say that I put 3,500 miles on the bike last summer and fall after it was mocked up and running and they never made contact.

Per the packing slip, the model was CU-13058.

[Carter Turk]

Probably not an issue, but the SS style pipe may scrape with spirited cornering. Right behind the collector looks like it'll touch down before the peg feeler. Even though you added 2" in the back, 2" was lost in the front, right? I had a Supertrapp that looked very similar to that pipe, it scraped bad on right hand corners. That was with stock suspension though. Just an observation.

One thing that didn't sit quite right with me during the long cold winter was how the fairing looked after it was mocked up (see earlier photos of the green cowl). I didn't hate it but it wasn't quite right. I still dig the '89-90 GSXR duel headlight look and wanted to still add that mod to the build because I was still trying to get a bit of that GS1200SS vibe added to the overall look.

Last summer when I made a pilgrimage to the Mid-Ohio swap meet, I bought another original GSXR cowl (hey you never know when you need one) just in case I wanted to make a change. After talking to my shop guy, I gave him the other cowl and told him what my thoughts were. Attached photos is what he came and mocked up to give the bottom side more balance and better cover the lower mounting hardware. I liked it so change was approved (cue cash register sound). I don't mind spending the money when it gets the look right and rewards the craftsmen who get it right.

This piece is in the paint shop now and they have a guy that does fiberglass work and who will finish this look. I thought I was going to get this piece back this week but it looks like it will be next week now. I will post some photos when it does.

Opinions?