Keep in mind that the axle/wheel will move just a bit more than the shock. 
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#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Also remember that the tire grows slightly as speed increases.
The shock stroke is not the same as the amount of travel.
A. As steve mentioned, the axle is behind the lower shock mount.
B. The shock is not installed at a 90 degree angle. The uptravel of the axle considerably exceeds the shock travel.
Dis stuff ain't as simple as it may seem
P.S... At 350mm you will be at the edge of the envelope on chain slack. Be sure to set that up properly.Comment
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Moral of the advice here if there is one, is that if you want a truly finished and 100% correctly functioning motorcycle at the end, you will have to assemble the entire thing, test it and make revisions, then break it back down for the least important phase, cosmetics.Comment
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Yeah, my back-of-the-napkin calculation is wrong. I didn't take into account what steve and dohcbikes mentioned. Clearance will be much less.#1: 1979 GS 550 EC "Red" – Very first Bike / Overhaul thread New here? ☛ Read the Top 10 Newbie mistakes thread
#2: 1978 GS 550 EC "Blue" – Can't make it a donor / "Rebuild" thread Manuals (and much more): See Cliff's homepage here
#3: 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 II Racer – One needs a runner while wrenching
#4: 1980 Moto Guzzi V65C – Something to chillComment
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Got some goodies back from the powder coater.
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Cognito Moto front hub to fit the GSXR 750 front forks and brakes.
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Got he custom Buchanan spokes to work with the hubs and rims. Laced up by Wheel Works motorcycle shop in Hayward, CA. Tires mounted and balanced. Had to modify the rear caliper arm to make room. Most will say that it will rub, I'll report back if I have any issues.
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Big things back from powder coating. Finally some assembly happening.
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The rear caliper was disgusting to say the least. Had to find one that is in better shape. All new seals and pistons installed.
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Started looking at carbs and found three needles broken and stuck from previous owner. I can tell this bike was loved and cared for
. If someone has the ones marked with "F*cked" PM me.
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Classy looking bike pal, definitely gonna be one of the ones you see on the instagram cafe bike pages haha!Comment
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Is got that vibe man haha i definitely dig itComment
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