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  1. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Hey Chuck, yeh the YSS shocks i have included the high adjusters, intention was to play with front a rear settings until i found what worked for me as a nice streetable bike, so once its up and going i will definitely take a look at what you've mentioned above. There are actually a few things i...
  2. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    I actually think i will end up spacing both the disc and the sprocket, and move and shorten the brake stay to an underslung type. probably will use the new katana disc you suggested with a standard caliper, more modern options are looking like too much work at this point and im really keen to...
  3. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

  4. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Thanks for the kind words Chuck, John, Steve.. Honestly Chuck, the research you have done and the info you have posted has helped me alot, im not sure i can say i wouldve gone with the VTR forks if i hadnt read your posts. As for the rims, unsure what they are, will ask the wheel builder what...
  5. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Now, to search function my way to a rear disc/caliper upgrade!
  6. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Its been a merry old Xmas... and because i know everyone likes pics here's what's made me merry. got my wheels back, very pleased with the outcome. Rims are 17x4.5 rear 18x2.5 front Then got myself some rubber, 150 rears 110 front On the bike 150 is a comfortable fit in the swinger and...
  7. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    I may even leave the VTR calipers on mine in the long run, they are in near new condition. The VTR guys complain about them, but the difference over our old GS setups will still be immense. The VTR guys also like to complain about the forks ive noticed on the forums :-) The clearance issues...
  8. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Yeh, rz366's. Definitely the best shock/features for the money. I contemplated ikon (had koni's over the years) and hagon for a long time, but gas and ride hight adjustment won the day. Also when ordering the guys at YSS were really good to chat too, had the shocks 3 days after ordering. No...
  9. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Well, Chuck, as usual some outstanding info/research there... Ive seen that table on the VTR forums and it formed the basis of my plans to upgrade to 600F4i calipers, alot of the VTR guys that do that upgrade just use the VTR M/C, and thats what i was intending to do, might look at 15/16mm ones...
  10. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    I believe that tank is the larger of the 2 styles that came on the 80-82 GSX1100ET.
  11. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Yes you are right John, the sp1 are the most desirable upgrade, but unfortunately those calipers are in high demand and certainly not all that easy to find, especially in Australia for me.
  12. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Interesting but not unsurprising that they changed mid model. I just got new bearings for the front wheel hub and am making my own spacers. Its alot of effort making the spacers to use the GS axle and i found it far easier to just change bearings, the VTR forks have different dia openings at...
  13. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Not that talented with a spray gun I'm afraid so I had the tank done by a local shop. The VTR fork length overall is exactly the same as the GK 41s, 810mm, in fact all external dimensions are almost exact. 20mm Axel on the VTRs vs 15mm for GK along with 15mm wider triples on the GK being the...
  14. blackhammer

    1977 GS750B - my long awaited first bike!

    I really need to have the wheels built before making a final decision on what triples to use. Cant really think about spacers until then. I'm leaning towards the GK triples though as i've had a top triple milled to integrate an electronic dash into it. But if the VTR triples allow the use of...
  15. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Yeh, made the cabinet big enough to fit frames, definitely saving cash and time doing my own blasting.
  16. blackhammer

    1977 GS750B - my long awaited first bike!

    Although i dont have bearings i still mocked it up with the VTR triples, the problem was the clearance of the calipers. Spacing out the calipers is not an option as the discs in the standard mounting position is very close to the fork. i think the VTR standard wheel must have very thin spokes i...
  17. blackhammer

    1977 GS750B - my long awaited first bike!

    Some pics in my build thread. Im using the GK bottom triple and having a custom billet top triple made currently. The fork brace dilemma is occupying some significant brain power currently. Ive got CB 600 discs with the 23.5mm offset in the post. Going to use standard GK 15mm axel instead of...
  18. blackhammer

    Oz GS1000 resto and GSX1100 cafe builds

    Progress (not much) photos. Spring is here so putting in a bit more effort to finish before Christmas this year. Tank base white painted, checking tank and seat lines: Finished the sandblaster cabinet: Tank was too white, added some features: Checking riding position/resets: Got...
  19. blackhammer

    1977 GS750B - my long awaited first bike!

    Chuck, in case you're interested the VTR triples are about 15mm narrower than the GK ones, even with the 23mm ofset discs i will still need some substantial spacers. Caliper clearance may be a concern also.
  20. blackhammer

    1977 GS750B - my long awaited first bike!

    So I grabbed the forks and calipers/mc before I saw your posts here Chuck, the deal was just too good and I figured I could move them on if I couldn't make them work. I will read your posts on discs as I need to find a set to use. I suspect I may need disc spacers and new axle spacers to get my...
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