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PM sent. Thanks!
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Need some opinions please on cosmetics:
- Black out the forks? The gold forks don't jive with the rest of the bike IMO. Considering having them reanodized black.
- Install the side covers? The Yoshimura GS1000 racebike (one of the inspirations for this build) didn't have them, but I'm leaning toward reinstalling them to give the bike a more "finished" look.
From the sounds of it you are going for a resto-mod look. I prefer the look with side covers in place.
If it was a lightweight cafe theme ditch the covers and show off the empty spaces.
If there is no other gold on the bike, black out the forks.
What wheels are you using?
If it was a lightweight cafe theme ditch the covers and show off the empty spaces.
If there is no other gold on the bike, black out the forks.
What wheels are you using?
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Thanks Ed.
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Using the wheels shown: black 3 spoke GSXR wheels from a 2004 GSXR 1000 in the front and 2006 GSXR 750 on the rear.
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Adios 2019 riding season...what's this cold, wet, white stuff on the ground this morning? 
I think we skipped fall this year. Supposed to get down to 10 degrees F on Tuesday night and then 13 degrees F on Wednesday night.
Just means wrenching season is ramping up though...
I think we skipped fall this year. Supposed to get down to 10 degrees F on Tuesday night and then 13 degrees F on Wednesday night.
Just means wrenching season is ramping up though...
If it was me.... I'd put the covers on, source a gold link chain, make sure the rear caliper matched & run the gold Suzuki case badges. 
The gold forks highlight it for what it is for me.. A restomod.
The gold forks highlight it for what it is for me.. A restomod.
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Cosmetics
Cosmetics
Here's a quick mockup in Photoshop (I'm no PS expert, go easy) of the new blue/white color scheme including the side panels and blacking out the forks. I tried including the gold forks but it's still just too bling blingy with the gold. I may black out the front calipers as well.
The tail is still off the bike but will be included in the finished product with a fender eliminator. Thoughts?
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Cosmetics
Here's a quick mockup in Photoshop (I'm no PS expert, go easy
) of the new blue/white color scheme including the side panels and blacking out the forks. I tried including the gold forks but it's still just too bling blingy with the gold. I may black out the front calipers as well.The tail is still off the bike but will be included in the finished product with a fender eliminator. Thoughts?
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3D printing
3D printing
A friend was kind enough to turn my CAD drawing for the sprocket side spacer needed for proper chain/wheel alignment into a prototype 3D printed plastic spacer. I can use this spacer to mock things up before getting the spacer machined from metal.
Making a spacer on the 3D printer:
A couple of spacers almost done:
Spacer installed in the sprocket carrier for testing. Also picked up a new rear sprocket, front offset sprocket and new chain.
Chain alignment looks good with this prototype spacer:
3D printing
A friend was kind enough to turn my CAD drawing for the sprocket side spacer needed for proper chain/wheel alignment into a prototype 3D printed plastic spacer. I can use this spacer to mock things up before getting the spacer machined from metal.
Making a spacer on the 3D printer:
A couple of spacers almost done:
Spacer installed in the sprocket carrier for testing. Also picked up a new rear sprocket, front offset sprocket and new chain.
Chain alignment looks good with this prototype spacer:
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Thank you very much!
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A bit of minor surgery was begun tonight to extract the rear K5/K6 GSXR 1000 shock from the swingarm and frame.
For better handling and to account for combined rider/bike weight, the plan is to replace the too-soft 8.1 kg/mm stock shock spring with a more appropriate 9.8 kg/mm Racetech rear spring. The rear shock will be serviced too with fresh oil and nitrogen.
The Racetech shock springs look trick in blue:
For better handling and to account for combined rider/bike weight, the plan is to replace the too-soft 8.1 kg/mm stock shock spring with a more appropriate 9.8 kg/mm Racetech rear spring. The rear shock will be serviced too with fresh oil and nitrogen.
The Racetech shock springs look trick in blue:
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Storm 64 came through with a very nicely machined 7075-T6 sprocket side spacer per my specs. Much appreciated! Can't wait to try it out once I can reassemble the rear suspension when the rear shock comes back from the shop for service/respringing.
Left to right - 3D printed spacer, storm 64's spacer, and the stock Suzuki spacer.
Left to right - 3D printed spacer, storm 64's spacer, and the stock Suzuki spacer.
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The rear shock was serviced with new seals, oil, and nitrogen. A 9.8 kg/mm Eibach shock spring was installed to match the rider/bike combined weight and reduce squat when accelerating out of corners.
The shock has been reinstalled, along with a new DID ERV3 520 pitch chain, a 520 pitch 17 tooth 5/8" offset front PBI Sprockets front sprocket, a Vortex (made here in Utah) 48 tooth rear 520 sprocket, and a new to me 2006 GSXR 750 rear wheel sporting a Bridgestone S21 180/55/17 tire.
Sprocket/chain alignment appear to be good with the custom spacer provided by Storm 64.
To improve engine warm-up time and to keep oil temperature consistent while using an oil cooler, a 215 degree oil thermostat has been installed with Earl's fittings.
The shock has been reinstalled, along with a new DID ERV3 520 pitch chain, a 520 pitch 17 tooth 5/8" offset front PBI Sprockets front sprocket, a Vortex (made here in Utah
) 48 tooth rear 520 sprocket, and a new to me 2006 GSXR 750 rear wheel sporting a Bridgestone S21 180/55/17 tire.
Sprocket/chain alignment appear to be good with the custom spacer provided by Storm 64.
To improve engine warm-up time and to keep oil temperature consistent while using an oil cooler, a 215 degree oil thermostat has been installed with Earl's fittings.
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Nice.. I like the idea of the thermostat on the cooler
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Nice.. I like the idea of the thermostat on the cooler
After some test riding this summer with the oil cooler shown, I think the thermostat is a requirement since overcooling the oil is just as harmful as overheating the oil.
It took ages for the oil temp to crack the 200 degree mark while using the cooler without a thermostat. Hoping the thermostat will get the oil into the operating temperature range much faster.
With the cooler, the peak oil temperature with this engine was around 240 degrees when stopped in traffic and cruising oil temperatures were in the 210-230 degree range.
