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Ewwwwwwww, now THAT's nice!
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1st Gen GSXR upgrade for GS1100ED
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Thanks after my last ride they are getting bedded in
.Smooth as silk and plenty of grab although no panic stops as yet
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Bad Kaw
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Can you tell a difference?
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between what and what?
I had EBC 1st Gen rotors but they were a little to wobbly as they are full floaters. I could have shimed them and they would probably be OK but they also are NOT stainless which makes them rust. Carbon steel is supposed to grab better than stainless , but I would guess the Galfer wave grabs about like the EDC but I can say for sure. I can certainly bring the baby down in speed very rapidly and can give as much brake as the front tire will handle.
I hit a sale just right on these and got the pair for $360 delivered. I see them advertised at stupid prices like $260 for one rotor; not sure I would pay that much but is very nice t ohave a full floating rotor.
There are Chinese ebay rotors that seem to work fairly well for abourt $160 for all three (I have only found 2nd gen GSXR). They look like the Galfer wave rotor.
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160203
I think gearhead has a set on his EZ. I hapen to have found some other EBC XC lite rotors for a 2nd gen so I don't need them for my GSXR.
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Good info; and very interesting, THANKS!
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Finally mounted a steering damper I have been screwing with for some time. I was unsure about the mounting because it was so tight, but turns out it was so tight because it was a near perfect fit.
This is a pretty standard GSXR damper I think it fit many years including the 1st Gen 1100's.
The trick that I finally happened into was to mount the damper with polyurethane sway bar end links you can usually buy at an automotive store. They are pre drilled and fit 8mm bolts pretty well. They are pretty easy to cut and grind own to get the right fit. The polyurethane will compress quite a bit but t is much tougher than most rubber bushings so the damper will not rattle, but also gives if damper starts to bind on something (tight fit remember).
My bike is red also so the red bushing go right with
This is a pretty standard GSXR damper I think it fit many years including the 1st Gen 1100's.
The trick that I finally happened into was to mount the damper with polyurethane sway bar end links you can usually buy at an automotive store. They are pre drilled and fit 8mm bolts pretty well. They are pretty easy to cut and grind own to get the right fit. The polyurethane will compress quite a bit but t is much tougher than most rubber bushings so the damper will not rattle, but also gives if damper starts to bind on something (tight fit remember).
My bike is red also so the red bushing go right with
The damper has nice alignment and just enough travel.
I'm using the stock fairing mount that the GS1100ED/ESD's come with.
I split a bushing on the diagonal to allow for the angle to the frame.
There is also an end bushing under the lower triple. I cut it down a little to reduce the length of the 8mm hardened bolt.
The forks/triples are 1st Gen 1100
I'm using the stock fairing mount that the GS1100ED/ESD's come with.
I split a bushing on the diagonal to allow for the angle to the frame.
There is also an end bushing under the lower triple. I cut it down a little to reduce the length of the 8mm hardened bolt.
The forks/triples are 1st Gen 1100
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Colin Green
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The rotors look cool. Love the busy cockpit.
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Yep, I agree: the rotors and the fairing look "right" on the bike.
Beauty! Bet it's a fun ride, too!
Beauty! Bet it's a fun ride, too!
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7981GS
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How does it ride with the damper? Better, about the same or worse?
Daniel
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Flaming Chainsaws
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Nice! :dancing:
At low speed I felt it a bit right at first but generally you forget it is there except if there were ever a wobble then it would probaly kick in. Have not experienced one, but bike felt very stable on the recent trip and it was a good thing as I "was the leader of the pack"
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Hey Jim,
Is the color more red now than before? Either way, looks good!
BTW, any idea on weight after all your mods?
Ed,
The color is the same red color as before (left overs) but just much less pearl on top. No idea what it weighs. I figure about 500 lbs down from 540 ish.
Jim
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Posplayr,
I have had 2 1983 GS1100s, first was basically stock. The second I made various mods to, but never made it all the way to a GSXR conversion. Always wanted to. I had to say your bike is one of the most well done conversions I have seen. Thanks for posting all the electrical info, I am having some problems with my current bike, a well built 1980 GS1100, but the electrical was a bit half Assed and it is my weak area already, anyway, Well done.
Kyle
I have had 2 1983 GS1100s, first was basically stock. The second I made various mods to, but never made it all the way to a GSXR conversion. Always wanted to. I had to say your bike is one of the most well done conversions I have seen. Thanks for posting all the electrical info, I am having some problems with my current bike, a well built 1980 GS1100, but the electrical was a bit half Assed and it is my weak area already, anyway, Well done.
Kyle
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