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I've noticed many threads by folks wanting (needing?) cheap rearsets for a GS. Frankly, I wanted 'em too. Mine didn't cost much, and the only special tools used were a reciprocating saw, (you could use a hacksaw)
and a drill press. (you could use a hand drill)
Many other GSR members have made their own brackets so they could use late model GSXR parts. So, I'm not breaking any new ground here. Other folks have used milled aluminum, or welded brackets to the frame. That's all well and good, but what about the rest of us with a limited amount of tools?
First off, I wanted this to be reversible. I've done a lot of mods to my 78...But all the stock parts could be replaced in a weekend. (yes, I've kept them all, no their not for sale) Next, I wanted to be able to get everything at the local hardware store. No trick parts. Here's what I came up with:
They end up about 5" back, and around 1 1/2" up.
Nothing on the frame was modified. The stock brake hoses, and switch wiring were not modified either.
The GSXR master uses a 13mm piston, the stock master cylinder is 14mm, but the GS lever is longer, so it works just fine with the stock caliper.
The stock peg set up and master would bolt right back on in about an hour.
These are the plates after the drill press. They are 4" x 4"
I used the swingarm bolt as the center for all the measurements.
They are not clean, or pretty, nor are they finished, but they are on there and they work fine...
The whole mess still has to come back apart to be cleaned, greased and the brackets cut, but you get the idea.
If any of you guys have done something like this, please post it! Many of the folks on this site would love rearsets, but simply cant justify the price. Lets help 'em out.
and a drill press. (you could use a hand drill)
Many other GSR members have made their own brackets so they could use late model GSXR parts. So, I'm not breaking any new ground here. Other folks have used milled aluminum, or welded brackets to the frame. That's all well and good, but what about the rest of us with a limited amount of tools?
First off, I wanted this to be reversible. I've done a lot of mods to my 78...But all the stock parts could be replaced in a weekend. (yes, I've kept them all, no their not for sale) Next, I wanted to be able to get everything at the local hardware store. No trick parts. Here's what I came up with:
- $50.00 for a complete (ugly, and or bent) set of 1991 GSXR1100 pegs, brackets, shifter, master cylinder, etc. Rear caliper and hanger came with it as well. Quite a deal. (ebay)
- $10.00 for piece of heavy low-tech 1/4 steel plate from Lowe's.
- $17.00 for hardware, drill bit, etc. I used regular metric nuts and washers, but I do plan on using nylon locknuts, and some blue LocTite.
- Hayabusa shifter linkage I had laying around the GarageMahal.
They end up about 5" back, and around 1 1/2" up.
Nothing on the frame was modified. The stock brake hoses, and switch wiring were not modified either.
The GSXR master uses a 13mm piston, the stock master cylinder is 14mm, but the GS lever is longer, so it works just fine with the stock caliper.
The stock peg set up and master would bolt right back on in about an hour.
These are the plates after the drill press. They are 4" x 4"
I used the swingarm bolt as the center for all the measurements.
They are not clean, or pretty, nor are they finished, but they are on there and they work fine...
The whole mess still has to come back apart to be cleaned, greased and the brackets cut, but you get the idea.
If any of you guys have done something like this, please post it! Many of the folks on this site would love rearsets, but simply cant justify the price. Lets help 'em out.
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