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82 GS750E to GSXR1215 restomod

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looks awesome! not sure if i missed it but, are the fork bodies painted or anodized? I want to do something similar to my forks since they are so ugly silver

also, what headlight bracket are those? i need those in my life
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Paint vht rollbar & chassis satin black it was tricky to get them back in the lower tree without scratching em up.
 
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Got it out today for first ride slowly around the block got back gave it a once over then went a few miles down the road and back on the freeway. Suspension worked great brakes alot better. Changes direction very quick and easy. Rode great. Taller gearing was good 4500 at 70mph 5500 gets you 90+:D and that along with the longer swingarm really helped the first gear wheelies. Only problems was shift lever to high will adjust that, header did hit the ground on a fast hard right on the on ramp.
 
akckhim said:
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Got it out today for first ride slowly around the block got back gave it a once over then went a few miles down the road and back on the freeway. Suspension worked great brakes alot better. Changes direction very quick and easy. Rode great. Taller gearing was good 4500 at 70mph 5500 gets you 90+:D and that along with the longer swingarm really helped the first gear wheelies. Only problems was shift lever to high will adjust that, header did hit the ground on a fast hard right on the on ramp.
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Been watching the progress. Just fascinating. Great bike. Looks and sounds like it will give superior service for years.
 
It looks good but the exhaust is problematic. a standard GS exhaust would probably fit that assuming you can sort out the flanges. Deep slots would work.
 
Yosh is remaking the old duplex pipes out of stainless so I'm gonna save up and run this till then just can't be to aggressive on right curves. Rode it again today can't get over how much better it is.
 
Comment?

Comment?

The Stainless Yoshi will be really nice. Only, I wonder if it will fit or not as you had to extend the spigots?
Laters
Greg
 
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Got it back on the scales today was 480# last year now... ( drum roll please).... 465# I'm impressed didn't think it would drop that much but I'll take it.
 
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The numbers look good front is 52% rear 48% can't see it in this pic as its on wheel weights with the stand on the third pad. I balanced it straight up and had 48% rear couldn't take a pic during that.
 
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Got it back on the scales today was 480# last year now... ( drum roll please).... 465# I'm impressed didn't think it would drop that much but I'll take it.
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Nice power to weight ratio.

I'll be interested in your comments about any discernible frame flex once you start to push the bike some. And if adding the weight of frame bracing would be worth it to possibly mitigate what may be a small amount of flex.

Low relative weight, good power and good riding position on a naked/standard bike; a very appealing combination. Nice job.
 
I went back to the start and I have to say this is about the fastest resto mod I have seen where you started with a stock restoration with upgrades (custom exhaust and swing arm) and then went to a 17" GSXR conversion all in just over one year. Including an 1127 conversion. I guess you never really got into the engine but you obviously have the fabrication skills to pull this off so fast.

Great job. Looking forward to see the Yoshi pipe on there..
 
Thanks for the kind words. I did most all of it here at home.had help with welding the frame mods by a friend at his shop a couple of things welded by a local shop but fabed all of it myself. And the seat was done by a local shop that does custom car and bike stuff. And with great help getting the parts from my friend Joe, and one of the Finishing touches from you the train light thanks again
 
500 mile checkup

500 mile checkup

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Up on the lift for inspection and oil change. Everything looks good and tight. All welds look great no cracks or bending. Haven't noticed any frame flex.still sorting out suspension settings rear seems a little stiff so I took out about 3/4 turn preload on spring and softened the comp 6 clicks. Front is great won't change any settings yet. Engine has been awesome new base gasket stop the leak there and new rubber washers on valve cover stop that one.The taller gearing has been great much more rideable no more snapup wheelies was 14-50 (3.57) now @14-42 (3.00) runs just under 4500 rpm at 70mph.Overall very happy with upgrades just have to get a better exhaust for more clearance on right hand turns
 
Looking good! Glad she's handled the shakedown. How are you liking the mounting position on your rearsets? How tall are you? Would you change their position if it weren't such a PIA? I actually have the same rearsets going on my 750 and it seems like mine are going to end up right about where yours are.
 
Thanks. The riding position is great' I am 5'8" so that helps wouldn't want them any higher. Not as cramped as my Gsxr.
 
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