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82 GS750E to GSXR1215 restomod

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First test fit of new forks and wheel



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Looks like it belongs there. Sweet. Can't wait to see the rear mocked up too!
 
How does it sit on its wheels, did you lose much ground clearance?

It does look nice, mine is also ready to go!
 
I didn't have time to set it down on the rear yet but the forks are at least 2" shorter plus the tire is a little shorter as well
 
Mine might go on this weekend and I am just over two inches shorter as well.

What are you doing for the bars?
Drilling the top stock clamp I have seen with a purch, not sure how strong it is.
 
I am probably gonna bolt on risers on like you said or maybe weld them on I'll let my welder guy make that call. As far as the steering it should improve some i believe a shorter tire should turn in better.
 
you will be okay drilling the top triple and mounting risers, but your exh is gonna be close and you should probably shorten your kickstand a bit
 
akckhim said:
I am probably gonna bolt on risers on like you said or maybe weld them on I'll let my welder guy make that call. As far as the steering it should improve some i believe a shorter tire should turn in better.
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What forks are you using GSXR750 or GSXR1100? I have welded a plug into the bottom of the top triple before drilling to add strength.

BTW looking good. You need an 8" train light though :p
 
They are 750 forks for the strait bolt on convenience, and yup on the sidestand shortening the header should be ok its really tight to the side and I'm probably not brave enough to lean it that far. I am thinking or adding the thing on the bottom of the top tree to add strength like you did. I would love to have a train light but there not easy to come by. And Steve i like your headlight brackets where did they come from?
 
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akckhim said:
They are 750 forks for the strait bolt on convenience, and yup on the sidestand shortening the header should be ok its really tight to the side and I'm probably not brave enough to lean it that far. I am thinking or adding the thing on the bottom of the top tree to add strength like you did. I would love to have a train light but there not easy to come by. And Steve i like your headlight brackets where did they come from?
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Headlight brackets are GSG moto but they ain't cheap. I have a couple train lights too
 
I like the gsg brackets also looked at lsl brackets about the same money they are round tube opposed to the flat cnc of the gsg hmmm save up then make a choice. I am interested in a train light how much would it take to get one from you?
 
I have a question about the carbon fiber treatment. In the last picture you posted it looks as though it is dull. In an earlier one it seems to have a satin look to it. Thought I would get your take.
 
Don't know exact clearance cant set it down till i get shock and lower link mounted or figure out some stands to set it at ride height.
 
More pics of upgrades
this is at static height 6.9 degrees up on swingarm 5" clearance on collector





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this pic is material i got at alro retail store to make swingarm pivot bushings its 2"x.500 wall DOM

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Teardown started to get old pivot bushings out

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What is the idea of the pivot bushings, I thought the stock swing arm axle would fit the new swing arm, looks like that is going straight through the new swing arm.

Bike is looking great!!
 
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