82 GS750E to GSXR1215 restomod

[posplayr]

Not trying to be a stick in the mud but I would monitor the welds between the round cross price and where it is welded to the frame. The end off the shock is not inline with the cross price and there is a moment. The new stuff looks strong, just not sure about the frame strength at that point.

 

[Guest]

Good point i considered extra bracing there but with a battery to mount there wasn't much room. I did change the angle of the shock mount to as straight on as possible. With my experience with using similar mounts for coilover shocks on racecars it should work fine as far as the frame itself the tube was fishmouthed and fit very tight and that location is a strong part. I will monitor it very closely in the first rides.

 

[posplayr]

Good point i considered extra bracing there but with a battery to mount there wasn't much room. I did change the angle of the shock mount to as straight on as possible. With my experience with using similar mounts for coilover shocks on racecars it should work fine as far as the frame itself the tube was fishmouthed and fit very tight and that location is a strong part. I will monitor it very closely in the first rides.

Don't get me wrong it looks very strong other than the moment on the cross tube. Certainly creates a minimal structure in support of the top shock mount.

 

[Guest]

Which spot? Were the shock mount connects to the cross tube or were the cross tube connects to the frame?

 

[posplayr]

Which spot? Were the shock mount connects to the cross tube or were the cross tube connects to the frame?

Where the cross tube connects to the frame.

The square tube with the deep birds mouth cut welded to the round tube is very strong I'm sure. That is the part that you have probably done before on the car application.

Do you recall how thick the frame tubing was? I'm not sure as to how thick it is here. If it were comparable to the thickness of the new parts it would be close to the same strength.

I'm not saying it will fail, but it is the more likely point to fail and so I would watch it .

 

[Guest]

I don't know how thick the frame tube is the cross piece I put in is 1 1/4 .065 dom .

 

[Guest]

New parts have arrived!!!

more stuff painted today

 

[Guest]

Looking good!
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[Guest]

A little more progress

 

[Guest]

new pics i finnally figured out how to switch back to original photobucket so i can post full size again

getting a look at the rear

and the side view

a look at shock mount

 

[motomike]

This bike rocks! Cant wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work

 

[T8erbug]

Love the evolution of the bike. Definitely headed in the right direction (although not a fan of the carbon fiber. Not opposed to carbon fiber parts just stuff that looks like carbon fiber and isn't ha) Who cares though right!? Different strokes for different folks. Love love love the bike

 

[Guest]

I get you on the faux carbon but it was a cheap alternative to paint and I was able to apply it myself.

 

[amxsteve]

new pics i finnally figured out how to switch back to original photobucket so i can post full size again

getting a look at the rear

and the side view

a look at shock mount.

My shock mount is similar but I braced the top part to the upper tubes on an angle just incase. I can dig up a pic if you like

 

[T8erbug]

I get you on the faux carbon but it was a cheap alternative to paint and I was able to apply it myself.

Yeah at least you did it on the body and not on solid steel parts or something haha! Have you ridden it much since the wheel and rear swingarm swap?

 

[Guest]

Not rode yet still putting it back together probably won't be able to till maybe march depends on when the weather breaks its only 20 degrees outside

 

[Guest]

More pics of progress

upper fork clamp on with handelbars

i was a little worried about the 15 degree risers but after sitting on it they feel great good position


i got one foot control mounted

hope to get other side on tommorow


fitted the headlight and found the 7" is just to small for the wider forks

i think the trainlight is a must have

 

[DannyMotor]

Since all your carbon/graphics layouts are done.... you should do 3-5 coats of clear over the whole thing.... then polish the crap out of it.... it will look AMAZING.

 

[Guest]

progress has been slow lately been very cold and still waiting for rear rotor but i got front brake lines all on and the swingarm spools and went and bought a rear wheel lift from harbor freight

for 39.95 i think its a decent buy

 

[Guest]

pics of 8" train light installed

I think i need to figure out a way to cover the back side of the gauges open to any suggestions