anyone here racing a gs1000 or similar bike?

[wera racer]

I just had my first races on my 78 GS1000 and need advice on what mods to make over the winter, particularly the ignition. I'm considering several options, including running a total-loss system or switching out the Dynatek ignition for an Electrex magneto system. Much obliged.
Rick

 

[ukilme]

Go to http://www.teamkz.ca/

The guy helped build RCP's 78 GS1000. He might be able to help. I do not know him. So, I can really say if he would help out. It is worth a shot.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Post some pics Bro?

Post some pics Bro?

Hey, show us your ride?
Bill

 

[tkent02]

I raced one yesterday. He didn't do so well.

 

[steve murdoch]

You might try contacting a member here...gs road racer....
Randy raced one back in the day and is currently putting together a GS1000 hot rod.

 

[KiwiGS]

Talk to GregT he race prepped this GS1000

 

[bonanzadave]

Talk to GregT

That was fun watching him "reel em in" :clap:

 

[resjudicata]

Talk to GregT he race prepped this GS1000

Very nice. I'm going to search for his write up on this now. He did do a write up, right?

Chris

 

[wera racer]

Hey, show us your ride?
Bill

Sorry, but I still have not mastered how to paste a photo directly, but here's a link to it...

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/rbartemus/yosh build/?action=view&current=barber8.jpg

 

[wera racer]

Talk to GregT he race prepped this GS1000

Will do, thanks! Very cool video.

 

[wera racer]

You might try contacting a member here...gs road racer....
Randy raced one back in the day and is currently putting together a GS1000 hot rod.

Will do, thanks!

 

[sharpy]

Try a GSX alloy swingarm. (maybe braced) and love the carb intakes. Who made those? Interesting if you will have issues with that exhaust when u get better traction.

 

[resjudicata]

Sorry, but I still have not mastered how to paste a photo directly, but here's a link to it...

http://s1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/rbartemus/yosh build/?action=view&current=barber8.jpg

That's an interesting place to mount the oil cooler. It doesn't get in the way of your knee?

Chris

 

[kochic]

for wera racer.
marc

 

[wera racer]

Try a GSX alloy swingarm. (maybe braced) and love the carb intakes. Who made those? Interesting if you will have issues with that exhaust when u get better traction.

steeldragonperformance.com made the V stacks. I already "have issues" with the exhaust dragging, but have Traxxion front springs and emulators ready to be installed. Also need better rear shocks. Hopefully that will take care of it.

 

[wera racer]

That's an interesting place to mount the oil cooler. It doesn't get in the way of your knee?

Chris

That's an old photo that has since been removed. It worked great, no clearance problem, but I figured it would never pass tech inspection...bike goes down, oil cooler gets compromised, oil all over track...

 

[wera racer]

Thanks, Marc!

for wera racer.
marc

 

[sharpy]

And a cheap mod is to get alloy 10mm plate brackets made for the upper rear engine mounts. LHS will require to make shorter alloy tube spacer and RHS is almost a straight swap . Well is looks like it be on my bike when it goes together again.

 

[Nessism]

I'd go total loss as long as the battery will last long enough for your races.

Another thing I'd do is find some better shocks. Works makes some nice units, although they are not cheap.

BTW, how did the oil cooler adapter work out? Installing some 750 oil pump gears might be a good idea but not sure how necessary it is.

 

[GregT]

Your bike is cosmetically way nicer than ours...but still not as shiny as some of the Aussies...
The only nit I'd pick is the steering damper mount below the triple clamp. The cable tie on our forks to indicate travel says that the owner is only 5mm short of hitting the triple clamp under hard braking.

Sharpy if you want bellmouths for the 28/29 Mikunis, I've made up a press tool and can supply in any length you want