GS 1000 engine in GSXR 1100 first gen frame?

[John Kat]

Maybe I should have read the warning before starting this project
Sorry it's upside down...

In any case there's plenty of room to shorten the wheelbase and bring it back to OEM length if need be.

 

[John Kat]

To add to the racerresque look I tried to bolt on the XR 69 engine sprocket cover I got from Ozman.
Due to the rubber chain guard it will not go in without some metal grinding.
No big issue.
I also got the GSXR 1100 K front mudguard on with some spacers to cater for the 18" wheel.

 

[steve murdoch]

I like the look of the one line/crossover brake line too.
The fact that Ozman has spare XR69 parts is amazing.

 

[Guest]

I like the look of the one line/crossover brake line too.


It looks good bleeding them can be challenging.

 

[steve murdoch]

I like the look of the one line/crossover brake line too.


It looks good bleeding them can be challenging.

Hmmm...i have the same set-up on 2 bikes and did not have any troubles.
My take was that there was less places for the bubbles to hide.

 

[John Kat]

Hmmm...i have the same set-up on 2 bikes and did not have any troubles.
My take was that there was less places for the bubbles to hide.

I agree with akckhim, it can be a major pain to bleed this kind of set-up.
My ZX 10R has a similar set-up and it drove me absolutely nuts to get the air out of the system.
I finally managed to do so with the calipers lying flat on a bench to allow the air to escape.

 

[Guest]

I put this over the fender setup on the cb650 project. Was a little difficult then I unbolted the left caliper held it up straight and used hand vac and that did the trick. If I was to do it again would use the two lines from the master setup.

 

[John Kat]

I got the electrics to work today but learned a few lessons underway...
As I have a GSXR 11K harness, I discovered that the connector on the RH handle switch assy is not compatible.
Not to worry as it was only a question of moving over the compatible connector from the old GSXR 11 J harness ( great fun).
A few issues later, all circuits powered up with no smoke.
Interestingly enough when the neutral cable is grounded one hears a relay?
It's the device that stops the engine from starting if you are not in neutral.
This must be a modern bike for sure!
However when I decided to hook up the throttle cable, more trouble appeared as it is not compatible with the body of the switch assy...
I have two options: eitheir buy a GSXR 1100 J throttle cable or else reuse my old GS 1000 switch assy ( and rewire the connector once more!) ?
More fun ahead!

 

[John Kat]

The LH footrest parts arrived today and after approximately 2 mm of milling of the XR 69 sprocket cover, both went onto the bike easily.
The chain alignment was checked with the Profi Cat laser and yes, everything is under control!
A small issue remains as the pivot for the gear lever is not part of the footrest assy, I will have to use the std gear lever turned back to front with the inconvenience of having to shift gears the other way round..
My last bike that operated that way was a Norton Commando.
Last but not least, the diaphragm/piston assy can be removed from the carbs even when fitted to the engine.

 

[coombehouse]

Ref the problem of no pivot for the gear lever, have you considered removing the lower bolt that holds the footrest plate & making a custom part that provides the pivot point & fixes the plate. Could be as simple as a longer bolt, a washer & a spacer sleeve for the lever to spin on. Might need a shorter lever though. Just a thought.
Nick

 

[John Kat]

Ref the problem of no pivot for the gear lever, have you considered removing the lower bolt that holds the footrest plate & making a custom part that provides the pivot point & fixes the plate. Could be as simple as a longer bolt, a washer & a spacer sleeve for the lever to spin on. Might need a shorter lever though. Just a thought.
Nick

Yes Nick, that's the plan.
In fact I will use a plate mounted behind the OEM footrest plate bolted to the two footrest bolts.
As for the lever, I might go for the one used on my KTM 1290 Superduke as it is mounted on ball bearings.
The connecting rod will have to be eitheir custom made or sourced from Lightech: http://www.accessbk.fr/CT-612-commandes-lightech-P2.aspx
In the next two weeks, my Yoshimura Superbike seat should ship from Airtech: http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/suzuz/GSXR11001986-88.htm
Soon, there will be no more excuses for not getting the bike on the road...

 

[John Kat]

While I'm still waiting for the muffler and the seat to arrive, I started looking into the possible fairings for the bike.
One of the criterias is that one must see the engine which rules out complete fairings.
The other criteria is that I don't want it to look exactly like a GSXR.
One possibility would be to use the bikini fairing from the original GS 1000 S.
It's not the most glamourous fairing for sure and it takes the feeling out of the steering but I happen to have one in stock.
The other option would be to use a Moto Martin fairing like this one:
http://www.gmp-classic.com/carrosse...carenage-tete-de-fourche-martin__gmp7687.html
Here's a mock-up with the GS 1000 fairing.
Any other idea?

 

[steve murdoch]

I much prefer the look of the Moto Martin fairing than the S for that bike.

 

[Fjbj40]

What about a GSXR fairing cut so there is no lower part to it? like this http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?201790-GS12OOSS-Clone/page9

The S fairing does not work IMOP.

 

[dorkburger]

Agreed about the Cooley looking a bit big and gawky in that use.

 

[John Kat]

What about a GSXR fairing cut so there is no lower part to it? like this http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?201790-GS12OOSS-Clone/page9

The S fairing does not work IMOP.

I remember this post, it's a good fall back solution but I'd like something a little more ...exciting
More like this one: http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Classic Racers/suzuki_gs_1000_r_yoshimura__endu.htm
One can even buy it here!
http://www.classic-raceshop.com/fairings-screens/fairing-suzuki-xr-69-yoshimura-style?

 

[Guest]

es fairing?

 

[Fjbj40]

I remember this post, it's a good fall back solution but I'd like something a little more ...exciting
More like this one: http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Classic Racers/suzuki_gs_1000_r_yoshimura__endu.htm
One can even buy it here!
http://www.classic-raceshop.com/fairings-screens/fairing-suzuki-xr-69-yoshimura-style?

Looks potential.

For or me, I do not like the off-set headlight, that's only minor though.

 

[salty_monk]

I agree with akckhim, it can be a major pain to bleed this kind of set-up.
My ZX 10R has a similar set-up and it drove me absolutely nuts to get the air out of the system.
I finally managed to do so with the calipers lying flat on a bench to allow the air to escape.

I've never had a problem. I found that the trick was to apply suction to the further point. If that doesn't work then apply suction to the closest caliper first & then suction to the furthest one. I've done a few like this.

Bike's looking good!

 

[salty_monk]

This one gets my vote: