GS1000 streetfighter idea w/ picture

[Druro]

Regarding the rear suspension, I'm toying with the idea of fabbing in my GSXR1100 banana swinger. This would free-up my old swinger for someones project.

As far as the actually suspension, i'm keen on keeping the twin shock style. I like the looks of it, and the simplicty. If i went with my different swinger, i'd have a lot of fab to do to make it work... but would be worth it i think.

 

[jknappsax]

Sometimes it's a matter of $$$

Sometimes it's a matter of $$$

I have a GS 1000 that I'm grafting on a GSXR 1100 front end, and GSXR 17" wheels, to be able to use radials, and have good brakes and suspension. I'm planning on keeping it as stock looking as possible. I just couldn't afford to buy a used Bandit 1200 or GSXR 1100. When I'm done, I'll have a lot of the advantages of the modern bikes and GS grunt without going broke. It's the only way some of us can afford to get what we need.

 

[odl777]

no mods really

no mods really

That's really smart. 8)

If the exhaust port spacing between the GS1000 and GS750 is the same, that may be THE way to go.

Did you have to fab up a midpipe or make any other mods to the Bandit exhaust?

No i really didnt have to do any mods at all, just change the collars out. It cost me about a total of 50 dollars thanks to ebay. sounds like a new crotch rocket and turns many heads. the pics are at http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e249/odl777/

 

[80GS1000]

Pan-

Do you think a 4 into 2 into 1 Hindle 85-87 GSXR 750 exhaust would slot right in to the GS1000? Do you know what brand of header yours is? Very very nice, by the way.

Those pre-2000 Bandit 1200 headers would work in terms of header spacing, but I haven't seen one yet that's a 4 into 2 into 1 - they're all 4 into 1s which still leaves the ground clearance issue open.

Thanks everyone for your help! If there's ever anything I can do for you, please let me know!

I'm sorry to have to say this but I think you are right. If it almost fitted then you would be in with a fighting chance, pretty well anything can be made to fit but this just looks like too much work to be viable. Look for a system for a GSXR 750 slab-side, I cant vouch for them all but that's what my one was made for & fits like a glove.

Put yours on ebay after the holiday, you never know you may ever make a profit;-)

 

[pan]

If its similar to my one then I would say yes, the only mod that my pipe needed was the holes the exhaust collars ( the ones that the exhaust studs go through ) needed to be turned into slots. I have no idea what make my one is used. If the Hindle system is for sale at a good price then give it a go, I was unsure if my one would fit but I always think that as long as you don't pay over the odds you can always resell & get your money back.

Mark...

 

[runrx02]

here are the pics of my monoshock (in progress)...

 

[runrx02]

pics of the bracket...

Like i said before, still playing around with ride height before i get it welded to the frame. hope this helps.

 

[80GS1000]

Looks sweet! How did you get the GSXR swingarm to fit in the GS frame at the pivot bolt?

 

[runrx02]

just took a grinder to it until it fit. had a buddy fab up an offset spacer to fit inside the swingarm so i could use the gs bolt

 

[80GS1000]

Here's an interesting bit of exhaust trivia from eBay, at least when it comes to GS1000 exhausts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vanc...ana-82-83_W0QQitemZ330062606723QQcmdZViewItem

Look at the chart about half way down - the part numbers for the 86-92 GSXR 1100 and the GS1000 are the same! So it would stand to reason that I could put a 86-92 Gixxer 1100 header on the bike, right?

 

[Druro]

Here's an interesting bit of exhaust trivia from eBay, at least when it comes to GS1000 exhausts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vanc...ana-82-83_W0QQitemZ330062606723QQcmdZViewItem

Look at the chart about half way down - the part numbers for the 86-92 GSXR 1100 and the GS1000 are the same! So it would stand to reason that I could put a 86-92 Gixxer 1100 header on the bike, right?

I *think* that's the exhaust that i have, and i would say that yes, it will fit, but not without some effort. Gimme a couple days, and i'll see how well mine fits again, and how much work is needed.

 

[Druro]

Here's an interesting bit of exhaust trivia from eBay, at least when it comes to GS1000 exhausts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vanc...ana-82-83_W0QQitemZ330062606723QQcmdZViewItem

Look at the chart about half way down - the part numbers for the 86-92 GSXR 1100 and the GS1000 are the same! So it would stand to reason that I could put a 86-92 Gixxer 1100 header on the bike, right?

I *think* that's the exhaust that i have, and i would say that yes, it will fit, but not without some effort. Gimme a couple days, and i'll see how well mine fits again, and how much work is needed.

 

[80GS1000]

Thanks for the help!

I *think* that's the exhaust that i have, and i would say that yes, it will fit, but not without some effort. Gimme a couple days, and i'll see how well mine fits again, and how much work is needed.

 

[80GS1000]

Spent about an hour tonight making a new ignition switch out of the GSXR ignition switch and the harness connector from the GS. Three of wires were the same color, so it was pretty easy. Red matched to red, brown matched to brown, and orange matched to orange. The only wires that didn't match were the black one on the GS harness connector, and the orange/yellow one on the GSXR ignition switch. Anyone know what those wires are for?

A bit of soldering the wires together, some shrinkwrap insulation, and it was off to the garage to test it out. I plugged the headlight and my new hybrid ignition switch into the harness, crossed my fingers, and turned the key to on. It worked - the headlight came on! \\/

Next step is to bolt the new switch into the GSXR triple tree. After that, the wiring for the new digital speedo/tach.

I also had a look at the ignition switch situation. The stock GS1000 ignition switch isn't the same shape/size and doesn't have the same mounting points on the upper triple clamp as the Gixxer 1000. But, you gotta love Suzuki consistency when it comes to ignition switch wiring.

The first pic is of the guts of the stock GS1000 ignition switch. As you can see, there are 4 wires - red, orange, brown, and black. The second pic shows that the new GSXR 1000s have the same wiring! A bit of soldering work to mate the Gixxer ignition switch wires with the GS harness connector and we should be good to go. Not to mention the GSXR ignition switch will bolt right up to the new GSXR top triple tree.

 

[80GS1000]

Well, I won the eBay auction for the '89 GSXR 1100 exhaust system. Nice 4 into 2 into 1 system.

I'm making an educated guess that the header will fit based on the fact the V&H pipe mentioned a few posts ago fits both the GS1000 and the 89-92 GSXR 1100. I'll find out in a few days if this is the case. If it doesn't, I'll get a pre-2000 Bandit 1200 header and modify the bore to fit the GS1000 exhaust ports.

Here's a pic:

 

[akreider]

Hey 80GS1000 when you installed your handlebars what made you decide on the kind with a small rise over dragbars? Was it just a personal preference or needed to allow clearance between the gas tank when turned?

I havent done any mods yet but I need to get handlebars now and I want to get some thing that I will be able to use later after some changes. I will be doing the same type frontend swap as you.

Thanks

 

[80GS1000]

I like the look of drag bars but 300 mile sport touring days in the mountains with upturned bars are much more comfortable. That and the fact they came with the GSXR handlebar riser triple tree kit, so I *had* to use them. :lol:

The small bit of pullback in the bars means you don't have to lean over so far. The riding position with these bars is pretty much the same as it was with the bars that came with the bike (see the first page of this thread for a photo).

If you want to install drag bars though, I don't think you'll need to worry about the bars hitting the tank. The forks will hit the tank first, making new steering stops necessary, at least with the late model GSXR 1000 front ends.

Good luck and post pics of your project.

Hey 80GS1000 when you installed your handlebars what made you decide on the kind with a small rise over dragbars? Was it just a personal preference or needed to allow clearance between the gas tank when turned?

I havent done any mods yet but I need to get handlebars now and I want to get some thing that I will be able to use later after some changes. I will be doing the same type frontend swap as you.

Thanks

 

[isaac]

Alright this bike is pretty damn hot, but that's gotta be the hugest, most ridiculous looking seat and tail section I've ever seen. That cowl looks damn near half a foot past the rear wheel. I mean it's functional and all because if that bike's as fast as it looks you'd need to keep yourself from flying off the back, but that's hideous.

 

[justin caise]

I think it has to be that big to house the parachute.

 

[tateG]

PLease keep us updated on this exhaust situation, my bike needs a new exhaust. I have been frustrated with the lack of decent options and if this fits would be really helpful.