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gs1100 with gsxr 1000 suspension?

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So I have a opportunity to buy a gs1100 frame with gsxr front forks and a single sided monoshock swingarm but the catch is it's all apart the frame is all put together but that's it everything is in boxes but comes with everything to put together for 1500 bucks do you think this would be a good price plus I have another gs11 so could have spare parts for my bike now
 
It look very similar to that pic but with gsxr forks and the tail section is pretty much stock
 
So I guess I should add it comes with a gs1100 engine that is said to run slingshot carbs and I believe a Vance and Hines exhaust and I think a old yosh muffler and every else to put it together
 
I was thinking the same thing but on the other side the parts alone are probably worth that or more don't you think?
 
It is 1500 for everything. A complete 1100 engine, seat, tank, slingshot carbs, exhaust system, and the frame minus the gs suspension. Also a clean title for the gs frame. I guess my main concern would be how good of a job the swingarm and shock is fabed up but I guess I could always get stock suspension or get it on a frame jig to get it fixed. Any advise on what I should look at besides making sure the bike doesn't dog track??
 
That makes sense. Do you think if the suspension checks out it will a whole lot better than upgraded stock suspension parts?
 
curt4 said:
That makes sense. Do you think if the suspension checks out it will a whole lot better than upgraded stock suspension parts?
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Geometry changes aside, yes the GSXR suspension will be significantly better than upgraded stock suspension. I have an 06 GSXR1000 and an '82 1100E. The 1100E has Sonic fork springs, cartridge emulators and Ikon shocks. The front end is maybe 85% as good as the GSXR and the back is maybe 65% as good. And then there is the switch to modern radial rubber and the vastly better front brakes to cap it off.

You can't beat 30 years of innovation and development.


Mark
 
I can definitely say that the '88 GSX-R forks, with emulators, proper springs and new oil, plus the GSX-R brakes, wheels and more modern tires, makes a MASSIVE difference in the way the 1150 handles. The Ducati shock out back is good, too.
 
Well that sounds good I'm definitely going to check in to it I think I'm going to look at it wendsday or Saturday depending on my schedule I will definitely keep posting
 
Find out if he has done the frame mods for the new rear end. Is the wheel with it?
Are the new bearings/steering stem included for the front end. Is the wheel with it?
It could get expensive.
 
steve murdoch said:
Find out if he has done the frame mods for the new rear end. Is the wheel with it?
Are the new bearings/steering stem included for the front end. Is the wheel with it?
It could get expensive.
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Yes tires and rims come with it and the swing arm and mono shock is mounted in also forks are in as well
 
You realize your could be buying someone else's screwup correct?
From my read you have conveyed very little about what the bike really incompasses.
All GSXR conversions are bolt on's except for the many details.
The biggest issue is fork length and ground clearance.
 
posplayr said:
You realize your could be buying someone else's screwup correct?
From my read you have conveyed very little about what the bike really incompasses.
All GSXR conversions are bolt on's except for the many details.
The biggest issue is fork length and ground clearance.[/QUOTE

Oh I realize that! The reason I was posting on here was to maybe get some insight on what to look at and look for. Also I didn't know what if the parts alone would be good for the price they are asking. So your right I haven't conveyed much because I don't know much just trying to get some information on what goes into doing a swap like that. Just trying to learn
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curt4 said:
posplayr said:
You realize your could be buying someone else's screwup correct?
From my read you have conveyed very little about what the bike really incompasses.
All GSXR conversions are bolt on's except for the many details.
The biggest issue is fork length and ground clearance.[/QUOTE

Oh I realize that! The reason I was posting on here was to maybe get some insight on what to look at and look for. Also I didn't know what if the parts alone would be good for the price they are asking. So your right I haven't conveyed much because I don't know much just trying to get some information on what goes into doing a swap like that. Just trying to learn
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OK I did what I could.
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