GS1327 Bigbore project

[Samsonight]

Remember to obey all speed limits. We must set a good example for the younger generation!

Ill try Rob.....


At least it handles now. And stops.


I did stick a baffle in it, still has a nice bark.

 

[Rob S.]

I did stick a baffle in it, still has a nice bark.

I don't care how big or fast they are, today's liquid cooled bikes just don't have that same "bark."

Of course, I used to show a little courtesy to the neighbors...idle away down the block, then coast home with the engine off.

 

[Samsonight]

I don't care how big or fast they are, today's liquid cooled bikes just don't have that same "bark."

Of course, I used to show a little courtesy to the neighbors...idle away down the block, then coast home with the engine off.

They dont call them muscle bikes for nothing!



Its coming together. Torn between Champagne and gunmetal for paint.

Dont like how the gsxr front fender looks on these, need to find one that blends with the older GS styling.

 

[dorkburger]

I love this project and how it?s risen from the ashes of the original bike that was crashed.
Personally my favorite color for these is the 83 red of 82 maroon.

 

[Samsonight]

I love this project and how it’s risen from the ashes of the original bike that was crashed.
Personally my favorite color for these is the 83 red of 82 maroon.

Thanks Glen. Its been good to revive it.

It was a bit daunting to take it up the road for the first time in years. I haven't been on a road bike for quite a while, and this motor isn't exactly tame. Still has that drag bike attitude- an angry, unruly engine and massive clutch pull.

I was dreaming of a ZRX for a while but if i can mellow this out a little i think it'll make a good everyday rider.


Would probably keep the red but the tanks paint is severely chipped up and cracking.

Champagne is a bit sentimental

 

[Samsonight]

I believe i figured out the fender....

 

[Samsonight]

 

[Samsonight]

Hopefully that works better. Like many i got screwed by photobucket

 

[Samsonight]

Couldn’t justify those sweet LSL headlight mounts so i made my own from some scrap.

 

[Samsonight]

All they need is a coat of paint.

 

[Samsonight]

Stainless hardware and some gloss black

 

[dorkburger]

Looks good.

 

[Rob S.]

I'm dying to hear the sound!

 

[Samsonight]

Thanks Glen!

ill try to get a fly-by this weekend


I ground the end of the set screws flat, and used a steel shim under them to keep from digging into the fork. I had considered using two or more screws but they are surprisingly solid. The choppy machining marks from that ancient lathe make for good grippage!

I am going to drill and tap the tangs on the lower fork tree for some bolts-where they come in contact with the steering neck.

 

[Samsonight]

Well were having baby #2 but i did sneak in a little fly by. Nothing special.


https://youtu.be/EKYxJ1HArYE

 

[Samsonight]

I am still having an issue with idle quality, thought i had it fixed when i did the coil relay mod but it seems to have persisted. It will idle forever at a higher than stock setting, but any lower and it quits pretty quick. Could have sworn right after i did the relay mod a few yrs back it idled perfectly. Now im starting to wonder if this old Dyna 3 is drawing too much power. After a quick search it seems quite a few are having issues with the Dyna systems pulling to much at idle....

 

[Loccoli]

Sounds great!

 

[Rob S.]

...It will idle forever at a higher than stock setting, but any lower and it quits pretty quick.

Been perplexing man since the dawn of time. That elusive holy grail: the perfect idle that will pull all the way to redline.

 

[Samsonight]

Got a set of 3 stock/3 barnett clutch springs from chef1366 to try to ease the clutch pull.


And the much needed tank mount/inner fender with +5hp adders

 

[Samsonight]

Running pretty darn strong. Hangs a good wheelie!