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GS550E Project "Kafebiku"

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Added a fork stop (I think that's what it is called) on the left side and did some trimming on the right to work with the 1989 GSX-R750 front end. Now the tank won't get a beating from the clip-ons or the fork tubes. Test fitting some of the controls and the gauges as well. Hopefully will get some things to the powdercoater in the next two weeks and get to some of the assembly done.

This is a 1989 GSX-R750 front end.






 
The reason for the holdup is I sold the BMW and got this Ducati at the auction. Needed more work then I expected but I wanted something to ride while I build the GS. Ended up doing some mods to it while I was at it. Home made exhaust using Cone Engineering mufflers, M-bars and some other things to make it a bit more fun.



 
Made the seat pan mount easy to remove using Quick Latch Mini. Need to visit my upholsterer to see what else I need to make the seat right. Never made a seat before.




 
Next is the mockup of the cowl also known as the battery cover. Will most likely upholster the seat first and make the cowl after.




 
Hey Evo,

I love the way the bike is turning out. I was looking at the insulator that you made from 3-D printing, and it looks great, but I am a little concerned about it. I have been messing with a ultil-make 2 extended 3-d printer and different materials for about a year now. I am actually 3-d printing a new airbox, dashboard, and a storage compartment for my bike. I am concerned that the PLA does not have a high enough melting point to be used anywhere close to the engine. I know whenever I would leave a PLA in my truck all day in the middle of the summer, I would find it deformed because the inside of the truck was to warm for it. I would suggest using XT or HT material from Color-fabb. XT has a much higher melting point. I am just afraid that if you use PLA in the starter compartment, it could melt into a blog and mess up you starter.

Thanks,

Andy
 
Ace07 said:
Hey Evo,

I love the way the bike is turning out. I was looking at the insulator that you made from 3-D printing, and it looks great, but I am a little concerned about it. I have been messing with a ultil-make 2 extended 3-d printer and different materials for about a year now. I am actually 3-d printing a new airbox, dashboard, and a storage compartment for my bike. I am concerned that the PLA does not have a high enough melting point to be used anywhere close to the engine. I know whenever I would leave a PLA in my truck all day in the middle of the summer, I would find it deformed because the inside of the truck was to warm for it. I would suggest using XT or HT material from Color-fabb. XT has a much higher melting point. I am just afraid that if you use PLA in the starter compartment, it could melt into a blog and mess up you starter.

Thanks,

Andy
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Thank you!

The closer it gets to starting the bike the more I am concerned with that part. I will need to think of another option for this. Thank you for pointing that out, Andy.
 
Finally got to start and "finish" the rear cowl. Here are some in progress pics.








 
Made a little cutout to put the integrated tail, brake and turn signals. Not sure I am 100% happy with the way the cowl turned out. I'll get it painted and see if I like it better.









 
The wheel parts arrived. Got a good deal on black Friday from Cognito Moto. Got their gsxr750 front hub and Warp 9 17x3.5 front 17x4.25 rear rims. New rotors to fit the 1989 GSXR750 front fork/brake setup. Can't wait to get these laced up and some tires put on. Ordered 120/70/17 front and 150/70/17 rear tires.
 
This was the best I can come up with when removing the swing arm bearings. Some heating, some beating and it came out pretty easy. Just need the right pry bar and a hammer.






 
Hoping this week will be the week I drop all this stuff off at the powder coater. Would like to begin the assembly in the new year.

 
Has everything been assembled and tested already once, or did I miss something? Paint and powdercoat is a final step, after shakedowns and revisions. A correctly built, finished custom has been built/assembled in totality at least twice.
 
DohcBikes said:
Has everything been assembled and tested already once, or did I miss something? Paint and powdercoat is a final step, after shakedowns and revisions. A correctly built, finished custom has been built/assembled in totality at least twice.
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I test fitted engine in the frame, the forks on the frame as well as all the parts I made. It's been together before and I haven't changed any structural areas of the frame. It will all workout in the end.
 
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