GSX1150 Rebuild

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The front fork leak is getting worse so I have started on replacing those

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Got the first fork off and realised I need a tool for inserting seals back into fork so have ordered that. should be here early next week

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You cant see it in photo but i do have bricks and timber supporting sump on RHS as well as jack. The exhaust isn't actually touching the timber.

 

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Fork Seals are done which means the bike is pretty much complete. Just needs to be re-vinned to make it road legal.
I thought I would just finish up with a bit of a cost summary to enlighten those that may wish to do something similar.

As you will remember from the first post I bought this bike and an 1150EFE together in 1 lot with a bunch of spares
Cost - $900
Truck hire $100
I have since sold 2 of the spare engines for $650 and a spare airbox for $70

This makes total purchase cost of $280 so $140 per bike

In terms of costs for upgrades / repairs to bike in original configuration there is
Paint - $140 4 cans, 3 colours + clear coat
Engine work getting spark plug removed / head plane / heli-coils - $450

So we are up to approx $750

It was only the upgrading to front and rear ends that caused costs to escalate

I had the USD front end and wheel lying around but they had cost $700
Front wheel discs, calipers & front master cylinder - $200
Front tyre - $120
Speedo cable & drive - $60
Rear wheel - $130
Rear tyre - $120
Rear caliper and mounting bracket - $75
530 Chain conversion, chain + 2 sprockets - $300

So all up - approx $2500

Excellent deal I reckon and all the wheel / suspension upgrades can be transferred to another bike if it blows up or i want to sell it.
And I still have a bunch of spare parts

I will start another thread on the 1150 EFE upgrade shortly. Not nearly as convoluted as this one as it is staying near original. I have done a bit already so wont take long to finish

 

[dorkburger]

Certainly couldn?t buy one that nice for that. Nice work.

 

[wyly]

Well done, yeah you couldn't buy a finished project for that.