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Project 700ES

  • Thread starter Thread starter jwhelan65
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So what length is the shock

So what length is the shock

And is it eye to clevis or eye to eye? You might get lucky?

The middle one is for an R1 eye to eye and almost new. Too short for the 86 GSXR but just abbout right for the GSXR750 (about 300 mm )

86_gsxr_1100_Shocks.jpg


Edited: Sorry
 
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Covers

Covers

Ed
I am sending all my parts to Reproduction Decals, they do not have this model year in there inventory so all it will cost me is shipping to Canada.

As far as the engine covers I have the stiched buffing wheel, but was considering having them powder coated in black. I have a buddy who can have it done for me where he works for free. Its just a matter of how I want it to look. I actually like the stock look..As always I greatly appreciate the comments!
 
Shock

Shock

posplayr said:
And is it eye to clevis or eye to eye? You might get lucky?

The middle one is for an R1 eye to eye and almost new. Too short for the 86 GSXR but just abbout right for the GSXR750 (about 300 mm )

86_gsxr_1100_Shocks.jpg
Click to expand...

POS
Your pic didn't show up?..I am going to remove it this evening, I'll shoot you over a measurement.
 
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I get 325mm between centres with the shock off the bike ;)
Eye & fork fitting but cant find any other shock thats a DIRECT swap although theres a few possibilities that may go with a little work :)
 
Shock Length reference

Shock Length reference

The shock I was showing are all 1st Gen GSXR (except for the R1).

go to

http://www.oldskoolsuzuki.info/


pp pages

down the center is "shock length"

at 330 you have quite a selection. Just stay away from Gen 1 shocks they are eye-eye.

I was not able to find any specific recommendations or cross reference from here at GSR.

Pos
 
Hello pos
ive been a member of oss since march 06 & have learnt that some of the info on PP's pages is a little off, most of its ok but always double check for yourself or with other members mate ;)

cheers tone
 
Tone

Tone

have learnt that some of the info on PP's pages is a little off, most of its ok but always double check for yourself or with other members mate ;)
Click to expand...

Yea, ask me how I know that :(. GSXR 1100 axles between 86-88 was a bit confusing in another table.

In this case apparently a gixxer.com member claims OSS plagiarized the material from gixxer.com and now OSS gave attribution to that member so it is likely the same table at OSS as my other best source. :rolleyes:

Pos
 
posplayr said:
And is it eye to clevis or eye to eye? You might get lucky?

The middle one is for an R1 eye to eye and almost new. Too short for the 86 GSXR but just abbout right for the GSXR750 (about 300 mm )

86_gsxr_1100_Shocks.jpg


Edited: Sorry
Click to expand...

Mine measures 330 mm center to center
 
Shock

Shock

I checked the microfiche for your bike and the GS700E have eye to eye with what looks like both rebound and damping controls built into cute rider controls.

I'll tell you now that eye to eye is more rare as that is also what I have on my GSXR 1100 and I was sweating it until I picked up a period Fox double clicker shock.

This was a bit of a fluke and unless you are willing to drop $600-$900 a very good alternative for you is likely a rebuild (if it can be). It might cost $300 plus the cost of a new spring (if required). They can even put the equivalent of a race tech gold valve in. Check with
long_av8r either here at GSR or more likely over at gixxer.com.

He is pretty much an expert on this. There are a couple of places that he can recommend for rebuilding Traxon is one of them I think. he will at least steer you in the right direction.

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/member.php?u=46048

If you can get the stock one rebuilt with those stock rebound controls and add a gold valve for say $500 that would be the best choice considering the scarcity of the eye to eye, and getting the shock designed for your bike.

Pos
 
Pos
I think I'll bypass that MOD for now..you know how it is, projects spin off into more and more projects..:eek:

She's officially a naked bike...dont look!!

Nakedbike.jpg
 
Awesome project, jwhelan. Nice to have a well-documented (and pictured) project to watch, especially when I'm going to be doing the same on (essentially) the same bike.

What kind of deal did you work out with Reproduction Decals on getting the vinyl done? They don't have anything for the 83 GS750ES either, I've been throwing around the idea of trying to find a willing owner of a nice one to send their stuff to Reproduction Decals to get something made for that bike.

Again nice work so far, can't wait to see it done.
 
Decals

Decals

Groundshock,
Reproduction Decals did not have 85 GS700es decals either. I had to pack them up and ship all the parts to them. If you send them the parts on a model they do not have they will cut them for free. It cost me about $50.00 shipping to Canada. They are going to send them to BK Finishes for paint and decal application. The paint , decals and shipping cost $900. Yeah kinda pricey but ready to bolt on when they get here. While the parts are away the carbs get overhauled and anything else to finish it up. The swingarm is being powder coated black, should have it back this week..I was alittle hesitant to go black because initially I wanted to keep her stock. But after I got my 1100 swinger done it was a go.
 
not much to look at

not much to look at

Tore off the carbs and the airbox, just an FYI ..I had to cut the box up to remove it ( you were correct Mr Rapid Ray ). Removed all the engine covers for polishing

Gettinugly.jpg
 
wheel

wheel

Got the swingarm and brake stay back from the powder coater, had the rear tire mounted, waiting on the rear sprocket..

Duro.jpg
 
groundshock said:
Awesome project, jwhelan. Nice to have a well-documented (and pictured) project to watch, especially when I'm going to be doing the same on (essentially) the same bike.

What kind of deal did you work out with Reproduction Decals on getting the vinyl done? They don't have anything for the 83 GS750ES either, I've been throwing around the idea of trying to find a willing owner of a nice one to send their stuff to Reproduction Decals to get something made for that bike.

Again nice work so far, can't wait to see it done.
Click to expand...

Decals are completed
http://www.reproductiondecals.com/default_frameset.html?vintageads.html~main
 
Can you post a closeup of the PC job on the swingarm? Curious to see what kind of finish you're getting from a pro.

thx,

Lee
 
Close up

Close up

Here are some close-ups, the cloudiness to the right is a reflection

PCcloseup1.jpg


PCcloseup.jpg
 
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one more

one more

Wheel mocked up , no rotor or sprocket yet.

PCcloseup3.jpg
 
Keep the pics coming..can't wait to see it when its finished.
 
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