Whats going on in your garage

[rosco15]

We'll I have the motor totally apart. Crank and tranny have both been sent out to be checked. Wasn't going to send the tranny out, but found a couple of the dogs looked a bit beat up. My Schnitz box got sent back to Schnitz to have a remote 2-step switch installed. No more taking the body off every round to adjust it. Polished the frame. HOLY dirty. Found alot of new dings in the paint. Thought about re-painting it, but thought better of it. Have the cases all cleaned up and ready to go. I also picked up a JE 1260 10.5-1 piston kit. I have the block cleaned up, pained, and ready to go. Now I'm just waiting for some of my other parts to come back.

 

[spdjunkie]

I've got my 'E down to the bare frame. After fitting aftermarket rearsets, a monoshock upper mount for my newly aquired busa swingarm, and possibly modifying rake/trail in the steering tube, I plan to have it powdercoated (still not sure of color).

Found a new busa swingarm on ebay, along with a shock & linkage & still looking for the rim, brake, and a 630 sprocket comversion.

The front end will consist of a newly acquired set of 2003 GSXR750 inverted forks, for which I'll be needing brake discs, rotors, & a rim. I plan to drill the top triple to take the sort of raised (but not too much) drag bars you find on modern cruisers. Can't decide on going with a dual headlight setup or the stock one.

Going to paint the bodywork, the side panels & tail piece of which are new (temeculamotorsports.com).

The engine is getting a 1500cc 12.5:1 comp big bore kit & block from APE, along with raising the cam lift from the stock .190, to .370 with valve springs to match. Gonna have APE lighten & balance the crank while I have the cases apart (the 1500 kit requires boring the top case for the big block). Just got a Dyna 2000 ignition for Christmas, too!
It came to me with a set of Mikuni RS36 flatslides, so I'll clean, tune & reuse those. An oil cooler, & a top end oiler are on the list, too.

There are all the incidentals like tires, braided brake lines, a pingel guzzler, and various fabrication jobs I've already found will need to be done.

As I said, it's down to the frame in the........er, ALL OVER the garage, so that's what's going on in my garage right now. I wish I could figure out how to post pictures for you, but I can't seem to git 'er done.

CHEERS!

 

[spdjunkie]

I've got my 'E down to the bare frame. After fitting aftermarket rearsets, a monoshock upper mount for my newly aquired busa swingarm, and possibly modifying rake/trail in the steering tube, I plan to have it powdercoated (still not sure of color).

Found a new busa swingarm on ebay, along with a shock & linkage & still looking for the rim, brake, and a 630 sprocket comversion.

The front end will consist of a newly acquired set of 2003 GSXR750 inverted forks, for which I'll be needing brake discs, rotors, & a rim. I plan to drill the top triple to take the sort of raised (but not too much) drag bars you find on modern cruisers. Can't decide on going with a dual headlight setup or the stock one.

Going to paint the bodywork, the side panels & tail piece of which are new (temeculamotorsports.com).

The engine is getting a 1500cc 12.5:1 comp big bore kit & block from APE, along with raising the cam lift from the stock .190, to .370 with valve springs to match. Gonna have APE lighten & balance the crank while I have the cases apart (the 1500 kit requires boring the top case for the big block). Just got a Dyna 2000 ignition for Christmas, too!
It came to me with a set of Mikuni RS36 flatslides, so I'll clean, tune & reuse those. An oil cooler, & a top end oiler are on the list, too.

There are all the incidentals like tires, braided brake lines, a pingel guzzler, and various fabrication jobs I've already found will need to be done.

As I said, it's down to the frame in the........er, ALL OVER the garage, so that's what's going on in my garage right now. I wish I could figure out how to post pictures for you, but I can't seem to git 'er done.

CHEERS!

 

[spdjunkie]

Oops. Sorry for the duplicate.

 

[Dink]

Spdjunkie if you are fitting a busa rear wheel in you will be running at least a 180 section tyre, in which case you will need to run a 530 chain for clearence.
Dink

 

[Russ]

Dink, There's no difference in width between a 630 and 530, the first digit refers to the pitch of the chain (distance of one link to the next) the next 2 digits refer to the width, you'd have to drop down to a 520 chain to get extra clearance, I run a 170/60 on a 5.5" rim on my GSX1000SD with a 630 chain.

 

[spdjunkie]

Thanks Dink, that'll help. A 530 front sprocket it is, then. Any chance you know what kind of offset I'll need?

 

[outofcontrol]

spdjunkie,
You've got quite a project planned!!! 1500cc kit?!?
It's going to be awesome!! You need to start a thread and figure out how to post pictures. Use www.imageshack.com or something.

You'll need a 5/8ths off-set counter sprocket. Here's some for $60:
http://www.pmfronline.com/counter_shaft_sprockets.htm
The ones with the "nose" are for an outboard support.
I just made my own with the old sprocket and spacers (see my website). But I also have a stock motor. I know once you run the chain further away from the tranny, you give the chain more "arm" or leverage on the counter shaft. You might consider an outboard bearing support:

http://www.pmfronline.com/out_board_bearing_support.htm
If you are going for the max HP. The GS trannys are overbuilt, and I don't really know at what point an o.b.b.s. is neccessary, but if you have a quick-shifter and 200hp slamming into gears, I'd go for it.

My old 630 chain is 26mm wide, and my new 530 DID-O ring chain is 25mm at the widest part (the pins). But a non-O-ring "racing" type chain is thinner, but only by the width of the O-rings; less than 2mm. Not to worry, I run a 180 Michelin on a 5.5 rear with 5/8ths off-set c/s. I had to grind a little extra "gerth" off the frame, and take some off the c/s cover, but it all works just fine. Granted, all 180s are not actually the same.

-Kevin

 

[spdjunkie]

Thanks Kevin! WOW! That's exactly the kind of C/S sprocket cover I was looking for, & couldn't find. Even if it's a tad spendy, I'm definitely getting one as soon as I can. Do you by chance know if they have the option of a 520, or 530 chain? All the website said was that # of teeth can be specified. Since they're all old GS's & KZ's, I would assume that means they're all 630's. Guess I'll give 'em a call. I wouldn't mind staying with the 630 but for two things; first, the non-o-ring chains are MESSY when they're adequately lubricated and second, I doubt I could easily get a hold of a 630 sprocket for a 'Busa rear wheel.

What's an o.b.b.s? Sorry, I'm unfmiliar with that particular acromym.

B.T.W. I did start a thread on posting pictures, and only one person replied. Unfortunately it wasn't as helpful as I would've liked. I'll try your suggestion as well.

 

[outofcontrol]

I think they are made for a 530 chain. They have a funky site, but on another page they reference 530.

I made up OBBS because Out Board Bearing Support is too much for my tired little finger to type

Go back and check your thread about posting pictures:
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/viewtopic.php?t=45091

Get it fingered out, 'cause i want to get my hands on some of your pictures. (pun intended) (not a good one, but I am easily entertained) (actually I just bent several paperclips into a little spaceman, and he is now hanging off my monitor) (that's entertainment)

-K

 

[spdjunkie]

Get it fingered out, 'cause i want to get my hands on some of your pictures. (pun intended) (not a good one, but I am easily entertained) (actually I just bent several paperclips into a little spaceman, and he is now hanging off my monitor) (that's entertainment)



You can never have too much entertainment, but wouldn't you rather be riding that blue monster of yours?

I'll be sure & call them to verify, & also look over the website better when I get the chance. OBBS sounds good to me!

 

[spdjunkie]

O.K. so now I've just shown that I can't correctly quote someone, either.

This website needs a tutorial!

 

[abates226]

Did someone say Dyna 2000? I've been thinking about one...best to get the one w/ their coils? Anyone find a good price for this part for '80 Gs1000s?

 

[abates226]

btw, does anyone know which 4 into 2 aftermarket exhaust system is available for gs1000s that is worth a darn...street use...or can I only get 4 into 1 system thats better? Is 4 into 2 really all that horrible? Sorry for dumb questions in the middle of cool post, but it seems as though you've done this before...I'm relatively new at this and I have a 1980 GS1000s scattered 2 cars worth over my garage...hahaha gotta love it, it is winter anyway, right?

 

[Dink]

O.K. so now I've just shown that I can't correctly quote someone, either.

This website needs a tutorial!

Did You ever read the "Announcements" forum, or even try the FAQ in the page header menu?
Dink

 

[outofcontrol]

wouldn't you rather be riding that blue monster of yours?

I would love to, and I can't wait to ride that Blue monster! (It was actually a kind of purple/blue). Now it's Black and the body work is sitting under a blanket in my basement.

Until I get the wheels and frame back from the powdercoater I really can't take her for a ride. It's kind of amazing to look in my garage and see a motor on a stand, and almost every other part of the bike is on shelves. You wouldn't even think there was a bike in there.

There's a button called "quote" in every post. If you click on it, it will format the quote for you. Once you see how it works, it's easy. You can also go back and edit a post, so it might be worth your time to experiment with it.

-Kevin

 

[spdjunkie]

Hey Kevin, I tried the "quote" button last night when I did that post. I also tried the "edit" button after I screwed it up. I guess it's just gonna take some parctice.

I know how you feel, wait until I get my pictures posted. My bodywork isn't even out for paint yet, the frame is waiting to be sent for powder coating, there are no wheels or brakes for the new swingarm/forks, no brake lines, no rubber, and the engine needs to come ALL THE WAY down, as there's a crack in the top case about 3.5" long from the counter shaft seal area, & up & back from there. I'm going to see if APE can repair it when I send it in to have the piston sleeve holes bored for the big block.

Thanks Dink, I'll check that area out.

abates226, I've had the Dyna 2000 on an '82 Kawasaki kz1000 and it's a WONDERFUL, and near flawless system. The best going rate at the moment is through APE @ aperaceparts.com and they're at $329.99. Yes, the Dyna 3 ohm coils are the ones to have with that ignition, but any coils will work. Just don't get the .7 ohm coils. They're for the Dyna 4000, and that's pretty much a drag racing application. Hope that helps.

 

[spdjunkie]

O.K. some nice folks (including "outofcontrol) finally got my dumb a$$ up to snuff on posting photos, so here goes. These are before the teardown.....

 

[spdjunkie]

........and these are more current.....

 

[outofcontrol]

great pics!

great pics!

I love the pics.

Are those ice trays? What a great idea.

-Kevin