1984 GS1150Z Custom build

[cr480]

1984 GS1150
94 GSXR 750 complete front end, swing arm and shock, Wheels and brakes,
6 piston calipers up front.
Drilled upper clamp to install risers with drag bars.
All custom hand made brackets
94 GSXR tail section and seats
GSXR rear sets raised 2 inches and swept back 2 inches for clearence of drag pipe
Powder coated frame, swing arm, wheels, and brackets.
Carbs cleaned, detailed, jetted , and synched.
Top end oiler
Powder coated cam cover, 10,000 mile motor, ect.
The bike is not finished but should be a monster when complete. I am calling it the GS1150Z What do you guys think?

 

[cr480]

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[Guest]

Sweet looking ride, my friend. Obviously a ton of work went into it. Love the back end.

 

[cr480]

Sweet looking ride, my friend. Obviously a ton of work went into it. Love the back end.

Thanks! I have been working on this bike for 3 years now. I cannot wait for the maiden voyage this April. With these mods the wheelbase is Identical to the GSXR 750 and the bike has lost over 80 pounds!

 

[Billy Ricks]

Did you polish the wheels yourself? I did mine and it wasn't much fun. The results are worth it though.

 

[cr480]

Actually, the wheels are just powder coated. I explored the polishing option and I have done my share of polishing so i feel your pain. But I was able to find a powdercoat that resembles a semi polished aluminum. It is exremely durable, looks great, and cost allot less than true polishing. With the savings I was able to coat the swing arm, wheels and frame all at once. My cost was $450.00 A great price for all that!

 

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[Billy Ricks]

Your bike already looks sweet. Should be stunning when finished.

 

[7981GS]

The engine sure looks fantastic.

There is something about the back half that looks too huge and out of proportion to me.
The side covers look FAT. Similar looking bike but not as huge on the back end:

Daniel

 

[cr480]

That has occurred to me as well, I think part of it is that the rear sits too high. I am working on a lowering link for the rear suspension to set it down a few more inches in the back. This will help level the swingarm a little more as well Also the paint color will be 2011 Toyota Tundra electric blue, this color will help slim it down some and bring out some of the other details in the bike.

 

[gearhead13]

Nice looking bike:clap:
I hope you dont plan on turning corners with that sidewinder on there though

 

[cr480]

Nice looking bike:clap:
I hope you dont plan on turning corners with that sidewinder on there though

The pipe sits up pretty high as it is, we will give it a shot. If she scrapes it should be easy enough to change out the pipe, maybe use a more modern style cannister that is upswept?

 

[platinum2]

The engine sure looks fantastic.

There is something about the back half that looks to huge and out of proportion to me.
The side covers look FAT. Similar looking bike but not as huge on the back end:

Daniel

i think its the big honkin exhaust pipes,and the little handlebars,that throw it off plus all the plastic lol

 

[cr480]

i think its the big honkin exhaust pipes,and the little handlebars,that throw it off plus all the plastic lol

Well, you can't please everyone now can you? I would be interested in seeing a picture of your bike though.

 

[Billy Ricks]

Well, you can't please everyone now can you? I would be interested in seeing a picture of your bike though.

It's your bike, do as you please. The purists don't care for my bike I'm quite sure, but they don't have to ride it.

Here's mine with another forum member in the seat.

 

[cr480]

It's your bike, do as you please. The purists don't care for my bike I'm quite sure, but they don't have to ride it.

Here's mine with another forum member in the seat.

Nice Bike! That is kinda what I was shooting for, it just sort of got out of hand and turned into what it is today. I utilized alot of the same parts that you did. A ton of fun ain't it?

 

[Billy Ricks]

Nice Bike! That is kinda what I was shooting for, it just sort of got out of hand and turned into what it is today. I utilized alot of the same parts that you did. A ton of fun ain't it?

This is the third or fourth incarnation of my bike. I bought it new in '85 and have been tinkering ever since. I was lucky and got to be friends with a Yoshimura rider who won the AMA Supersport championship back in '93. That's where I got the original round of suspension parts and the wheels that are still on the bike. He got me a killer deal on a set of RS flatslides and Yoshimura throttle assembly with kill switch, headlight switch, and starter switch. I did have an '88 front end on it then a few years ago bolted on the '95 with a CBR954 triple clamp for a little more clearance under the bike. I've thought about adapting a newer GSXR tail on it, maybe one day.

 

[cr480]

This is the third or fourth incarnation of my bike. I bought it new in '85 and have been tinkering ever since. I was lucky and got to be friends with a Yoshimura rider who won the AMA Supersport championship back in '93. That's where I got the original round of suspension parts and the wheels that are still on the bike. He got me a killer deal on a set of RS flatslides and Yoshimura throttle assembly with kill switch, headlight switch, and starter switch. I did have an '88 front end on it then a few years ago bolted on the '95 with a CBR954 triple clamp for a little more clearance under the bike. I've thought about adapting a newer GSXR tail on it, maybe one day.

The Tail section was a chore. Pretty much had to hand fabricate and weld all new mounts to make this happen. Including seat mounts and realease mechanism for the rear seat. It took alot of effort to get it right but i really liked the bodylines it added to the bike and I have never seen this done on a 1150 before. So to me it was worth it and I am sure I will do it again in the future in some other odd combination.:lol:

 

[Billy Ricks]

If I could get my hands on a late model Gixxer tail cheap enough to cut on and try blending to the tank or existing side panels I'd give it a go. I do plan on repainting in the spring so I might see if I can find one before then to play with.