Band/Gixer Conversion (week 2)

[jwhelan65]

The transformation continues....Still lack the front sprocket which explains no chain, should have later this week. Rear swing and wheel came off a 98 Bandit, which Katman fabbed with the rear shock bushings. (Thanks Rob!)Its probably obvious at this point that Isleoman's GS was the inspiration behind this project. If you have not seen his build look it up, his is probably one of the coolest looking bikes I have ever seen!

The Vance and Hines exhaust is having high temp powder coating applied, should have it back for next set of pics. Recieved the GSXR front yesterday. No clocks on the handlebars, in the process of swaping out for 83 to get the 140 Speedo.....TWO FATTYS IN THE GARAGE NOW!

Out

J

 

[TheCafeKid]

Aside from the shock mounts, is that Bandit swinger a direct bolt in, or are there frame mods required? I am considering beefing up the suspension and wheel/tire selection on the soon to be mine 1100ESD, but refuse to make it not returnable to stock, so im curious..

 

[jwhelan65]

Absolutely no mods to the frame...a new set of bushings to go a long with the stockers..check with Katman, he set me up with the rear build out.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Absolutely no mods to the frame...a new set of bushings to go a long with the stockers..check with Katman, he set me up with the rear build out.

Very cool thanks for the info. BTW, not that these 1100s arent dead sexy to begin with, but with those fatter tires, it looks like pure sex on wheels. Nothing but MUSCLE!!

 

[Supavert]

What's up?

What tear front end is that?

Thanks, Suapvert

 

[jwhelan65]

The front end is a 92 GSXR 1100 with a 93 top triple, with 93 triple the steering stops work. I ordered a set of Race Tech springs and seals to replace the originals, both sides leak like bad plumbing. Got them on ebay of course....like a box of chocolates you never know whatcha gonna get!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Supavert]

I just picked up a complete front end off of a 92 for $250.00. I wanted to know what problems to look for.

Thanks, Supavert

 

[jwhelan65]

Based on what I have researched here on the Forum, I would definitly replace the springs with a set of Race Techs, the originals are 16 + years old and your GS is probably somewhat heavier, so it's money welll spent. Expect to pay about $100.00 and go with the 1.0kg/mm. I have to correct myself on the triples, the lower triple steering stops on the pre 93 are too short. Not a huge issue from what I am told. Some small screws or weld on will add enough length. also if they leak they are going to need seals, about $80.00 in labor and the price of the seals to have done. (a quick check.. stand them up and push on them a few times, if there bad you'll see a yellowish oil residue on the lower stem.
Hope this helps

 

[posplayr]

If it was me

If it was me

And I was diving into the forks like that, you are already $180 above teh $250 what is another $170 for Race Tech gold valves?

If I dive into mine that is whatI will do.

Posplayr

 

[Supavert]

Thanks man I'll try that today and let you know what happens.

Peace! Supavert

 

[jwhelan65]

Week 5

Week 5

Finally got the forks back after having new springs installed. managed to get the front end swapped out, the photo shows a mock up of how it will look...long way to go. At this point trying to get everything dry fitted and functioning on the front and rear suspension. Front fender is primed for paint, searching for headlamp clamps, working on getting the gauge bracket and rear sets completed.

 

[ThAzKat]

That is a GSXR1100 frontend, stock fender?

Looking great and gives some ideas for my GS1100EX

You don't mind do you? :dancing:

I wonder if that taillight will work on the EX? hmmm

 

[jwhelan65]

Front End

Front End

Yes , that is a 93 GSXR 1100 front end and stock GSXR fender..take all the ideas you want

 

[kichigai]

Looking good!

I went with the fat tire look on my GS1100esd and like it too!

 

[Supavert]

The bike looks great! Keep up the good work and please keep us posted.

Peace! Supavert

 

[Astroman]

Finally got the forks back after having new springs installed. managed to get the front end swapped out, the photo shows a mock up of how it will look...long way to go. At this point trying to get everything dry fitted and functioning on the front and rear suspension. Front fender is primed for paint, searching for headlamp clamps, working on getting the gauge bracket and rear sets completed.

Looks like the clearance between exhaust and ground is very small

 

[jwhelan65]

clearance

clearance

Yes, you lose a couple of inches, however the exhast is not mounted yet so it will snug up a bit tighter than it is in the picture. When the rear sets are installed there will be a hanger in the rear to attach to.

 

[80gs1000e]

Looks so nice

 

[jwhelan65]

520 conversion..

520 conversion..

Got the front and rear sprockets lined up today. As you can see from the pic the 520 conversion solves a lot of issues. Clears the 180 Bridgestone tire, clears the shock and most importantly no gouging of the frame....many thanks to Katman for all his hardwork and late night mathematic skills!! :clap: BRAVO!!

 

[80GS1000]

Getting closer, looks great! That DID ERV3 520 chain is a good choice.

As a rule of thumb, you should have at least as much ground clearance under the header as you have travel in your front forks so you don't ground it out if you hit a big bump. So 5" of travel requires 5" of ground clearance. If you like hard cornering and ground clearance with that 4 into 1 becomes an issue, a oilcooled GSXR 1100/Bandit 1200 4-2-1 header can be an option. I have this setup on my 1000 - the flanges from my 1000 header were welded onto a GSXR 1100 4-2-1 header and have had 0 ground clearance issues since.