GS1000 streetfighter idea w/ picture

[80GS1000]

Wow, this surprises me - my 04 GSXR 600 swingarm without the dust covers is just an RCH unit wider (226mm) than the GS frame (225mm), and 4mm a side bigger with the dust covers (233mm). Does your swingarm fit with the dust covers and all, or did you have to remove them? I may have to get an 06 swingarm if it does.

Dust covers (part #7 here) were removed. Otherwise, it was about 2 mm too wide on both sides. With those covers gone, it slots in perfectly. For giggles and grins, I checked for side to side play on the swingarm, and there was none. Still needs a bushing machined so that the GS pivot bolt can be used in the GSXR swingarm.

I take it you're monoshocking the 1100? As an FYI (you may already know this), the 05 and 06 GSXR 1000 swingarms are the same width.

[Dink]

EEEK!!!! the dreaded red X :shock: 8-[

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Much gooder-er thank you Sir:-D

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[YoshiJohnny]

Looking good PJ........

:-D

YJ

[Cassius086]

OK, without culling thru 25 pages...I see USD forks with regular handlebars/mounts. That a kit purchased from say, Speigler, or are you a lucky guy with access to a machine shop?? :-D

[80GS1000]

OK, without culling thru 25 pages...I see USD forks with regular handlebars/mounts. That a kit purchased from say, Speigler, or are you a lucky guy with access to a machine shop?? :-D

It's a 2004 GSXR 1000 front end. You're right on the money in terms of the Spiegler handlebar/mount kit. Very nice CNC machining on that kit, and as a bonus, it came with braided steel brake lines for the front end.

The riding position is great - about the same as with the old bars as seen in the pic on page 1 of this thread.

[80GS1000]

Carbs and airbox - who needs 'em?



Gotta now get these items fitted:



Going to pods should be worth the price of admission if only because the airbox will never ever have to be removed again. Giant PITA for sure.

Tomorrow's garage session will be entitled- Introduction to Front Sprocket Area Sludge Cleaning, The Intersection and Effects of 27 Years of Road Grime and Chain Lube.

A bottle of Simple Green and putty knife are standing by.

Last but not least, check out the width difference between a 130 rim/tire (stock GS1000) and a 180 (stock GSXR 1000) rim/tire:

[80GS1000]

Carbs are being jetted by a long-time NHRA drag racer who's been building out racing GS engines since they were new. \\/

Any tips on front sprocket removal? The nut that holds on the front sprocket won't budge a mm. First attempts at getting it to move just turned the engine over. So, I put the chain back on the front sprocket, had my wife stand on the chain (about where the swingarm would normally be) to keep the sprocket from turning toward the engine, and leaned into the 18" ratchet as hard as possible. Wouldn't budge. Is an impact wrench in the cards?

[Mike_H]

is it reverse threaded? I have a shaft drive, so have never had to change a sprocket and I am just throwing a WAG out there

[first timer]

check the direction of threads, make sure the locking tab is is not folded over and locking the nut, hook the back tire and rear break and chain back up, have a friend/wife stand on the break and give it a try with the impact wrench, just go easy, don't get carried away with the impact wrench it should break loose sooner or later, you can also try adding a little heat to the nut to see if that helps.

[isaac]

Damn that thing looks great with that big back wheel and swingarm. Nicely done!

[renobruce]

Damn that thing looks great with that big back wheel and swingarm. Nicely done!

Yeah, man... your project is coming along nicely! Major kudos.
BTW, I love my pods. I can't imagine trying to jet and tune carbs with some kind of airbox on it.

[80GS1000]

Damn that thing looks great with that big back wheel and swingarm. Nicely done!

Yeah, man... your project is coming along nicely! Major kudos.
BTW, I love my pods. I can't imagine trying to jet and tune carbs with some kind of airbox on it.

Thanks guys. Although we're just getting started on what will probably be the hardest part of this whole project thus far - getting the monoshock mounts right.

YoshiJohnny did it right. Major respect for that.

They determine a bunch of important stuff, like rake/trail, ground clearance, chain clearance, ride height, sufficient travel for the rear tire, stability, overall safety etc etc. Gotta get it right. So ya gotta take it slow, take lots of measurements, engineer things carefully etc.

The upside of this complete suspension change will be a bike that handles vastly better than stock. Planted, very stable high speed/angle cornering. And much better braking. And a 180 Michelin hanging out back looks pretty cool too.

I'll bring the bike to the Yosemite GSR get-together.

[renobruce]

I'll bring the bike to the Yosemite GSR get-together.

Cool! I hope my project is done by then. It's been going s l o w the last few weeks.

[80GS1000]

Cool! I hope my project is done by then. It's been going s l o w the last few weeks.

Same here! Big incentive for me right now to get the suspension mods done is the fact that spring is rapidly approaching - I want to ride the thing! :-D

[jonesti]

Wow, your project is flying right along! Looking good. Sorry about the rear wheel. Same thing happened with my radial front master. "Perfect condition. Won't be disappointed!" Yeah, perfect minus the fact the reservior is rashed and the juntion for the line to the reservior is crushed.

Take pics of everything. Most of us on here are guys=VISUAL!!!!