Band/Gixer Conversion (week 2)

[lifguardct]

Got the rear set plates back from the machine shop today. Still lack the helicoils holes for the rearsets and need to have some welding done. The fit was perfect! Thanks to Mr Isleoman

Are those custom made rearsets? I have a set of Raask rearsets on the bike I just bought.

[jwhelan65]

Are those custom made rearsets? I have a set of Raask rearsets on the bike I just bought.

The plates are custom made, I am mounting ZX12R sets to them...you could probably use numerous other rear sets its just a matter of hole placement and having the proper hardware.

[isleoman]

The master cylinder wire was my next question, I'll check out the FZ1 sight for the shaft..I actually had the machine shop cut me two sets of these and they have them on file so it saves on set up fees if anyone in interested in a set. They went on pretty snug is that how yours are?

J,

Mine are snug too. The holes are not perfectly aligned but they will go on straight if you get all the bolts mounted loose first. Do you plan to leave all of the old GS pivot shaft. I left mine and its not noticable with the shifter in place. It also doesn't interfere with your toe while your shifting. I left mne so its still reversible.

One other thing you will notice is that botton center of your left foot will be slightly in contact with the retracted side stand. The side stand is spring loaded and you notice your moving it slightly as you shift up and down. I noticed it (the sensation) for about a day and was going to adjust the stop so the stand couldn't retract as far. But after the second day I just didn't notice it any more and have just left it alone.

[jwhelan65]

J,

Mine are snug too. The holes are not perfectly aligned but they will go on straight if you get all the bolts mounted loose first. Do you plan to leave all of the old GS pivot shaft. I left mine and its not noticable with the shifter in place. It also doesn't interfere with your toe while your shifting. I left mne so its still reversible.

One other thing you will notice is that botton center of your left foot will be slightly in contact with the retracted side stand. The side stand is spring loaded and you notice your moving it slightly as you shift up and down. I noticed it (the sensation) for about a day and was going to adjust the stop so the stand couldn't retract as far. But after the second day I just didn't notice it any more and have just left it alone.

Yeah, thats exactly what I did, lined them up loose and slowly tightened each one. The shifter side was perfect. I do plan on leaving the GS pivot shaft, I dont have the spacers yet so the fit is just a dry run for now. Thanks for the heads up on the side stand, im sure I'll encounter it as I progress.

[jwhelan65]

Swingarm

Got the Bandit swinger back from the powder coater today, polished up the spacers and the chain adjusters...added a few decals for some splash...

[posplayr]

Very Kool

I still sorting my swinger but watching yours with interest.
Pos

[oshanac]

Love the swingarm. Stickers and all looks so sick! Man that bike kicks!

[jwhelan65]

Love the swingarm. Stickers and all looks so sick! Man that bike kicks!

Thanks for the compliments....yeah the swinger turned out better than I had anticipated, powder coating hides all the wrinkles.

[jwhelan65]

Mounted

Mounted up the swingarm with the shocks for kicks, waiting on the wheels from the powder coater

[80GS1000]

That's gonna look niiice when you're all done, keep the pics coming!

[Cassius086]

Man, that bike is gonna be SWEET!!!

[jwhelan65]

progress

Got rear wheel back from the powder coater and painted the caliper..pic is just a mock up..waiting on an EBC rear rotor, should have soon. Had the Pirelli 180 monted today...

[Ogri]

That looks really nice!

[80GS1000]

Looking goood! That powdercoating looks sharp. What kind of EBC rotor did you order? Is it the OEM style or the wavy style?

[jwhelan65]

Ordered the OEM along with a new set of pads and a Galfer stainless brake line. Thinking about replacing my fronts with EBC's also.