Images of GS with 1st-Generation GSXR gear?

[Flo]

I see you left the rear brake caliper in the upper position. Did U use a GS caliper with the GSXR rotor? I assume you had to modify (bend) the swing arm to clear the 160 rear (18x4" wheel).

I have found that Dunlop Road smart is a modern 18" tire and there is even a 170/60-18 if you want a little more meat to the rear (18x4.5" wheel only).

Also see you polished the lips on the wheels. How much trouble was that? Do you spin the wheel in a stand and hold sand paper to the lip?



Very nice understated stock look by the way.
Pos

Hi,

I used the original GS caliper with the GSXR-rotor. Which essentially was stupoid, but at the time I built it I was 19 and did not have the cash to buy another caliper... But had access to a machine shop and could make a custom bracket... very unusual and lucky combination It hink. Since then the machine shop went away...

There is NOT ANY need to modify the swing arm for a 160 tire on 4"! It clears just fine. In fact I would think even a 180 would fit. Very tight though.The only mod is the brake bracket thing.

Polishing the wheel lips I would NEVER do again! The rear was simple. Put bike on stand so it lifts rear wheel. Fire up engine, crank up idle, shift up into fifth gear and let the rear tire rotate. The front was essentially me and sand papaer and one of the cheap polish kits.

Thanks for the nice feedback!
Flo