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how far along is your progect
i'm doing the same sort of work on my gs thou
i'm doing the same sort of work on my gs thou
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How did you get the engine to look so "new"? Glass beading? Powder coating? Inquiring minds want to know!!!!Originally posted by Swanny
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16 valve
it is an 8valve head on the gs1000 those pistons a for a 16 valve head ?Comment
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Rudi - elbow grease! 8)How did you get the engine to look so "new"? Glass beading? Powder coating? Inquiring minds want to know!!!!Comment
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This is a 16 valve 1100.it is an 8valve head on the gs1000 those pistons a for a 16 valve head ?Comment
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Nothing else works quite like it. I put 60 hours into sanding of the sand cast finish on my wheels and polishing them up. They could still use some work but for a bike that gets ridden hard and put away wet they don't need to be perfect.Originally posted by SwannyComment
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Ok, back to posting some pics. I lost my cable to the digital camera so I broke down and bought a memory card reader. So here are a few to chew on.
Note: I deleted 4 pics from the web site that are no longer applicable. I did this to make some room for the new pics.
First one is of the frame back from the powder coaters. The lighting isn't that great so its hard to make out some of the mods. You can clearly see the mount for the shock on the bottom of the frame. The top mount is tough to make out. It actually has a dual function of bracing the frame.
The next two pics are of the bike with the wheels and motor in. I just finished installing the cams so they are not covered. I covered them right after the pic to keep unwanted junk out. 8)
This is from the left side.
Notice the custom rear sets with the 2001 GSXR1100 foot controls. The chain is not adjusted so it's hanging a bit. The sprocket cover has been polished and reflects the camera light a bit odd.
This is from the right side.
This pic is a close up of the controls on the left side.
There are some interesting points in this pic - the lower shock linkage is fairly easy to see and you can also see the slot in the upper shock mount that is for the electrics to mount correctly.Comment
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Looking good Steve. One of these days I need to pull my motor out and do things from the frame up. Maybe this winter I'll get serious about using all the parts I've got lined up waiting to install.Comment
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You got that right. I thought about bead blasting the cases, but decided instead to clean them by hand. I think when you factor in the cleaning to remove the media it's about a wash (no pun intended).Rudi - elbow grease!
Nothing else works quite like it. I put 60 hours into sanding of the sand cast finish on my wheels and polishing them up. They could still use some work but for a bike that gets ridden hard and put away wet they don't need to be perfect.
There really is no easy way to get things clean. It's the hardest part of any rebuild - but assembling spotless parts is sooo much fun.
As for getting parts that look perfect - that isn't my goal either. Once the bike is ridden the perfection is gone. I'm with you Billy - ride it.Comment
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Rock on Swanny
Looking good. I can feel your anticipation.Comment
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Very impressive! I have always loved the uniqueness of a bike like yours. I`ve got a cbx kinda like it. That arm looks awesome on there. I bet you get the looks when you get it done. Keep us posted with pics !!Comment
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that's funny Swanny,
I was just thinking that today while I was stripping and pollishing my front mag, axle, spacer, fork bottom, and others.....I not going for perfect either, just nice and clean.
I am however going to powder coat the cases.
My fingers are raw already and I am still on the front end...lolComment
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The cases should look great powder coated. That what I did to my frame and I'm very impressed with the paint quality and durability.I am however going to powder coat the cases.
My fingers are raw already and I am still on the front end...lol
It's a lot of work polishing isn't it? I chickened out and sent the side covers off to have it done. They were sick looking and of the $150 they charged me all I can say is my fingers don't hurt. 8)Comment
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Thought you all migh like to see how the new exhaust looks.
I'm in the process of getting her wired now. The paint is getting closer to being a priority.Comment
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Looks good. What was it supposed to fit?Comment
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