I NEED THE TRUTH(fork swaps)

[Billy Ricks]

RJ, I am a little confused on what swingarm you are using. It sounds like you are talking about the stock swingarm, but I don't understand where you are grinding and why?
Also if you could email me pics of your bike, I would appreciate it.
1quik6 @ everestkc.net

I believe he needed extra clearance for the 170 width tire he is running. To switch to a GSXR swingarm you have to either narrow it a bit at the pivot point or grind on the inside of the frame where the arm pivots.

[RJ]

I am using the stock swingarm. The spot that needs to be ground is on the inside of the frame where the bolts for the rider's footpegs attach the pegs to the frame. This is done to clear the chain. As far as the whole speedo issue, like I said I didn't compare one speedo to the other, I just bolted up the Bandit gauges right off the bat. I haven't gotten around to playing with the camera so no pics yet. Things are kinda busy around the house lately so not much free time, even for riding.

[Cassius086]

I am doing the same thing to my 82 1100E!! I scored the complete suspension set up from an 88 gsxr1100, and 87 gsxr1100 18" rims. I won't be using the gsxr swing arm, though. I have a friend who is going to fab/weld a bracket for the rear brake truss for me. Stem bearings are the same part #. Will be great to have some better brakes, and radial tires w/ no tubes!!!


Good luck...you can do it!!:-D

[Billy Ricks]

I am doing the same thing to my 82 1100E!! I scored the complete suspension set up from an 88 gsxr1100, and 87 gsxr1100 18" rims. I won't be using the gsxr swing arm, though. I have a friend who is going to fab/weld a bracket for the rear brake truss for me. Stem bearings are the same part #. Will be great to have some better brakes, and radial tires w/ no tubes!!!


Good luck...you can do it!!:-D

If you're using the '88 make sure you get you suspension setup right to keep from banging the exhaust on big bumps. That was the shortest front end of the bunch. With the 18" wheels you should have more clearance than with the 17's.

[Cassius086]

Thanks Billy! I'll keep that in mind! Am switching to a V&H 4 into 1, which claims better ground clearance, so that should help as well.

Just for kicks, do you know what the length of the stock GS1100 forks are, compared to the length of the 88 1100's???

[Billy Ricks]

Thanks Billy! I'll keep that in mind! Am switching to a V&H 4 into 1, which claims better ground clearance, so that should help as well.

Just for kicks, do you know what the length of the stock GS1100 forks are, compared to the length of the 88 1100's???

If it's an 1100 front end that's better. The '88 1100 retained the original Gixxer front end with the electric anti-dive and was longer than what the '88 750 front end was. Not sure about length but you should be fine. Setup is still everything though. When you get ready get back and I'll walk you through setting up sag and such.

[Cassius086]

Good! This whole deal is new territory to me. I still have some wheel bearings and sterring head bearings to buy, and a couple rides in late april early may before the full on mods begin...but rest assured, I'll be sending some messages your way.

Thanks,

Mike