gsxr swap pictures

[GER144]

Here's my '81;

[Bad Kaw]

GER144,
NICE bikes!
-KR

[isleoman]

Here's my '81;

Holy crap nitrous and a turbo!!!

All I can think of is Space Balls when Dark Helmet says go to "Ludicrous Speed"

[isleoman]

Some more pics as I don't know how to multi-post photos, yet.

BTW: Billy Ricks is the guy who gave me some great info on the rear gixxer wheel...thanks again BR!

-KR

Bad Kaw nice progress on the 1150. Its going to be sweet when your done.

My preference is for 530 chain. The new 06-08 Yamaha R1s use DID VXM2 chains. They are either 116 links or 118 depending on the year. Either should be long enough for your application. The R1 guys change their stock 530 chains to 520 within the first 500 to 1000 miles of buying the bike. They then sell the stock 530 chains on Ebay for $30 to $50 a piece. Their loss is our gain.

Your going to hear several people jump up and say "Dear God, don't mix old chains with new sprockets" and from my perspective thats all "old wives tales" based on the old crap 630 chains, especially RK.

The DID 530 VMX2 is the best chain on the planet. They last 20K to 25K. If you can pick them up on EBAY with low miles, for less than $50, buy two and you'll be good for a life time. Or you can buy a new 530 DID for $125, they're good too.

Not sure how your posting your pics now but if you open a free photobucket account you can upload your photos there, then copy and post the links to GSR, and they will show full size in the thread.

[Bad Kaw]

Ah-ha! Photo-wisdom...hmmmm, knowledge is a good thing...thanks!

HUGE thanks for the R1 chain info. Just in time, too. I'll go that route with great appreciation for your input.

Yeah, I've been doing bikes since I was 4 (43 now), started racing when I was about 8 or 9 and pretty much raced most things since. Now that I'm an old bastich I've picked up some bikes that have meant something to me over the years. The story behind the 1150 would take more than a page, but suffice it to say that I want the damn thing and I tend to ride a bit 'hard' from time to time and I'd appreciate the performance (and looks!) of the newer suspenders/wheels. I don't have an ego to speak of so coming to the horse's mouth makes sense to me...I know KZs, you guys know GSs, hence here I am. You guys's wisdom pool is impressive and I appreciate the scoop...it's why I'm here. I want my GS to be what I want it to be; if this thing works out and I like it, I'm going to put an inverted TL front end on it and a 5.5" rear gixxer rear wheel also.
So, the litmus test is at hand...I'm pretty decent at the fine-tuning elements so we'll see if the big boy gets to claim a stake in the garage space pretty soon.

Again, I almost can't stress enough how much your input is appreciated. Saves me time, money, and head-aches ... and all of that is reserved for my wife and kids!!!


Thanks!
-KR

[GER144]

GER144,
NICE bikes!
-KR

Thanks Bad Kaw!
Yor 1150 looks good as well, it should be pretty cool if you do the TL front end and the 5.5" wheel. It's amazing how good these old bikes can handle with modern sized wheels and good rubber. My Katana's handling improved huge (except for right handers of course, the sidewinder drags). But like I said, it's more of a straightliner anyways so it's not that big of a deal.
I run Metzeler M3 rubber, braided lines, good pads, progressive springs, and I also converted it to #530 chain. The bike is coming along very well, I would still like to paint it, but maybe not until next year?


"Ludicrous Speed", thats a good one isleoman!!

[isleoman]

Bad Kaw,

I may have given you some bad advice. I did a quick check on the JT sprocket site and its showing that the GS1150 have 102 links for 630 chain.

The GS1100 use 96 links for 630 chain

When you convert 96 links of 630 to 530 chain it works out to 116 links.

The 04-06 R1s use 116 links of DID ZVM2 the 07-08 use 118 links of DID ZVM2.

If I'm doing my math right you may need 123 links. You should do some research and make sure before you buy.

The other inaccuracy in my post was the DID model #. their best chain is the ZVM2

I don't think used R1 chains are going to be an option. I didn't realize the the 1150 had that many links

[Bad Kaw]

Isleoman,
Well, see that?...that's why I'm here: you guys are the guys in-the-know. That was a good save Isleoman. But, it's such good advice that I might use one of those R1 chains on one of my other projects that I've got going on.\\/ Yeah, the ol' 1150 is a bit of a stretch, so even though I didn't know it's that much of a stretch, it's still cool that you guys do know.

GER144,
Thanks man...but truth to be told the 1150 is quite a roach up-close-and-personal. It'd been stolen 3 times and parked for 9 years when I got it (back in '97). I've been whittling away at it since I moved back to Kansas in 97, but it's always been on a back burner b/c of other projects. I've put inverted suspension and big 17"s on two other old school bikes (they're green:shock:) and now everything is sort of falling in place for the 1150, so I think I might have it on the road by the end of the month. There is a long story behind this bike, but anyway, I really wanted the thing and now it's in my garage. I've never even ridden one, but I've always had massive respect for them so I'm pretty excited to land this thing, regardless of condition.

Stay tuned, eh? [-o<

[GER144]

Bad kaw, sounds like you have a bit of a story with that 1150! Stolen 3 times, wow! Glad to hear you have it back.

Looks like you have some pretty cool/interesting bikes in your stable according to your list!

[zig06]

The front fork is a '95 GSXR unit held with a Honda CBR954 triple clamp. Wheels and brakes are '89 GSXR 750. The swingarm is stock with a Works Performance shock. Front rotors are PFM ductile iron floaters. Clipons came off of a Ducati. Headlight brackets can be tough. I ended up putting out $180 for a set. I don't think I paid that much for the fork.

Did you do something to raise the rear suspension?

[Bad Kaw]

Bad kaw, sounds like you have a bit of a story with that 1150! Stolen 3 times, wow! Glad to hear you have it back.

Looks like you have some pretty cool/interesting bikes in your stable according to your list!

Yes, quite the story. It was stolen 3 times and that's why I got it! Ha! After the 3rd time being stolen jacked up the fuel tank and the ignition the owner parked it for years (I'll edit the story here for length) and then bought a TL1000S when they first came out. He stopped by the shop (Outrider...now Hammyboy's) in Santa Monica and whined about the 'instability' of his TL. When I went out to look at his bike his buddy was on an '83 CB1100F and I was geekin' on that thing trying to shake this guy off and tell him "just lower the front end 4mm and you're good". He had no mech skills and eventually talked me into doing it for him. I still didn't care when he came back raving about how his TL "handles fantastic now", me and the CB guy were geekin' old-school style. This guy says that if I like that old sled I should come buy his 1150 off him for cheap. (again, I edit) 4 hours and $200 later I'm loading up my new-to-me 1150.
It's rough now...it was an absolute roach when I got it...can you imagine a $200 GS1150ES???...it was baaaaaad. Anyway, I've done a LOT to it, but I'm getting long winded already and all the pigs in my garage have some kind of semi-cool story...it's what happens when you're a cheap bastich like me!

-KR

[Billy Ricks]

Did you do something to raise the rear suspension?

Nope, just a little adjusting to get the preload right for my weight. I did trim up the rear fender so it may add to the open look out back.

[78gscafe]

I did an 89 GSXR1100 front end swap on my 78GS550E cafe. You can check out the thread to see the entire build.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=106193

[Bad Kaw]

Wow! Very cool. Thanks for the link.
-KR

[kichigai]

He stopped by the shop (Outrider...now Hammyboy's) in Santa Monica and whined about the 'instability' of his TL.

-KR

Bad Kaw, I know this shop! I took my GS there a long time ago and had the carbs rejetted when I replaced my exhaust. Do you work there? Would be cool to meet you and show you my GS with the GSXR conversion.
Kich

Here is a link to my project.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?p=749432#post749432