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    Frame change! - Trans replacement! - Fork rebuild!

    Well I started something I've been putting off for a bit...
    I finally found a decent '83 frame end of last summer...(Thanks Russell!)
    And, I picked up a decent used trans last summer...(Mine pops out of 2nd)
    Plus, I've had progressive springs and new seals waiting for a year...(seals started leaking bad at Fennimore last fall)

    So...let us begin...

    Last Sunday, the 31st, I started here:
    (That is the new frame in the picture)



    Took my time...took some pics...made some notes and got to here:



    So far so good....
    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB
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    Got back to it yesterday...

    I removed the clutch w/basket, starter and other parts to lighten the engine removal...



    By early afternoon, the old frame was stripped down.
    (You can see the new one in the back)
    Note the kickstand location on the old frame...that is one thing I will miss...



    Parts all over the garage...
    (The weld job on the old frame is clearly visible in this pic...that's part of the reason I want to change it)





    Today I hope to start prepping the new frame...
    Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
    '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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      #3
      nice pics--keep posting--good luck!

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        #4
        Baatfam,

        I'm just a little ahead of you with the 83 frame upgrade. But you will probably catch me soon if your not doing any engine work.

        Keep us posted on your progress.

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          #5
          Shoot you're lucky to have a garage to swap motors.






          1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
          1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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            #6
            Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
            Shoot you're lucky to have a garage to swap motors.
            Well, my friend, you're lucky to have warm weather!!
            Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
            '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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              #7
              Good luck with your project.
              Luck had nothing to do with it. Hard work and determination to get away from the ice and cold. It was a choice not luck.
              1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
              1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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                #8
                Originally posted by chef1366 View Post
                Good luck with your project.
                Luck had nothing to do with it. Hard work and determination to get away from the ice and cold. It was a choice not luck.
                Haha....Honestly...I'd miss winter....
                Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                  #9
                  OK now....what kind of numbnut doesn't have a new set of steering head bearings ready to go when doing a frame swap???

                  Geeezzz...
                  Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                  '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                    #10
                    A good bearing shop should be able to fix you up locally.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Billy Ricks View Post
                      A good bearing shop should be able to fix you up locally.
                      No sweat...I ordered a set from Z1 and I'll have them by Tues/Wed....
                      I've got other things to get ready....
                      Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                      '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                        #12
                        Do the All Balls

                        82 1100 EZ (red)

                        "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
                          Do the All Balls
                          Pretty sure the ones I have coming from Z1 are All Balls....

                          Knocked the old races from the steering head yesterday...
                          Took out the swing arm bearings also, one of them was feeling notchy...ordered new ones...



                          And I started boltin' up some bits last night to the frame...



                          During the week I hope to get the forks rebuilt, so I can put the front end together when the new bearings arrive...
                          Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                          '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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                            #14
                            Bob,

                            Did you get new swingarm bushings?

                            That one on the right looks beat, I'm betting it's the chain side
                            1978 GS 1000 (since new)
                            1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
                            1978 GS 1000 (parts)
                            1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
                            1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
                            1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
                            2007 DRz 400S
                            1999 ATK 490ES
                            1994 DR 350SES

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                              #15
                              You've got a good eye, T...

                              Got it covered, thanks...
                              Bob T. ~~ Play the GSR weekly photo game: Pic of Week Game
                              '83 GS1100E ~ '24 Triumph Speed 400 ~ '01 TRIUMPH TT600 ~ '67 HONDA CUB

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