82 GS750E to GSXR1215 restomod

[posplayr]

I went back to the start and I have to say this is about the fastest resto mod I have seen where you started with a stock restoration with upgrades (custom exhaust and swing arm) and then went to a 17" GSXR conversion all in just over one year. Including an 1127 conversion. I guess you never really got into the engine but you obviously have the fabrication skills to pull this off so fast.

Great job. Looking forward to see the Yoshi pipe on there..

[akckhim]

Thanks for the kind words. I did most all of it here at home.had help with welding the frame mods by a friend at his shop a couple of things welded by a local shop but fabed all of it myself. And the seat was done by a local shop that does custom car and bike stuff. And with great help getting the parts from my friend Joe, and one of the Finishing touches from you the train light thanks again

[akckhim]

500 mile checkup



Up on the lift for inspection and oil change. Everything looks good and tight. All welds look great no cracks or bending. Haven't noticed any frame flex.still sorting out suspension settings rear seems a little stiff so I took out about 3/4 turn preload on spring and softened the comp 6 clicks. Front is great won't change any settings yet. Engine has been awesome new base gasket stop the leak there and new rubber washers on valve cover stop that one.The taller gearing has been great much more rideable no more snapup wheelies was 14-50 (3.57) now @14-42 (3.00) runs just under 4500 rpm at 70mph.Overall very happy with upgrades just have to get a better exhaust for more clearance on right hand turns

[T8erbug]

Looking good! Glad she's handled the shakedown. How are you liking the mounting position on your rearsets? How tall are you? Would you change their position if it weren't such a PIA? I actually have the same rearsets going on my 750 and it seems like mine are going to end up right about where yours are.

[akckhim]

Thanks. The riding position is great' I am 5'8" so that helps wouldn't want them any higher. Not as cramped as my Gsxr.

[T8erbug]

Thanks. The riding position is great' I am 5'8" so that helps wouldn't want them any higher. Not as cramped as my Gsxr.

Shoot you're just a little fella! I'm not big but 6'0" with that same mounting location will be a bit cramped. I don't have much of a choice though because I need them in about that spot to clear the kickstart as well as not make me lose any ground clearance while cornering. I'm sure I'll be fine ha! Thanks for this thread though it's been fun to watch

[akckhim]

little fella come on now that's a little harsh eh?

[dorkburger]

That bike looks sinister.. I love it. Great job.

[gmansyz]

It is just an awesome bike. Have you thought of running 17/50 on the sprockets?
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[akckhim]

I don't think a 17 would clear the clutch slave cylinder

[quexpress]

Got it back on the scales today was 480# last year now... ( drum roll please).... 465# I'm impressed didn't think it would drop that much but I'll take it.

AWESOME build!
What kind/model of scales are these?
Thanks!

[akckhim]

Rebco brand scales. Race car stuff

[quexpress]

Rebco brand scales. Race car stuff

Nice tools!
Thanks!

[T8erbug]

little fella come on now that's a little harsh eh?

It's all relative my friend . I'm only talking in comparison to the size of our bikes haha.

[gmansyz]

I will take a picci of mine with an 18. Only, it is an offset one but still, the chain should clear the pushrod. Unless I am wrong?
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