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    #106
    Bit more bling added today. Was never really happy with the standard petcock valve, the rubber gasket and poorly designed bolt fittings were playing in the back of my mind... so, bought a Pingel unit from Grumpy for about £80 - quality piece of kit with a nice flat mounting bracket and gasket, bolts tighten down snug onto copper washers.

    Also got new brake disk bolts on order

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      #107
      OK, so attempted to fit the front brakes today, had all kinds of fun!!

      The Billet kit is beautifully engineered and comes ready to fit, what I wasn't anticipating was the missing shim which caused us offset problems with the disk and callipers. The fisch clearly shows a (est 1.2mm) spacer between the disk and hub on the spoked wheeled GS, I didn't have this so one had to be made. Anyway, it took most of the weekend but the front brakes are now fitted and look BEAUTIFUL, well pleased.

      Oh, and dad machined 4 brass thumb screws for the rear hump, nice bit of engineering













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        #108
        Very nice.....

        I don't know if anyone asked, or if is mentioned somewhere in this thread, but is this going to be a show bike, or a daily rider.....?

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          #109
          Originally posted by GateKeeper View Post
          Very nice.....

          I don't know if anyone asked, or if is mentioned somewhere in this thread, but is this going to be a show bike, or a daily rider.....?
          Cheers dude, bit of both I guess.... she'll certainly get used, although when the sun is shining mostly

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            #110
            Few little updates from this weekend. Harrison Billet made me a bespoke carrier for the rear calliper. We had to fabricate a pick up for the torque arm, this was done by picking up on the rear of the 2 mounting point and coming up to a bushed location as shown.

            Jobs to do: bleed brakes, mount no plate and get the decals applied. Should be ready in time for the Southern Classic Bike Show at Kempton Park on the 25th May.... I'm hoping it'll be her maiden voyage!











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              #111
              This bike continues to fill me with awe. Really beautiful work and craftsmanship.

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                #112
                Btw what exhaust is that? It doesn't hang as low as most 4to1's.

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                  #113
                  Originally posted by Dec79 View Post
                  Sorted out my cleaning equipment this morning, Doris is due a 'detail' as we approach the end of the build phase..... OCD anyone!!

                  Worryingly this is only about 75% of what I have :S


                  Good lord
                  Rob
                  1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
                  Are you on the GSR Google Earth Map yet? http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=170533

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                    #114
                    Originally posted by MAJikMARCer View Post
                    This bike continues to fill me with awe. Really beautiful work and craftsmanship.
                    Cheers mate, appriciate the comment!

                    Originally posted by Toasty View Post
                    Btw what exhaust is that? It doesn't hang as low as most 4to1's.
                    Its a Vance and Hines system pal, fits up real nice

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                      #115
                      A work of art. That is incredible looking machine. Hats off!!
                      1983 GS1100E

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                        #116
                        Today was a beautiful day in the UK....

                        Managed to get the tank decals applied this morning, plus a few finishing bits. Final jobs to do include getting the brakes bled and number plate mounted... just waiting for Goodridge to shorten my rear hose. Anyway, hope you enjoy the pics, keen to know what you think of the decals - my dads and my initials in AJS style italics :8







                        And finally, the obligatory poser shot....

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                          #117
                          Mate that's awesome, love it!

                          And the decal on the tank is spot on, suits it perfectly.
                          1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
                          1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020

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                          450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh

                          Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11

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                            #118
                            That is a real stunner. Glad you enjoyed the weather as well. It was the first really day of summer for us in E. Kent although it got a little chilly tonight.

                            Love the graphics and the whole bike. A classy piece of work. Will you be showing it anywhere?

                            Can I put the photo up on our UK Suzuki GS Owners Facebook page?

                            Greetings
                            Richard
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                            GS1150 ES bought Mar 2014: ES Makeover Thread AND blog: Go to the Blog
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                            GS1100 G (1) Dad bought new 1985 (in rebuild) see: Dad's GS1100 G Rebuild AND blog: Go to the Blog
                            Previously owned: Suzuki GS750 EF (Canada), Suzuki GS750 (UK)(Avatar circa 1977), Yamaha XT500, Suzuki T500, Honda XL125, Garelli 50
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                              #119
                              Truly a nice job! The question is, is it available for hire next time I come to London?

                              cg
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                              2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                              Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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                                #120
                                Originally posted by pete View Post
                                Mate that's awesome, love it!

                                And the decal on the tank is spot on, suits it perfectly.
                                Cheers pal, thanks for the feedback on the decals

                                Originally posted by londonboards View Post
                                That is a real stunner. Glad you enjoyed the weather as well. It was the first really day of summer for us in E. Kent although it got a little chilly tonight.

                                Love the graphics and the whole bike. A classy piece of work. Will you be showing it anywhere?

                                Can I put the photo up on our UK Suzuki GS Owners Facebook page?

                                Greetings
                                Thanks buddy, beautiful today wasn't it! The bike will be on show at the Southern Classic Bike Show at Kempton Park on the 25th May, hope to see you there? And of course please feel free to use the photos

                                Originally posted by Charlie G View Post
                                Truly a nice job! The question is, is it available for hire next time I come to London?

                                cg
                                Thanks mate, haha... of course, what trip to London would be complete without use of a Cafe Racer

                                Dec

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