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[hikermikem]

Well I must say, the starting point looks like the finished event in my opinion - very nice...

I'm in with the change though - I really like that drag look while keepin' it streetable.

[GSXR7ED]

Your Work

thanks gsxr im lookin forward to gettin it goin and yea i thought bout havin the forks shortened 2 inches then sliding them up 2 inches as long as i have 2-3 inches header clerance ill b fine round here riding wise im gona start on it probably thursday getting everything tore down and gettin the clean up done on the frame and wiring harness like i said i got a buddy who does powdercoating so alot of parts will be sent to him im aiming for the first of june to have it back on the road and riding so im gona deff b bustin my butt on it

I just picked up a second bike; same model/yr...and it will be my parts bike; I will be doing a teardown soon. Looks like I'll be busy cleaning/repairing parts before I install on my operational bike.

Just tonite, I went to install the "T" seat and the rust build-up sprayed a good amount on the secondary airbox. And the latch/key was also giving me grief.

I'm gonna have to learn how to do things at a slow pace...I want things to come together...right away. The anticipation is exciting.

Good luck with your project...and keep us updated with pics.




Ed

[corky]

thanks guys i done some measuring last nite and i can slide my forks up almost 3 inches and still have full travel in the front the only issue with that is ill have to run aan 1150e top tree or get clipons to put on the 3 inch part that sticks up above the tree but all and all everything im doing can be reversed if i want to later on im not choppin the bike up just subtle mods i dont need to go anymore than 3 inches cause that will sit me right where im wanting it plus im wanting to run a vance n hines 4 into 1 so that should give me just a bit more clerance and im also looking and a good set of progressive springs for the forks so it wont be so loose and sloppy like i said this bike looks awsome but it does need work the previous owner neglected it horibly so its time for a face lift on it

[Agemax]

you could always get some of these.......

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bar-Risers-Raiser-kit-22-2mm-7-8-bar-multi-stage-Max-rise-35mm-Min-rise-5mm-/171003282983?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27d0970627

which would raise your bars up a further 35mm. you can buy angled ones as well so the bars are raised and angled slightly back towards you

[corky]

i like those agemax i could run a drag bar with those risers and still be lower than factory bars and clear my fork caps

[corky]

woo hoo got my drag bars ordered thanks again for the link on the riseres agemax im deff gona use them oh and my swingarm came in today aswell oh yea not long now and it shall start

[Agemax]

woo hoo got my drag bars ordered thanks again for the link on the riseres agemax im deff gona use them oh and my swingarm came in today aswell oh yea not long now and it shall start

the link was an example of what is available. i am sure you will be able to source one similar much closer to your home

[corky]

ok yea im scrapping these plans for more of a resto mod look i really like the look of these bikes with the modern goodies on them so i have a bunch of the factory stuff for sale

[Agemax]

ok yea im scrapping these plans for more of a resto mod look i really like the look of these bikes with the modern goodies on them so i have a bunch of the factory stuff for sale

why the sudden change of plan? and what have you got for sale?

[corky]

well agemax i just dont wana loose the ridability of the bike with the stretch or it bein rigid so since i had a b12 swing arm i decided to use it and do a b12/gsxr swap on the bike so i have alot of the stock stuff i will not be needing for sale

[Homie]

like i said this bike looks awsome but it does need work the previous owner neglected it horibly so its time for a face lift on it

That gorgeous red beauty shown in post #6 is the "neglected" bike?? That bike looks pretty darn nice for being neglected!

[Agemax]

well agemax i just dont wana loose the ridability of the bike with the stretch or it bein rigid so since i had a b12 swing arm i decided to use it and do a b12/gsxr swap on the bike so i have alot of the stock stuff i will not be needing for sale

yeah i see what you mean, but you dont have to go rigid, shorter shocks would still look look, even without a stretch!

[corky]

yes that is the neglected red beauty it takes pics very well but man the previous owner had it since 95 and did absolutely no mainance on it at all the clutch was clankin when i rode it home and since that picture was takin the bike was knocked over by the previous owner before i bought it and it was also left outside which led to dull faded paint and a ton of scratches on the tank from the tree it was parked under oh and the wheel bearings were shot and two of the exhaust studs were broke off in the head so yea it had its neglect problems that couldve been avoided by taking care of it but it still ran so i bought it im a fabricator and mechanic by trade before i got hurt a year ago so its all easy fixes for me to tell ya the truth i know these things are rare bikes but i would love to see some chopped or bobbed im a huge fan of the 70s style chopper and bobber but all anyone wants to do is cb750s

[Homie]

yes that is the neglected red beauty it takes pics very well but man the previous owner had it since 95 and did absolutely no mainance on it at all the clutch was clankin when i rode it home and since that picture was takin the bike was knocked over by the previous owner before i bought it and it was also left outside which led to dull faded paint and a ton of scratches on the tank from the tree it was parked under oh and the wheel bearings were shot and two of the exhaust studs were broke off in the head so yea it had its neglect problems that couldve been avoided by taking care of it but it still ran so i bought it im a fabricator and mechanic by trade before i got hurt a year ago so its all easy fixes for me to tell ya the truth i know these things are rare bikes but i would love to see some chopped or bobbed im a huge fan of the 70s style chopper and bobber but all anyone wants to do is cb750s

You would never know that it was that "neglected" just by looking at the pic. I mean, it looks really nice in that pic, but then again I'm a sucker for 82-83 1100E's!

[corky]

lol yes they are great bikes homer i agree i love the power mine has its really amazing to be an 83 im use to harleys and v twin bikes but i have to say im adicted to the flat 4 motors now it is my new heroein