79 GS1000E/Yosh race replica

[jonymacmadcap]

Hello all,
I am in process of acquiring a 79 GS1000E in very nice,high mileage,rideable condition. I have a few questions.

DISCLAIMER: I am indeed doing my research both here, as well as deeper on the net on this subject, but thought I would bring my question to the forefront ahead of time just to see if any help were readily available.

Here is my thinking. I would like to try to replicate the original Yoshimura/Cooley superbike. NOT the "S" model that became known as the Cooley Replica" but more along the lines of the red tanked/white striped, actual race bike that Cooley originally rode in the Daytona 200(?).

I am NOT trying to duplicate in Concours fashion, more just trying to warm the bike back up and give her the feel of the vintage superbike.

I am currently looking at the GSXR fork swap as well as my options regarding a dual shock swing arm swap (GS1100???).

OK so that is where I am headed with this. My question is this, is there some links around here that would be able to point me to a good description of what Pops actually modified on the original Cooley bike? What he did to tune the bike? What the actual modifications/upgrades were?

Also...is there actually a Yoshimura exhaust that was made for the GS1000E that is a reasonable facsimile of the one on the race bike? Are we pretty much limited to the Kerkers-V&H-Bassani exhausts as aftermarket performance exhausts? I have been looking for somethign, but all I can find are Yosh slip on cans, no full exhausts.

OK..back to searching...thanks ahead of time guys...


Madcap

[jonymacmadcap]

Here is a picture of what I was thinking. THere is a post here in this section that gave me a great start on collecting the needed info too...

[Curly]

Go here:

http://www.oldskoolsuzuki.info/

click on ".infoBoard" on the left
scroll down to knarF memorial project : Yoshimura GS1000

Should be all the info you need.

[Buffalo Bill]

IE: knarF memorial project : Yoshimura GS1000

Engine:
- GS1000 crankcases with welded and balanced crank and clutch hub
- Wiseco hi-comp pistons
- Yoshimura cams
- Mikuni RS36 carbs
- one-off aluminum intake manifolds
- Large port head flowed by SSR to V&H spec
- L&W headers with RasTec straight-trough pipe
- APE HD studs
- APE manual cam chain tensioner
- Offset 17T drive sprocket
- 520 111 link chain and 45T rear sprocket
- Heavy duty billet ignition cover
- modified drive sprocket cover
- Hayden Mk.3 oil cooler with one-off mounting frame and grille
- Rubber oil lines
- One-off oil line take-offs
- Filler cap with engine crankcase breather

Chassis:
- 1980 GS1000 frame, braced and modified to ProWeigh spec
- Braced swingarm
- Floating rear brake caliper
- Raask rearset plates with Japanese home market rearsets
- Marzocchi 38mm front forks
- Aluminum Ducati yokes with welded on risers
- Standard clutch and brake levers
- Brembo calipers and front discs
- Standard rear brake pump with Brembo reservoir
- Lightened rear GSX-R brake disc
- Lucas superbike bars
- Dymag 18 inch magnesium wheels
- Continental RoadAttack tyres
- Hagon one-off adjustable shocks
- One-off fork brace
- Goodridge stainless brake lines with cadmium fittings
- one-off stainless battery holder

Electrics
- SRA tacho with one-off clock bracket
- Yuasa high-amp Battery
- Dyna III ignition
- Accel coils and leads
- Caliber high-amp cables with gold plated connectors

Bodywork
- Standard GS1000S fairing on quick-detach subframe
- Standard tank and rear light cover
- Skidmarx screen
- Modified fibreglass Giuliari seat, recovered
- Cooley rep front mudguard
- Polycarbonate number plates on one-off stainless brackets
- One-off Yoshimura and vintage Bell-Ray stickers

[steve murdoch]

Good luck with the build, Madcap.
Like Curly said, OSS is another great place to search.
Graphics available here...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-GS1000-WES-COOLEY-REPLICA-DECAL-SET-/280592875376?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4154a37f70

[jonymacmadcap]

Guys...thank you sooo much!!!! this has totally made it possible to focus my search...PLUS I just discovered a great Suzuki site!!!...Had no idea that old skool suzuki's was even there...thanks again soooo much.

[salty_monk]

If you want a Yosh exhaust I am thinking of swapping mine over... getting bored with removing everytime to change the oil & no centre stand.

[Steve]

...PLUS I just discovered a great Suzuki site!!!...

I know, what you really meant to say was "I just discovered another great Suzuki site!!!..."

Ya gotta admit, this one ain't so shabby.

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[7981GS]

If you want a Yosh exhaust I am thinking of swapping mine over... getting bored with removing everytime to change the oil & no centre stand.

How much and how easy is it to bottom on right hand turns?


Daniel

[jonymacmadcap]

How much and how easy is it to bottom on right hand turns?


Daniel

x2 on that....like that pipe...will pm you when able.

[jonymacmadcap]

I know, what you really meant to say was "I just discovered another great Suzuki site!!!..."

Ya gotta admit, this one ain't so shabby.

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Steve,
My sincere apologies...I assumed that this FACT was indeed a given...LOL...this site is the one who fixates on MY kind of bikes while the other guys are sort of more....diluted? Rest assured that I have found a home here on GSR....I cant say I have ever been so welcomed in any other forum as I have been here.