GSX slowly becoming GSX-R

[slayer61]

OK so I don't have a lot to share yet, but I'm in the midst of swapping my original front end for a '89 GXSR 1100 unit (K model?) catch is I want to keep my "original" Astralite wheels, Sandy Kosman cast iron rotors and Spondon calipers.

Getting the front wheel off was a breeze with the stand

Also just got the wheel fitted to the forks

Next is fitting the clocks and other fiddley stuff. Caliper adaptor plates etc etc etc. The list just goes on and on.

Oh, By the way, this is it now before new parts attached

[busaash]

very nice I doo like that , wheels look the dogs doo dads

[slayer61]

New bar clamps and an ignition switch for the GSX-R showed up today! That's always a good thing!

[slayer61]

So, My GSX is slowly becoming a GSX-R because I also have this little beauty to add on as time and resources allow! A "dot" head for my GSX 1100!

[Whoopdefraggindo]

Those wheels are the cats pajamas.

[slayer61]

Apr 13, 2014 4:19:00 GMT Whoopdefraggindo said:

Those wheels are the cats pajamas.

Apr 11, 2014 12:26:35 GMT busaash said:

very nice I doo like that , wheels look the dogs doo dads

"cats pajamas" and "dogs doo dads"! Man you guys on that side of the pond sure talk funny!
Really though, Thanks for the compliments! Anyone who knows anything about bikes compliments them. Others are just puzzled

[slayer61]

So, I made some progress over the long weekend. It was a matter of going up to a friend's shop where he has some serious fabrication tools and knowledge to use them. It's always a treat to visit because he has such a cool collection of stuff!





including, but not limited to a 500 GAMMA







and a Honda RS750!







So, on with the business! Secure the front end assembly on the lift







and start making hangers out of aluminum







Before long we have them roughed in place







and it's time to make some spacers to align the calipers in their position







Before long we have them mounted up and solid!











I still need to source some correct bolts and some other fiddly stuff, but it was another productive week end in the hills!

[slayer61]

OK, so with the holiday weekend, I had the opportunity to make some progress in the shop. Here are the pictures of the first mock up. Front end, new ignition, fender, steering stops and bar mounts installed. I'm not sure I like the fender yet, but maybe it'll look different (read better) once the rest of the body work goes back on.

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the front end look.s tidy . but i do agree the mudguard look,s a bit fat ? shave it down a bit or fit a carbon one . keep up the good work