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I'd also heard the piggy back style made foul the battery box, again no issue and I quite like the fact it doesn't have a separate reservoir adjuster.

Hi Davecara, Thanks for advice. I'd read that many of the piggy back shocks will fit albeit most are slightly longer (not a problem I'm quite tall and plan to drop the forks through the yokes anyway).

Hi Guys, Strip down is in progress. The usual things have reared their ugly heads. Both seat panels have lugs missing in various places. They can be fixed. Anyone out there with advice on this ? Or any spare panels out there ? Another ball ache is the rear shock is....how can I put this politely....F##ked!!! I'm reading so many different things about swapping for later model SUZUKI rear shocks such as BUSA's and GSXR1000's. Again any advice on this or links to previous threads would be much appreciated. Thanks, Mike

Hmmmm. We seem to agree to dissagree. I had a MICHELIN Pilot Road 4 on a 5.5" rim recntly that measured 178mm across and when I fitted a DUNLOP Sportsmart 2 Max it measured 187mm with the very same manual vernier guage. :-)

Agreed (now!). I've come to the conclusion that 'if' I do want to go down the route of a 7/11 style all I need to do is drop the forks through the yokes and fit a 750 swingarm as this would result in almost correct geometry to a 750 dimensions. Admittedly the 1100 frame is apparently 3 kgs heavier than the equivelent 750 but then in its defnece its beefed up to cope with the extra weight and grunt of the motor. And ultimately......a 7/11 geometry only really benfits a rider who can ride a bike to its absolute limits round a track....and people....I am not one of these immortals! :-)

That would make sence. Unlike some other tyre brands that short change us punters, Dunlop (& Pirelli to an extent) always seem to have 'more rubber for your buck' with tyres 'big' for their size. I've had tyres fro other brands that have been well under size (even when they are supposed to be same size!). Cheers

Hi Cockney Rick. A question on your old one (which by the way looks superb...always liked that colour)....what tyres were you running ? The rear looks huge!

Thanks for all the advice so far guys, much appreciated. Given (I believe) the frames are very similar (albeit the 1100 was stronger apparently) and the main difference was a shorter swingarm and forks I have decided to stay as an 11 frame with the possibility of using a 750WN/WP swingarm and dropping the forks slightly. Will keep you posted....or may be asking plenty more questions!!!!! Cheers

Good afternoon Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I'm leaning more towards keeping the bike standard anyway for long term value (plus I'm hardly Kevin Schwantz in the skill department so wont fully appreciate the handling benefits!! Cheers

Good afternoon all, I'm new to the forum so please be gentle....and if you cant be gentle please make it amusing :-) I'm soon to be the proud owner of a 1992 GSXR1100M albeit it is in a rather sorry state and requires a lot of TLC to get it back to its former glory. But, I've never been afraid of a bit of elbow grease and scuffed knuckles hence taking the challenge on. There's lots to do but before I submerge myself in a full restoration (bikes to keep by the way not 'do up and sell on again' as I have always wanted one) I wonder if the collective would be kind enough to answer a few questions regarding potentially making it into a 7/11 rather than keep it stock ? :- 1) Would the 1100 tank and seat unit fit a 750M model frame ? If not what mods would be required ? 2) What mods are required to fit a M model 11 engine into an M model 750 frame ? I understand the rear engine mount will need modifying but unsure on anything else ? 3) Are there any other issues in doing this swap ? (electronics, fuel taps and lines etc) There will likely be plenty more to ask but for now that seems a reasonable start. I'm torn with the option of keeping it as an 11 or doing a 7/11. My head tells me keep it 'as is' but my heart says 'why the hell not'!!!! If its fairly straight forward and I may go the 7/11 route but if it means far too much messing I will just restore it.....because I don't want to delay riding it for too long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you all in advance of any help and advice it will be much appreciated. Cheers. :-)