[Mudguard quandary]

Hi all 

So I've found some time to start having a play with this front mudguard of my gs1000, it's has a 1250 bandit front end and a monstrous front mudguard

The angles all wrong and doesn't follow the curvature of the wheel, I've had a little play and reckon it's gonna take a lot of cutting and filling to get it anywhere near where it needs to be. I have toyed with the idea of fitting backwards and shortening the rear (what would be the front) but I wondered if anyone here may have a better idea.

 

Ideally I'd like something pretty similar to standard lines if I can . thanks 

 

 

 

 

[Newish bike]

2 hours ago, Swiss Toni said:

You’ve got a good start there.  Just think what you want to do first. Don’t rush into it and change things. Take your time and do it right!

Yeah I don't wanna mess with it too much...I was going build one but divorce, looking after my daughter...working, school runs...the list is endless! I'd never get time ..

This came up and it's nearly what I wanted to build so thought it's a better way...

 

Need to reinstate standard indicators, mirrors, sort exhaust mount, change the seat, fly screens removed, that front mudguards gotta be changed for something more period...

& I'm not happy with the foot rests and hangers...they don't look right... relocate the rear master cylinder so it's out of site & possibly change the front to a round more period look... possibly a ap one...

And I'm toying with blacking the pipe ..but I got all winter, while the weathers here I'm more riding when I get the chance!

[Newish bike]

59 minutes ago, TonyGee said:

it is a nice bike but the exhaust hanger is pants  not to keen on the front mudguard either  

Yeah I'm not a fane of the mudguard either...that will need to be changed, just weighing up what to do with that

[Newish bike]

16 minutes ago, Dezza said:

Wasn't that on eb@y a short while back? I agree: what the hell is going on with that exhaust bracket??? Bike has much potential though and looks like it will require little work overall.

Yes that's right, gent who sold it to me was a really nice guy and bikes been done to a very good standard...got a wad of receipts for works carried out

[Newish bike]

Brought this a few months back, needs a few bits doing... the exhaust mount needs sorting as it's hideous, chrome indicators to replace the plastic nastys...and the fly screen has been removed.... although truth be told it was quite handy on motorways..

 

Will do some subtle bits and bobs over the winter but nothing to drastic as the motor's super strong, runs well and the bike handles on rails so well happy ..

Im after a new seat , something stepped if anyone can point in the right direction? 

[Awesome aircooled pictures]

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[Gsx750e frame]

On 1/1/2022 at 4:09 PM, wraith said:

I believe the shock mounts are completely different, there are/was some project threads (in the project section) have a look through there 

Thanks,I'm having a look through,lots of inspiration to help

[Gsx750e frame]

So it's been a while, things have slowed up due to a divorce and ensuring child care battle .

Now that I'm getting somewhere with all of that I've dragged the frame outta storage and noticed something, mainly that it's later than I thought and as such is a mono shock frame.

Soooo, I'm going to start a mock build of the frame since I know the bandit motor will fit I'm working on front end and rear end.

The front is solved but what about the rear, originally I was looking at a bandit swingarm with tabs welded on but since it's a mono shock frame can I use the bandit arm and linkages? Or is there another route?

Thanks

[Rf900!]

So I came to site for advice building my gsx750 /1100 but I stumbled across this... 

A mate was parting with it and it was to cheap to pass soooo... Got me thinking.. Having ridden around on it for a spell it ain't half bad.. But suspension is shit, motor needs more shove and it feels cheap & creaky.

So maybe a rest mod? I can't find much Info on the Web in terms of mods so would anyone have any suggestions regarding front end changes?, swingarm changes? Any other mods or improvement ideas would be greatly received. 

Thanks

 

[Gsx750e frame]

11 hours ago, Swiss Toni said:

Hi Jess. Welcome to the club! B12 motor will fit no bother. Lower engine mounts won’t be used. Not a problem. Frame bracing not required. B12 rear end fits, you’ll just need to weld shock mounts on the arm, top hat spacers for the spindle. Front end, either a stem change, or use Slingshot lower yoke and stem. B12 top yoke to retain risers. Don’t fall into the RF900 lower yoke trap. Stem is too short! Chain alignment can be solved sometimes by reversing a dished sprocket, trimming the face of the carrier, or an offset engine sprocket.  You’ll have more questions as you progress. Don’t be afraid to ask! 

Thanks very much, seems I'm in the right place! I'll be along shortly in projects! 

[Gsx750e frame]

Good morning 

I've just joined and I'm hoping to start a project thread but I need some advice from those in the know. 

I have an old gsx750 frame sitting at the back of my garage & fancy doing something with it. 

Now this is where it gets tricky, I done minor projects /restoration in the past but I've never done a frame up project before so please be gentle! 

I've not got a picture in my minds eye yet but I'd like to use 12 bandit motor, swingarm, wheels and front end... Pretty basic I know but as I say I'm learning. 

Things that worry me. 

Will engine fit in frame and will it require bracing, are mounting points going to be a nightmare, engine positioning with regards to down pipes /carbs, chain alignment. 

Alternatively I know gsx600/750 teapot running gear may be a better bet? Let me know your thoughts if you can, I'd be really grateful. Thanks