skylinespeedster Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) hi . new to the forum but not new to gsxr suzuki,s had quite a few gsxr,s over the years . first 1100 g slabbie way back in june 86. currently got 96 srad 750 nicely modified. . k5 1000 highly modified. bst,s ohlins etc 2 x 1100 water buffallos ,earlierwr+ updated wt . and this 89 slingshot modified 1371orient express big block I bought couple of years back . massive engine spec . carrillo rods . big valve head . 40mm flatsides ,enlarged crankcases etc etc . does breath a bit heavy though. needs updating badly . got a rough k1 thou I could use for suspension ./brakes etc . quite like the martek look aka guy martins bike . Edited January 21, 2019 by skylinespeedster adding more details 8 Quote
Ben Slabby Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Welcome. That's a fine looking piece of kit. RTFR so you don't fall foul of em and enjoy. Quote
Gixer1460 Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 LOL - 1371cc with RS flatties and Squeeze isn't exactly a mildly hopped up Blandit! Quote
skylinespeedster Posted January 20, 2019 Author Posted January 20, 2019 bought it solely for the mad engine spec. rest of bike needs updating . am considering putting engine in my 94 wr bike (black one on the left . )but probably just run it a bit this year . Quote
Bow Posted January 20, 2019 Posted January 20, 2019 Nice spec on that motor, serious animal for street use. Quote
skylinespeedster Posted June 17, 2020 Author Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Not posted for quite some time as 1371 been sat quietly in corner awaiting some inspiration on how I wanted to update her. Breaking a rough k2 1000 few months ago I'd had a couple of years donated whole front end which is simple top bearing swap (marksman bearings provided an "all balls kit") . Sold the complete dated Gsxr750 usd front end so providing some 1371 funds. Trawling Facebook got me a better k2 front wheel complete with new bearings and 2 pack painted red. than the one I had ( set of k2 had been polished.) with latest brand new pirelli corsa and quality new renthall bars and risers.Partly stripped bike as wiring isn't great so probably either buy a new loom £300 (csml) or make one. Probably latter as I'd like moto gadget m unit. Having the rear 6" k2 1000 wheel (15.1 kg with everything on it including spindle compared with 18.2 kg slingshot rear) I trial fitted but spindle diameter is hollow 29mm on k2 1000 + alot lighter compared to 20mm solid on the slingshot rear already fitted. The jmc arm probably hasn't enough meat to widen spindle adjuster slot to 29mm.still thinking on how to proceed.few ideas in my head May even go down the Water-cooled frame route as 6" wheel won't be a problem with alignment just the lower rear mount to contend with plus I hate powder coated frames. Nos bottle hanger needs dumping and bottle repositioning. ( bit more subtle) . Like the idea of a fairing but not a lover of fork mounted ones. Maybe half fairing. In no rush just want to get it right as that engine deserves it. Here's some pics I took today. Edited June 18, 2020 by skylinespeedster Wording not right 1 Quote
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