wrx03ppp Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hi all Recently acquired a GSX1100 ET - EX which is a lot of fun but I always had in mind to run it on 18" wheels with its standard forks and Metmachex swinging arm. So, I recently picked up a pair of 18" GSXR1100J 3-spokes which look like they should do the job nicely. I'm looking for any advice on suitable disks, sprocket carriers etc to make the installation as simple as possible. Many thanks Quote Link to comment
Askamaskinservice Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hi and welcome to OSS. Quote Link to comment
wraith Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Welcome to OSS, Now you're on here, the project will grow Someone will be along to point you in the right direction but the 18" will go in ok, you may need to make brackets for a good set of calipers to match the discs on the front. Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hello mate. Welcome to OSS! As Wraith says ... Once you start ... Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 "Once you start" Oh dear.... I clearly remember saying "I really don't want to buy more work" when I was looking at the bike . I'll post a pic when I get it back from Maxton suspension. 1 Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I am thinking about Maxton rear shocks for the GS1000. As far as I know, the 1100 ones will be the same so I would be very interested in knowing how they ride. Would love a picture too when you get them back. Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Will do! I've gone for the standard non-piggy back shocks... they will be 25mm longer than standard and the standard front forks are now 10mm shorter with cartridge internals to give adjustable compression and rebound. Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Do you mind me asking price? Just so that I can prepare myself. Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 4, 2019 Author Share Posted July 4, 2019 I'll PM you when I get the final bill... they are doing other work for me at the same time. Quote Link to comment
Ibbo Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I'm very keen to know how it works out too. Ive still got the worst shocks in the world on mine, and im unsure if paying the extra for maxton is worth it. Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 9:18 PM, wrx03ppp said: Will do! I've gone for the standard non-piggy back shocks... they will be 25mm longer than standard and the standard front forks are now 10mm shorter with cartridge internals to give adjustable compression and rebound. So it will be a bit head down arse up then . Nice one . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Thought mine got a little bit tank-slappy back in the day ,anyone with a std rebuild find the same thing . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Anybody try a fork brace marketed by DAVIDA MOTO . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Bit of an aero shape at the back . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Also with an eccentric bush to get a spot on fit . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Spigots to fit fork leg dust seals . Quote Link to comment
R15UTT Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 Anybody know who made them ? Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 It could have been Davida of helmet fame? They are in Birkenhead and used to produce things other than helmets but I didn't know that the made fork braces. I just bought a Tarozzi for me ET-EX. Regarding the arse up - head down position, Maxton measured up the bike and determined that the steering head angle is so lazy on the standard bike that ideally they would raise the rear by 75mm to get it even close to what is used on more modern bikes without cutting and welding. I forget the figure they work to. Obviously that's not going to work, so we agreed a compromise to steepen it as much as practical without losing too much ground clearance. The objective being to improve the turn-in and also minimise the high speed instability which may be related to lack of weight on the raked-out front end. With their suspension set-up it won't be difficult to drop the rear or raise the front should it proves desirable. The only problem is that the rear shock mounts to suit the Metmachex swing arm aren't back from the anodisers so it will be another week before I get the bike back. On the "plus-side" the Eblag 18" wheels arrived yesterday and look great but I think that will be a job for the winter. Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 To be fair the Phillis bike doesn't look too "jacked-up" and also looks like it has the same Brembo 2-pots that I'm thinking of using. 1 Quote Link to comment
wrx03ppp Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Quick pic collecting the bike this morning... 4 Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Nice score. It already has a good swingarm and exhaust too Quote Link to comment
eddiegsx Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 2 hours ago, wrx03ppp said: Quick pic collecting the bike this morning... That's bloody gorgeous mate, makes me want to kick myself up the arse and drag my ET out. Any chance of posting some more pics please? Quote Link to comment
inazumarob Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 The Slabby wheels are a good width at 4.5" rear, you may need a GS500 rear sprocket carrier as they are narrow. Quote Link to comment
simesman Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Looks great as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment
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