S8xor Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Hi everyone, I have been meaning to post for a while as I bought a project last year and have finally got around to (money permitting) working on it. I don`t have any info on the frames origins but managed to spy it on a listing for a set of forks on fleabay, I messaged the guy and he said that he didnt think it would be of any interest to anyone and was going to scrap it. He said to come and have a look and he asked......... wait for it ......... £30 as that was its scrap value ! That included the tank and seat unit which are decent quality thick walled carbon (not the flimsy crap TYGA) that I have on my RS250. Anyway a year goes by and as I am not in any rush I have been looking on flea and when something cheap comes up I have a cheeky punt. The complete rearend is GSXR1100 89` i think with the obvious Metmachex "upgrade" Frontend is an R6 08 I have also played around with the R1 07 setup as you can see. Not sure if i want to keep the "original" tank but it just looks abit dated and rounded rather than the newer angular styling. This will be a long road to rebuild but should be classed as a budget build so as and when. Can anyone recommend a decent engine and engineering shop in Kent as I have a B12 engine already from a previous project (I will be using the frame/reg from this B12) but it needs abit of general work and damage repair to the lower part of the casing. I also have a 89` gsxr750 sitting in the garage so might go with this ?? thoughts. I also want to have a new removable R1 subframe grafted in. The very questionable welds around the headstock are in the process of being addressed but a good TIG welder friend (ground down and relayed). Thanks for looking, Dan 3 Quote Link to comment
clivegto Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Wow, nice find. Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment
dupersunc Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The R1 tank works well. Frame looks very similar to another bike on here. Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 What a find! What a project! More jam than Hartleys! Welcome to OSS! Quote Link to comment
Dezza Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Can't really complain for 30 quid! What needs fixing on the B12 case? As with all things bike, use the people known to know what they are on about. They usually have a queue and therefore do not have a fast turnaround. Be suspicious of anyone who says: "Yes, I can do that straight away! " I have recently had good dealings with Ray Debben, Ringwood, Hants. Maybe someone here knows a place in London who can help though, which is probably a bit more convenient. Quote Link to comment
Askamaskinservice Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Welcome to OSS. Nice find. What make of frame is that? //Hasse. Quote Link to comment
Blubber Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Welcome to OSS Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Blubber said: Welcome to OSS Spondon? Martek? Home made? Whatever it is, it's got endless potential! Watching this with great interest! Quote Link to comment
SiBag Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I rather like that.. Welcome to OSS I will be watching with anticipation.. Quote Link to comment
KATANAMANGLER Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Welcome. That's a nice find. Do you want a tear down and rebuild of the B12 engine? A set of B12 crankcases will set you back £50 -£100. If you are rebuilding it it could be the easy option depending the damage that is there. What sort of work is required on the engine and what is your budget? You should have a budget. Quote Link to comment
baldrick Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 if only to blow it outa the water.... 1 Quote Link to comment
Fazz711 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Hi bud. Welcome to OSS. Nice project. Quote Link to comment
S8xor Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Thanks for the comments, The budget is if I have the money it can get more shiny bits added, I was looking at about £1000 for and engine check and maybe a few dress up bits. As i am in no rush I will just look out for any bargains. If i set a strict and proper budget i will only be disappointed everytime I go over it and then the new one I set again. Great point on the new cases as I will prob be easier to move the internals over during the overhaul and replace the bits that are on the way out. I was looking at a company called Coba Valley Cycles based in Dorset, I sold a HUC frame last year and the buyer recommended them, does anyone have experience with them ? For the fab work (tank / subframe). Also anyone have experience with PHW (pointy hat wizard) based in Essex, again for fab work ? If anyone thinks this is "similar" to another frame out there let me know please, I know there are loads of oneoffs out there but worth a try. I will keep you posted with any progress but may be a few months as I have like most too many projects with are forming a queue, and the YZ80 is next on the agenda. 1 Quote Link to comment
clivegto Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 (edited) Looks a bit like @KatanaSpondon replica. Edited September 19, 2019 by clivegto 1 Quote Link to comment
K.H.I Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Pretty sure I've seen that frame before on a forum that's long gone, might of had a bandit lump in back then and a different front end. Think it got picked up cheap due to the welds and broken. Cant be 100% but it looks very familiar with the original tank and tail. Quote Link to comment
Gpz1100_Convert Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 On 9/19/2019 at 12:00 AM, S8xor said: Thanks for the comments, The budget is if I have the money it can get more shiny bits added, I was looking at about £1000 for and engine check and maybe a few dress up bits. As i am in no rush I will just look out for any bargains. If i set a strict and proper budget i will only be disappointed everytime I go over it and then the new one I set again. Great point on the new cases as I will prob be easier to move the internals over during the overhaul and replace the bits that are on the way out. I was looking at a company called Coba Valley Cycles based in Dorset, I sold a HUC frame last year and the buyer recommended them, does anyone have experience with them ? For the fab work (tank / subframe). Also anyone have experience with PHW (pointy hat wizard) based in Essex, again for fab work ? If anyone thinks this is "similar" to another frame out there let me know please, I know there are loads of oneoffs out there but worth a try. I will keep you posted with any progress but may be a few months as I have like most too many projects with are forming a queue, and the YZ80 is next on the agenda. for that kind of money you might be advised to give dave dunlop a call. He builds turbos but obviously can do a stripdown on a motor. Such things come down to trust of you want it done for you. Trust is worth paying extra for. Mark (also in kent!) Quote Link to comment
busa ash Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Welcome in to the mad house great looking like a great start of a project Quote Link to comment
Gpz1100_Convert Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 and if you want frame work in kent. Lee at Steeheart engineering is you man. Last we spoke he is taking on work as well. Mark 1 Quote Link to comment
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