steelelc Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hi everyone 26 here and considering my first et my old man an his bro have been going on about them got a few 350 lc's but been on the hunt for info on the et's few questions if thats ok did the larger tank models come in black with the gold/ orange decals? should the decals be orange or black? anything to look out for thats inherent on the et's are things like cam chain guides available had a look at fowlers but showing back order also any handling diff between the 750's or 1100's ? Many thanks in advance Tom Quote Link to comment
Pedda Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Welcome. ETs are a good choice. So you have a project bike already? Got pics? Obligatory habit on here to show off some pics every now and then! In answer of some of your questions I'm talking Katana, but that's just another GSX model range. Frame geometry of 7,5 and 11 models is similar. Differences in handling by less weight of the smaller engine and the narrower rear tyre/rim-combinations if you stay stock is noticable though. GSX engines are more or less the same throughout the model range. Particular differences in generators, crank-shaft ends, cam covers and other minor things. (More differences if you look at the last GSX-eneration which is powered by the mighty GSX 1135 EFE engine. Most parts are still available - if not OEM there's still a good chance to have aftermarket replacement (both expensive anyway...) For cam chain guides have a look at the APE website (GS-Zone that is, as GSX is GS in the States). Robinsons foundry is a good address also, or CMSNL in the Netherlands. 1 Quote Link to comment
steelelc Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hi Thanks mate not gone one yet soon as I do pictures will be inbound Thanks for the advice, appreciate it Quote Link to comment
Jonboy Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 MMMMmmmmmmmmm ET, my favourite. Usually some for sale on the bay or wait and see if any come up here Quote Link to comment
steelelc Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Cheers mate looking forward to getting one my dad an his bro both had one each both had the 750's my dads bro's was trick compared to my dads, keep going on about some article they saw in motorcycle mechanics or bike in about 81 of a black one after there lc's got pinched some centre page spread that made them get it on the engines should the silver finish be painted or polished sorry for all the questions guys Cheers, Tom Quote Link to comment
Swiss Toni Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Engines, straight from the factory, were painted...except the bottom half of the crankcases. Don't ask why, don't know. Having said that, I have a brand new, never been used cylinder head, and to me...it looks painted! Quote Link to comment
Paulm Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Never mind standard bikes,modified is the way forward,bin the old Aircooled boat anchor and away you go 2 Quote Link to comment
Paulm Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Oh yeah,ETs rock!! Quote Link to comment
Mr farty Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 1 hour ago, Paulm said: Never mind standard bikes,modified is the way forward,bin the old Aircooled boat anchor and away you go Et's rock indeedy but excuse me sir, bin the old aircooled boat anchor!! Heresy and acriledge I say. Keep the old aircooled lump and fill it with big pistons and cams and you have heaven Quote Link to comment
Mr farty Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Oh and by the way Paulm you have a stunning ET there Quote Link to comment
Paulm Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks, yours is nice too but I prefer the oil cooled motors,I like the exhaust exit in the tailpiece 13 minutes ago, Mr farty said: Oh and by the way Paulm you have a stunning ET there Quote Link to comment
steelelc Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 Lovley those lads do look great with modern running gear Quote Link to comment
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