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Thanks for the updates redgs1000. I’m enjoying watching the build.

Im running lift blocks on one of my borderline OSS bikes.

Have’nt tried different shocks yet, they took a little getting used to. Going from a 190/50 to a 200/50 or 190/55 wasn’t enough lift, adding the blocks with a taller tyre was too much so now I’m on blocks and back to a 190/50.

Internet experts tell me to just get the right length shocks…. LOL. 

 

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On 5/4/2023 at 9:04 PM, Tony Nitrous said:

Thanks for the updates redgs1000. I’m enjoying watching the build.

Im running lift blocks on one of my borderline OSS bikes.

Have’nt tried different shocks yet, they took a little getting used to. Going from a 190/50 to a 200/50 or 190/55 wasn’t enough lift, adding the blocks with a taller tyre was too much so now I’m on blocks and back to a 190/50.

Internet experts tell me to just get the right length shocks…. LOL. 

 

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Hi tony . Did you have to modify the blocks to fit ? mine were machined well but as you can see the profile doesn't match the original mounts, if you bought the correct length shocks that would take all the fun out :tu. Took the wheels off today for powder coating along with the headlight brackets i cut down , also top yoke is getting a few mm off as not much thread for the stem nut/washer , will put some more pics up soon once ive got bit more done . Thanks for your encouragement on my project (y)

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On 5/10/2023 at 7:27 AM, redgs1000 said:

Hi tony . Did you have to modify the blocks to fit ? mine were machined well but as you can see the profile doesn't match the original mounts, if you bought the correct length shocks that would take all the fun out :tu. Took the wheels off today for powder coating along with the headlight brackets i cut down , also top yoke is getting a few mm off as not much thread for the stem nut/washer , will put some more pics up soon once ive got bit more done . Thanks for your encouragement on my project (y)

Mine went straight on. It was a while back but I don’t remember any dramas, 10 minute job.  Took me a while to get used to them, the riding position and steering feel etc all felt odd initially, now it feels normal and a stock 14 feels like a chopper to me, I wouldn’t go any higher on the bike that’s using them.        I keep an eye out for a 14 arm for another project I have but they aren’t common or cheap here. 

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On 6/3/2023 at 4:16 PM, wraith said:

If you're using a vacuum tap, probably not. 

Some of the gs850/1000g tanks have the fuel tap near the front instead of right at the back.

I think it's the yam r6 tap that fits and is a standard on/off tap.

Thanks Wraith . il have a look on eblag and see whats on offer

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On 7/22/2023 at 2:55 PM, redgs1000 said:

Got the front mudguard on with some spacers today. Will be coming off later to tidy up the edges and a coat of paint, got a front master cylinder sorted so will have brakes again soon next job will be to get some plates welded on for the foot pegs.IMG_20230721_180129_205.thumb.jpg.629b1a7eddcf99f6edeca2aa4fcd89a3.jpgIMG_20230721_180232_350.thumb.jpg.114d5dcb4d1a2e02842732d7ff6b7dc2.jpgIMG_20230721_180251_740.thumb.jpg.4b36b2cb529732572a40dede8cffa7c4.jpg

Brother your build is spot on. Very nice and I'm following with interest. Curious what front fender/mudguard you're using? I have a similiar set up using the slingshot fender and ended up grinding some of the  fork lugs down to clear the mudguard.  I need the clearance for an 18" front wheel, and a 17" front fender O.o

 

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6 hours ago, slayer61 said:

Brother your build is spot on. Very nice and I'm following with interest. Curious what front fender/mudguard you're using? I have a similiar set up using the slingshot fender and ended up grinding some of the  fork lugs down to clear the mudguard.  I need the clearance for an 18" front wheel, and a 17" front fender O.o

 

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Hi mate. Got the mudguard off Eblag no234567951216 £25 + p&p they do them in black or white and are very good for the price, just need the edges cleaned up a bit or more than good enough to fit and use. I used the bandit brace and made some spacers to clear the tyre, will make a new brace up later as the original bolt holes are to far apart but at the moment im just getting everything to fit . if you need any measurements let me know   IMG_20230327_143131_817.thumb.jpg.0771fd4e827180e23d36cf85c492a0a9.jpg

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Got the exhaust on to see how it fits. Apart from having to twist the back round so the bracket clears the wider swingarm it looks ok Ive left the no4 front pipe loose as was pulling the collector on to the frame, centre stand is off now so il mount a bracket from there once thats done no4 pipe will be persuaded to go inIMG_20230829_145924_807.thumb.jpg.7ef87e86162ff41bfc8f614361806547.jpgIMG_20230829_145841_129.thumb.jpg.d970b96ae2d793e0800298c350230634.jpgIMG_20230829_145856_695.thumb.jpg.ca7e232e51fc1c458bb9acabcb4a7aa3.jpgIMG_20230829_150239_139.thumb.jpg.3648ec8e3ab342efea2e44e99a2ff624.jpg

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