Parabola (89 GSXR 1100)

[rod185651]

It has been a while since I worked on a project again, and I am wrapped to get my hands on an 89 Gixxer 1100 oil burner.

Instead of a fighter I'm thinking of restoring it but with a few upgrades (wheels, front end, suspension) and paint.

First thing though will be to get it running and registered.

I will post up some pics tonight

[ozzy1100]

Thumbs up rod....

[rod185651]

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This is how she looks now, horrible paint job, and a little neglected

7996.

Will need to upgrade exhaust

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It has 40mm Carbies on at the moment and I am thinking I will use an airbox

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Will need new indicators

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Doesn't look too bad

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Will definitely upgrade rear shock

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I think these are 38 mm carbies, any recommendations on which ones will be better?

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These were in a box, some kind filter for the Carbies I think. (I reckon they would be a pain?)

Plan for this week is to get it running, fix some bugs and get it inspected and registered.

[LKC73]

Looks great Rod. carbies for the older oil burner bikes are easier to Tune than the W models I have read. But if this is a resto, than run the airbox. The panels will need it as the corner panel on the frame is held by it.
can't wait for this progress to continue ;)

[Gix11]

Yea, run the airbox Rod, it will be much easier. Those pods look like they are shit and would be a nightmare to sort, probably why they are not on there now. Are they singles as well? Even worse if so.

The 40mm carbs were off the 750. The 1100 ran 36mm as standard as far as I remember.

[hooligan]

38mm.

the slabbies had 34 or 36 which were good down low but ran out of puff up the top. The 40's were too big, the 38's were in the goldilocks zone, just right.

[latheboy]

Ø38mm have the power jet too, nice.
Also, I've you change your mind on the resto, I have all the drawings to mod the Ø38mm carbs for BOOOOOOSSSSTTTTT!!!111!!1!

[Hagarr]

The 40's were too big, the 38's were in the goldilocks zone, just right.

Ya big Poof Hooli!

Go the 40's Fkn Horn, top end rush everything else is Gay!

[hooligan]

;)

[Bob]

Good stuff mate

[rod185651]

Blue slip has ben done, so this is my thoughts:

I want to replace front end ith K5.

I want to purchase some Carozia rims.

I need advice on rear shock?

So not your typical restoration but I am hoping to build a Slingshot with modern
running gear, Thoughts?

[LKC73]

K5 front would be sweet! Carozia Rims, dam they would be nice. Rear shock, all depends if your going swap out the rear swing arm for a K5 and try to run the K5 rear as well?

[rod185651]

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Does anyone have any pics of their fuel lines going from the carbies to their Tank Petcock?

They weren't connected when I picked it up, also which one needs the fuel filter.

Also, when installing the air box, looks like I have to remove the carbies to get the air box inside the frame?

Apologies in advance for stupid questions, your patience is appreciated.

[rod185651]

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Just purchased K5 front end, as you can see in the first pic there is some damage to the preload adjuster cap. Anyone know where I can get replacements cheap?

[rod185651]

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Couldn't help myself

[LKC73]

Nice one Rod, as for replacement preload, so another Ebay search in the USA mate, that's your best bet.
Cool plate, but may they rip everyone now with these plates.

[rod185651]

Thanks Luke, yeah I had a look but come out empty handed. I will keep looking though.

[Gix11]

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Does anyone have any pics of their fuel lines going from the carbies to their Tank Petcock?

They weren't connected when I picked it up, also which one needs the fuel filter.

Also, when installing the air box, looks like I have to remove the carbies to get the air box inside the frame?

Apologies in advance for stupid questions, your patience is appreciated.

Yep, that's the classic mate. I have only heard of one bloke (Mad Mundy) claiming he could remove the airbox without removing the carbs, but I've never managed and I wouldn't suggest it either without damaging something.

I don;t have a photo to hand of the fuel lines, but I reckon Supercharger might. Actually, Google might be your friend here: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=gsxr1100+fuel+line+connection&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjg6Nu2tqXUAhUEyLwKHQOsA94Q_AUICigB&biw=1920&bih=984#imgrc=udGhnhDZcRl4jM:

[rod185651]

Thanks Si, that is perfect.

OK, I have a K5 swing arm on the way, K5 front end and Carro rims also being delivered from the states, so you might say the resto idea has flown out the window.

[geesexar]

wow missed this thread...good stuff...go the 38mm's more low down punch

[LKC73]

Thanks Si, that is perfect.

OK, I have a K5 swing arm on the way, K5 front end and Carro rims also being delivered from the states, so you might say the resto idea has flown out the window.

So when are you going to get the risers, fat bars and extended lines. FIGHTER this beast! ;)

[Gix11]

He knows he wants it....

[latheboy]

Yep, that's the classic mate. I have only heard of one bloke (Mad Mundy) claiming he could remove the airbox without removing the carbs, but I've never managed and I wouldn't suggest it either without damaging something.


I got my airbox out without taking the carbies off.... hacksaw is you friend
Hard to put back in though :)

[tjanson7]

Looking great so far. Can't wait to see your new rims.

[rod185651]

Looking great so far. Can't wait to see your new rims.

You and me both, realised I am pretty predictably, K5 front and Carro rims... Dejavu

[rod185651]

So when are you going to get the risers, fat bars and extended lines. FIGHTER this beast! ;)

You may have noticed I've moved the thread.....

[LKC73]

Oh Yeah Rod! Cant wait to see what mischief comes from your mind onto this bike ;)

[geesexar]

yep looking forward to this thread...to fighter or not to fighter? there is no question

[rod185651]

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So I have chosen the 2016 R6 Tail and sub frame for this build.

[rod185651]

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K5 1000 front end and mock up of new headlight from Yamaha Mt09

[Gix11]

I'm liking where this is going. Nice one Rod.

[LKC73]

This is going to look cool mate! Love the ideas already. ;)

[Bob]

Noice

[Weaselman]

Will it be ready by November?

[rod185651]

Will it be ready by November?

That is the plan matey

[chinski]

this is going to be sweet !

[rod185651]

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So I am home crook with a cold/cough so decided to do some shopping

I think that is the tail sorted

[Gix11]

Ha, brilliant!

[LKC73]

Awesome work mate on sorting out the parts! cant wait to see the end result.

[rod185651]

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Invested in some adjustable dog bones and a K5 1000 rear shock

[Gix11]

You lifting it or are they to compensate for a different length shock?

[rod185651]

You lifting it or are they to compensate for a different length shock?

I wanted the flexibility to compensate for upgraded swingarm and difference in shock length.

Original shock is 312mm
K51000 shock is 319mm

both have a shock stroke of 70

[ozzy1100]

I wanted the flexibility to compensate for upgraded swingarm and difference in shock length.


Original shock is 312mm
K51000 shock is 319mm

both have a shock stroke of 70

I have a k2 1000 in my 750 and I'm using a 180/60 rear tyre to be honest I love the way it feels

[ozzy1100]

The bike falling over unless I watch where I park or put the block I carry
Under the stand not so much lol

[Gix11]

I wanted the flexibility to compensate for upgraded swingarm and difference in shock length.

Original shock is 312mm
K51000 shock is 319mm

both have a shock stroke of 70

Makes heaps of sense. Good move.

[hooligan]

what is the difference in fork lengths?

[rod185651]

what is the difference in fork lengths?

Original 1100 89 forks: 780mm
K5 1000 forks : 720mm

[hooligan]

so you are 60mm lower at the front, and 7mm higher at the back. might be a bit twitchy.

[GammaBoy]

so you are 60mm lower at the front, and 7mm higher at the back. might be a bit twitchy.
7mm extra length in the back shock will be more at the wheel...

Might be time to order some fork extensions from Extreme?

[rod185651]

7mm extra length in the back shock will be more at the wheel...

Might be time to order some fork extensions from Extreme?

My guess is that they should be fine, original fork stems sat about 40mm higher through the top yoke and I will have the K5 fork stems sitting flush.

[rod185651]

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Removed subframe, R6 subframe should arrive this week

[LKC73]

This will be cool! Looking forward to the updates.

[Gix11]

Committed now mate! Good stuff.

[JimZXR]

Looks like you're all in for the tail swap; like I king forward to the progress on this one!

[rod185651]

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OK, I need your thoughts, my original swingarm pivot bolt is a smaller diameter than the 05 pivot bolt.

However, the threaded ends of the o5 pivot bolt is too small a diameter for the 89 frame.

I am thinking of getting a sleeve made for the 89 pivot bolt so it fits the o5 swing arm but unsure who can make one.

[Gix11]

I'd say Travis would be your man: https://www.facebook.com/Hammeng/

[LKC73]

However, the threaded ends of the o5 pivot bolt is too small a diameter for the 89 frame.

I am thinking of getting a sleeve made for the 89 pivot bolt so it fits the o5 swing arm but unsure who can make one.

Contact Ben, he may have the old drawings from when I did my swingarm swap for the 7/11. He made me the double threaded sleave for the frame to new pivot bolt.

[rod185651]

Contact Ben, he may have the old drawings from when I did my swingarm swap for the 7/11. He made me the double threaded sleeve for the frame to new pivot bolt.

I've sent Ben a message on his website. Now I wait.

[rod185651]

I'd say Travis would be your man: https://www.facebook.com/Hammeng/

Thanks mate, I've sent Travis a message

[Gix11]

I've sent Ben a message on his website. Now I wait.

Try that one more time mate as we were playing with his email accounts on the day you sent yours and it might not have made it.

[rod185651]

Try that one more time mate as we were playing with his email accounts on the day you sent yours and it might not have made it.

Thanks Si, will do

[rod185651]

820900

So motor is out will do some prep and then off to be powder coated

[rod185651]

8210

So While the motor is out I am thinking some bling, is anyone still doing window clutch covers etc?

[Bob]

Im looking for another window clutch cover too. Found them in america for $600....

[hooligan]

does deano still have measurements?

[rod185651]

Im looking for another window clutch cover too. Found them in america for $600....

That is expensive

[rod185651]

does deano still have measurements?

Is Deano still around these parts?

[CK 187]

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So While the motor is out I am thinking some bling, is anyone still doing window clutch covers etc?


Im looking for another window clutch cover too. Found them in america for $600....


https://m.facebook.com/SebspeedCustoms


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/SEBSPEED2003/Weld Projects/61229e5d.jpg
(https://m.facebook.com/SebspeedCustoms)

Sebastian can modify a stock cover and even do exchange. Typically $250+ shipping. He can powdercoat too for an extra charge

[Gix11]

Is Deano still around these parts?

Nah mate. Deano is a name from the past now. Shame.

[ozzy1100]

Nah mate. Deano is a name from the past now. Shame.

Agreed,

[rod185651]

Nah mate. Deano is a name from the past now. Shame.

I have a good feeling that ASF is on the verge of a new chapter eh

[rod185651]

https://m.facebook.com/SebspeedCustoms


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/SEBSPEED2003/Weld Projects/61229e5d.jpg
(https://m.facebook.com/SebspeedCustoms)

Sebastian can modify a stock cover and even do exchange. Typically $250+ shipping. He can powdercoat too for an extra charge

Sweet sent him a message, cheers mate

[CK 187]

Sweet sent him a message, cheers mate

I thought you might. I let him know what you might be looking for

[Gix11]

I have a good feeling that ASF is on the verge of a new chapter eh

Yep, that's the plan.

[LKC73]

Nice work Rod, keep those pictures and updates coming mate.

[rod185651]

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Just purchased these bad boys

[rod185651]

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And as the 1000 fighter has fat bars pillion seat etc I am going to go for "street monster" stance with this build.

[JimZXR]

Always loved these Gixxers; classic shape of a streetfighter to me!

Keep the photos and updates coming.

[Gix11]

Flatslides: Did you buy them new? Supercharger has a set he bought ages ago (fitted,but took off again) that he was trying to sell. He didn't like them as he said around town they were a handful - even Hagaar turned down a set after talking to Supercharger. Only good for flat chat / drag racing. I don't want to ruin your high mate, that is not the intention, but just thought I'd let you know.

[LKC73]

Hey Si, I was looking at that option as well, but have read what you said and will scrap that idea. I have however seemed to work out a solution for the W 1100 with the standard rubber stacks off the carbs with filters over the tops. But thats another story for my thread.
Going to be interesting Rod with the direction you are taking this bike. Looking forward to further updates.

[rod185651]

Flatslides: Did you buy them new? Supercharger has a set he bought ages ago (fitted,but took off again) that he was trying to sell. He didn't like them as he said around town they were a handful - even Hagaar turned down a set after talking to Supercharger. Only good for flat chat / drag racing. I don't want to ruin your high mate, that is not the intention, but just thought I'd let you know.

Yep have bought them new, As this build won't be my daily rider I'm hoping that they supply what I'm after.

[GammaBoy]

Flatslides: Did you buy them new? Supercharger has a set he bought ages ago (fitted,but took off again) that he was trying to sell. He didn't like them as he said around town they were a handful - even Hagaar turned down a set after talking to Supercharger. Only good for flat chat / drag racing. I don't want to ruin your high mate, that is not the intention, but just thought I'd let you know.
Pussies.
I love my flatslides.

[Gix11]

I like the two post above a lot.

[ozzy1100]

Flat slides droooollllling yer baby

[kpow]

I have flat slides for mine too it seems we are doing the same sort of thing I am doing a 89 oiler for special occasions and have a gsxr 1000 for a daily ride.

[rod185651]

I have flat slides for mine too it seems we are doing the same sort of thing I am doing a 89 oiler for special occasions and have a gsxr 1000 for a daily ride.

100% brother

[kev@vcm]

This bike is going to look sweet Rod when its finished mate

[rod185651]

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Blacked out the top quarter of the fork stems to see how they would look with the clip ons. I think the black and gold is going to be a winner.

[rod185651]

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Bad Pic but awesome Discs I bought of MR Hooligan

[LKC73]

Looks good Rod, maybe paint the bottom clamp black to match the top part of your forks. Rotors look nasty, I like them.

[ozzy1100]

I recon full black forks :-)
Looking good tho

[Gix11]

I recognise those discs and carriers. Some of Ben's Buzzsaw disks from back in the day. I still have mine. ...and those carbon fibre carriers used to look great on Chris' bike; should suit yours down to the ground.

[rod185651]

Looks good Rod, maybe paint the bottom clamp black to match the top part of your forks. Rotors look nasty, I like them.

Bottom clamp and entire forks will be black, just wanted to do a quick mock up

[rod185651]

I recon full black forks :-)
Looking good tho

Definitely going full black, just a quick mockup of the top using rattlecan black

[GammaBoy]

I recognise those discs and carriers. Some of Ben's Buzzsaw disks from back in the day. I still have mine. ...and those carbon fibre carriers used to look great on Chris' bike; should suit yours down to the ground.
So they are carbon - was trying to work out if they were, or if it was an artifact of the photo being taken with a potato. Has Anyone put any mileage on the carbon carriers? I'd be concerned about them flogging out at the buttons very quickly, and heat softening off the resin...

[Gix11]

They were on Chris' bike for years. I rode to the GP with him so they weren't shy of doing the K's either.

[rod185651]

or if it was an artifact of the photo being taken with a potato.

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[hooligan]

They are almost the last part of my 711 that i still have.
I was getting carozzerias for it, so asked ben to make some lightweight buzz saws out of carbon to match the carro spoke pattern. He said too hard.
He called me weeks later and asked if i still wanted them, said I wasnt sure i had the cash anymore, he told me he figured out how, and he had already made them. I found the cash.
they weigh just over 1kg per rotor.

i overheard a conversation at a bike show once saying that it couldnt be real carbon, I m ust have vinyl wrapped them.
Better on a bike than in my garage, numbers.

[rod185651]

So using a can of rattlecan black did a very rough mock up of the bike to see how it will look black on black.

Not long now and soon it will be off to Lyntonland to be put on the Jig of straightness.

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[LKC73]

That's going to look wicked Rod.