My '93 GSXR 750 WP Build (what have I started???)

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Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ

The new mounts for the subframe look sweet, The top looks like it will do the job nicely

Maybe trim/grind the new lower brackets you have fabbed flat (at the top right shown in the pic) where it meets the new lower subframe to get a straight weld & to meet up with the shape of the tubing better maybe?
The lower rounded section blends into the frame nicely but the curve does not suit the subframe tubing as much

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6507b5ba.jpg

What headlight are you going with?

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Yeah I get what your saying.............thanx for the input.
I have marked one out on some 10 ml ally ,as per my template. I will see what it looks like when finished......but i reckon you may be right...................I may be able to modify a little.....I am wrong again :(

I have a mt-03 type unit ,,,,i got some brackets that I am not really happy with...so I guess I will make my own brackets.
I have an Acewell unit to fit so that will determine how I fit the light unit.

I dont think there is really a wrong & right as it will be strong enough either way but I am a fussy cunt & thats just the way I would do it, Maybe I am wrong?
The top line I did is a bit wonky but you get the idea>

http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9111a61a.jpg

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Originally Posted by kartras

I have an Acewell unit to fit so that will determine how I fit the light unit.

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So you have not decided which light setup you are going for & which Acewell did you go with?

I dont know which headlight but I think you will need something modern to go with the sharp lines of the bike, Any kind of round headlight will look old & out of place but I think

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Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ

So you have not decided which light setup you are going for & which Acewell did you go with?

I dont know which headlight but I think you will need something modern to go with the sharp lines of the bike, Any kind of round headlight will look old & out of place but I think

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I have an acewell 2853 in brushed alluminium and a mt03 style light unit. like this........viola

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...s93e82181.jpeg

Yeah that headlight should do the trick, It will blend in nice with the black wheels etc & it has a modern look

Left hand bracket made........i aint so sure bout how it looks

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...scd13906a.jpeg

that bracket looks good it would look alot better if it was the same colour as the subframe

Considering there is a curve on the lower subframe mount the braket you made looks nice on there, Could not see the curve bit you were working with so cutting it straight would have been wrong

What do you plan on doing with the tail to tank section? Might just get away with covering the lower rear tank section somehow?

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Originally Posted by BANDITROD

that bracket looks good it would look alot better if it was the same colour as the subframe

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Dont know whether to polish or just paint the subbie black....mmmmmmmm

i would try and keep the subbie the same colour as the main frame mate otherwise it will look like its not meant to be there

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Originally Posted by kartras

Dont know whether to polish or just paint the subbie black....mmmmmmmm

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I like black , mostly flat.

damage the rear is too long! good job!

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Originally Posted by kartras

I am lookin for some stainless headers/exhaust manifold ( depends on which side of the atlantic you hail). I have heard a bandit1200 one may fit.....anyone got any ideas on which models may be interchangeable with my 93 750 wp?? or if anyone can share the dimensions of their b1200 headers?.......dont think I can afford a custom exhaust but if i thought another models header may fit I could start trawlin the ole bay of E's.

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I have a '91 GSXR750 sitting in the garage (future project) which I squeezed a set of Delkevic B12 headers onto. They fit with a bit of effort as they're a bit wider than the 750 pipes. I'll get into the garage in the next few days and snap some pics. Cylinder spacing is the same (or close enough) on all that era Suzuki GSXR750, 1100, and B12 models.

Bike's looking good. The only thing I don't like is that for the lower mount you used a single bolt for both ends, which means that you have no triangulation. The usual force will obviously be downwards so shouldn't be an issue, however if you hit a big enough bump I would assume that the way it is mounted the top mount will act as a pivot point as the two lower mounting points are not at their longest distance from each other as they are. If this were to happen you are going to put undue stress ont he sub-frame and it may give you an issue in the long run.

PS. I am half jet-lagged from being half way around the world right now, so you could tell me to go get fucked as you don't care for my opinion :D

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Originally Posted by CookyMon

I have a '91 GSXR750 sitting in the garage (future project) which I squeezed a set of Delkevic B12 headers onto. They fit with a bit of effort as they're a bit wider than the 750 pipes. I'll get into the garage in the next few days and snap some pics. Cylinder spacing is the same (or close enough) on all that era Suzuki GSXR750, 1100, and B12 models.

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Cheers CookyMon,

A few piccys and measurements would be great whenever you get a chance. Thanx.

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Originally Posted by wackyrider

Bike's looking good. The only thing I don't like is that for the lower mount you used a single bolt for both ends, which means that you have no triangulation. The usual force will obviously be downwards so shouldn't be an issue, however if you hit a big enough bump I would assume that the way it is mounted the top mount will act as a pivot point as the two lower mounting points are not at their longest distance from each other as they are. If this were to happen you are going to put undue stress ont he sub-frame and it may give you an issue in the long run.

PS. I am half jet-lagged from being half way around the world right now, so you could tell me to go get fucked as you don't care for my opinion :D

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Yeah I had the same thoughts bout hitting a bump and me and my 100kg+ bulk being launched. When I am happy with the brackets and know exactly how I am going to finish the brackets I will probably get the brackets welded to the subbie and leave the bolts in for looks. This would hopefully fix that problem.

Jet lag is a bitch you dont know if you are coming or going. I will be in touch bout the number plate surround when the woman in me has figured out which colour she wants.She had her heart set on black

No worries mate. I have all the other colours, but if you want one engraved, it has to be before I move to Brissy

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Originally Posted by kartras

Been a while since any progress...but manage to get away to the shed for a couple of hours yesterday and got the new subbie mocked up...think its right so off to my mate the so called Ally welder.........http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...s55b44c0b.jpeghttp://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4646be85.jpg

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Looking good mate.

Did you say you had a monster tail seat unit also?

If so do you want to sell it?

I've got an idea for a new look for mine.

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Originally Posted by rod185651

Looking good mate.

Did you say you had a monster tail seat unit also?

If so do you want to sell it?

I've got an idea for a new look for mine.

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I have a monster seat and a seat cowl for the pillion position like so:

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...tmockup1-1.jpg

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...withcowl-1.jpg

If you are interested send us a PM. The seat could probably do with a recover as the vinyl is starting to show signs of wear

Just caught up with this build progress. Man does this look real good. You have been coming up with some real good ideas. Keep up the good work man. Your bike is my inspiration now.

Ok so no post in a while.......

Been relocating the battery in between the frame and making an under tray for the subframe. Tail tidy arrived from the ole US of A and a few other bits and bobs coming.

Piccys to come when I get a few mins

Which tail tidy did you end up going with?

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Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ

Which tail tidy did you end up going with?

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I am using the 03/04 zx6r unit with tail tidy with led's i'll post some piccys soon....sold the monster seat and cowl .
I think I know the direction i am going in for the moment.
it may all change again.....

By the way I got my LSL/Mt03 type unit from italy I got mine including postage for around $100 me thinx I would have to check to see if I can remember the seller on e bay.. if you are interested.

Was the tail tidy from the US seller I linked or?

I dont mind the headlight setup ( MT03 / LSL ) but they are getting way overdone + I just upgraded my dirtbike polisport MMX headlight with an Hi/Lo LED cree bulb that dropped straight in & made it way brighter

Some pics please......

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Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ

Was the tail tidy from the US seller I linked or?

I dont mind the headlight setup ( MT03 / LSL ) but they are getting way overdone + I just upgraded my dirtbike polisport MMX headlight with an Hi/Lo LED cree bulb that dropped straight in & made it way brighter

Some pics please......

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I Got this one,,,,,,,,

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Fender-El...ht_2577wt_1386

anyone know where I can get some Inspiration to continue the build.

Been searching the ole Interweb for months now and cant seem to find any....
Where do you boys buy yours??

Fuck I need some cash and time in the shed... ....
Better get her back on the road soon. I really want to be riding her for her 21st birthday celebrations

What have you got left to do? Make a list, It will either scare you or keep you going as you cross them off, Keep the list on the fridge?

Inspiration, I know what you mean though I only have a few things left to do on my ZXR but I hate cold weather & going in the shed at night is not going to happen, I generally dont get much time during the day even though I am on call with my work
Having plenty of money to spend on it would be a great inspiration but everyday bills fix that

Should be something inspiring in this link?>
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=G...w=1067&bih=471

Thanx ninjainoz,

the dreaded list is the go........paper and pen out and start scribbling.
If the feckin list gets too long I may just throw the towel in.

Some fuckin sweet gixxer units in that link....drooooool.......

wheres me hammer I'm off to the shed

With very little time due to work or family or other projects I try to get one thing a week done but even that can be hard sometimes

A big whiteboard in the shed would be good too, You couldnt lose it & it would be easy to see/read whever you go in the shed

What are some of the main things you need to tackle?

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Originally Posted by NINJAINOZ

With very little time due to work or family or other projects I try to get one thing a week done but even that can be hard sometimes

A big whiteboard in the shed would be good too, You couldnt lose it & it would be easy to see/read whever you go in the shed

What are some of the main things you need to tackle?

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yeah mate I get ya.. Family and work/oncall have all my time at the mo been a feckin hectic last eight months with some family dramas...but hopefully they are nearly sorted now for the moment.

I may get an hour to myself tonight so pen and paper...... and the list will be drawn up

Like most projects I am getting to the end where the big stuff is sorted and all the lil bits will pull it all together.........but it just seems like there is no end to all the lil bits.

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Originally Posted by kartras

Like most projects I am getting to the end where the big stuff is sorted and all the lil bits will pull it all together.........but it just seems like there is no end to all the lil bits.

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This is about where I am at with my build mate, kids, work, other hobbies, family shit all get in the way. My bike is still a way off mainly due to the fact that I seem to keep getting more bits for it..... If I committed myself I could probably have it in a rideable state in a day, I just keep telling myself 'you can't rush these things' hahahaha

Well finally started again. Trying to get the zx6r seat pad to fit snugly up against the gsxr tank.......

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6decb665.jpg
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps16bcb403.jpg

Any tips for a 1st time upholsterer on which vinyl is easiest to stretch neatly over the seat???

Drop into a auto upholsterer and buy a bit of what you like , any decent bloke will prob give you a bit for bugger all. Its only around $25 a M for most run of the mill stuff. Forget crap from clothing stores like spotlight , its thinner and generally crap (though stretches easy on fitting). The shape of your seat will allow you to use one piece to cover the lot without sewing/joins.

Material has a weft and wafte (stretches one way alot more than the other) run the stretchy direction accross the seat. A air or electric stapler with 5 or 6mm deep staples or in a pinch a good hand stapler will do the trick but make it a real pain. With the air stapler (if you have one) air pressure just high enough to drive the hammer reliably and hold the stapler at a slight angle (from one side of staple pin to the other) stops staples driving right through vinyl making a mess.

Gental heat from Heat gun/hair dryer can help gettting vinyl around curves without putting to much tension on foam distorting it.
Or send it to Kev and get him to do it for you, I don't do seat work anymore.

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Originally Posted by Redmohawk

Drop into a auto upholsterer and buy a bit of what you like , any decent bloke will prob give you a bit for bugger all. Its only around $25 a M for most run of the mill stuff. Forget crap from clothing stores like spotlight , its thinner and generally crap (though stretches easy on fitting). The shape of your seat will allow you to use one piece to cover the lot without sewing/joins.

Material has a weft and wafte (stretches one way alot more than the other) run the stretchy direction accross the seat. A air or electric stapler with 5 or 6mm deep staples or in a pinch a good hand stapler will do the trick but make it a real pain. With the air stapler (if you have one) air pressure just high enough to drive the hammer reliably and hold the stapler at a slight angle (from one side of staple pin to the other) stops staples driving right through vinyl making a mess.

Gental heat from Heat gun/hair dryer can help gettting vinyl around curves without putting to much tension on foam distorting it.
Or send it to Kev and get him to do it for you, I don't do seat work anymore.

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Cheers,
Popped into clark rubber they have marine uv stabilised vinyl for bout $23 a meter. I have an electric stapler and a heat gun ready so hopefully will try it during the week. I'll give it a go and if I fuck it up I will go grovelling to Kev. trying to do most sh1t myself and keep the $$$$ for beer.

Trick with one piece stuff is even pressure. Start with the length wise ends just enough tension to keep it all sitting straight, no sags or wrinkels. Dont try to pull it hard enough to sit on the foam as it will just flex the seat foam/base. Then work eather side in the middle faning out in a circular pattern. Keeping tension even as possable a little heat in places that form wrinkels helps a little, spray contact adhesive (I like bostic stuff in a can for little jobs) can make your life real easy, if your uneasy being a first time you can get partial tack adhesive (you can fit it and if its not in the right position pull it off and replace it without wreaking the foam)

Little old ladys use the partial tack stuff for quilting , spotlite or other sewing joints will stock it.

Spray foam and inside of vinyl , let tack off. Then lay vinyl down with a smooth action rolling it on from on end to the other lengthwise, then turn over and put on a clean bench put pressure in centre of seat base and stretch vinyl onto sides. You will still need to stretch to staple but its a good way to get a one piece vinyl on.

Seats upholstered...Kinda happy may do the drivers again..some puckering but not too bad for a virgin
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps83207a9a.jpg
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f0ffa86.jpg

Battery fitted in the frame and bracket to mount solenoid relays etc. Wiring amended to suit.

any ideas on what to use with the stainless bolts to avoid a reaction with the ally?

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps33d357e6.jpg

http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...psede3b727.jpg

Anyone got any ideas on what product/compound to use when using stainless steel bolts on aluminium to avoid corrosion/reaction caused between two dissimilar metals?

or will it even be an issue.

Duralac works but is a fuckin messy product

After much procrastination about how to fit the fuse box, black box and operate the pillion seat lock (sorted with the help of an old set of shimano brakes off the pushie) got the sub frame finally fitted and painted . Me thinx the black subbie goes well with the black swinger.
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...psdba22eb2.jpghttp://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps19995473.jpg
http://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...pse52b88ae.jpghttp://i1153.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2adc870e.jpg

Nice mate. You'll have it back on the road in no time.