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.