70's and 80's modernized superbikes - Page 8

vernon dent · 12-23-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ganze

wish suzuki would of brought that one to the u.s. xr69 replica

motolombardo · 12-24-2010, 03:50 PM

Gettin some motivation here. Maybe an r1 front end, ohlins on the rear. I guess i should get it running right first

Kamakura Kid · 12-24-2010, 07:35 PM

Check out Mad Git's KZ650, posted in Old's Cool. A VFR single sided swingarm is just the beginning of a long list of mods.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646632

ganze · 12-25-2010, 03:13 AM

Turder · 12-25-2010, 04:15 AM

One of my favourites, maybe too modern:

Kawabusa

big T · 12-26-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ganze

here's another of that bad boy

must be a UK bike too !! wow that is the dogs !!

big T · 12-26-2010, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchxout

They all look like that.

??????

ehatcher · 12-26-2010, 04:52 PM

I wanted an 80s Yamaha rebuilt with better suspension and a retro yellow/black scheme. I found a 91 FZR (close enough to the 80s!) for next to nothing. I sold enough stuff on ebay to finance the project, started a thread here about the rebuild......then this came up...85 FZ750 with 8000 miles.....I fell in love

and she followed me home.

The thought crossed my mind to update this machine, but after playing with it a bit I decided to keep her stock. This winter the engine and tank gets repainted and the carbs rebuilt. I have an original seat on the way for her too. Very cool machine that draws a lot of attention.

All of the project cash went into buying the FZ750, so the FZR600 project is gathering dust in the back of my barn now, maybe next winter.....

E

ganze · 12-26-2010, 08:38 PM

rocketmanphil · 12-26-2010, 09:58 PM

Hi all ! was having a wander through the pages of ADV and this page I like

I would love to pick up a basket case and turn it into one of the above ! I have a original z1b but that is the way she will stay !

ganze · 12-28-2010, 09:33 PM

Hank.SD · 12-29-2010, 07:12 AM

That's pretty sweet. Do you mind sharing what you paid for it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ehatcher

I wanted an 80s Yamaha rebuilt with better suspension and a retro yellow/black scheme. I found a 91 FZR (close enough to the 80s!) for next to nothing. I sold enough stuff on ebay to finance the project, started a thread here about the rebuild......then this came up...85 FZ750 with 8000 miles.....I fell in love

and she followed me home.

The thought crossed my mind to update this machine, but after playing with it a bit I decided to keep her stock. This winter the engine and tank gets repainted and the carbs rebuilt. I have an original seat on the way for her too. Very cool machine that draws a lot of attention.

All of the project cash went into buying the FZ750, so the FZR600 project is gathering dust in the back of my barn now, maybe next winter.....

E

McJamie · 12-29-2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ganze

To me, this how a motorcycle should look.
I miss mine.

Tork · 12-29-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by East Coast Rider

I have an 82 GS1100EZ...prepping running gear from a "2nd gen" (2001-2006) Bandit 1200 for infusion onto the GS. Triples, forks, brakes, rims and swingarm. Swingarm will be machined to fit the GS's frame, and spools welded to accept dual shocks in the rear.

The triples will be machined to accept the GS steering stem. I won't do any mods that require modding the GS's frame permanently. I'd like to be able to return to stock if needed for some reason.

I had it set up with first generation ('88) GSXR1100 running gear, clip ons included. It was a straight bolt on experience. Rear rim fit into the stock swingarm no prob. I did switch to a 530 chain from a 630. What a difference in handling and braking! The Bandit set up should be better, though, since the forks are cartridge type, as opposed to the damper rod forks of the early GSXR's. Can't wait to get her back together!

Here she was with the GSXR set up. Actually quite comfy on the highway like this...

A friend GAVE me the 4 into 1 header, and got a blemished peice from Dale Walker @ Holeshot.com, and that alone dropped the wieght of the bike by nearly 30 lbs. I have never been so happy to have a stock exhaust system (4 into 2) bite the dust

I also score a set of original Mikuni VM33 smoothbores for it as well. According to the manual, they are good for 10-12% increase in HP (?!), and 3-5mpg increase in economy (IF you keep out of the throttle...fat chance there!).

And yeah, that bike above is a GS1150ESD. All hail the original GS!!

Finally got a scanner and this post reminds me of my GS1100E.

check out the ATGATT

John

JNRobert · 12-29-2010, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ganze

here's another of that bad boy

The CB1300 would be a great platform to build a modern replica of that

12-24-2010, 03:50 PM	#107
motolombardo Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Oddometer: 36	Gettin some motivation here. Maybe an r1 front end, ohlins on the rear. I guess i should get it running right first Attached Images

12-24-2010, 07:35 PM	#108
Kamakura Kid Studly Adventurer Joined: May 2006 Location: currently in Kamakura, Japan! Oddometer: 688	Check out Mad Git's KZ650, posted in Old's Cool. A VFR single sided swingarm is just the beginning of a long list of mods. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646632 __________________ You can only be young once, but you can be immature forever!

12-25-2010, 03:13 AM	#109
ganze ^OP apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	__________________ Supermoto bikes exist so that 40 year old men who know better can act like total assholes.

12-26-2010, 04:52 PM	#113
ehatcher Hello? Is this thing on? Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 1,808	I wanted an 80s Yamaha rebuilt with better suspension and a retro yellow/black scheme. I found a 91 FZR (close enough to the 80s!) for next to nothing. I sold enough stuff on ebay to finance the project, started a thread here about the rebuild......then this came up...85 FZ750 with 8000 miles.....I fell in love and she followed me home. The thought crossed my mind to update this machine, but after playing with it a bit I decided to keep her stock. This winter the engine and tank gets repainted and the carbs rebuilt. I have an original seat on the way for her too. Very cool machine that draws a lot of attention. All of the project cash went into buying the FZ750, so the FZR600 project is gathering dust in the back of my barn now, maybe next winter..... E __________________ "Mostly the animals understand their roles, but man, by comparison, seems troubled by a message that he cannot quite remember or has gotten wrong. Bereft of instinct, he must search continually for meanings." Loren Eiseley My Dakar http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197573

12-26-2010, 08:38 PM	#114
ganze ^OP apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	__________________ Supermoto bikes exist so that 40 year old men who know better can act like total assholes.

12-25-2010, 04:15 AM	#110
Turder Throttle engineer Joined: May 2010 Location: Finland Oddometer: 372	One of my favourites, maybe too modern: Kawabusa

12-26-2010, 09:58 PM	#115
rocketmanphil Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Barossa South Australia Oddometer: 186	keep them coming Hi all ! was having a wander through the pages of ADV and this page I like I would love to pick up a basket case and turn it into one of the above ! I have a original z1b but that is the way she will stay !

12-28-2010, 09:33 PM	#116
ganze ^OP apocalyptic defender Joined: Jan 2008 Location: texas Oddometer: 354	__________________ Supermoto bikes exist so that 40 year old men who know better can act like total assholes.

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