Project GT750 "Special"
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Project GT750 "Special"
Guys,
I wanted to share some pics of my GT750 "Special" project. It is part 73' GT750, part 86' GSXR750 but all Suzuki. Progress has been slow but it is starting to take shape (but far from done - still need to sort out the swingarm bushings/shock mounts/brake stabilizer/rear-sets & lots more). Many of the ideas I am attempting with my project were gleaned from the work of others (ie. SuzukiDave, Ogri, Coyote, etc.) on this board & for that I am really thankful. Hopefully sharing my project will keep both myself e & others motivated & in the garage (or in my case - basement) throughout the winter. I'd love to hear your comments.
Thanks & take care,
Bryan
I wanted to share some pics of my GT750 "Special" project. It is part 73' GT750, part 86' GSXR750 but all Suzuki. Progress has been slow but it is starting to take shape (but far from done - still need to sort out the swingarm bushings/shock mounts/brake stabilizer/rear-sets & lots more). Many of the ideas I am attempting with my project were gleaned from the work of others (ie. SuzukiDave, Ogri, Coyote, etc.) on this board & for that I am really thankful. Hopefully sharing my project will keep both myself e & others motivated & in the garage (or in my case - basement) throughout the winter. I'd love to hear your comments.
Thanks & take care,
Bryan
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Very nice, I had originally intended to go the 86 GSXR route on my suspension but I had the GS1150E front end and the 17" rims and the GS1100 swingarm so my direction is similar but different. Look forward to seeing more pics.
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I have been told that Moto GUzzi dealers can get Marzocchi rebuild kits, but I can't confirm it.
The project looks like a great start. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
Lane
The project looks like a great start. Looking forward to seeing it progress.
Lane
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Last I checked, you can get rebuild kits from Marzocchi USA in California:
Marzocchi Technical Department
25213 Anza Drive
Valencia CA 91355
techinfo@marzocchiusa.com
p 661 257 6630
f 661 257 6636
www.marzocchi.com (http://www.marzocchi.com)
Not sure where you can get the nitrogen to repressurize them but maybe Marzocchi sells a kit for that as well.
Jim
Marzocchi Technical Department
25213 Anza Drive
Valencia CA 91355
techinfo@marzocchiusa.com
p 661 257 6630
f 661 257 6636
www.marzocchi.com (http://www.marzocchi.com)
Not sure where you can get the nitrogen to repressurize them but maybe Marzocchi sells a kit for that as well.
Jim
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Guys,
Thanks for the comments.
- Jaybob, I haven't ridden on the Marzocchi's yet. I have read of others that liked them, they were a Ebay purchase that I made for not too much. I think they came off of a GS1100. I was also contemplating a set of ZRX shocks like OGRI used but thought I would try these first. Please let me know how things turn out with the rebuild kit. These look like will be fine as is but you never know.
Arne -
I had to cut down the swingarm pivot a little on each side to make it fit. I still need to have a set of bushings fabricated to make it work. The OD of the new bushings will be around 30mm with an ID of 22mm to use the GT's swingarm bolt. I also have to fabricate some lower shock mounts & have them welded to the swingarm. I did shorten the swingarm length around 4", it looked a bit too much like a drag bike when I did my first mockup. I also cut out the mono shock mount & will have to have a brace added when I get the shock mounts welded.
After I get the swingarm finished I will start working on the sprocket alignment issues I am sure to have.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Take care,
Bryan
Thanks for the comments.
- Jaybob, I haven't ridden on the Marzocchi's yet. I have read of others that liked them, they were a Ebay purchase that I made for not too much. I think they came off of a GS1100. I was also contemplating a set of ZRX shocks like OGRI used but thought I would try these first. Please let me know how things turn out with the rebuild kit. These look like will be fine as is but you never know.
Arne -
I had to cut down the swingarm pivot a little on each side to make it fit. I still need to have a set of bushings fabricated to make it work. The OD of the new bushings will be around 30mm with an ID of 22mm to use the GT's swingarm bolt. I also have to fabricate some lower shock mounts & have them welded to the swingarm. I did shorten the swingarm length around 4", it looked a bit too much like a drag bike when I did my first mockup. I also cut out the mono shock mount & will have to have a brace added when I get the shock mounts welded.
After I get the swingarm finished I will start working on the sprocket alignment issues I am sure to have.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Take care,
Bryan
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Ogri,
Thanks so much for the compliment. The Mighty Buffalo is a beautiful machine & has definitely been a source of motivation for me. Your drawing has me rethinking my plans. My original plan was to use the GT shaft & spacers & have a machine shop make up some bronze bushings. The OD of the bushing to matching the ID of the GSXR pivot pipe & the ID to match the OD of the spacers. Thanks for sharing, it certainly gives me another option. Once I figure out what I'm going to do I'll post up some pictures.
Take care,
Bryan
Thanks so much for the compliment. The Mighty Buffalo is a beautiful machine & has definitely been a source of motivation for me. Your drawing has me rethinking my plans. My original plan was to use the GT shaft & spacers & have a machine shop make up some bronze bushings. The OD of the bushing to matching the ID of the GSXR pivot pipe & the ID to match the OD of the spacers. Thanks for sharing, it certainly gives me another option. Once I figure out what I'm going to do I'll post up some pictures.
Take care,
Bryan
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