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
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.
"If you keep hitting your head against the wall you will eventually put a hole in the wall or your head"
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.
Here's a pic of my original mock up. I ended up cutting off around 3-4 inches from the swingarm. I made my cut right at the swingarm edge of the existing axle cutout in the swingarm & then made new cutouts with a dremel & hand files.
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
