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Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

Shows how long I've been away. Nice project., I'll be following this from now on.

Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

Hi Guys, Hope all is well :)

I’ve been struggling to find time to work on my build as of late, but managed to get on in a bit more over the last couple of weeks.

I found myself a rear brake caliper and had some custom spacers made up to make the B12 wheel fit.

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And I got going on the exhaust too. I decided against making the full system, figured the headers would be too much work for my amateur welding skills! So I purchased some Black Widow race headers, which are very nice indeed. Then proceeded to make the exhaust back from that. I purchased some 304 tubing and some pre-bent mandrels to suit. The mufflers however, I made and rolled myself from flat sheet 304. They were a b***h! But overall happy with what I’ve achieved so far.

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Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

Looking better and better

Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

Thats some lovely work.

Out of interest are the spacers ally or stainless?

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter (Post 3100982)

Thats some lovely work.

Out of interest are the spacers ally or stainless?

Thanks. The spacers are ally.

Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

You are so patient in making the exhaust system almost from scratch #svbmx, I’d never have seen that through. I’d probably have found a system (or two) that was more or less right and done a cut and weld. You have done a really nice job though, well done.

I like projects that I can complete in a month or two, how long do you think this one will take you? I’m really impressed with your determination.

Alan

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Re: New project... 86 GSXR 1100

... I’ve just read the whole thread. I’m really impressed with the tank/seat unit as well - and continue to be amazed at your patience - in that respect you are a better man than I am Gunga Din.

Alan

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