Post by 3verse on Dec 13, 2008 11:12:35 GMT -5
Well, here's my build as it's getting started. My goal is to build something similar to an Rtrike called "Rebirth." He uses a type 1 VW font end with a hayabusa motor and rear suspension. Though I plan on doing something more aggressive with my chassis, I like the overall idea.
Since I don't have the money for a sportbike powerplant, I've decided to look for the ever popular 750 motor. Suzuki, Honda, and Kawasaki all made very strong 750s through the '70s and '80s and they are very easy to come by. I found a complete, titled, and running Suzuki GS750 on Craigslist for $300 and snatched it up right away. On the coldest of days it still starts right up, but I will plan on installing a new clutch and cleaning and resynching the carbs. Here's a pic of a 1978 GS750:
I also purchased my type 1 front end from Craigslist -- I got a complete front end from spindle to spindle -- with all the steering components -- for $100. It's a little rough, but solid, and I plan on adding disc brakes to it. Here are some pics of type 1 front ends.
Finally, there's my rear suspension. I purchased the entire rear swingarm, wheel, brakes, hardware from a 2000 Ninja 900r for $100 as well. Originally I was going to build my own swingarm and use a really wide drag racing setup, but I decided that I'd would be outside of my budget to do something like that. And since sportbikes have relatively large rear wheels stock, it'll be easier to use the entire setup as it is -- the Ninja has a 6" wide rear wheel and I can probably fit a 7" wide tire on it. Here's a pic of the exact bike I got the swingarm from:
I'm in the process of cleaning out my garage to make room for this project, so I should have some actual build pics up very soon. I just purchased my seat from ebay, and I've found a solution to my gauges dilemma -- so I'll have a lot more to post soon.
Since I don't have the money for a sportbike powerplant, I've decided to look for the ever popular 750 motor. Suzuki, Honda, and Kawasaki all made very strong 750s through the '70s and '80s and they are very easy to come by. I found a complete, titled, and running Suzuki GS750 on Craigslist for $300 and snatched it up right away. On the coldest of days it still starts right up, but I will plan on installing a new clutch and cleaning and resynching the carbs. Here's a pic of a 1978 GS750:
I also purchased my type 1 front end from Craigslist -- I got a complete front end from spindle to spindle -- with all the steering components -- for $100. It's a little rough, but solid, and I plan on adding disc brakes to it. Here are some pics of type 1 front ends.
Finally, there's my rear suspension. I purchased the entire rear swingarm, wheel, brakes, hardware from a 2000 Ninja 900r for $100 as well. Originally I was going to build my own swingarm and use a really wide drag racing setup, but I decided that I'd would be outside of my budget to do something like that. And since sportbikes have relatively large rear wheels stock, it'll be easier to use the entire setup as it is -- the Ninja has a 6" wide rear wheel and I can probably fit a 7" wide tire on it. Here's a pic of the exact bike I got the swingarm from:
I'm in the process of cleaning out my garage to make room for this project, so I should have some actual build pics up very soon. I just purchased my seat from ebay, and I've found a solution to my gauges dilemma -- so I'll have a lot more to post soon.
