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Started by dgyver, November 06, 2006, 11:03:46 AM

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dgyver

November 06, 2006, 11:03:46 AM
Finally getting another RGV swingarm to play with.  :icon_mrgreen:
Last one was a Gamma, which werase643 has now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170044453815&rd=1,1

Common sense in not very common.

94suzuki500

#1
November 06, 2006, 12:46:34 PM
awesome, did you have one on a gs before this? 

hmmmnz

#2
November 06, 2006, 01:49:57 PM
the banana requires a couple of bushes made up, but looks cool on a gs :D
have fun :D
pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

dgyver

#3
November 06, 2006, 03:52:05 PM
Quote from: 94suzuki500 on November 06, 2006, 12:46:34 PM
awesome, did you have one on a gs before this? 

Yep. I did a conversion on a non-banana (Gamma) model. Basically both sides look like the left side of the banana. I have a pic at home.

It was very easy to convert. I had bushings with captive spacers made for the pivot bolt and axle. No modifications to the swingarm were required. I made a caliper hanger and used a 01-02 GSXR1000 caliper. This one comes with a hanger but I am not sure what caliper I will use. Planning on swapping bearings in the Kat wheel to use the RGV axle but I should need some spacers to align it properly. No problem since I have access to a tooling & machine shop.

The only real issue I had with the Gamma installation was the shock length. I had to shorten the shock (Fox Twin Clicker) as much as possible to get the ride height were I wanted it. This time, I will be building the bike from scratch so I can adjust the height of the upper shock mount as required. I have another Fox TC so I will still have ride height adjustment.

A sweet complement to the GSXR USD forks I have.


Common sense in not very common.

werase643

#4
November 06, 2006, 05:26:18 PM
D,
use the kat 600 rear....looks real good in the double brace
and it matches the gsxr front.....

if you need any of the space measurements let me know
want Iain's money to support my butt in kens shop

dgyver

#5
November 06, 2006, 05:47:43 PM
Thanks. I should still have the drawing from which I had them made.....somewhere.
Common sense in not very common.

dgyver

#6
November 07, 2006, 06:03:49 AM
Ken...I found the drawing of the spacers that I had made.

Here is the Gamma install:
Common sense in not very common.

hmmmnz

#7
November 07, 2006, 10:42:16 AM Last Edit: November 07, 2006, 10:49:41 AM by hmmmnz

pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

dgyver

#8
November 07, 2006, 12:54:07 PM
Was there a point to posting picture of someone else's bike? Or do you just like to fill threads with unnessasary and over sized pics?

I was going to use this thread for future work but I see no need now.

Sometimes I wonder why I even bother with this place.
Common sense in not very common.

hmmmnz

#9
November 07, 2006, 03:22:33 PM
thought you might like to see how it looks on a gs, man get over yourself. the world doesnt pivot on the end of your knob
pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

Turd Ferguson

#10
November 07, 2006, 03:38:11 PM
I love you dgyver.  Please don't stop "bothering" with this place.  I'll feel hollow inside.

I'm excited to see your future work!

-Turd.
..:: '05 GS500 :: Hindle Can :: Kat rear wheel  :: Kat Shock ::..
..:: Fairingectomy :: Never been laid down mod ::..

werase643

#11
November 07, 2006, 05:54:30 PM Last Edit: November 07, 2006, 06:23:49 PM by werase643
dang that black swingarm looks sweet!!!!!
i bet it would look even better with a kat 600 wheel

FYI the Banana arm is 91-92 VJ 22
the double braced is 93-96 VJ 22
and then the VJ 23 went back to the banana style



want Iain's money to support my butt in kens shop

werase643

#12
November 09, 2006, 05:53:37 AM
also another info tid bit
a gamma was a RG250/400/500
from the late 80's
I-2  or square 4


want Iain's money to support my butt in kens shop

hmmmnz

#13
November 09, 2006, 08:59:31 AM
my very first road bike was a rgv vj21 with the banana arm, 60 hp of 2 stroking fun, a great bike for any 15 year old to own when they first get their licence :D
pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

The Buddha

#14
November 09, 2006, 09:36:34 AM
Its a gamma cos Vasco Da Gamma rode it when he discovered Indiana.  :icon_mrgreen:
That's why you have vasco road in Livermore CA. It follows the path he took all the way through to Indiana though the road has been renamed in places to somethign else. I80 I think.  :thumb:
Its also why they say You DA Man. Its started out as Vasco Da Gamma Man, became vasco Da Gamman, and eventually Da man.  O0
Yea he sailed from like Phillipines and found Indiana. yea  O0 ...
Cool.
Srinath.
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rangerbrown

#15
November 09, 2006, 10:28:23 AM
does this help handleing?
nee down mother F***ers

hmmmnz

#16
November 09, 2006, 12:37:11 PM
its lighter (i think) its stiffer. so yep a tiny amount
pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland

werase643

#17
November 09, 2006, 05:56:35 PM
Quote from: hmmmnz on November 09, 2006, 08:59:31 AM
my very first road bike was a rgv vj21 with the banana arm, 60 hp of 2 stroking fun, a great bike for any 15 year old to own when they first get their licence :D



you must have had a nice RG-V
they didn't come with the banana until the VJ22
or USD forks


want Iain's money to support my butt in kens shop

Mk1inCali

#18
November 09, 2006, 08:05:18 PM
Quote from: werase643 on November 09, 2006, 05:56:35 PM
Quote from: hmmmnz on November 09, 2006, 08:59:31 AM
my very first road bike was a rgv vj21 with the banana arm, 60 hp of 2 stroking fun, a great bike for any 15 year old to own when they first get their licence :D



you must have had a nice RG-V
they didn't come with the banana until the VJ22
or USD forks


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Anthony
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hmmmnz

#19
November 10, 2006, 08:35:47 AM Last Edit: November 10, 2006, 08:42:30 AM by hmmmnz
sorry it was 11 years ago i owned it, vj22 it was then :D
heres a pic of it (this is after i sold it the guy has painted it black from the original blue/white)
i think its still running as well

pod filters, costum r6 quill exhaust(no baffles)40/140 jets, heavy duty springs, sv650 rear shock, gsxr srad tail, bandit 600 4.5 inch rim with 150 tyre, gsx twin disc front end "1995 pocket rocket"  ridden by a kiwi in scotland
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