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replica of a replica...the dark edition

Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 5:57 pm
Author: j.b
i have always wanted to own a useable ELR style of bike so after a long time collecting parts this is my next edition to the dream garage collection :D ....

gpz1100 b2 frame

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metmachex swingarm needed shock mounts welding on so i cutup an old gpz550 arm for the brackets

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starting to come together with a 1000exup front end that has bar risers welded to the top yoke, gsx1400 rear shocks.....best not to set a finish date just yet :lol:

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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 6:51 pm
Author: coldsummer
I have a feeling this is gonna look great j.b. I really like the white wheels :D

Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 7:42 pm
Author: KeithZ1R
cool so far :up :up

Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 7:44 pm
Author: paul doran
yes I agree it looks good

Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:03 pm
Author: Bongoball
Coooool! :rocks
I'm gonna have to pop over for a brew!
Are those Renthal Streetfighter bars?
Bongo.

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:56 am
Author: j.b
Cheers guys :D ....the bars look like renthals but I don't know for sure bongo, always happy to see like minded visitors.....I'm just a couple of miles from the raven cafe

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:10 am
Author: mutz-nutz
:D start of a new bike always looks good to me keep it up m8 :D

Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 5:00 pm
Author: steve.w
looking soopa jb :hoo

Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:53 am
Author: GUYZED
Keep the pics coming j.b...looking well smart :up

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:23 am
Author: j.b
no worries..... i'm re-furbing the parts as i go along. clocks, switchgear, rear muddies and bottom end in yesterday.
now i can drop the oil and tidy up all the engine outer covers....

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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:47 am
Author: j.b
is there a bracket which bolts to the right side of the battery box to hold the battery in and mount the lower sidepanel lug.....think i could be missing this

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:51 am
Author: steve.w
j.b wrote:is there a bracket which bolts to the right side of the battery box to hold the battery in and mount the lower sidepanel lug.....think i could be missing this
yep mate :wink:

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:56 am
Author: j.b
cheers steve.....carnt for the life of me remember what it looks like :??

i know the unitrak has a very similar setup but it's 3 years since i built this bike which i had to sell on before i ever got to put it on the road.... it went down to devon if anyone has seen it about...

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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:26 am
Author: Al
This is a J1 but i would guess similar or the same.


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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:49 pm
Author: j.b
thats how it works :D couldnt find a picture anywhere in the manuals, many thanks AL