Monday, July 30, 2012

Thatch's GSXR7/11 Streetfighter


This was my first full build and was built for a customer in my spare time. A busy business meant it took about 5 years to complete.

Suzuki GSXR7/11 Streetfighter
Original make & model – 1989 Suzuki GSXR750

Engine – 1989 GSXR1100, Mikuni 38mm flatslide carbs, velocity stacks with screen filters, cable clutch conversion, Bandit 1200 Akrapovic full system.

Frame – 1989 GSXR750, polished, subframe removed, braced, top shock mount crossbar welded in. '06 Yamaha R6 subframe, FZR600 kickstand.

Front end – 2005 GSXR1000 forks, lower triple, brakes, wheel, discs & steering damper. Fork outer tubes, caps and adjusters anodised black, revalved and resprung with Race Tech Gold valves and springs by Rob @ Evolution. LSL top triple and handlebar conversion. Hayabusa master cylinder. Spiegler braided brake lines. CNC clutch & brake levers from ebay.

Rear end – 2002 GSXR750 swingarm (polished) & brake, '02 GSXR1000 wheel, Penske 8983 shock, KLX400 master cyllinder, Spiegler braided brake line. Vortex 52 tooth sprocket, EK 530 black chain, modified hugger.

Bodywork – '05 GSXR1000 front fender, '89 GSXR tank, '06 R6 tail and seats

Electrics - '05 GSXR750 switchgear, Veypor dash, Drag Specialties headlights, R6 integrated taillight.

Paint – Flat black by Salvador

Engineering – Exhaust bracket, dash & headlight mount, top shock mount, swingarm spacers, modified R6 subframe and subframe mounts by Rob @ Evolution


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