Issue: 31, Sept 1996
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Engine: |
1980 Suzuki GSX 1100 ET, bored to 1170cc with Wiseco low compression turbo pistons, Village Bike Shop gasflowed head, standard valves with heavy-duty springs, standard Katana cams degreed by Village Bike Shop, Katana crank and rods indexed and welded, straight-cut primary gears, modified gear selector system, billet clutch with extra steel plate and heavy-duty springs, high pressure oil pump, extra crankcase breathers by Mr. Turbo, unfiltered S&S Turbo carb (suck through), exhaust rear section fabricated by owner from stainless, stainless headers by Mr.Turbo. |
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Frame: |
Suzuki GSX 1100 ET of unknown year, braced. |
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Front End: |
Suzuki GSX-R750 USD forks and yokes with top yoke conversion for flat bars, front wheel, discs and calipers, Suzuki GSX-R1100 clocks, Kawasaki ZZR1100 master cylinder with span adjuster, Goodridge braided hose, Metzeler Lazer tyre. |
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Rear End: |
GSX-R750 swingarm, frame braced and monoshocked by owner, modified GSX-R1100 shock with different stroke and softer spring, GSX-R1100 5.5 inch rear rim, disc and caliper, Goodridge hose, Michelin 170/60/17 tyre. |
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Bodywork: |
Suzuki Katana 1100 tank, side panels and fairing, Yamaha YZF750 single seat unit. |
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Paint: |
Matt black spray cans (anti-radar stealth!) by owner, powdercoated frame. |
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Engineering: |
All one-off fabrication as nothing originally fitted, exhaust routed through seat unit, all brackets by owner, minimalist one-off loom by Spud, Honda CBR 600 tail light. |
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