Φ Bultakenstein [Aborted]

Using online parts fiches, I found one Suzuki with non-leading-axle forks (for less offset and more trail) that I can positively determine will directly swap onto my bike: The 1982 GS750EZ. It … Alternative Fork ChoiceRead more

I set about measuring my rake and trail numbers tonight.My methods were not terribly accurate or scientific, but I think I have a general idea of what my setup is.First, I set … Rake & TrailRead more

An online acquaintance tipped me off that the sprocket from a Suzuki GS300L will bolt up to my GS450T rear wheel, which originally took a 530 chain, but match the 520 chain … GearingRead more

I took some time this morning to shift gears and play with the front brake. I had picked up a Virago 250 caliper and an Kawasaki 125 Eliminator disc just pretty much … Front BrakeRead more

Here’s a card stock template of a shock mount I was thinking of making out of 11 gauge sheet steel and welding to the frame backbone tubes. But I realized that that … Forward shock mountRead more

As I mentioned earlier, I needed to sleeve the shock mounting holes in the swingarm bosses down from 12mm to 10mm. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the proper dimensions I needed locally, so … Shock bu$hingsRead more

Well, I swapped the XR80R spring onto the Blast damper body. It worked…barely. the Honda spring was just slighty smaller diameter, but there IS a hairsbreadth of light visible between the coils … FrankenshockRead more

Well, it’s official, I am complete and utter dolt. The Buell Blast shock arrived. I headed excitedly to the workbench, eager to see my suspension ordeal finally end in success. Well, there … Buell Blast shock problemsRead more

While waiting for my fourth shock to arrive, I calculated a best guess of the ride height with the Buell Blast unit. I assumed about 15 mm of static sag, double that … Rolling mock-upRead more

I continued heading down the path of welding a shock mount to my swingarm. I bought some 1/4″ steel plate. After about two dozen templates, I was about ready to start cutting. … Rear shock: linkage or bracket?Read more