Custom Hardtail - GSXR1100 Engine

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So dad bought this a while back. Unfinished project. I'm not sure what the original bike is but it's got a GSXR1100 engine in it now.

Hopefully get some photos once complete (aiming for this weekend)

For now these are my dads few photos. Frame was powdercoated last week so building it back up over the week and few bits of wiring to be finished then bolt the rest back together although he has fabricated 4 different exhausts for it so far..

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Simon998

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That last exhaust suits the bike perfectly. Can't save I've seen a hardtail with a sportsbike engine before, it looks excellent!
 

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The last exhaust looks well but looking at the picture, it's going to ground out on fairly easy right handers. With it being a hardtail I think you're going to loose rear grip very suddenly because the wheel can't stay in contact with the road.
But it looks to have promise, good luck with the build.
 

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The last exhaust looks well but looking at the picture, it's going to ground out on fairly easy right handers. With it being a hardtail I think you're going to loose rear grip very suddenly because the wheel can't stay in contact with the road.
But it looks to have promise, good luck with the build.

He is fully aware of the fact it's going to be hairy lol. He has a bad back so this is just something for him to tinker at in the evenings and sell on or keep for short journeys.
 

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Keep the semi rat look and don't be tempted with shiny bits, I think it ruins them.
Hard tail and a bad back isn't a good combo. Lol
 
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That must move and be frightening with that sort of engine in it lol.

Front mud guard looks too modern though.
 

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Finally finished. Engine had a few niggles but sorted now. Still off the road so only got a few photos in the yard for now.

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Can see the exhaust has been moved again. Should be a bit easier to turn although just moving it about the yard, it has the turning circle of an iceberg,
 

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Thats absolutely fantastic ... im not massively into bikes but that would make me get a license lol
 

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Sold back to the guy who had originally started the project.
 
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