The GSification of a Poor Unsuspecting RT - Page 12

hardwaregrrl · 04-08-2011, 10:10 AM

Hey Fred, may want to "chop" the center stand and add some material while you have the welder. Unless you're into carrying wood around....

I used a jack handle I had lying around. The od was perfect for the center stands id.

ontic · 04-08-2011, 10:54 AM

Carrying wood around? My R90/6 loves doing that

what else are pillion pegs used for?

great thread by the way. I am eagerly subscribed.
I was in the plans of doing something like this (in a twin shock version) to my 'pile of parts that could have been a second R90/6'- but then I found a G/S to buy, and that has closed the page on the R90GS idea (for now...

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Beater · 04-08-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontic

Carrying wood around? My R90/6 loves doing that

what else are pillion pegs used for?

great thread by the way. I am eagerly subscribed.
I was in the plans of doing something like this (in a twin shock version) to my 'pile of parts that could have been a second R90/6'- but then I found a G/S to buy, and that has closed the page on the R90GS idea (for now...

)

Those pictures are awesome. Rock on fine Sir!

Beater · 04-08-2011, 03:01 PM

So ... initially ... I went with option #1. I was going to drill out the bushing on the shock and then see if I could put in the bushing that was part of the original shock on the RT. But ... I noticed something ... at first ... when I hit it with a hammer (please just accept this, as hitting things with a hammer is just something I do) ... the bushing started to 'come out' ... So ... I got a tube with the correct diameter ... sprayed it with WD40 ... and then removed the bushing ...

Size Comparison ...

And out of pure luck ... Once I removed all the bushings ... the two bushings, from the old shock and the new shock ... had THE SAME EXTERIOR DIAMETER! Apparently I did something real good to deserve this ... but I haven't a clue what it was. Either way ... Coated them with WD40, and put the bushings from the original BMW shock into the Race Tech shock ... and then grind them down a bit (the Racetech mount is about 15mm wide, and the BMW is about 20mm wide) ... and then put them on!

Finished (Both sides)

Now ... we're going to get into some welding. I've got to lengthen the centerstand, and make some pegs.

As a side note, I also put a post-81 oil pan on Greta ... now she has about 250mL more oil ... Sweet ...

Stagehand · 04-08-2011, 03:16 PM

lol hammer, its just something I do..

Seriously as they say, if you cant fix it with a hammer, then you have an electrical problem.

But the shocking goodness: Indeed; Leap, and the net will appear! That is some good luck.

Lornce · 04-08-2011, 05:35 PM

Pretty is as pretty does, I always say.
Love a happy ending.

Go, Beater!

One Less Harley · 04-08-2011, 07:22 PM

I hope your DRZ front brakes are up to the job of stopping that beast. I was out on mine last Sunday, after about 5 hard stops there was steam coming for the caliper!!! Surprised me as I thought there was newish brake fluid in there. Flushed the system, but haven't tried it yet. Probably won't until the front SS brake line comes in. Got a good price on a custom one out of Canada, something like $38 shipped. You might want to look into that. Here's the linky

Sure beats paying 70 or 80 for the things. Custom ends and length. Ebay listing under BMW, but that doesn't really matter.

Beater · 04-09-2011, 07:36 PM

OK ... rode it around the block a few times ... hit some large curbs ... This thing is going to be stupid fun. I can't wait. Here are some better pictures.

It's leaking oil like a sieve. I think that all I really need to do is replace the oil pan seal and the oil filter seal ... and we'll be in business. I'll order the rubber one and be done with it.

Now I really need to fashion the front panel. I'm also thinking about putting the 7" BMW headlight on it ... I just like that huge headlight.

One Less Harley · 04-09-2011, 07:45 PM

ooooooh, I like stupid fun...... YOU MUST RIDE W/ BRAD!!!

blaine.hale · 04-09-2011, 07:50 PM

WooO! Looks awesome Fred! Get some knobbies on that beast. I can't wait to hit the trails this summer with ya'll!

Lornce · 04-10-2011, 03:23 AM

That's too awesome.

Nice work, Fred.

baldwithglasses · 04-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Fred, I know I sent you this link on MyFaceSpaceBook, but I'll also share it for those who may be following your build (Fred)thread.

Chris King builds six-day-worthy Airhead desert rigs.

baldwithglasses · 04-11-2011, 08:37 PM

bgoodsoil · 04-11-2011, 08:47 PM

365 pounds wet? Really? I'd like to know how he does that.

Lornce · 04-11-2011, 09:01 PM

Losing the starter and large battery would get you well on the way. Those forks and front wheel would be lighter than stock pieces, too.

There's not much on that bike that doesn't absolutely have to be there, by the looks of things.

04-08-2011, 10:10 AM	#166
hardwaregrrl Shit for brains Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta Oddometer: 4,883	Hey Fred, may want to "chop" the center stand and add some material while you have the welder. Unless you're into carrying wood around.... I used a jack handle I had lying around. The od was perfect for the center stands id. __________________ Trans Lab RR-broke down in Ontario-2 stroke fun for 200 bucks- TCAT R100 GS racks For Sale My life aboard an R80ST

04-08-2011, 10:54 AM	#167
ontic … Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. Oddometer: 926	Carrying wood around? My R90/6 loves doing that what else are pillion pegs used for? great thread by the way. I am eagerly subscribed. I was in the plans of doing something like this (in a twin shock version) to my 'pile of parts that could have been a second R90/6'- but then I found a G/S to buy, and that has closed the page on the R90GS idea (for now...) __________________ 1974 R90/6 1981 R80G/S 1994 XLR250R

04-08-2011, 03:01 PM	#169
Beater ^OP Scope Creep's Victim Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA, USA Oddometer: 2,214	Fred Gets Lucky So ... initially ... I went with option #1. I was going to drill out the bushing on the shock and then see if I could put in the bushing that was part of the original shock on the RT. But ... I noticed something ... at first ... when I hit it with a hammer (please just accept this, as hitting things with a hammer is just something I do) ... the bushing started to 'come out' ... So ... I got a tube with the correct diameter ... sprayed it with WD40 ... and then removed the bushing ... Size Comparison ... And out of pure luck ... Once I removed all the bushings ... the two bushings, from the old shock and the new shock ... had THE SAME EXTERIOR DIAMETER! Apparently I did something real good to deserve this ... but I haven't a clue what it was. Either way ... Coated them with WD40, and put the bushings from the original BMW shock into the Race Tech shock ... and then grind them down a bit (the Racetech mount is about 15mm wide, and the BMW is about 20mm wide) ... and then put them on! Finished (Both sides) Now ... we're going to get into some welding. I've got to lengthen the centerstand, and make some pegs. As a side note, I also put a post-81 oil pan on Greta ... now she has about 250mL more oil ... Sweet ... __________________ Fred '85 R80RT G/Sified '91 R100GS Bumblebee Airhead Zen: Ride-Maintain-Repair-Ride On.

04-08-2011, 03:16 PM	#170
Stagehand +/- V TDSPP Joined: Oct 2004 Location: "Poughkeepsie?!?!" Oddometer: 19,941	lol hammer, its just something I do.. Seriously as they say, if you cant fix it with a hammer, then you have an electrical problem. But the shocking goodness: Indeed; Leap, and the net will appear! That is some good luck. __________________ What to do... What to do...

04-08-2011, 05:35 PM	#171
Lornce Lost In Place Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Way Out There. Oddometer: 15,983	Pretty is as pretty does, I always say. Love a happy ending. Go, Beater! __________________ Across Canada on a '83 R80G/S-PD Across Canada on a '71 R50/5 My Garage Of Doom *Wear The Fox Hat*

04-08-2011, 07:22 PM	#172
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	I hope your DRZ front brakes are up to the job of stopping that beast. I was out on mine last Sunday, after about 5 hard stops there was steam coming for the caliper!!! Surprised me as I thought there was newish brake fluid in there. Flushed the system, but haven't tried it yet. Probably won't until the front SS brake line comes in. Got a good price on a custom one out of Canada, something like $38 shipped. You might want to look into that. Here's the linky Sure beats paying 70 or 80 for the things. Custom ends and length. Ebay listing under BMW, but that doesn't really matter. __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

04-09-2011, 07:36 PM	#173
Beater ^OP Scope Creep's Victim Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Decatur, GA, USA Oddometer: 2,214	OK ... rode it around the block a few times ... hit some large curbs ... This thing is going to be stupid fun. I can't wait. Here are some better pictures. It's leaking oil like a sieve. I think that all I really need to do is replace the oil pan seal and the oil filter seal ... and we'll be in business. I'll order the rubber one and be done with it. Now I really need to fashion the front panel. I'm also thinking about putting the 7" BMW headlight on it ... I just like that huge headlight. __________________ Fred '85 R80RT G/Sified '91 R100GS Bumblebee Airhead Zen: Ride-Maintain-Repair-Ride On.

04-09-2011, 07:45 PM	#174
One Less Harley OH.THAT'S GONNA HURT Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Oddometer: 3,814	ooooooh, I like stupid fun...... YOU MUST RIDE W/ BRAD!!! __________________ 2004 BMW R1150RS 1984 BMW R80G/S (wrenching index) 2003 Suzuki DRZ 400S (TAT Prep) One More DRZ does the TAT (Ride Report)

04-09-2011, 07:50 PM	#175
blaine.hale Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 2,296	WooO! Looks awesome Fred! Get some knobbies on that beast. I can't wait to hit the trails this summer with ya'll! __________________ 1974 BMW R90 /6 1968 Bultaco Matador MK3 1973 BMW R75 /5 Toaster LWB 1969 Bultaco Bandido MK2 2013 Husqvarna Terra TR650

04-10-2011, 03:23 AM	#176
Lornce Lost In Place Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Way Out There. Oddometer: 15,983	That's too awesome. Nice work, Fred. __________________ Across Canada on a '83 R80G/S-PD Across Canada on a '71 R50/5 My Garage Of Doom *Wear The Fox Hat*

04-11-2011, 08:36 PM	#177
baldwithglasses Godspeed, Robert Joined: Jul 2007 Location: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, Georgia Oddometer: 789	Fred, I know I sent you this link on MyFaceSpaceBook, but I'll also share it for those who may be following your build (Fred)thread. Chris King builds six-day-worthy Airhead desert rigs. __________________ My Big Trip Ghetto-Tek(tm) ammo box panniers

04-11-2011, 08:37 PM	#178
baldwithglasses Godspeed, Robert Joined: Jul 2007 Location: East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, Georgia Oddometer: 789	__________________ My Big Trip Ghetto-Tek(tm) ammo box panniers

04-11-2011, 08:47 PM	#179
bgoodsoil Dare to be Stupid Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Oddometer: 3,800	365 pounds wet? Really? I'd like to know how he does that. __________________ '85 BMW r80G/S--Another G/S on the road--Central America on a Shoestring--Nova Scotia on a Shoestring--Never Leave a Man's Behind Proud SmugMug User Support ADV: Don't give those cheap bums your discount code

04-11-2011, 09:01 PM	#180
Lornce Lost In Place Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Way Out There. Oddometer: 15,983	Losing the starter and large battery would get you well on the way. Those forks and front wheel would be lighter than stock pieces, too. There's not much on that bike that doesn't absolutely have to be there, by the looks of things. __________________ Across Canada on a '83 R80G/S-PD Across Canada on a '71 R50/5 My Garage Of Doom *Wear The Fox Hat*

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