gsxr 1k tail swap

[usmcab35]

hey so ive wanted to do the swap for a while, i just cant pony up the 800+ for the kit, just wondering if anyone has done the swap with making their own brackets, etc. Im not a newb about the shop, so making parts shouldnt be to hard.

 

[m_ridgeway]

Ive seen it done, but with the kit you get machined brackets that fit right and a nice corbin seat. The guy I know that did it said he wishes he would've known about the kit before he made his own.

 

[pabs]

I'm in the process of making my own brackets to do the swap. I don't have wallet for that kit and I'm not a fan of how high the tail is in the air. I'm going to get my brackets machined at a local shop once I come up with a template. It's turning into a bigger project then expected, but don't they all! I will post pics once its done.

 

[b-dub_sr]

Best of luck with the project... Can't wait to see how it turns out...

 

[Eddy Castellanos Aymat]

same here...looking to do the swap!

 

[coreywiley]

take pics in deed

 

[Big E]

Check it out.

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/parts-modifications/162008-gsxr-1000-tail-conversion.html

 

[pabs]

I will have pics posted by the weekend. My aluminum will be here today, I will get the brackets cut at work tonight and all in all I only have about 500 in all the parts.

 

[pabs]

won't let me upload pics from my phone. I got it done and it looks amazing! And I'm in it for around $500! Not bad for a garage build and a little know how. I will get pics up ASAP!

 

[card16969]

won't let me upload pics from my phone. I got it done and it looks amazing! And I'm in it for around $500! Not bad for a garage build and a little know how. I will get pics up ASAP!

if you want you can send them to me and i can upload them

 

[pabs]

finally finished, my 4 month old son took up most of my time because i dont want to miss a second with him and my hunny do list got completed then i had time to wrench!

 

[mabupa]

That looks nice!!! Can we get some more info on the fabrication process ?

 

[nabusa]

The more I see they mod the more I want one, she looks good.

 

[card16969]

looks amazing but downside this mod only looks this good with no exhaust and extended.... and i dont want to do either... THIS SUCKS!!!! I WANT IT LOL

 

[red1100cc]

:thumbs: i dig the paint! the Mullet turned out really nice!

 

[Big Moe]

Looks great!!

 

[pabs]

Thanks all! I used a piece of 6061 aluminum 1/2 inch thick to make the side rails. I mocked the whole thing up with plywood to get the look I wanted. Modified a stock gsxr seat with the hayabusa seat brackets and elevator bolts. The body work is all carbon fiber pieces I got off of eBay. Just a word of advice don't buy any of that twill tech parts. They are garbage and doesn't fit anywhere close. I got them to fit after hours with a dremel. Best tool ever invented. Other pieces I got from China and the quality is superb. Go figure. Wiring was a royal pain, it was like shoving 2 pounds of sh!t in a 2 pound box. It all fit eventually. I wrapped the aluminum pieces in a 3d carbon fiber look vinyl that looks like parts on a newer gsxr. Just have to move the fluid resevior for the rear brake. So if any one wants to do the conversion without dropping the $900 for the gregs kit I would be more then happy to help!

 

[Eddy Castellanos Aymat]

This is my next mod! Looks amazing!

 

[ccapse]

Thanks all! I used a piece of 6061 aluminum 1/2 inch thick to make the side rails. I mocked the whole thing up with plywood to get the look I wanted. Modified a stock gsxr seat with the hayabusa seat brackets and elevator bolts. The body work is all carbon fiber pieces I got off of eBay. Just a word of advice don't buy any of that twill tech parts. They are garbage and doesn't fit anywhere close. I got them to fit after hours with a dremel. Best tool ever invented. Other pieces I got from China and the quality is superb. Go figure. Wiring was a royal pain, it was like shoving 2 pounds of sh!t in a 2 pound box. It all fit eventually. I wrapped the aluminum pieces in a 3d carbon fiber look vinyl that looks like parts on a newer gsxr. Just have to move the fluid resevior for the rear brake. So if any one wants to do the conversion without dropping the $900 for the gregs kit I would be more then happy to help!

Have you thought of something like this for your reservoir?

Hayabusa billet aluminum rear brake reservior | eBay

 

[draggin-accord]

i just finished my DIY swap as well. theres a few pics in there.

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/new-owners-forum/163968-freshened-up-my-bike.html