shift1313 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 This is my true addiction.http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/gpzupper.jpg Thats how it started life http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/New%20Tail/sheet%20metal%20side%20panel.JPG sorta what it looks like now, its a work in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/bike%20pics%20sept%207/gpz%20still.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/bike%20pics%20sept%207/lean.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/bike%20pics%20sept%207/stoppie.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/bike%20pics%20sept%207/matts%20wheelie2.jpg http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/bike.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Headlights%20small.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Mar14$03.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/reartiresmall2.JPG there are a lot of random pictures of the changes ive made/ am making, and riding pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxRacer108 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 nice...03 zx6r track bike here...i slap a plate on it once in awhile for the street tho... I wanna get down to the dragon's tail and check that out this summer so we'll see...u been there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 nope, but its a few hours from here. Its a really dangerous road, alot of local traffic. There are a ton of good roads here in the mountains and on the blue ridge parkway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted December 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2006 here is a little more progress on the bike. this is the plug for my tailsection mold im making. I finished sanding it today and sprayed some paint on it to seal the bondo(fiberglass and bondo dont mix). Ive got it waxed and hope to lay some glass on it this weekend.http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/New%20Tail/painted1.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/New%20Tail/painted3.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/New%20Tail/painted4.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/New%20Tail/painted5.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 i thought i would update the pics a bit. took some pics of the bike outside. no sun but atleast there is a bit more light. http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/back%20left%20close.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/back%20right%20close2.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/back%20right%20close4.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/bottom%20right%20front.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/rear%20close%202.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/right%20close5.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/right%20front%20close.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Final/right%20front%20close2.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESIrType? Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 That looks great! I like the paint too! Not seat padding though? How are things working out with the 68 ss? Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 there will be a seat, im working on it now all that paint is plasticoat 500degree engine paint:) the 68 is still sitting. There were some estate issues so i have done much with it until they are resolved. I started to reassemble it actually. Id like to have it running, and moving i should say for when i finally build a house. Ive got the front clip, motor and tranny on, as well as part of the interior going back together. Once i get the headers on, distributor in and a battery it should fire right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starquest86 Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 It looks sweet dude... that bike has come along way since you first showed me it.... Hopefully ill be able to put mine up soon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 thanks man, hows that coming on your end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starcon88 Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Hey man that GPZ looks awesome. I have a 96 GPZ1100 that I am in the process of repainting Ford 2003 Sonic blue (the blue on the 03 cobras) along with some other mods. I'll have some pics up when it’s done. I love what you did man and the paint... Great choice of colors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 thanks man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted April 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 just a little closer to working on the starion again.http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Rapid/back%20resized.JPG gsxr1100 carbshttp://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Rapid/flatsides%20resized.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Rapid/raw11%20resized.JPG http://filebox.vt.edu/users/maperez/GPz/Rapid/raw18resized.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/sh...iafilter=videos ive got 7 videos of the bike on photobucket and a tad over 300 pictures. ive been uploading all morning also uploaded this article http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/RapidArticle.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGJOHNSON Posted January 12, 2008 Report Share Posted January 12, 2008 A lot of work into that bike. I love the old ones too. I'm an 80's man, from my cars to my bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 been working on this bike off/on for a little while giving it a breath of fresh air:) http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/exhaust/Turbo/P4250004.jpg manifold is almost done, here is a drawing i made. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/exhaust/Turbo/TurboManifold.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/exhaust/Turbo/P4250003.jpg header changed a little from those pics but basically the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoBodyGod Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I will probably reveal my age when I say this, but who cares? I bought a GPZ 550 brand new in 84, it was leftover 83 stock and got a great deal on the bike. I had a new Kerker 4 in 1 installed with jet kit and the bike just came to life and sounded like a damn cow going in labor when I gave it hell. I rode the bike for 2 months and just found myself wanting more power, so I go back to the dealer I bought the bike from and asked him what else he had. The dealer starts making a few phone calls while I am standing in the showroom, and he asks me if I will be trading in the GPZ550? I tell him more than likely if he will give me a good deal on a bigger bike. He told me to come back in 3 days and he would have me a bigger bike ready to pick up. I go back to the dealer after waiting 3 days and go see this bike that looks almost like my 550, except it was black & red and was slightly bigger in general. I check the bike out and noticed it had "turbo" on the side panels Don the "dealer" says...Don't give this bike hell until you get the feel of it or else it's going to wash out from under ya! I take the bike out for a test ride "1 hour" and came back with a grin on my face as if I just did 3 of the finest chics in my high school. I told the dealer to wrap it up, I'll take it! Not paying attention later on that month after I signed the trade in contract and insurance papers, I realized I got shafted on trade in price and insurance almost triples on coverage This was my 1st turbocharged vehicle I ever owned and been buying turbo bikes & cars ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 the nice thing about the 550 was the 6speed, thats about it:) Ive ridden stock 750 turbos and modded 750 turbos and they are fun bikes but my NA750 was a much better ride for anything but straight line. im hoping the low boost will give it that extra kick:). My bike as it sits un-turbo had better power/weight ratio. Its 320lbs at the moment. Been working on it little by little. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/PB010003.jpg new tail section i made http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/PB010002.jpg new ignitor plate to narrow the engine a bit. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/PB100004.jpg I welded up the intake and picked up some 750turbo FI throttle bodies. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/P9200002.jpg its coming along slowly. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj39/shift1313/GPz750/TopView.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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