Rise of the Phoenix- 88 GSX600F restoration

[92xjunker]

I had this in another thread. Moved it here for proper listing.
I have a new project, GSXjim's poor neglected 88'. It's in really rough shape and has been slowly parted out. Here it is, Here is what the final project will look like.

[92xjunker]

The frame has been derusted, sealed, primed and painted.

[92xjunker]

LED tail light done. Engine work started. have to replace the cylinder and pistons. The head was cleaned of rust and dirt.

[92xjunker]

Frame assembly has started, restored fender and plate light. Started reinstalling the fender components. Awaiting parts. Mean while, started fork tube rebuild.

[Lykkan]

Cool, looks like a fun project.

what a POS lol, at least it was already stripped down a lot for you!

edit: I was also planning on doing a similar design as you, but the red version. They were pretty sweet!

[92xjunker]

I went with the white because that is what this thing used to look like. Stripped down didn't help, lol, there is a lot of parts that now have to be replaced, alot. lol

[Kreylyn]

Make sure you note somewhere any non 88 parts you go with. I've found out multiple times that just when you think they should be the same...


Krey

[92xjunker]

A parts list with full description has been started. So far the only non 88' parts will be the carbs, boots and wiring loom. I'm having a rough time finding 88-89 parts, only major parts left to source are body parts.

[92xjunker]

frame-done, rear fender-done, triples-done, head light-installed, swing arm-done and wiring loom laid out and tested. working on the wheels and forks.

[Lykkan]

you painting swingarm black?

[shpielers]

Damn you move fast

[92xjunker]

Damn you move fast

Haha, I'm single, beer, radio and leave me be and I can get it done. It helps to order a shit load of parts and suppies before you start
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you painting swingarm black?

nope, stock is silver.

[Lykkan]

so are you trying to restore it exactly the way it was originally?

[92xjunker]

Trying? No. Doing a full restoration, yes, just like the pic. Not going to use US badging ( no katana badge ). I have a 32 gallon trash can full of trashed components from this mess. I kept the frame, triples, wheels and half of the motor. Not much left to source as parts go.

[maniac1886]