Thanks for the compliment Leon, I do like the look and the stance as well, but it's been that way for many years so it's time for a change. Modern suspension and wheels are just what I'm lusting for and Ben's clamps are definitely in the cards. A Gixer arm with extensions (for racing and sometimes just cruising) will look super cool. I like extensions because they are easily removable for riding some twisties. Years ago I bought a set of conventional FZR1000 forks for the same type of conversion but more retro looking, but I decided I wanted to use USD forks instead. I'm planning on a stock appearing paint scheme to really offset the retro-modern theme.
I love the damper, calmed the bike right down, shocks are S&Ws, and yes the frame is beefed up with 5 tubes. The swingarm made a huge difference in the way the bike handles. It is much stiffer so in helps calm down the wobbles, but it is 2 inches longer so it slows the handling down in the corners a bit. It's an acceptable trade off though, because that scoot used to get scary sometimes! lol
1977 KZ1000
GSXR swingarm and rear brake
WM6 rear Akront rim
Wiseco 1075c pistons
33 smoothbores
stage 3 Web Cams
Head porting
Dyna S ignition
Lockhart oil cooler
Wiseco header
1980 Z1R drag bike
1200cc
38 Flatslides, .
500' cams
7" slick
Dyan 4000 SP ignition
etc
Ontario, Canada