new project 01' GS500 (wrecked - caution gory pics)

[3imo]

So the tank is still needs sanding and paint. I used bondo on the flat spots, that I couldn't get out. 

thunder beach at panama city is tomorrow so I just have to ride her out there. 

last night, since the tank isn't done I mounted my 99' tank to the bike. it is a different tank but it fits rather well. I took pics but still having issues with the cam.

I'm gonna post it just so we can see what a 99' tank looks like with a 01' fairing. Someone might like it.

Anyway, I  prepped and sprayed the fairings and mounted them to the bike. I havent color sanded and clearcoated yet. I'll do that next week.

So the bike is mechanically ready to rock.  She started up just fine and I took her for a ride. (2:30AM this morning) I had lost track of time.
I thought it was midnight.

So of course she sputters and dies a block or two from home.    I was freaking out. ya know?
what did I do wrong, maybe I didn't connect something right, maybe this maybe that......

Dumbass....I had no gas 

with some sloshing of the tank I get her home and fill her up. then takeoff.  5 miles from home @ 2:30am, I realize.......

Dumbass... I forgot to put on the tag    and I'm the only vehicle on the street    what a dumbass.

oh well I got home no problem.  realized the time and locked up the garage.

at least I have a bike for thunder beach!!!!  eventhough shes an ugly frankenstein. 

[Alphamazing]

Dumbass....I had no gas 

Oohhhh yeah. Been there, done that. http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=24988.0

There, now you can't feel too bad, as you're not the only idiot that's done it! 

[baco99]

How'd you get the engine so clean?

And is there a good solvent for cleaning grime out of the chain?

[3imo]

engine degreaser, dishsoap, a tooth brush and gobs of patience.   The engine pics above are not even the final look, of the engine. It actually came out a lot nicer.

but I have to say I was working with a relatively new engine that was well care for before I bought it.

[tussey]

3imo how is the project racer goign?

[3imo]

The project street fighter is still in pieces in the cab of my pick up.

I am still trying too sell the house and my new job has me out of town alot, and a week at a time.  in fact at this moment I am in Cape Cod, Massachessetts.  Otis National Guard Airbase actually.
Before I can get to the bike I have to drop a new V8 and tranny in my truck.

I probably won't have anything to show my GSTWIN family for another few months. 


On a side note, The object of this thread is now my daily driver.  I still haven't found time to do the finising touches on the paint job. It is just rattle canned yellow without a clear coat.

[baco99]

have a good time on the Cape.  I did my MSF course at Otis.

[3imo]

I am tryin but I hate tourist towns.  and the traffic is killer.   
weather is perfect though, and the beaches are beautiful.

[3imo]

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HAHA  has it been that long?  I guess it is time for an update.

This weekend I decided to begin work on my project streetfighter. Before I start welding the new rear end, I had to check out that engine. The PO said the engine had a knock.  So I just slapped the swing arm and wheels to the frame, after minimal cleaning.

After one evening of cleaning and searching for nuts, bolts and washers.....

HERE is what I have to work with. HERE is another pic

[3imo]

I bought this bike from SNAP see pic earlier this year.

The frame came from the wrecked bike I bought from Stephen072774

The front forks came courtesy of ALPHAFIRE_X5.

The front rim (GSXR ??) came from JOHNEL as well as a slew of spare parts, that have turned out to be a lifesaver. All for the cost of freight.   

I just wanted to point this out and thank the GSTWIN community for all your help. 

[3imo]

HERE is a pic of the motor just about to be slapped in. Notice my handy dandy Motor carrier.  (walmart skateboard $7) 

How do I get it into this hole by my self?? 

With a 2 ton car jack of course. 

I did a quick teardown/cleaning of the carbs and slapped them in.  After wrestling with the wiring harness and dropping in a battery I had this to smile about. Notice my temporary gas tank. (eat your heart out Sledge     )

[3imo]

After a few cranks to get some fuel in the carb floats, She started right up and  HOLYJEBUS  That knock is loud!!!!!!!!

So I crack open my Handy Dandy Clymers book and tear into the valve cover.  According to my feeler guage the vlave shim clearances are all off.

Hopefully that is the source of the knocking.  I think I traced it to the left hand side exhaust valve. I havent gotten around to checking its valve shim clearance, though don't ask me why. Might have been dinner or some other interruption.

The tolerance is within .03mm and .08mm

The left hand valve shim (intake) is tighter than .03 mm.
The right hand (intake) is also tighter than .03 mm.
The right hand (exhaust) is looser than .08 mm.

I will check the last one later. But hopefully this is the source of my knock.  If so, I should have her good to go soon.

[3imo]

Oh, yeah I forgot to mention, She bangs only on the right cylinder.  I tried switching out the coil to no avail.  I have a weak spark from the plug, but no bang.

I have to search the threads to see if I can get an answer for this one. 

[starwalt]

HERE is what I have to work with. HERE is another pic

Heck man, I would have just added the seat and found the nearest SoapBox Derby location!

A new racing class.....SoapBox GS!!
Gravity Racing!! Add some 04+ plastics, rear brake, and you are good to go!!!

[Stephen072774]

I had this to smile about.

Cool 3imo, looks good.  I recognise the frame, is that my old tank and plastics in yellow on the other bike?  That looks great man, I always told my wife my old bike would look good in yellow...   Glad to see someone that enjoys it rather than it be neglected and left to rust 

[3imo]

Yeah thats her.  I never did post pics.  The plastics still need some TLC and clearcoat. 

I have put more than 4000miles on her since the rebuild.   

she has never given me a headache.  You can't even tell the tank was dented. Everything on that bike came from your bike. I'll post some pics later.

[tussey]

Yeah thats her.  I never did post pics.  The plastics still need some TLC and clearcoat. 

I have put more than 4000miles on her since the rebuild.   

she has never given me a headache.  You can't even tell the tank was dented. Everything on that bike came from your bike. I'll post some pics later.

3imo you are one bad mo-frackey. You have a pretty sweet shaded area to work under, I envy it.

Good luck with the new engine. 

[MoToRaiDeR]

very impressive, definitely gonna follow this thread and see the finish product.

I have a similiar project, to rebuild my '89 gs that's been sitting for the past 3 years after i seized the engine while riding on the highway, didn't realize i burn off so much oil. Brought a donor engine off a '92 gs500e, but never got around to doing it. That's probably been idle for almost 3 years too. Think this spring/summer will be the time to get it running again. Thanks for the inspirational pics and excellent posting. 

[gsmetal]

Nice work! I'll be interested in seeing photos of the finished project.

Here's a few photos of mine before & after - I got it on ebay for $1000.00. It had been sitting in a garage for 3 years and was scuffed up and painted PURPLE. After a good cleaning and the usual maintence it ran fine. I painted it Ducati yellow and I still have to add the black racing stripes.

I have a nice workshop in my basement which is attached to my garage so I can simply wheel any bike in and start working on it. Really nice in the winter!

[MoToRaiDeR]

Nice work! I'll be interested in seeing photos of the finished project.

Here's a few photos of mine before & after - I got it on ebay for $1000.00. It had been sitting in a garage for 3 years and was scuffed up and painted PURPLE. After a good cleaning and the usual maintence it ran fine. I painted it Ducati yellow and I still have to add the black racing stripes.

I have a nice workshop in my basement which is attached to my garage so I can simply wheel any bike in and start working on it. Really nice in the winter!

Nice work! Couldn't tell it sat for 3 years, what else are gonna do to it?

if you don't mind me asking, and if you have the time to type it out, what did you have to do to get it running again? What did you use to sand, prep, and paint the bike? rattle can paint? If you could post any DIY instructions that would be a great help.