Winter Projects anyone?

[jroymcd]

got my 2001 last month for 600.  Runs but,  had been down, tank was dented, missing all the bodywork.........

I already got a new tank and bodywork form A bike that blew its  motor.

Picked up a Katana shock and Just ordered bars from buddah.

Want it to be a sleeper.

Cant wait to pass Newbies on there brand new 10k R6 on a bike I paid 800. Total after mods.

[Tang]

sweet lets see pictures

oh i was wondering are their any swing arms that are direct swap with the gs500 to fit a bigger tire in the back?

[Beelzeboss]

It's almost a bike project... will have a GS500 engine...

Frame


Rear swingarm


Front swingarms


Although it's sort of a summer project for me, being in Australia.

If it's not bikey enough I will remove from this thread.

[Tang]

what is that ? a boat?

[Beelzeboss]

It's a single seater off-road buggy... I guess at the moment it does look sort of like a boat

Here is a pic of what is should look like when finished (but in flat black all over)


The bike I am looking at buying is this:




'06 model with 9,500km on it. Slight cosmetic damage at the front 

[Tang]

looks like fun

[lopee]

Doing a custom solo tail (Kind of like ducati 748),  homemade rearsets, venting front fender, new chain, 15 tooth front sprocket, 41 tooth rear, clear headlight glass, digital speedo in the tach. hopefuly getting a MIG welder for christmas so thinking of an undertail exhaust, might have a yosh trs for sale if i do.

[beRto]

If it's not bikey enough I will remove from this thread.

No! I think it's really cool!

Keep adding pictures as the project progresses. In fact, I'd suggest starting a new thread on this topic.

[Rickyz80]

Let's see, it all about how I'm going to get this all done between winter break, possibly into spring break:
-check valves
-rebuild carbs
-install lunchbox filter
-anti-rust gas tank
-replace and bleed brakes
-re-clearcoat tank
-new decals
-install SV headlamp
-repaint & rebalanced wheels
-some more stuff that I might feel compelled to do.

[Weston]

Weston's GS:

*FIX IT!!!



Maybe a sweet custom exhaust if i get time and access to welding gear.

[malcman]

I've gotta do a lot of cleaning up on my GS, I haven't had it on the road yet. So far the list of things it needs are:

battery
front fork seals
cleaning up wiring
seat cover
Tune up

I'm also helping my girlfriend rebuild her CT70 so I'll have plenty to tinker on. I just finished up my ATC70 and before that I brought a basketcase banshee back to life.

[Tang]

The bike I am looking at buying is this:




'06 model with 9,500km on it. Slight cosmetic damage at the front 

u buying the whole thing? if so if u don't need that gas tank i maybe be interested lol

and the front wheel fender if its still usuable haha

[Beelzeboss]

Yes, I am buying (if it doesn't sell for too much at auction) the whole bike. I am in Australia so the current exchange rate would mean that it would be at a very reasonable price too. I have no idea about shipping though. I'll send you a PM if I get the bike (auction on the 11th December) and you still want the parts.

[Tang]

oh dang thats right australia man....nvm haha

shipping has to be mad crazy

[yamahonkawazuki]

My winter project? since im temporarily gs'less, im doing a v8 conversion in my rx7. got the rotary out. and trans as well, and putting in a 305  and th400 or may go a 5 speed on that not sure yet tho. but will have to make up mind before ordering kit.

[Tang]

My winter project? since im temporarily gs'less, im doing a v8 conversion in my rx7. got the rotary out. and trans as well, and putting in a 305  and th400 or may go a 5 speed on that not sure yet tho. but will have to make up mind before ordering kit.

man thats an rx-7

u got to keep it rotary 

[Weston]

305 V8 > Rotary IMHO

[dadsafrantic]

my winter project is to ride it to work every day rain or shine.  i did however put on a pair of wee strom hand guards.

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[vorBH]

What are superbike bars? do you have a pic? Price?
Do they easily install on the gs500f?

My bike will tentatively be getting the following over the non-riding months:

Yosh, Scorpion or Akrapovic shorty slip on (possibly full Jardine or V&H if I bite the bullet)
K&N insert
Lots, of jetting/carb tuning.
150 Conti Attack rear tire
110 Conti Attack front tire
Sonic-Springs .90 or .95 (220lb rider sometimes with 2 up)
Superbike bars.
Yamaha R1 rear taillight 00-02' LED


After that, She'll be finished. I hope.


Dan