Here's a few pics of the progression of my GS500 Bobber

[badguy]

That's AWESOME!  Did you hand form the tank?  I'm not digging the frame-over-tank thing, but I don't really like all the empty space that would be between the frame and the valve cover had you put the tank above the frame either.  Who cares what I think though, it's still unique and looks well put together.  I'll stop rambling now...you're the man

[SlimKlim]

Thats nuts! It looks HUGE in the picture by itself, but with you sitting on it it gives a better perspective, I wouldn't have guessed the riding position would be so upright, it looks like it would have your feet and hands way out in front of you.

I wonder what it would have looked like with the top of the tank molded up around the frame, so the frame was sort of recessed in the top of it with the filler cap offset to the right?

[seamax]

Awesom build. This is what i would like to build in the future...

[TheRealSpinner]

Man, I definately picked up a few ideas from that bike.  I'd say it is a little too "cruiser" style for me though.  I'd be interested in riding it.  I especially like the raw aluminum case covers though, don't be surprised if I post a similar picture in the future.

-SPiNNeR-

[seamax]

Man, I definately picked up a few ideas from that bike.  I'd say it is a little too "cruiser" style for me though.  I'd be interested in riding it.  I especially like the raw aluminum case covers though, don't be surprised if I post a similar picture in the future.

-SPiNNeR-

I love the exhaust work also. I don't whether it's practical to run it under the tank but it sure looks damn good.

I must be getting old because I'm starting to feel the aches in my wrist and shoulders after riding my baby so I'm starting to lean towards a cruiser or bobber. Love the cafes but I think it still too much lean.

One day I'll build something like yours. Are you keeping it raw or going to paint it?

[TheRealSpinner]

I plan on giving it a Faux-tina.  Basically make it lookold with the paine applications, but get it protected.

From what I've heard, it's: Roll on black (yes, the more texture, the better); then brush on red (once again, texture is your friend); then spray or spraypaint white or silver or something.  Then start sanding... stop when the right color appears.

I don't think it will paint it until the fall wather starts in.  I'm gonna enjoy the summer now when I don't have to worry about moisture.

-SPiNNeR-

[theUBS]

Looks pretty cool!  Just happened to remember this episode of trucks where they did a faux-tina paint job.  It might help if you haven't aleady seen it...

http://www.spike.com/full-episode/classix-part-5-faux/36170

[cosmiccharlie]

Very cool build! 

[The Buddha]

The ignition coil being fitted on the valve cover will kill it in short order. Heat and vibration ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[TheRealSpinner]

Looks pretty cool!  Just happened to remember this episode of trucks where they did a faux-tina paint job.  It might help if you haven't aleady seen it...

http://www.spike.com/full-episode/classix-part-5-faux/36170

That is exactly where I got the idea.

Buddha, I've been worried about the same thing, but I've got another set of coils, so I was just gonna see how long they last and see if I need to re-mount them.  Nobody else has noticed that I mounted the coils there.  I was really surprised when I noticed that they fit, no modifications.  The hole spacing looks like it was meant to be mounted that way (not really).  All I had to do was get longer bolts so that I kept the same clamping power.  Maybe I will try to soft mount the coils (like the tank), then the only thing they won't like is the heat.

-SPiNNeR-

[utgunslinger13]

Just curious how this bobber is holding up for you?  I was talking to a friend at work about this bike, trying to talk him into purchasing a raveged GS and doing something similar to this (on his dime of course lol).

[ben2go]

Sweet bike build.Where are things at with it?

[gs500e]

Kickass bike!