1996 GS500 Basket Case Build into a GS600R

[steezin_and_wheezin]

NICE! i thought those photos were on another bike, then i looked down at frame and swing.

that tank and seat look like they fit well in that photo! does it look that good from a step or two back?

[cbrfxr67]

Looks ok.  Definitely need a bigger back tire eventually but not until I wear out the avon that is on there first.  Tank needs some trim for the gap.  That's what I've been working on (failing on) for the past few days.  I have a new idea I'm going to try this weekend. 

Starting to think about paint.  I've always wanted to do a black with a fade, rubbed through red on the curves.  Try to explain,....paint all the curves red, then all of it black, but sand/rub through the black, feather the curves to reveal the red.  I've always wanted to try that.  Definitely not a 'show' piece, more of the 'what the' theme.

[xunedeinx]

Post pics and I may have an idea!

[cbrfxr67]

xune you are the originator of originality,....I KNOW you'd come up with something.  I'm going to try something this weekend.  If I fail on that, then I'll post pics and take you up on it sir.

[xunedeinx]

And...videos!!!

[cbrfxr67]

Had a good day until headache started setting in,.....even Jehovah's witnesses came by to talk to me for awhile.

Yesterday I epoxied a small tab on the right front fork and zip tied it down so it could set overnight.  Today made a small attachment and set the right side.  Left side I used the bolt that holds the speedo cable bracket and made a one piece bracket.  Sorry forgot to get pic of that.  With those two mounts I think I'll shave the backside of the fender because the mount locations are unnecessary.

[xunedeinx]

THATS what I' :bowdown:m talking about!!

[Shepa]

Hey dude... You're really making it big... 
I suppose you won't be needing any of those cbr forks? 

[cbrfxr67]

I thought about that Shep.  929 forks swap,.....   I don't know how hard that'd be though. 

How's your beast doing?  Need to do a good video of you cruising around.  I've never seen Croatia before, that'd be awesome!

[cbrfxr67]

Trimmed excess to get the beginning shape and then pulled the tank off. 

Then pulled off the tank, which looks like a mess, before I trimmed it,......

Peeled it off carefully and set it up with a quick coat of resin.  That is all I got done tonight.  Tomorrow will lay on some mat and more resin.  I think it'll work.  Ok I hope it'll work.

(sorry lost pics)

[Funderb]

sometimes, when resin cures, which it does very fast in hot weather, it leaves a waxy film on top that will prevent future coats from sticking properly. We always wiped down with acetone real quick, just before we got glassing again. Just a thought! might save you some of these things: "@$%^%*^%$#@#$%^^&&" 

[ben2go]

sometimes, when resin cures, which it does very fast in hot weather, it leaves a waxy film on top that will prevent future coats from sticking properly. We always wiped down with acetone real quick, just before we got glassing again. Just a thought! might save you some of these things: "@$%^%*^%$#@#$%^^&&" 

That is called amine blush.Here's more info on it. http://www.westsystem.com/ss/assets/Uploads/Ew20Contamination.pdf

[Shepa]

I thought about that Shep.  929 forks swap,.....   I don't know how hard that'd be though. 

How's your beast doing?  Need to do a good video of you cruising around.  I've never seen Croatia before, that'd be awesome!

Yeah, I know, I've promised 'em vids so long ago, but the trouble is, I don't have any kind of camera, except the one via cell-phone.
I got a friend that has some GoPro stuff, so hopefully when he gets back (he works on LNG ships), I'll post a vid or two.

About the bike... I'm still smiling every time I push the starter button (nuff said ).

Oh yeah, last week I've pushed it to 200 km/h, and the rpm's seemed a bit high (around 10k), so I figured "well, you can't have it all"... only to realise I was still in 5th gear... 
The wind was just too strong, and me so concentrated not to get into wobble, to remember the gear I was in, so... well... maybe next time. 

[cbrfxr67]

I can't wait to hear it while your cruising Shep!  I hope your bud will let you borrow it soon.  Awesome that you are cruising and having a great time on it!!!! 

[cbrfxr67]

Tonite threw my foam molds,...in the trash,....sigh.  Messed around with some light metal and tin snips and may try that.  Just a simple panel riveted to a bracket tucked inside.  Seemed like it was coming out well.  'Light metal' is actually the cases from battery chargers we have at work that crap out and go into the parts pile.  They have louvres on the side which I thought might be interesting if I can work that piece in. 

Yes xune, failed you on foam.  arg

Also, so much for gorilla glue!  Giant crack appeared since I mounted it, so peeled off the gorilla glue and used Rapid Fix to redo it.  I should have used Rapid Fix to begin with.

(lost these pics)

[xunedeinx]

You didnt fail me, it was a good attempt!

Still anxiously waiting for a video of it running round the block.

[cbrfxr67]

Me too xune.  You hold the camera.  Good stuff on your write up on the 1200cc by the way!

Yesterday, redid my fender and just about finished it up.  Did the final disassembly on the 929 to get that out of the way.
(Lost pic)

Had a question,.....originally I had wanted to stuff that 929 into my F2, but reconsidering finding a GS frame and shaZamming it in there.  OPinions?  Pinwall has some cheap ones listed on ebay.  Just thinking about it cause it is sitting there doing a whole lot of nothing.

(edit) Steez has one available (see below) that could work out, and also found one locally for dirt cheap with a title.  Starting to visualize this,.....need opinions!

[steezin_and_wheezin]

HAHA thinking of the next build before the currents done, I like it!!

I have a complete titled 96 frame(primer'd) if yer interested?

[xunedeinx]

DO ETTTT!

[mysterious_rider]

bikes looking damn good! You just need a super fat wide tyre now.