West Seattle Bike Builds #2 & 3: the UW Husky Bike and "Frank"

[adidasguy]

Need a custom license plate.

MYHSKY is available. And HSKYBK or HSKYGS or HSKEE

Other suggestions?

You can see if available at https://fortress.wa.gov/dol/dolprod/vsdpersonalplate/
Limited to 6 characters for a motorcycle.

[yamahonkawazuki]

HuGSKY

[adidasguy]

Good suggestion. Then I see HUHSKY is available!

[yamahonkawazuki]

101010 or 1I1I1I  or could go 123456 first one being binary. hmm final smartassish one
933482 using seattle police code:
933 = 933  Garage For Gas, Maintenance,Wash, Etc.
482= 482  Refuse To Stop (chase)
or to keep it clean, G933S

[adidasguy]

Everything here is frozen so no work in the Cave this weekend. I have 220v there so need to find some kind of heater. Suggestions?

The Husky bike is being built inside the house so I'll be working on him on this freezing weekend inside where it is warm.

[adidasguy]

 
                  HUHSKY


Must have been approved just today! The new UW Purple license plates just made available. This will be so cool!

I got this email:


Thank you for signing up with us to receive email reminders for your:

• 1998 SUZI GS500E with license plate HUHSKY

When it's time to renew instead of receiving a paper copy we'll send you an email.

Questions?
Email us: titles@dol.wa.gov.

[adidasguy]

Just ordered a 240v 6000 watt heater for the cave. It should take the chill off next weekend when it should be back in the 40's.
If necessary, I'll get a second one.
Then we need a work session to insulate some places to hold in the heat.

[yamahonkawazuki]

if logistics weren't such a biatch, id send you one we have at shop but that pig is HEAVY was 38f today at shop. the ushanka came in handy. my BP was thru the roof so I took the specialized to the house to get it and a better coat since I was in the whse. and fired that heater up  as part of my duties.

[adidasguy]

Two variations on a theme.
Opinions?

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[yamahonkawazuki]

my friend im too lazy ( ill admit it) to search but the husky bike what is its year? reason I ask is I want to do a photochop conception of itusing one of these colourschemes

[adidasguy]

The bike frame is titled 1998.

[yamahonkawazuki]

The bike frame is titled 1998.

kk photochop here I come.

[AlexT]

I'm leaning towards #2 but you can't go wrong with either. Both look sharp!

[adidasguy]

A few variations. I like the SUZUKI replaced with HUSKIES atthe bottom.
6000 watt 240v heater in the Bike Cave now so work goes on tomorrow!


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[yamahonkawazuki]

I am liking this. it will turn out great no matter what, cause you don't half a$$ anything my friend.
Aaron

[adidasguy]

Sea206 helped a little after we worked on his bike. Got on some temporary wheels. Now we will be able to install a motor. He helped do a valve check on a 2001 motor and all checked out OK. He helped change out fork springs to progressives.

Getting close to a running bike while the painting is being finished.



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[Zookmang]

I vote the top variant Addy. Any of those will look the bomb diggity though.

[yamahonkawazuki]

I vote the top variant Addy. Any of those will look the bomb diggity though.

I agree. I do like those temp wheels cept they don't fit the scheme. hence being temp. Eh?, cant wait.  as you say we need pics. shoot I should practice what I preach Eh?, ped assy bout done.

[adidasguy]

Fantastic day.
I thought the guys here were skilled and talented when we manually hefted a motor into Matt's bike in 5 minutes.
Well, todaythey outdidthemselves on Husky.
OK. Matt (thanks for cleaning the motor), Olly and Brian were here.
Group effort.
We've done this before.
Wheeled HUHSKY out the doors to the deck. (Yama -those black rims are temporary, actually they used to be on Suzi).
Motor sitting next to frame.
Olly on left side.
Matt on right. Me straddling bike where the seat goes. Brian ready with bolts.

Woo Hoo!

Matt and Olly lifted while I lifted and guided the back of the motor. Brian being the eyes was ready to tell us where it was and shove in the bolts.
Within 30 seconds Brian had the two rear bolts inserted. Motor isn't going anywhere now.
30 seconds to put in a GS500 motor!
5 minutes more to get the frame bracket on and the other 2 bolts and spacers.
Remember: TOP REAR motor bolt is all you need to keep it in there. Both rear bolts and it is in perfect position for the front bolts to slide right in.
I am so amazed with very one here. You guys are the greatest!
In 2 weeks we have installed 2 GS motors BY HAND and in just a few minutes each.  Why does everyone say installing a motor is so difficult? I wish I made a video. Next motor install I will.

Here is HUHSKY back indoors.



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[steezin_and_wheezin]

Lookin good! Great work guys

Always nice to have a couple extra hands to help hoist!