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Started by SK Racing, April 29, 2020, 07:02:31 AM

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cbrfxr67

#100
May 07, 2021, 06:50:43 AM
That's some winning right there!  Thanks for the tip!  I try to remember all these little tips!  Good stuff!
"Its something you take apart in 2-3 days and takes 10 years to go back together."
-buddha

SK Racing

#101
May 07, 2021, 07:53:19 AM
Here is a good guide for making and tempering springs. You never know when you might need a custom spring.  :icon_lol:

https://www.madmodder.net/index.php?topic=2734.0
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

SK Racing

#102
May 14, 2021, 08:04:38 AM Last Edit: May 14, 2021, 08:06:16 AM by SK Racing
Sneak peek.  :D

I'll post more pics later, but just to show the color of the tank. I'm very happy with the way it turned out.

You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

cbrfxr67

#103
May 14, 2021, 12:02:23 PM

bad a@@@@@
"Its something you take apart in 2-3 days and takes 10 years to go back together."
-buddha

SK Racing

#104
May 15, 2021, 01:15:44 AM Last Edit: May 15, 2021, 01:17:59 AM by SK Racing
As promised, more pics.




You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

NorCalGS

#105
May 15, 2021, 02:40:29 PM
That thing is sweet! Great job my friend!  :cheers:

SK Racing

#106
May 15, 2021, 03:23:53 PM
Thanks bud.  :thumb:

I'm going to quote a guy who has an Instructable on restoring a Cafe Racer gas tank:

      We call this restoration process fun, because we don't understand the definition of the word fun!

And I'm sure anyone who has undertaken a custom motorcycle project will be able to identify with that.
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

Jim Knopf

#107
May 16, 2021, 09:03:33 AM
Servus,

Well done  :bowdown: :thumb: :cheers:

SK Racing

#108
May 16, 2021, 09:49:17 AM
Thanks Jim. I'm not done with it yet. The frame still needs to be resprayed and the engine cleaned up, etc. etc. Over the last two months the bike was assembled in a hurry for the Gentlemans Ride this coming Sunday.

But I know a custom job is never complete. :tongue2:  I'll probably have a something to keep me busy on weekends for years to come. Well, that's my excuse to tinker with the bike and I'm sticking to it.  :icon_mrgreen:
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

SK Racing

#109
May 19, 2021, 09:25:47 AM Last Edit: May 19, 2021, 02:35:17 PM by SK Racing
Yesterday I've installed the R6 shock at last. I had to grind away about 2mm of the front of the swingarm for clearance. The R6 shock is exactly the same length as the stock GS shock.

And what a difference after dialing down the compression. The ride is so much smoother now, but it has to be set up for that. I'm glad I listened to Endopotential's advice.  :thumb:

Thanks also to Chris900F for his advice. As per his suggestion, preload is set to position 2 and it seems right for my weight (83kg).

You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

SK Racing

#110
May 23, 2021, 03:24:36 PM Last Edit: May 24, 2021, 01:15:57 AM by SK Racing
Here is my GS at the Gentleman's Ride in my city, Pretoria, today.




Short video of me going to the DGR. https://i.imgur.com/kGsyQNF.mp4
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

The Buddha

#111
May 25, 2021, 11:52:08 AM
Quote from: SK Racing on May 23, 2021, 03:24:36 PM
Here is my GS at the Gentleman's Ride in my city, Pretoria, today.

<snip>

Gentleman ??? When did you become one of those ??? Aaaahhh I get it, You've been hanging out with mr72 and bluesmudge and cbrfxr67 and showbizwolf. Cut it out now. You want to aim for Hooligan at best.

Cool.
Buddha.
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cbrfxr67

#112
May 25, 2021, 12:29:25 PM
"Its something you take apart in 2-3 days and takes 10 years to go back together."
-buddha

SK Racing

#113
May 25, 2021, 01:13:44 PM
Don't forget about Brucedavidculver, Endopotential, IdaSuzi, Sledge, Herennow, MaxD, Watcher, Big Rich, the_63, qcbaker, Suzuki Stevo, Philward, johnny ro, Yamahonkawazuki, Moto & Sporty.  :thumb:
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

ShowBizWolf

#114
May 25, 2021, 03:23:28 PM
LOL!!  :cheers:
Superbike bars, '04 GSXR headlight & cowl, DRZ signals, 1/2" fork brace, 'Busa fender, stainless exhaust & brake lines, belly pan, LED dash & brake bulbs, 140/80 rear hoop, F tail lens, SV650 shock, Bandit400 hugger, aluminum heel guards & pegs, fork preload adjusters, .75 SonicSprings, heated grips

Bluesmudge

#115
May 25, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
Gentleman (and Gentlewoman)...so pretty much anyone other than The Buddha

SK Racing

#116
May 26, 2021, 05:09:04 AM Last Edit: May 26, 2021, 06:45:40 AM by SK Racing
Quote from: Bluesmudge on May 25, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
Gentleman (and Gentlewoman)...so pretty much anyone other than The Buddha

He doesn't like my new sub-frame, so does he qualify as a gentleman?  :D
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

The Buddha

#117
May 26, 2021, 10:57:24 AM
Quote from: SK Racing on May 26, 2021, 05:09:04 AM
Quote from: Bluesmudge on May 25, 2021, 03:53:07 PM
Gentleman (and Gentlewoman)...so pretty much anyone other than The Buddha

He doesn't like my new sub-frame, so does he qualify as a gentleman?  :D


Noooo I didn't say that ... I said of all the crappy sub frames with the retarded "empty frame triangle" yours was the least crappy.
I somehow think a "no frame triangle" works, empty no. Or rather more like cobbled in someone's backyard.

Yes hooligans lead by Buddha. May be the only one. AKA I'm just wandering lost.

Cool.
Buddha.
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SK Racing

#118
May 26, 2021, 01:01:57 PM
Oh, my sub-frame is the least crappy of all the crappy sub-frames?  :icon_eek:  I'll take that as a compliment. LOL.  :thumb:
You don't stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding!
1939 Panther 600cc Single - Stolen, 1970 Suzuki 50cc - Sold
1969 Triumph Bonneville 650 T120R - Sold, 1981 Honda CB750F - Sold
1989 Suzuki GS500E - Sold, 2004 Suzuki GS500F - Current ride

The Buddha

#119
May 26, 2021, 01:17:40 PM
That "empty frame triangle" idea IMHO is as dumb as those stretched and slammed busas.

However it makes it look even worse when you leave the original air box wiring and TCI box etc like the scrambler for sale in LA. However if he ever rode in any dust/dirt/wet conditions, its the best way to keep that crap from shot straight into your filters.

I like the "no frame triangle", which means the seat is cantilevered out all the way with a solid brace, but doesn't fix the problem of air filter being splattered.
Oddly I'm saying I like airboxes. If you were modding it with all weather use in mind, you need that rear fender or the air box or both.

If the airbox is left and seat frame modded like the bike in LA and no fender cos the tire is huge and you dont fit a hugger then it looks better with side covers made preferably out of plastic and fitted on like the stock with hidden screw heads.
TBH I mod the frame to take the side cover off another bike that I think has a good profile to fit and look right. Its easier to shape tube steel than plastic.

Cool.
Buddha.
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