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Started by O.C.D., October 13, 2009, 07:12:31 PM

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O.C.D.

dafsdghj
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

gregvhen

Is that 09 GSXR front able to just bolt onto a pre 2001 GS500? or do you have to mod the frame?

O.C.D.

Not frame mod, stem mod.  I have been researching options.  Either a new stem, or press out the gs one and put it in the GSXR triples and add a big washer, or.........  Lots of options just need to see which is most $ effective.
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

JB848

OMG I have that magazine in my basement!

O.C.D. Quote:

And for fun, I bought the comparison test from Cycle World in '92.  I got lucky on Ebay and found it.  Great article, but the GS came in last, lol.  Seca II, Bandit, and EX500 whooped on it.  But, they said that no matter what, the GS kept up in the turns.  What hurt it was the weak engine which we are all aware of:

I remember buying that magazine off of the rack at the local 7-11 in Monterey California. I had just bought my 90GSE the year before brand new from the Monterey Suzuki dealer and was hungry for information. If I remember correctly they said that the GS was more then capable on the twisties and was the most comfortable to ride. And that was the year the Bandit came out with 4 small cylinders and a 14-15K red line? Wow I will have to dig that magazine out. You have brought back many memories with that obscure reference to Cycleworld.

Anyway cool start to the project and that front end is going to look awesome on there!

The Buddha

This was 92, I believe there was a 94-95 one which tested seca, ex, GS and something else ... not B4 or B6. I have that one.
Cool.
Buddha.
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psyber_0ptix

that rear end is going to be sexy hawt

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.0

k6 GSXR f/e
k1-3 front wheel
Hayabusa rotors
WORKS Racing Rear Shock
K&N, Yosh, rejet
Chopped rear, zx636 integrated tail light
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel

O.C.D.

 :cheers:

I wish I could fast forward to April-ish to see the finished product.  But then I would miss all the fun.
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

Tywash

I am stumbling over myself to get things going too. I will be watching this build for sure. Your parts all look great!

O.C.D.

#8
j,kmn
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

psyber_0ptix

white wheel with 320mm rotor....nice nice

the rivets are designed to allow for expansion when it heats up. however if theres a noticable wobble side to side... chuck them and get new rotors.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.0

k6 GSXR f/e
k1-3 front wheel
Hayabusa rotors
WORKS Racing Rear Shock
K&N, Yosh, rejet
Chopped rear, zx636 integrated tail light
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel

gs500Ant

Quote from: psyber_0ptix on October 21, 2009, 02:00:10 PM
white wheel with 320mm rotor....nice nice

the rivets are designed to allow for expansion when it heats up. however if theres a noticable wobble side to side... chuck them and get new rotors.

agreed!

kml.krk

very nice project, keep us posted!
it will be gorgeous bike after you're done modding!
Yellow 2004: K&N Lunchbox, Leo Vince SBK, 2005 GSXR Turn Signals, 20/65/147.5, 15T front sprocket, Progressive Springs etc...

"Bikes get you through times of no money better than money gets you through times of no bikes." - Phineas

Tywash

I have been so jealous, everytime I see that Monster seat. 

psyber_0ptix

why not just trade someone for a white wheel? or buy a white wheel. Cost to powdercoat might not be as economical than picking up a wheel already that color.....


mine was white  :dunno_black:

though i DID have to get my rear powdercoated white, as i couldnt find any and wasn't aware of any year katana/SV that had white rear

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.0

k6 GSXR f/e
k1-3 front wheel
Hayabusa rotors
WORKS Racing Rear Shock
K&N, Yosh, rejet
Chopped rear, zx636 integrated tail light
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel

nakedGS

You're project looks totally cool, I'm just surprised that you are so excited about the white wheels. I have just about the same bike as you (Red 92 GS) and I had white wheels and painted them black. I love the new color, I think black wheels go great with our black engine.

Just my $0.02.

Still, can't wait to see how your bike turns out!
1992 GS500E- K&N, rejet, fenderectomy, Buell turn signals, mirrors, sexy-fine black rims.

psyber_0ptix

Quote from: nakedGS on October 21, 2009, 08:12:30 PM
You're project looks totally cool, I'm just surprised that you are so excited about the white wheels. I have just about the same bike as you (Red 92 GS) and I had white wheels and painted them black. I love the new color, I think black wheels go great with our black engine.



:2guns:

white wheels black engines forever!

jk jk

to each their own, i was debating for the longest time my next wheel color. I think although white shows brake dust like crazy; it looks nice on a bike and helps define the awesome brakes/front end better while being a common neutral color

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.0

k6 GSXR f/e
k1-3 front wheel
Hayabusa rotors
WORKS Racing Rear Shock
K&N, Yosh, rejet
Chopped rear, zx636 integrated tail light
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel

O.C.D.

Quote from: psyber_0ptix on October 22, 2009, 04:23:34 AM
Quote from: nakedGS on October 21, 2009, 08:12:30 PM
You're project looks totally cool, I'm just surprised that you are so excited about the white wheels. I have just about the same bike as you (Red 92 GS) and I had white wheels and painted them black. I love the new color, I think black wheels go great with our black engine.



:2guns:

white wheels black engines forever!

jk jk

to each their own, i was debating for the longest time my next wheel color. I think although white shows brake dust like crazy; it looks nice on a bike and helps define the awesome brakes/front end better while being a common neutral color

I am a white freak.  I love white in most applications as it show off the machine or part better - I think.

i was looking over the front wheel last night and it is immaculate.  I am sad to think it is going to have to be changed.  But, I am not sad as that is what I want.  I think making it look stock will only make it look better.  Only people who know or care about these bikes will know what I have done.  Plus, as Psyber said, the white will show off the front end well.  I gotta be able to show it off ya know, lol.

I called around locally and found a place that will media blast the wheels and prep/powder them for $50 a wheel.  Another place was $25 if I brought them ready.  Since I don't have a blaster all I could do is strip.  Add the costs and time of the chemicals and my effort and I think $50 per wheel is a good deal.  Now I have to ruin 4 bearings to get them done.  :cookoo:

Tywash - the Ducati seat was the first part I bought.  I actually bought two as there are different latching mechanisms.  When I decided to get a whole rear sub-frame I had to have the right seat.  I believe that it was off an '06 with a few thousand miles so it is pretty damn near perfect.
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

O.C.D.

#17
'po;iolikuj
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

psyber_0ptix

i have a spare set of gsxr rotors; one is garbage, the other seems alright. It's a gold center. Perhaps the good one isn't as warped as yours are? havent mounted and turned them, but they seem flat on a table


http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44878.0

k6 GSXR f/e
k1-3 front wheel
Hayabusa rotors
WORKS Racing Rear Shock
K&N, Yosh, rejet
Chopped rear, zx636 integrated tail light
Katana/SV650 Rear wheel

O.C.D.

Yes, but can there be any wobble or do they need/have to be spot on flat with no wobble?

Will they set and straighten out when mounted and used?
'92-'09 Suzati
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=50448.0

Quote from: Ugluk on June 24, 2010, 09:48:08 AM
The mascot of the GS500.. The creature that's got the biggest ugliest a$$ of them all.
A wombat. It's got a big ugly a$$ too.

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