Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:35:22 PM
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:35:22 PM
Hello. I just registered as I'm investigating the plausibility of a GS500 engine/tranny powering a super budget custom chopper for something different. Has anyone ever done this?
Somethign about the GS twin speaks to me.
Has anyone ever posted a recording of the GS500 idleing/running with a V&H pipe? I tried to search but didn't find anything.
Somethign about the GS twin speaks to me.
Has anyone ever posted a recording of the GS500 idleing/running with a V&H pipe? I tried to search but didn't find anything.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:40:25 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:40:25 PM
From the main page:
http://www.gstwin.com/vanceandhines.htm
Sound clips, too.
http://www.gstwin.com/vanceandhines.htm
Sound clips, too.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:41:15 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:41:15 PM
And for the chopper, searching for "GS* chopper" turned up this old thread I had forgotten about.
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21204
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21204
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:41:54 PM
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:41:54 PM
I'm an idiot. I looked at that page but missed the links. Thanks.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:44:34 PM
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 08:44:34 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5And for the chopper, searching for "GS* chopper" turned up this old thread I had forgotten about.
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21204
Not quite what I was thinking. :roll: :lol:
Seriously though the GS500 engien look sright for a chopper. It's aircooled, has finned cyllinders and isn't a typical HD engine.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:48:24 PM
Post by: Alphamazing on November 08, 2005, 08:48:24 PM
Quote from: tjm73Seriously though the GS500 engien look sright for a chopper. It's aircooled, has finned cyllinders and isn't a typical HD engine.
I thought that is why it WOULDN'T work for a chopper... The whole V-twin thing seems to be a necessity.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 09:13:10 PM
Post by: tjm73 on November 08, 2005, 09:13:10 PM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5Quote from: tjm73Seriously though the GS500 engien look sright for a chopper. It's aircooled, has finned cyllinders and isn't a typical HD engine.
I thought that is why it WOULDN'T work for a chopper... The whole V-twin thing seems to be a necessity.
There are lots of Yami XS650 and Triumph 650 twin powered choppers out there, they just don't get coverage. I am a Suzuki fan so it makes sense to me.
And it's only a nessecity if you follow the heard. Which I'v enever done in anythign I do, or have done. :cheers:
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Blazinjr on November 08, 2005, 11:35:51 PM
Post by: Blazinjr on November 08, 2005, 11:35:51 PM
Isn't there a picture of a cruiser looking framed bike with GS engine in it on the members pictures??????
I know I seen one somewhere.
I know I seen one somewhere.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Jim Knopf on November 09, 2005, 03:52:26 AM
Post by: Jim Knopf on November 09, 2005, 03:52:26 AM
Servus,
in England have somebody this one:
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/100_1222_002.sized.jpg)
I try to make the same with USD Fork and frame from the BMW in the moment.
When finished, I show you the Bike.
Greetz Jim
in England have somebody this one:
(http://www.gs500e.co.uk/albums/Snapshots/100_1222_002.sized.jpg)
I try to make the same with USD Fork and frame from the BMW in the moment.
When finished, I show you the Bike.
Greetz Jim
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Blueknyt on November 09, 2005, 05:55:54 AM
Post by: Blueknyt on November 09, 2005, 05:55:54 AM
QuoteThe whole V-twin thing seems to be a necessity.
nah, but when you have a 3.5"bore or better, its best to vtwin it to keep it narrow in the frame, otherwise you have the moto guzzi look, or Beemer Airhead look. this is where i wish i had my TIG/MIG machines and a degree in engineering for custom frame building like this.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: tjm73 on November 09, 2005, 01:49:25 PM
Post by: tjm73 on November 09, 2005, 01:49:25 PM
Quote from: Jim KnopfServus,
in England have somebody this one:
I try to make the same with USD Fork and frame from the BMW in the moment.
When finished, I show you the Bike.
Greetz Jim
Now THAT's what I'm talking about!! :thumb:
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: MPA on November 09, 2005, 02:24:51 PM
Post by: MPA on November 09, 2005, 02:24:51 PM
shouldn't be too hard - there's a guy on the 250R forum w/ a 250 powered chopper
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: funwithtwins on November 12, 2005, 08:56:06 AM
Post by: funwithtwins on November 12, 2005, 08:56:06 AM
a gs powered chopper is not as far fetched as some think back in the late 70's and early 80 budget choppers were the thing man , ive seen several , as a matter of fact a freind of mine owns a local car lot and was big intoo this concept of rice powered choppers. he as several of them he sold another good freind of mine a kz 1100 powered chopper its 9 foot long and hell of a lot faster then any hd or vtwin chopper around , note you do have the massive engine to burn your leg every 5 seconds but other than that it was actually pretty popular back when. Just thought i would share this with ya.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: aplitz on November 12, 2005, 09:32:37 AM
Post by: aplitz on November 12, 2005, 09:32:37 AM
Dude just step up and slap a TL1000 (R or S it doesn't matter) motor into a capable 'chopper' chassis and have fun. Its been done but not much, and has to be real fun.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: kvgs on November 12, 2005, 10:53:41 AM
Post by: kvgs on November 12, 2005, 10:53:41 AM
A chopper with a TL motor would be sweet, if you built it right that baby
could moooove. (in a straight line of course)
A GS motor in a chopper I'd like to see too, just cus I'm a GS fan of course.
could moooove. (in a straight line of course)
A GS motor in a chopper I'd like to see too, just cus I'm a GS fan of course.
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: DerekNC on November 13, 2005, 08:57:26 AM
Post by: DerekNC on November 13, 2005, 08:57:26 AM
Is that a 2 cycle expansion pipe on the GS chopper? :?
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: Jim Knopf on November 13, 2005, 11:10:47 AM
Post by: Jim Knopf on November 13, 2005, 11:10:47 AM
Quote from: DerekNCIs that a 2 cycle expansion pipe on the GS chopper? :?
Here the Picture from the other side:
Greetz jim
Title: GS powered chopper??
Post by: manofthefield on November 13, 2005, 12:22:23 PM
Post by: manofthefield on November 13, 2005, 12:22:23 PM
From the gstwin gallery:
*updated pic location
QuoteJulies GS(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/Suzy5.jpg)
My one off GS - I wouldn't trade it for the world!
*updated pic location