I picked up this 1995 GS500 in February from board member Carbednotch. Thanks man! :D It definitely needed some work, but the price was right so I couldn't pass it up! This is what it looked like when I bought it (except for the Ducati seat, I bought that later). I had the bike running the day after I brought it home with little work.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March22.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March22-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March22-2.jpg)
Here is a photoshop of the look I am going for! Pretty sweet, eh?!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GS500bluegold.jpg)
The first thing I bought for the GS was the Ducati Monster seat seen in the pics above. Then I started dismantling!! This was fun!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March26.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March26-1.jpg)
After the bike was dismantled, I started stripping old paint and repainting. Here are some examples.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/RearCaliperPainted.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/LeftRearsetBracketPainted.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/RearBrakeLeverPainted.jpg)
My new 2001 tank finally came in!! It is in pretty good shape!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April24.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April25.jpg)
Stripped the wheels and repainted them GOLD!!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/WheelsStripped.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/WheelsPainted5.jpg)
This is what it looks like as of today. Next step will be taking it to a local bike shop to have the seat frame fabricated and then disassemble so the frame and swingarm can be sandblasted.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/April29.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/April29-1.jpg)
That looks like a huge headache, but I must say that the results thus far are great! Congrats man! I like the gold rims, very Subaru (nice Impreza BTW). Post more pics as the project progresses.
No headache, just need a little patience, that's all. Plus I like projects! :cheers:
Thanks for the complements on the Impreza! It has also been a project, sort of. I just got it back from the paint shop, so it is done for now. I will be swapping in a 2004-05 Impreza STi motor in the future.
That photoshop job looks very impressive. One thing you have to take into account is at the end of the day, your still only going to have a GS500. Please don't be offended by this as it's not my intention to put you off.
It has taken my over three years to get mine to the stage it is. USD forks, twin disc frontend, R1 yamaha tail, custom subframe, fuel injected turbo charged, and the list goes on, but it's still a GS500.
The best advice I can give is, don't spend more that what you can sell it for unless you plan on keeping it for a very long time.
Good luck.
No offence taken. :thumb: I won't have much money in it when it is done. And I plan on keeping it for a very long time.
I like the photochop picture.. my 05 GS has yellow/orange wheels now (along with a new set of fairings)... It looks great..
i like it keep it up !!! keep us updated!!!! yea .. it may still be only a gs500 at the end of the day .. but it will be a damn good looking one that will still stuff a 600-1000 in the twistes any day of the week !!! :flipoff: :o :D
Quote from: icebaby on April 30, 2007, 08:36:51 AM
That photoshop job looks very impressive. One thing you have to take into account is at the end of the day, your still only going to have a GS500. Please don't be offended by this as it's not my intention to put you off.
It has taken my over three years to get mine to the stage it is. USD forks, twin disc frontend, R1 yamaha tail, custom subframe, fuel injected turbo charged, and the list goes on, but it's still a GS500.
The best advice I can give is, don't spend more that what you can sell it for unless you plan on keeping it for a very long time.
Good luck.
Yea I am taking mine down that road too.
Just yanked the motor, will weld up all the crevices on the frame and swingarm and powdercoat it black, then Katana FE, Bandit 400 rear wheel etc etc etc ... Anyone want a $2500 GS500 ??? ... anyone ??? anyone ... Bueller ???
Cool.
Srinath.
What does it take to make the Bandit wheel fit? It is a 4" right? I would like to run a 150 tire. I know it can be done on the 3.5 wheel, just not sure what tires will fit. I have heard the conti road attacks fit. I have also heard of someone running a 150 pirelli dragon supercorsa.
servus,
you can use the swingarm from the 600 bandit with the 4,5" wheel. you can use a 160 tyre.
look here:
(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/oldgallerybikes/normal_aif.jpg)
Jim, I'm coming to the conclusion that you have too much time and/or money :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: spcterry on April 30, 2007, 10:11:40 AM
Jim, I'm coming to the conclusion that you have too much time and/or money :laugh: :laugh:
too much time! ;)
when you take a Bandit 1200 swingarm, you can use a 5,5" wheel with 180 tyre or a 6,25" with 200 tyre like here:
(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/oldgallerybikes/normal_aqm.jpg)
Quote from: Jim Knopf on April 30, 2007, 10:09:53 AM
servus,
you can use the swingarm from the 600 bandit with the 4,5" wheel. you can use a 160 tyre.
So I would need the swingarm, wheel, caliper, rotor, torque rod and it would all bolt up? Does anything have to be fabricated? Probably won't go that far with this bike, but I am curious.
What all is entailed with the bandit 600 swingarm.........I'm curious now :laugh: Hell summers coming around so I'll have free time :thumb:
You can use a early 90's Gsxr 4.5" with just the bearing from the gs, and shaving down the brake bracket "takes about an hour"
My First Idea I Had Was The Monster Rear End, lol
Looks Really Good So Far .Glad To See It ,
U'll Have To See Mine When Its Done
Ducati Monster S4R Exhaust. Had some fun with photoshop today!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki/GS500bluegoldmonstercopy.jpg)
Im Really Really Glad Others Are Moding The Gs ,. People Still Look Down On It , I Have No Idea Why , Its Pretty Quick, And Handles Like A Dream ,
Im Loving The Compotion , Its Alot Of Fun ,
I Mean You Have So Many Projects , I Think When Alot Of Them Are Finished , We Will Have Our Lil Gs Build OFF!!
And People Could Vote , And As Custom Bikes Are Reflections Of Sed Person , Yes Jim Would Have Probs Won It With His 8 ball, But saying that, thats in a class of his own ,
Mhmmm Sounds Gd To Me :D
Jay
Quote from: Jay_wolf on April 30, 2007, 01:16:11 PM
My First Idea I Had Was The Monster Rear End, lol
Looks Really Good So Far .Glad To See It ,
U'll Have To See Mine When Its Done
What plans do you have for yours?
Quote from: Jay_wolf on April 30, 2007, 04:10:40 PM
Im Really Really Glad Others Are Moding The Gs ,. People Still Look Down On It , I Have No Idea Why , Its Pretty Quick, And Handles Like A Dream ,
Im Loving The Compotion , Its Alot Of Fun ,
I Mean You Have So Many Projects , I Think When Alot Of Them Are Finished , We Will Have Our Lil Gs Build OFF!!
And People Could Vote , And As Custom Bikes Are Reflections Of Sed Person , Yes Jim Would Have Probs Won It With His 8 ball, But saying that, thats in a class of his own ,
Mhmmm Sounds Gd To Me :D
Jay
The way I look at it is I couldn't have afforded a new gs or a newer sport bike. I found a killer deal on this one so I will make it look the way I want for less that $1200. Sure it won't be super fast, but it will handle great and will be plenty of bike for me for a very long time.
Right Let Me Start
Its got a custom headlight , with built in indicators
A R6 Subframe and Bodywork Conversion , The Rear Light Also Has Indicators In It , So its Flush Mount
Got A Alarm. Immobliser .and a keyless BIke Start ., Very Trick
New Digital Rev . Speedo Counter . Mounted In Place of the old Speedo , so i got a Normal Rev To, Both Are Blue Led'd
All The Engine Casing Bolts Blue Bolts, And All Over The Bike
Handmade Nexxus Exhaust Modifyed To A Underseat
Cbr Footpegs
Katana Rear Wheel With A 160
Havent Decided On The Front End , Probs Just Progressive Springs , Or Maybe A Gsxr Frond End
Custom Metalflake Paint Job .,
Belly Pan ,
Stainless Steel Break Lines
Kn Lunchbox
Rejet ,
Sv 650 Shock
Very Possabley , Thinking Of Using A Mini TFT Screen , And A Tiny Camara For The Rear Mirrors
Im Not Rich , I Work Stupidly Hard, And I Have Been Spending All The Money On My GS
I Want It To Stand Out , Thats About It So Far... Enjoy
Thats All I Can Think Off
Jay
Looks awesome. Question though, how's the monster seat gonna match up with the GS plastics? Cuz it looks sexy..
The entire rear section will be custom fabricated. GS plastics will not be used, hell I don't even have GS plastics. It will look just like the photoshop! :cheers:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 30, 2007, 10:23:27 AM
Quote from: Jim Knopf on April 30, 2007, 10:09:53 AM
servus,
you can use the swingarm from the 600 bandit with the 4,5" wheel. you can use a 160 tyre.
So I would need the swingarm, wheel, caliper, rotor, torque rod and it would all bolt up? Does anything have to be fabricated? Probably won't go that far with this bike, but I am curious.
servus,
you need only the originalparts from the bandit 600 (swingarm, wheel, brake, shock).
you must fabricate 2 bushings like this:
http://images.verdult.de/albums/faq_bilder/b6_buchsen.jpg
25mm x 14,1 mm x 37 mm
the bushings you need is for the swingarmaxle.
Nice project, looks familiar! I must say, your photoshop skillz are far superior to mine. Any engine mods planned? The wide rear tire is a must, mine looked silly with the 130 on it. The 150/160 fits it much better. I got a katana wheel off ebay for $40. I now have a GSXR swing arm and rear wheel thats planning on going on there. Gotta make some power to turn it though.
Keep up the good work.
Quote from: dubkeith on May 03, 2007, 11:15:13 PM
Nice project, looks familiar! I must say, your photoshop skillz are far superior to mine. Any engine mods planned? The wide rear tire is a must, mine looked silly with the 130 on it. The 150/160 fits it much better. I got a katana wheel off ebay for $40. I now have a GSXR swing arm and rear wheel thats planning on going on there. Gotta make some power to turn it though.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks man! Your bike inspired me to use a ducati monster seat! I will be taking the bike to have the seat frame fabricated this weekend. Did you use an OEM seat latch? I have a new style latch, but my seat has the old style hook. Do you know where I can get the new style pin rather than wait for one to come from Italy!
For now the engine will be stock except for a k&n lunchbox and carb rejet. I am thinking about putting 79mm pistons in for some extra kick! That all depends on cash flow once the frame and suspension is finished.
Hey, i used nutserts in the S2R seat and it mounts to the subframe rail. There is no reason to quick release the seat as there is nothing under it. Two 10mm bolts remove it.
I decided on the exhaust just today. Sato R6 GP slip on with stainless headers i bent up. I put the Sato on an R6 yesturday and loved it. I am a bit affraid of what it will sound like though. I will be playing with baffles in the collector to try to get it right. Other than that the bike has bee at a stand still. I sold my 636 front end to a customer and have been for too busy to spend any quality time on it. Runs and rides great now though with the 150 and Gsxr shock. My Pistons should be here in a couple weeks so thats when the next mod session is planned.
have fun.
Dude.. you've got me seriously considering that monster seat. Did you buy a new one, or get it off ebay? If I can get the seat for fairly cheap.. what should I expect to pay a shop to make a custom frame?
I really like the look of that bike. (in the first pics) Stripped down lil badass streetfighter gs... absolutely love it, really outclasses most other configurations.
cant wait to see what it looks like when you're done... Props on all your hard work and attention to detail... that is admirable!
Im lazy.
Some progress. Stripped and painted the swingarm.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/SwingarmPainted.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/SwingarmPainted1.jpg)
I am waiting for new engine case bolts so I can reassemble the engine. Next week the frame goes the the fabricator to make the seat frame. Then the frame gets painted and the front end gets rebuilt.
Are you using real auto paint or rattle-can? My GS is currently in a similar state to the first couple pics. Right now I'm thinking I'll just pull the dents from the tank, scuff it up and spray everything with rustoleum semi-gloss black (from a gun) rather than use up the $50/quart ppg stuff left over from my car.
I love the seat idea, I'm working on something similar using the stock seat. I hate it when the tail sticks out past the rear tire.
Actually it is aluminum color high heat engine paint! It works great!!
I painted my swingarm with POR 15 hardnose. By hand. It looks like sheite ...
Tommorow, I sand and spray ... evidently hardnose is super hard ... I'll know tommorow just how hard. Air tools baby ... lets see if it will stand up to wire brush fitting on air tool.
Cool.
Srinath.
I use engine paint on all my parts except the boby it lays thick and hard.
I bolted the swingarm on so I can take the bike to have the seat frame fabricated, so I took a couple of pics! :cheers:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/June17.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/June17-1.jpg)
New rotor and katana shock also!
Looking Good :thumb:
cudo's :thumb:
:mad: So I broke ANOTHER engine case bolt!!!! This will be the third! And the third time I have to pull the cases apart and extract a bolt!!
I was torqueing the last bolt and it snapped!! I guess this engine is cursed!! Can i run without number 12 case bolt or will it leak like crazy?
Good news. I received my 89 clipons last week from Sirnath and they look awesome!! Thanks, Siranth!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/89ClipOns.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/June25-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/June25.jpg)
is that left side of the frame right below the tank already starting to rust. i thought you just painted it.
Frame hasn't been stripped and painted yet. After the seat frame is fabricated the entire frame will be sandblasted and painted.
Looking for a fabricator. First one fell through.
New Pirelli Dragon Supercorsas! :D
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/PirelliDragonSupercorsas.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/PirelliDragonSupercorsas1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/PirelliDragonSupercorsas3.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/PirelliDragonSupercorsas2.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/PirelliDragonSupercorsas4.jpg)
Paint Vs Powder - that triple was powdercoated 2 years ago. Agreed its seen very little weather, but you'd see in a few years how well powder holds up.
I now have a new guy who can do some exotic colors in very very thick coats - try 10 thousandths of an inch. Yea, enough to make bolt holes disappear.
Cool.
Srinath.
Definitely like this picture with the Ducati Exhaust. :thumb:
Tony
Ducati Monster S4R Exhaust. Had some fun with photoshop today!
I love what you are doing to your bike !! exellent, awesome, superb, I only wish have the money and equipment to do something like that on mine.. for now on i am only changing lamps, exhaust end I need a tank painting.
i will like all the people that said to me that gs500 does not have any future with mods, to see yours.
real man you are doing an exellent job . congrats !!!!
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o54/DaxFx/motora/Photo0008.jpg)
(http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o54/DaxFx/motora/Photo0001.jpg)
Theres a few people with heavyly Modifyed Gs's
Dgyver's Race Bike , And his Street gs , i think he sold his racebike
Jims , Stunning 8 Ball , but thats a league of its own
Charlie's Is gonna be a Nice one
Mine, when its complete
Bobs Racebike was stunning , as saw from build up ,
Gstwizzle's Is coming together
Fililpes Gs is stunning also
Infact there are loads ,
this a little stupid option !! but I whant to share .
when i was installing my led clear taillight i just notice that you can put the lens cover upside down and gige a better looking . you just to push harder and it will fit you have to drill on a bolt in the upper side so it wont went out by the pressure.. i doit with the red old cover . but with the clear i just put it on like suppouse.
That Twin Cam sticker has got to go brother.
Quote from: SmartDrug on July 19, 2007, 02:44:44 PM
That Twin Cam sticker has got to go brother.
he he he he whats the matter with my twincam the bike is twin cam !!! lol why take it off ?
when i got the bike was there i have't take it off becaus i am waiting to paint the gas tank and put on the new decal set . but yes you are correct about the sticker is a little stupid !! but does not bother me
for now. when I painted the bike i will take it off an bye bye twincam
Quote from: DaxFX on July 19, 2007, 12:44:29 PM
I love what you are doing to your bike !! exellent, awesome, superb, I only wish have the money and equipment to do something like that on mine.
I am really not spending that much money and I am doing it all with regular tools! Thanks for the compliments! I can't wait to get it on the road!
Quote from: DaxFX on July 19, 2007, 04:57:37 PM
he he he he whats the matter with my twincam the bike is twin cam !!! lol why take it off ?
when i got the bike was there i have't take it off becaus i am waiting to paint the gas tank and put on the new decal set . but yes you are correct about the sticker is a little stupid !! but does not bother me for now. when I painted the bike i will take it off an bye bye twincam
Haha, good deal man, I'm just busting your balls, bike looks sharp though, I love the wheels.
Quote from: SmartDrug on July 20, 2007, 06:41:38 AM
Quote from: DaxFX on July 19, 2007, 04:57:37 PM
he he he he whats the matter with my twincam the bike is twin cam !!! lol why take it off ?
when i got the bike was there i have't take it off becaus i am waiting to paint the gas tank and put on the new decal set . but yes you are correct about the sticker is a little stupid !! but does not bother me for now. when I painted the bike i will take it off an bye bye twincam
Haha, good deal man, I'm just busting your balls, bike looks sharp though, I love the wheels.
thanks man !
Ive spent to much money , way to much! , :thumb:
Wow. An excellent job thus far, keep up the quality work. I've got a full on GS rebuild going on right now myself, and I like the direction you're heading with your mods. I'm restoring to mostly stock for the moment. I hope to have the latest pics up by the end of this weekend.
Superb job, well done!
I cant wait for it 2 be finished , should be such a eye catcher !
Quote from: Jay_wolf on July 19, 2007, 12:49:37 PM
Theres a few people with heavyly Modifyed Gs's
Dgyver's Race Bike , And his Street gs , i think he sold his racebike
.....
I sold my 555 race bike several years ago, which I regret having to do.
I have another track bike that I pulled the 541 motor for my 92. I may be putting a 569 in the track bike.
I also have a completely rebuilt and modified street 97.
I always love seeing what others are doing to their GS's. They are great platforms for displaying the creativity of others.
retro is in i'd leave the twin cam stickers on. great job and those wheels look awesome but i bet they are a Buddha Loves You to keep pretty. oh an pretty nice 9/11 of someone else's thread
Couldnt Agree with u more Dgyver, i love watching all these gs getting a lil some it speical , your guide made me start searching for the Katana front end , and im so glad i have it not only looks smart as you like , makes it handle like a dream , every day it seems another person sees the little bike and thinks , hey ill make it my own in some forums i got so much stick for modding a gs but i dont care i love it :thumb:
hey man youve got my mind moving at 100mph. I just got a gs500 that I had sold back. Tired of the way it looks. When I saw the pic of what you want your bike to look like. I fell in Love. I really like the tail section mods you have planned. Please post pics when you have the frame mods done. Cause Im ready to start cutting. I showed the pic to the guy I got the bike back from He said he would like to have one like that He didnt even realize that it was a gs500. I cant wait to start cutting.
Finally cleaned and painted my freshly rebuilt motor! :icon_mrgreen:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/August19.2007.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/August19.20071.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/August19.20073.jpg)
What kind of paint did you use? Looks really good. :thumb:
Thanks!
Duplicolor Engine Enamel. Low gloss black.
Cool, have to get me some.
Quote from: dgyver on August 19, 2007, 02:59:08 PM
What kind of paint did you use? Looks really good. :thumb:
+1 Very nice! :thumb:
Awesome! I will be following this build. Looks amazing so far :thumb:
you planning on clip-ons or a drag bar. I think that thing would look bad with a nice set of drag bars and bar end mirrors. I'm kind of going that route with the flat black so we're kinda heading in different directions.
Using 89 clip-ons.
what type of headlight are you planning to use? I am doing almost same thing and Im using Acerbis cyclops headlight with renthal fat bars.
Will probably be stock for a while. Maybe a set of duals to resemble a buell in the future.
Nice job with the motor :thumb:
The attention to detail on the bike will definitely be recognized on the final product man, good job so far.
What year is the seat....will that tank fit a 1990?
The tank will fit a 90, but the 90 seat and plastics don't line up perfectly with it. I am not sure exactly what year my monster seat came from.
Hopefully I'll be back on this project soon. My car dropped a valve, so now I am in the middle of swapping in a Version 5 STi engine into my impreza.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on August 30, 2007, 08:59:32 PM
The tank will fit a 90, but the 90 seat and plastics don't line up perfectly with it. I am not sure exactly what year my monster seat came from.
Hopefully I'll be back on this project soon. My car dropped a valve, so now I am in the middle of swapping in a Version 5 STi engine into my impreza.
I've heard that there have been some complaints about head problems on those cars.Do you know if it's true?I aLmost bought one.
98's had head gasket problems. I have not experienced or heard of any other problems with the heads. Well except for mine dropping a valve, but I knew the motor in this car was on the way out when I bought it. The previous owner didn't take very good care of it. I bought it with plans of swapping in the turbo motor.
I just picked up a ducati corbin seat for 75.00 bucks, Was there much you had to do to the subframe to mount it?
http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=8
The frame has to be made from scratch. I have not had a chance to get mine done yet.
Just to warn ya... that seat is going to be a ball buster - literally. Looks good though..
Ok guys, I ended up spending more money on my car than I thought I would. So I think I might have to sell the GS. If anyone is interested in picking up the project let me know how much you would be willing to pay. If I don't get a decent offer I will finish it and then maybe put it up for sale then.
I'll take it. Can you put it back to stock configuration?
Quote from: nightrider on September 20, 2007, 06:18:36 PM
I'll take it. Can you put it back to stock configuration?
Make an offer. If you make a decent offer I will let it go. I am basically looking for offers seeing if it would be worth selling. If I can't get much out of it I will finish it and ride it.
Going back to stock would require finding a stock seat, rear plastics, tanks, taillight and welding the subframe where it was chopped off by the previous owner.
Where are you?
I loved the idea of this project , :thumb:
Montgomery, AL
Quote from: Jay_wolf on September 20, 2007, 07:03:29 PM
I loved the idea of this project , :thumb:
I hate to even entertain the idea of selling it. :dunno_white: I may not be able to let it go.
Don't put any more money into car. Use money you would spend on one job on car and buy another GS.
Sell car.
If Worst Comes to worse, then put the project on hold and put money in the Scooby, what a waste of time it would be if u let it go now , and the fact u wont get your money ,
Speakin of which have u seen the new Impreza , theyve made it a Supermini!! to rival the Focus ST , and Honda civic ,
there bringing the 2.5 AWD WRX :thumb:
i was just kidding about putting it back to stock. it's cool what youve done, and you should be able to find a buyer for it considering how pimpin the dang thing is.
I think I am going to finish it. Then decide what I want to do. I will probably end up keeping it.
This weekend I modified the seat frame to fit the monster seat! It looks awesome, and won't take much to be road worthy once again. I'll post some pics of it in it's current form as soon as I can!
Can't wait to see these pictures. Photoshopped bike looks tight. How much has it cost you to do all this painting?
Was the engine paint you used from a rattlecan or gun?
It hasn't cost me very much. Probably around $50 so far with stripper, primer and paint. It has all been done with rattlecan paint.
Did you use duplicolor on the swingarm as well? How many cans for swing arm? How many for engine? And how did you sand the engine with all it's grooves and stuff?
Duplicolor "Aluminium" color engine paint was used on the swingarm and all other parts that were painted silver. The frame will be painted with the same.
Painting the engine was a little difficult. I used a red 3m scuff pad to get as deep as I could between the cylinder fins. I used the same scuff pad on the bottom end as well. Then I used some heavy duty degreaser to make sure all the oil and grease was removed from the engine. I taped off the bits that I didn't want paint on or in and then painted.
Less talky, more pictures. :laugh:
Well you definitely did a great job with rattlecans! :thumb:
I never got that type of finish with a can. Heck who am i kidding i paid the big bucks for the good stuff to do it myself and still it didnt come out the way i wanted to :mad: .
Thats why i now leave it up to my good friend whos been painting for 17years now. I love the satisfaction in doing it myself but im a perfectionist and when im done i usually want to redo it cause i find a fault somewhere down the line.
Dont let the bike go! Put it in the corner and pull it out when your car is done and your cash situation is stable again. From what i can tell the only major fab work you have left is the rear , painting it and putting it back together. Now if your that hard up right now im sure there are guys here that will take it off your hands in a heartbeat ;), but be prepared to lose on it!
If your having money issues either make sure you get what you want for it including labor. The custom game is hit or miss. Usually (and yes i know its been said time and time again) you do a custom according to your tastes and in the end you rarely make a profit when selling, unless its that sweet of a bike and it catches the right buyer.
From what i can tell you barely had any money into the bike, plus the cost of some rattlecans and the seat and a little fabrication on the rearend......But how much time and blood sweat and tears went into it???
Thanks for the replies! I really don't have much money in it at all. Yeah, i have quite a bit of time in it, but I don't think I would feel right if I didn't have something to work on! :icon_lol: Pics coming soon!
The car is done and it is amazing! But I think I will be selling it soon.
Smart move...sell the car, get something cheap that runs good and put the rest into that bike...haha.
c'mon let's see some more pictures!
I dropped the bike off at the welder to get the seat frame fabed yesterday. I will probably have it back on monday. Pics then!
hey where were the 89 clip on from?! i want to get me one! are the hard to put on, like do the cable need to lengthened?!
After taking your controls off and the bars.There's 2 bolts holding on the top plate.The cables are the same and do not need to be changed.
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Heres a few pics of my projects.
dam thats sick abouve me, o ok bout the clip ons where and what bike do i get em from?!
That looks extremely awesome. :bowdown: i like the red pinstripe
Thanks for the blurry hijack luckys13! :flipoff:
Wow Charlie, your project bike looks stealthy !
:laugh:
If you dont mind, where did you get that ducati monster seat?? That thing looks bad ass. And does it just fit on the gs with no problem?? Thanks in advance
Quote from: Affschnozel on December 16, 2007, 02:25:53 AM
Wow Charlie, your project bike looks stealthy !
:laugh:
Thanks!
Quote from: Austin1302 on December 16, 2007, 07:43:08 AM
If you dont mind, where did you get that ducati monster seat?? That thing looks bad ass. And does it just fit on the gs with no problem?? Thanks in advance
I got it on ebay. And no it doesn't just fit on with no problem. A new seat frame has to be fabricated. I'll post pics of what I came up with when I get it back from the welder.
stripe the front fender,so it'll match the rest of the bike
Quote from: ben2go on December 16, 2007, 10:09:00 AM
stripe the front fender,so it'll match the rest of the bike
The tail section looks wrong anyway. Too long IMO. However if yall wan't to discuss his bike maybe he could start a thread about his project! :2guns:
Seat frame is done! :thumb: Pics soon to come!
Woweee ... you made a lot of cosmetic changes. You should change your name to Cosmetic charlie ... :icon_mrgreen:
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on December 19, 2007, 03:22:39 PM
Woweee ... you made a lot of cosmetic changes. You should change your name to Cosmetic charlie ... :icon_mrgreen:
Cool.
Srinath.
Just wait until it's done!!
Well I wasn't able to get any good pics before the batteries in my camera died. So here are the only ones that are decent. These pics don't do the bike justice. I'll get some better pics in the daylight.
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TITE!... very, VERY tite. Yes, it DOES merit improper spelling!
That screams for a SSSA ... and an USD FE. I actually htink you'd have a nicer looking bike wihtout side covers, especially if you got a little CF triangle and put under the seat in front where you see the frame rail. That's all needed. Very monster like. But much much better.
OK so where battery and electrics >>> OK your turn to figure it out. I am done.
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on December 20, 2007, 01:03:30 PM
That screams for a SSSA ... and an USD FE. I actually htink you'd have a nicer looking bike wihtout side covers, especially if you got a little CF triangle and put under the seat in front where you see the frame rail. That's all needed. Very monster like. But much much better.
OK so where battery and electrics >>> OK your turn to figure it out. I am done.
Cool.
Srinath.
I think a SSSA would be awesome, but that is to expensive for me! I do not plan on using any side covers. The CF panel is a good idea though. I may try that! :thumb: It will also have the monster seat cowl painted the same color as the tank!
Battery box is mounted directly above the rear shock, between the frame rails. Look closely in the first pic and you can see the plate that the box bolts to.
And I have scraped the idea of the underseat exhaust and scraped the S4R exhaust. You'll have to wait and see what my new idea is!
Progress! :cheers:
Stripped and painted the frame, installed motor, installed rearsets and rear brake master cylinder. Next I will be rebuilding the front end with sonic springs!
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Heh... studly lil sprite.
Stunning , Thats Such a good Rear End !!! .
I cant wait to see what this looks like , As youve spent so much time and effort , A Kat Front end ? or even better a USD!!
Wow , It Looks Amazing
servus,
great job cosmiccharlie.RESPEKT! :thumb:
Quote from: Jay_wolf on December 29, 2007, 04:05:13 AM
Stunning , Thats Such a good Rear End !!! .
I cant wait to see what this looks like , As youve spent so much time and effort , A Kat Front end ? or even better a USD!!
Wow , It Looks Amazing
Thanks!
I plan on rebuilding the GS front end with sonic springs. Then eventually I'll put on an inverted front end from a newer GSXR.
The next step will be to get the taillights and rear turn signals mounted!
Quote from: Jim Knopf on December 29, 2007, 12:27:40 PM
servus,
great job cosmiccharlie.RESPEKT! :thumb:
Thanks for the compliment! :cheers:
Looks good. I noticed from the first test pics and the new ones you lower the angle of the seat. I would have look bad ass with the seat at the angle you had it in your first post but all in all looks kck ass.
Yeah I was hoping to have a slightly higher angle, but the higher angle made the seat height to high. It also wasn't very comfortable at that height. The final seat frame is at a nice, comfortable height.
Understandable still looks great. :thumb:
Looking VERY good Cosmic :thumb: I love it :thumb:
I am about to order rebuild kits for my carbs and jets. What jets would you guys recommend for my setup? I'll be running a K&N filter and the Ducati monster exhaust I was talking about earlier in the thread.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg54/scoleso/102_0227.jpg)
Just welded my first time ever so I know those dont look good so..... But this is my mod and Im doing the tail peice now, Its from a racing ninja 600.
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this is how it looks on it. Stock seat but cut in front about 1 inch and chope the rear off after the lock. Seat slides in the fairing and bolts down. Fiberglass around the seat to fit tight will post more pics when i get them.
:nono: Thread hijack!
Jealous ... :laugh: ...
Cool.
Srinath.
:laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on February 06, 2008, 07:43:59 PM
Jealous ... :laugh: ...
Cool.
Srinath.
Me? Jealous, no. Just looking for advice as to what jets to use! ;) Not sure why someone else would post their project in my thread, but it's cool.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on February 06, 2008, 05:47:04 PM
I am about to order rebuild kits for my carbs and jets. What jets would you guys recommend for my setup? I'll be running a K&N filter and the Ducati monster exhaust I was talking about earlier in the thread.
Anyway, back to my question.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on February 06, 2008, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on February 06, 2008, 05:47:04 PM
I am about to order rebuild kits for my carbs and jets. What jets would you guys recommend for my setup? I'll be running a K&N filter and the Ducati monster exhaust I was talking about earlier in the thread.
Anyway, back to my question.
okay :thumb:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on August 19, 2007, 03:02:25 PM
Thanks!
Duplicolor Engine Enamel. Low gloss black.
Dont get any gas on it.. unless you want that streaked paint look
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on February 06, 2008, 10:28:54 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on February 06, 2008, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on February 06, 2008, 05:47:04 PM
I am about to order rebuild kits for my carbs and jets. What jets would you guys recommend for my setup? I'll be running a K&N filter and the Ducati monster exhaust I was talking about earlier in the thread.
Anyway, back to my question.
okay :thumb:
Anyone have a suggestion on what jets I should use? I usually get good helpful responses here. :dunno_white:
You need a rebuild if and only if you are leaking gas at the float gasket. All the rest is cheaper buying individual pieces and just replacing those.
Your bike is what year - more specifically what carbs you got.
For a 89-00 I'd run 150/40/1 washer/3 turns. Float set to top of bowl. You dont ahve airbox right ??
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on February 07, 2008, 08:08:54 AM
You need a rebuild if and only if you are leaking gas at the float gasket. All the rest is cheaper buying individual pieces and just replacing those.
Your bike is what year - more specifically what carbs you got.
For a 89-00 I'd run 150/40/1 washer/3 turns. Float set to top of bowl. You dont ahve airbox right ??
Cool.
Srinath.
Thanks! Bike is a 95. I'm not sure what carbs. I'll look at them tonight. No airbox. I'll be running the K&N lunchbox. I don't think the float gasket is leaking, but since I have rebuilt everything else why not the carbs.
Usually rebuilding the carbs makes it worse ... rebuilding as a term for replacing O rings, IMHO is a synonym for "I dont know WTF I am doing".
Float gasket leaks = rebuild kit, and swap that gasket. Mikuni dont usually leak.
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on February 07, 2008, 09:39:21 AM
Usually rebuilding the carbs makes it worse ... rebuilding as a term for replacing O rings, IMHO is a synonym for "I dont know WTF I am doing".
Float gasket leaks = rebuild kit, and swap that gasket. Mikuni dont usually leak.
Cool.
Srinath.
Well since you are the "The guru Ba-moo-derator", I won't rebuild them yet. I'll rejet and see how she runs. Thanks for the help!
If its not leaking especially at the float gasket, no need for rebuild kit. And forget about ever using the word rebuild. You still have to bench test the carbs and check for leaks and swap the bad O rings.
Yes clean and jet. Definete.
Cool.
Srinath.
Quote from: seshadri_srinath on February 07, 2008, 10:06:12 AM
If its not leaking especially at the float gasket, no need for rebuild kit. And forget about ever using the word rebuild. You still have to bench test the carbs and check for leaks and swap the bad O rings.
Yes clean and jet. Definete.
Cool.
Srinath.
Cool. Thanks
do you have pics of when you were doing the duc seat? that looks increadible
Quote from: frankieG on February 07, 2008, 12:04:20 PM
do you have pics of when you were doing the duc seat? that looks increadible
Not sure what you are looking for. I've posted all the pics I have. Are you looking for more detailed pics of the seat frame?
just curious of the cuts and other mods that were needed
Kinda looks like a dirt bike or a supermotard
Some progress. Small progress, but progress nontheless. I made the bracket for the taillights and turn signals. Now I just need to mount it on the bike! :D
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Where did the signal lights come from?They have a nice aero shape.
Quote from: ben2go on March 04, 2008, 03:14:57 AM
Where did the signal lights come from?They have a nice aero shape.
ditto
Tail light and signals are from a Ducati monster.
What material did you use for your bracket? What did you use to bend it? I'm wanting to make a bracket for my stock taillight so I can flip it over and recess it further into the body.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 04, 2008, 08:09:29 AM
Tail light and signals are from a Ducati monster.
I would have never guessed that.I was thinking Buell or high end custom.
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 04, 2008, 10:46:15 AM
What material did you use for your bracket? What did you use to bend it? I'm wanting to make a bracket for my stock taillight so I can flip it over and recess it further into the body.
Some aluminum I had laying around. I clamped it to a metal table and pushed down on it with my hands. Very low tech! :) The piece that will mount to the bike is a small piece of 90 degree angle aluminum I had laying around. Just cut it to the desired length and bolted it on.
I do alot of those low tech mods on my projects.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 05, 2008, 09:38:19 AM
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 04, 2008, 10:46:15 AM
What material did you use for your bracket? What did you use to bend it? I'm wanting to make a bracket for my stock taillight so I can flip it over and recess it further into the body.
Some aluminum I had laying around. I clamped it to a metal table and pushed down on it with my hands. Very low tech! :) The piece that will mount to the bike is a small piece of 90 degree angle aluminum I had laying around. Just cut it to the desired length and bolted it on.
Cool, thanks. One other quick question. I'm planning on painting my rear wheel to match my front in a few weeks. Any advice? Specifically prep work.
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 05, 2008, 09:44:59 AM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 05, 2008, 09:38:19 AM
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 04, 2008, 10:46:15 AM
What material did you use for your bracket? What did you use to bend it? I'm wanting to make a bracket for my stock taillight so I can flip it over and recess it further into the body.
Some aluminum I had laying around. I clamped it to a metal table and pushed down on it with my hands. Very low tech! :) The piece that will mount to the bike is a small piece of 90 degree angle aluminum I had laying around. Just cut it to the desired length and bolted it on.
Cool, thanks. One other quick question. I'm planning on painting my rear wheel to match my front in a few weeks. Any advice? Specifically prep work.
I used paint stripper to remove all the old paint. The wheel itself seems to be rough enough to hold painte without any sanding. I put on 2 coats of primer, and 2 coats of paint. Make sure to mask off your tire!
I am also painting my rims.I'm doing the same thing as cosmiccharlie.My front wheel has some light surface pitting.I'm using JB Weld to fill the pits in.Body fillers will crack and eventually fall out.It's a good idea to have your wheels/tires balanced after painting.
Thanks for the tips guys, now if it would get warm out so I can start. How's the bike coming cosmiccharlie? Any pics?
Quote from: bucks1605 on March 05, 2008, 11:39:40 AM
Thanks for the tips guys, now if it would get warm out so I can start. How's the bike coming cosmiccharlie? Any pics?
Soon, soon
Update! I mounted my ducati monster mufflers today. I probably won't use the stock duc pipes from the mufflers. They are too close to the foot peg. I'll just get the muffler shop to weld a Y pipe from the mufflers and then a single pipe to the header. I am also going to have to raise the turn signals because they are too close to the muffler. They look better in person than in these pictures.
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wow, looks good. how much do they weigh? Looks a bit heavy on the right. Perhaps you can buy a left saddle bag to balance. :icon_lol:
-Anti 8)
They don't weigh too much. A bit more than stock, but it will be ok.
Lookin' good. :thumb:
Keep us updated, I can't wait to see the finished product. :cheers:
My Hero...
I'm on my way Charlie, you've inspired me. Let me be the million'th persoon to say, Outstanding work. vision, and execution.
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Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 20, 2008, 03:59:41 PM
They don't weigh too much. A bit more than stock, but it will be ok.
im doin the same hting but using gix 1k duals, minus the muffler ( the factory under frame unit) damn you, youre giving me ideas now :mad: :mad: :nono: :2guns: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:btw im liking that duc seat. i wonder if it would mount on the stock gs subframe 8)
I think there should be one on each side, not sure how much I like them stacked like that... but damn nice work son!
Been working hard on the bike recently. Jets and a K&N lunchbox are on the way. I'll be putting the wiring harness back in this weekend. Hopefully I'll be able to fire it up sometime next week. I still need to rebuild the front end with a set of Sonic springs and order a front brake rotor.
Fry, I haven't forgotten about you. I'll try to get you the pictures this weekend. :cheers:
Wiring harness is in! Rejetting carbs and buying a battery this week.
When can we expect some finished product pics?
Hopefully in a few weeks! I should have it running next week. Then I just have to rebuild the front end.
A few weeks!!! Aww man, you're killing me. :cry:
I guess I can wait. :laugh:
:laugh: Well maybe it will be sooner. Just don't want to put an unrealistic timeline out there!
sure yopu do, hell liberals do it all the time :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 18, 2008, 09:53:15 PM
sure yopu do, hell liberals do it all the time :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:laugh:
^^ :laugh: True, True.
But the project has already taken longer than I wanted it to. So I am trying to finish it soon!! :thumb:
again.... very nice man, i like it. cant wait to see it finished
goddamnit, hurry up. i have been reading this goddamn thread since i was 19 years old. i am getting ready to retire next year! :mad:
Quote from: nightrider on May 20, 2008, 12:36:45 AM
goddamnit, hurry up. i have been reading this goddamn thread since i was 19 years old. i am getting ready to retire next year! :mad:
blah blah blah :flipoff: :flipoff: :flipoff: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: but seriously we need updates. im tired of reading nightriders bitching :laugh:
Ok, the wiring harness is back in. I am waiting on jets for the carb and a K&N lunchbox ordered last week. I'll go get a battery this week and hopefully fire it up this weekend. Then the only thing left is to rebuild the front end with a set of sonic springs and add the dual headlights! :cheers:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 20, 2008, 06:49:19 AM
Ok, the wiring harness is back in. I am waiting on jets for the carb and a K&N lunchbox ordered last week. I'll go get a battery this week and hopefully fire it up this weekend. Then the only thing left is to rebuild the front end with a set of sonic springs and add the dual headlights! :cheers:
SO, basically all you have to do is build the whole bike!?!? :flipoff: :flipoff: :icon_mrgreen:
:laugh: No, really there isn't much left to do! :flipoff:
If anyone has one of these it would help me out!
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=41503.0
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so after all this time and moneys your project is on hold for 58$...
maybe we need (reader) to do a collection for him to finish this up... :icon_mrgreen: :cookoo:
Quote from: pbureau69 on May 20, 2008, 09:32:05 AM
so after all this time and moneys your project is on hold for 58$...
maybe we need (reader) to do a collection for him to finish this up... :icon_mrgreen: :cookoo:
:laugh: True, but I really don't have much money in this bike!
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 30, 2007, 06:56:17 AM
Here is a photoshop of the look I am going for! Pretty sweet, eh?!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GS500bluegold.jpg)
This is freakin awesome stuff. The wheels look sexy. Good luck with the rest of the project
I received my K&N lunchbox yesterday, carb jets today, rear turn signals should be here tomorrow. The ducati rear signals were too big once I moved the exhaust back to clear the foot peg. I also bought slightly used (6000 miles) levers, grips, controls and a front brake rotor from a 2006 GS500. I also bought a piece of ABS plastic to rivet under the seat frame. That will keep water and grime off of the electronics and battery. The only thing left to buy is a dry cell battery, a set of sonic springs for the front forks, front signals and a set of headlights! I should have it on the road in a week or two! :icon_twisted:
I'd like to buy a hugger for the rear, but not sure if I want to spend $200 for one.
Can modify a bandit 400 hugger , for it to fit , i have one on my gs , the pics i saw of it was cut down because of the size of the rear tire . but as im running a 150 on the 4.5 inch wheel it fits spot on , being the b4 uses a 150 on a 4 inch rim
and on the german wiki , looks like the RGV250 hugger looks like a good mod. hope this helps and i cant wait to see this!! :bowdown:
I'll look into those. I'm running a 150 on the stock GS rim.
so how is the build going? I would like info up to see. :thumb:
WOW nice! Ya you gotta be done with it by now!
Wanna sell those Monster turn signals you didnt end up using? Ill take em! :thumb:
It's not done yet. I got screwed on the parts I needed by a member named "pizza". He had everything I needed, but never sent my parts. All paypal was able to recover from his paypal account was $2.74 out of $85! :mad: So I still have to find the parts I need and I'm out $82.26!
WTF! Time to send out the GSTwin Squad to hunt him down and burn at the stake!
What parts are you still in need of? Maybe we can hunt them down.
Post up all his contact info that you have on this loser. :mad:
Quote from: SIKDMAX on June 15, 2008, 02:00:30 PM
WTF! Time to send out the GSTwin Squad to hunt him down and burn at the stake!
What parts are you still in need of? Maybe we can hunt them down.
Post up all his contact info that you have on this loser. :mad:
Yeah it sucks. I did all I could do. Left him negative feedback for him on here so noone else buys from him. However I think he is gone now. He hasn't logged in since May 28th.
I was buying a low milage front brake rotor, Hand levers, controls, grips and a starter relay. If anyone has these parts let me know.
sorry for a fast reply but had church. I am on like 6 sites. I found this ite do to thinking of buying a 94 GS500E. I came to look & get info but my first search was TURBO & then found this post.
Man we hava a site & people that can help with a lot of turbo, nos or asperated info we all work together on other sites also.
turbobikes.org is it & you would like the place. Se my '00 busa build that is about to finish & let me pick your brain on this build for ideas. Well everyones brains. GREAT SITE
I want to see more on this
Quote from: WerxRacing on June 15, 2008, 02:55:11 PM
sorry for a fast reply but had church. I am on like 6 sites. I found this ite do to thinking of buying a 94 GS500E. I came to look & get info but my first search was TURBO & then found this post.
Man we hava a site & people that can help with a lot of turbo, nos or asperated info we all work together on other sites also.
turbobikes.org is it & you would like the place. Se my '00 busa build that is about to finish & let me pick your brain on this build for ideas. Well everyones brains. GREAT SITE
I want to see more on this
Few people use power adders.The crankshaft is prone to breaking above 50hp.If you want more power see this thread.It's cheaper than NOS or turbo.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=14401.0
i was getting it for a fun cheap on gas ride BUT my first look was turbo here. LOL
can't leave anything alone. LOL
Only 1 that I know of has been successfully turbo'd.It had to have fuel injection add to run properly.I don't think it made more power than a quality engine build.It just came on faster.You can build an engine far cheaper and more reliable than using a power adder.
I'm not planning on turboing this bike. Probably the reason this thread came up when you searched "turbo" is because I talked about my 99 Subaru 2.5RS that I swapped in a STi Turbo motor.
Hellow from RS25.com
its sleepysubie
HAHA hows it going you got me adicted to these bikes thanks
Quote from: Mdow on June 16, 2008, 08:23:51 AM
Hellow from RS25.com
its sleepysubie
HAHA hows it going you got me adicted to these bikes thanks
What's up sleepy! Are you thinking about getting a GS?
been hunting for a little bit now i think i found on hes just slow on the replying.
your RS front bumper is still treating me well
Quote from: Mdow on June 17, 2008, 12:54:26 PM
your RS front bumper is still treating me well
:thumb:
I got my starter solenoid today, all I need now is controls, levers, grips, front rotor, and sonic springs. :dunno_white:
Is this bike done yet? Because I need to see the finished product... like now. :icon_rolleyes:
Dan
Not done yet, but soon! I promise! I have had a lot going on lately so I haven't had much time to work on the bike.
Battery is ordered, undertail protection will be fabricated soon. Only thing left after that is to rebuild the front end and decide on a headlight setup. It will be done soon....I hope. :oops:
Made a little progress on the bike today. I mounted the battery box (no pic of that). Also rivited a piece of ABS plastic on the bottom of the seat frame to protect the wiring. Notice in the pics the Ducati monster side cover under the seat. I'll have them mounted permanetly this week.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Oct192008.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Oct1920081.jpg)
That looks great! What'd you use for side covers under the seat?
Dan
Quote from: Danny500 on October 21, 2008, 10:22:19 AM
That looks great! What'd you use for side covers under the seat?
Dan
Thanks! The side covers are from a Ducati Monster 800 Dark.
your chain in blinging! gold, just no grease on it yet?
Quote from: LOUiE on October 21, 2008, 06:07:38 PM
your chain in blinging! gold, just no grease on it yet?
Yep ... they dont call him cosmetic charlie for nothing ... :laugh:
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: LOUiE on October 21, 2008, 06:07:38 PM
your chain in blinging! gold, just no grease on it yet?
:thumb: It has been lubed. I need to do it again though.
Forgot to post the exhaust pictures!
Shipment is coming from bikebandit.com today. Should have all the parts I need to start it up this weekend! The end is near!:D
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3554.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3557.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3559.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3560.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3548.jpg)
What a Fine Gs. I could see a USD front end , and Kat rear wheel , then no one would no what it is ;)
Thanks! It will get USD forks at some point. Probably won't go to the trouble of a kat rear wheel though.
Screw the kat rear wheel ... its needs a 916 swingarm and 916 front and rear wheels.
Cool.
Buddha.
I'm not a fan of that exhaust. The work you put in is just awesome. I really REEEALY like the rear subframe and Ducati seat. This is giving me ideas... :thumb:
Quote from: SecondsFromTheFall on October 23, 2008, 06:56:18 PM
I'm not a fan of that exhaust. The work you put in is just awesome. I really REEEALY like the rear subframe and Ducati seat. This is giving me ideas... :thumb:
Thanks for the complements! I have heard differing opinions on the exhaust. I love the way it looks! I tried different exhaust setups and this worked and looked the best IMO. However, I have recently come up with another idea for the exhaust but it will have to wait. I really want to get this bike on the road!!
Ahhh yes i am impressed with teh Duczuki 8) :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Here are some random pics from the build.
This is how the bike looked the day I got it.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/PICT0126.jpg)
I pulled the top end of the engine off and found a broken cam chain guide. So in order to replace the cam guide I had to split the case. So the engine basically got a complete rebuild.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April142007.jpg)
Inside the engine
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/May222007-1.jpg)
I tried to get the bike started this weekend to find that my starter was dead. I have a new starter on the way, so hopefully I'll have it running this week...hopefully. :cheers:
Like the gold wheels. I thought about doing the same. Will probably go with a lighter color now, seeing yours.
I'd like to see you lose the lower muffler, it just doesn't fit.
Nice work on the tail area. But, please take off the plastic trim on the sides. It looks horrible to me, and completely throws off the look you're trying to achieve. Just doesn't look like your original photoshop, which was beautiful.
If there's any way you can incorporate a smaller digital gauge set, that bike would be drool-able. Of course, with just the right targa-type fairing, it wouldn't look bad either. But, please definitely don't get caught up in the front lower dam thing, I think it completely ruins the effect. I've thought long and hard about a set-up just like yours. Somehow with the gold wheels, it seems sportier. Like almost a street bike cross with a motard. Makes it seem a little higher off the ground, with better suspension clearance and all. I think it's just gorgeous.
Please try to do everything you can to hide wiring and such, and maybe splurge on thicker engine case covers. Perhaps, say, polished or something a little fancier than simply cast. Machined might look okay. Not sure how this might look, exactly, but just a thought. The original engine color in your photoshop wasn't black, and somehow seemed like a nice touch.
Please don't take offense. I know you've worked hard on this thing.
QuoteI tried different exhaust setups and this worked and looked the best
what made you change your mind from the undertail exhaust to the duc setup? I personally would love to see an undertail setup so you can showcase that sexy seat.
Also in your photo'chop' pic you have a blue cowl on the seat... did you change your mind there too?
oh... and looks stinkin awesome 8)
Thanks for the comments! I love hearing what people think of my project.
I thought about just using the top muffler. I tried it and it just didn't look right to me. I really like the look of the two mufflers so that stays for now. The plastic trim also "finishes" the sides nicely IMO.
I will be adding a digital gauge setup in the future, but for now I'll use the stock analog gauges so I can get the bike on the road! I can add things like that later.
I never even entertained the idea of adding the lower air dam. I think it looks much better without it. Also all the wiring under the seat is completely hidden. The wiring behind the headlight will also be hidden.
The original photoshop engine color was silver, but since this is a 95 the original engine color was black. It was just easier to paint it back the original color.
Thanks again for the input and I have not take any offense to any of the comments. :cheers:
Quote from: wladziu on November 04, 2008, 09:36:12 AM
Like the gold wheels. I thought about doing the same. Will probably go with a lighter color now, seeing yours.
I'd like to see you lose the lower muffler, it just doesn't fit.
Nice work on the tail area. But, please take off the plastic trim on the sides. It looks horrible to me, and completely throws off the look you're trying to achieve. Just doesn't look like your original photoshop, which was beautiful.
If there's any way you can incorporate a smaller digital gauge set, that bike would be drool-able. Of course, with just the right targa-type fairing, it wouldn't look bad either. But, please definitely don't get caught up in the front lower dam thing, I think it completely ruins the effect. I've thought long and hard about a set-up just like yours. Somehow with the gold wheels, it seems sportier. Like almost a street bike cross with a motard. Makes it seem a little higher off the ground, with better suspension clearance and all. I think it's just gorgeous.
Please try to do everything you can to hide wiring and such, and maybe splurge on thicker engine case covers. Perhaps, say, polished or something a little fancier than simply cast. Machined might look okay. Not sure how this might look, exactly, but just a thought. The original engine color in your photoshop wasn't black, and somehow seemed like a nice touch.
Please don't take offense. I know you've worked hard on this thing.
The undertail looks cool in the photochop, but it is very hard to make work. There would not be much room for wiring under the seat and since the real seat isn't as high as the seat in the photochop there isn't quite enough room between the seat and the tire. Routing the exhaust pipe would have also been a pain. Also taillight, signal and tag lights would have been harder to fabricate. However the seat and wheel is showcased from the left side quite nicely! :)
A seat cowl will be added. I just haven't been able to find an affordable one for sale. It is hard for me to spend $100+ on such a small piece of plastic! :o I will have one soon though.
Thanks for the comments!
Quote from: LOUiE on November 04, 2008, 10:07:45 AM
QuoteI tried different exhaust setups and this worked and looked the best
what made you change your mind from the undertail exhaust to the duc setup? I personally would love to see an undertail setup so you can showcase that sexy seat.
Also in your photo'chop' pic you have a blue cowl on the seat... did you change your mind there too?
oh... and looks stinkin awesome 8)
YT that biatch when you get her runnin. from cold on choke to ready to ride. i wanna hear it all :icon_twisted:
Some guy on here made a cowl just using an english wheel and sheet metal. Might work for you.
The world thanks you for not trying to add the front air dam. It looks good on some bikes, but definitely not yours.
I know what you mean about the gauges, also. I'm in a similar condition with my nonexistant college budget. Thanks for not taking offense, though. I'm definitely not trying to sharpshoot you. I figured that's what happened with the engine color, and it's not a big deal. It's sort of missing something, though, and I can't put my finger on it. Something to give you a better realization that the bike is a machine for going fast, not just looking shiny. That's why I was saying about the thicker engine cases; something looking fresh out of the machine shop. Something like that might help, but I still can't really put my finger on it.
I applaud you, actually, for not switching to a wider rear tire. It's a whole lot of effort for not much pay off. And, on your bike it's not necessary. Looks more like a downtown city-communter with traffic dodging being your main importance, not scraping pegs. (That's what I like about it, not sure if that's what you were going for.)
And, hey, it's your exhaust - you paid for it. Do whatever you like.
Wish I hadn't said what I did about the wiring - of course you're gonna try to hide it as much as possible (not like there's alot there anyway). Duh.
I still would like to see it without the plastic under the seat. It just reminds me of a hot girl with a pooch. Everything looks great, and then you like down and see that pot-belly. Same reason I don't like the original tail plastic. It's black and fairly subdued, though. But, you've done a great job, and I'm really just nitpicking. Love the build, and your methodology of building to a photoshop rendition. Reminds me of my engineering days.
Since you and I have fairly the same taste, how about tell me what you think about my current rebuild. I just got the frame back from powdercoating (decided to go black with metal flake, wheels and all), and will probably go with the brightest yellow I can find for the tank. The motor's black, and didn't need alot of touching up. New rotors with the gold anodizing. I couldn't find a tail design I liked before I powdercoated, so I stuck with OEM. Yours is pretty much what I was looking for, so I'll have to figure out how to bolt on an assembly, instead of welding. I'd like to know if it's really a nutbuster, though, like Buddha said. Have you ridden it yet?
I don't have the skill or tools to make a cowl, so I'll just buy one eventually.
I think what it is missing is the front end. I will eventually add a GSXR inverted front end. I think the larger and anodized gold fork tubes will make it look 1000x better! 8) The billet engine case covers would look cool, but I think they would look out of place on the black engine.
I also see no need for a tire wider than the 150 I have on it. It will be a bike mainly used to get me back and forth to work.
"Hot girl with a pooch" :laugh: Well I like the side plastics. They are much smaller than the stock plastics and I still think they finish the rear subframe nicely. Without them the subframe looks like it is unfinished to me. To each his own I guess. :cheers:
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on November 05, 2008, 02:10:15 AM
YT that biatch when you get her runnin. from cold on choke to ready to ride. i wanna hear it all :icon_twisted:
Will do!
You should start a thread here showing the progress of your build. I'd love to see pics of it!
I think it would be hard to make a bolt on subframe, but it could be done.
I had the bike running the day after I bought it and rode it down my street on the plywood seat! :laugh: I haven't ridden it since the new seat frame was fabricated, but it feels pretty comfortable just sitting on it in the garage.
Quote from: wladziu on November 05, 2008, 07:44:02 AM
Since you and I have fairly the same taste, how about tell me what you think about my current rebuild. I just got the frame back from powdercoating (decided to go black with metal flake, wheels and all), and will probably go with the brightest yellow I can find for the tank. The motor's black, and didn't need alot of touching up. New rotors with the gold anodizing. I couldn't find a tail design I liked before I powdercoated, so I stuck with OEM. Yours is pretty much what I was looking for, so I'll have to figure out how to bolt on an assembly, instead of welding. I'd like to know if it's really a nutbuster, though, like Buddha said. Have you ridden it yet?
I'll try to put up a bunch of pictures this weekend, thanks for the interest! I'm not changing the front end or tail at the same time, though, so I doubt it will draw much interest.
You're right, the forks would definitely make the difference. Would definitely trump case covers, especially gold anodized like that. I wrote it off for my bike, cause of my college budget and body weight vs the bling-factor. On yours, though, that would be very nice. I'm gonna want to see the thing in person.
Depending on how bad you want that cowl, though, you wouldn't need an english wheel. I was gonna try it on mine, just cutting some sheet with tin-snips. Bend it over as aesthetically as possible, then pop rivet or use those plastic little inserts (the little black things on the inside of the left part of the frame, holding those clips on; also used in automotive door panels). I'm trying to talk you into doing it, so I can see what it looks like. Hahaha.
It's a race to the finish, though. I'll have mine put back together this weekend, if the bearings come in on time. We'll have to go on a ride, sometime, to see if fluorescent yellow is faster than gold.
Oh, and check out the thread I made yesterday. I found some bar-end turn signals and sort of pig-spotter type mirrors. I need you to buy those, so I can see what they're like on a GS. Ha hahahahahahaha!
great progress mate!!
bike looks amazing!
keep us posted, I know you will :thumb:
cheers
Kamil
Quote from: wladziu on November 06, 2008, 07:40:12 AM
I'm gonna want to see the thing in person.
Depending on how bad you want that cowl, though, you wouldn't need an english wheel. I was gonna try it on mine, just cutting some sheet with tin-snips. Bend it over as aesthetically as possible, then pop rivet or use those plastic little inserts (the little black things on the inside of the left part of the frame, holding those clips on; also used in automotive door panels). I'm trying to talk you into doing it, so I can see what it looks like. Hahaha.
It's a race to the finish, though. I'll have mine put back together this weekend, if the bearings come in on time. We'll have to go on a ride, sometime, to see if fluorescent yellow is faster than gold.
I will buy a monster seat cowl before I attempt to make one. It will fit much better and look much better than what I could make.
I'd love to go on a ride sometime! Where do you live?
Quote from: kml.krk on November 06, 2008, 03:07:57 PM
great progress mate!!
bike looks amazing!
keep us posted, I know you will :thumb:
cheers
Kamil
Thanks! I will keep this thread updated as I make further progress.
My starter should be here tomorrow so hopefully I'll have it running this weekend. If I do I'll try to post a video of how it sounds with the monster exhaust.
hot dam that thing is sexy wanna build mine lol
Quote from: hotrodstu77 on November 07, 2008, 10:43:40 PM
hot dam that thing is sexy wanna build mine lol
Sure, for a small fee of course! :cheers:
I live in Greensboro, NC. Couldn't tell where you live from the pictures, even though it's a nice neighborhood it seems.
Seems like you're gonna beat me to the finish, with this nice weekend we're having. My powdercoater did a great job, but he forgot parts. If I go back, he's probably gonna deny seeing them. Now I've gotta get a few small parts made, like the one of the end-plates on the swing-arm. I'm really wishing I had one of those seats laying around. And that upswept exhaust is killing me, I've gotta do something like that.
Had it running last night! :icon_twisted: Video of exhaust sound to come soon!
Awesome work, looks great, finish the thing already, I want to see the finished project!!!!
Quote from: SmartDrug on November 22, 2008, 04:49:17 PM
Awesome work, looks great, finish the thing already, I want to see the finished project!!!!
It's getting there quickly now! A couple of oil leaks to fix now, but no huge issues with the engine.
I am beginning to order FE rebuild parts! I already have new seals. I ordered an aluminium fork brace from buddha and dual headlights from ebay. I'll order a set of sonic springs soon. All should be in and assembled by the new year! :icon_mrgreen:
I require a picture of the fork brace, when you have the time. For tax purposes.
Check out buddhas pics here
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=45111.0
I'll post pics of mine once I receive it.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on November 19, 2008, 12:50:42 PM
Had it running last night! :icon_twisted: Video of exhaust sound to come soon!
Fail haha
What's this? :dunno_black:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3741.jpg)
a pretty blue nut? :dunno_white:
That's a pre-load adjuster. See where it says S<----->H on the nut? Don't spin the nut!!! That's "soft/hard" adjustment. If you use a screwdriver to tighten/loosen that screw in the middle it'll affect the sag of the front suspension.
You want to make sure both shocks are balanced... so tighten them up as far as they'll go and back them out evenly until you have about 10-15mm of sag in the front.
I believe the blue nut is simply the bolt that holds the pre-load apparatus in the fork. The larger silver bolt under it removes the cap and apparatus from the fork all together.
Dan
I still think its a pretty blue nut! 8)
Man, that's looking good. I am envious. I have some plans for mine, but it will be a multi-year project, I think. I have to bring it back from the dead 'cause I need the commuter. Plan is to have it running (at 541cc using advice in dgyver's thread). Focus starts with engine and intake / exhaust. Front and rear end changes maybe next winter. Cosmetic stuff third. Gotta keep my costs spread out or the wife gets upset. ;)
Quote from: Danny500 on January 14, 2009, 10:12:13 PM
That's a pre-load adjuster. See where it says S<----->H on the nut? Don't spin the nut!!! That's "soft/hard" adjustment. If you use a screwdriver to tighten/loosen that screw in the middle it'll affect the sag of the front suspension.
You want to make sure both shocks are balanced... so tighten them up as far as they'll go and back them out evenly until you have about 10-15mm of sag in the front.
I believe the blue nut is simply the bolt that holds the pre-load apparatus in the fork. The larger silver bolt under it removes the cap and apparatus from the fork all together.
Dan
:icon_lol: It was really a rhetorical question! I'll post a few more pics tonight.
Waiting on my custom stem to be made and it will be permanently mounted! Gotta find a wheel and it will finally be done! :cheers:
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3737.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3740.jpg)
Looks Awesome!
WOW awesome skill
looks awesome but man with all that room you could easily put in an undertail!!!!! that would be HOT! at least to me, but its still SWEET!!!!!! Good Work!
Quote from: utgunslinger13 on January 15, 2009, 08:15:03 PM
looks awesome but man with all that room you could easily put in an undertail!!!!! that would be HOT! at least to me, but its still SWEET!!!!!! Good Work!
I entertained that idea, but there really isn't enough room. The minimal room under the seat is used for the wiring. Plus the exhaust piping would be more complicated. Not to mention the taillight/turn signal/tag mount dilemma. I think the side mounted exhaust was the best alternative.
I'm glad you guys like my build! :cheers:
I guess I cant say much as originally I planned an undertain for mine, but as I get closer to time to run the exhaust the more and more difficult it seems and its probably not going to happen. You should be proud of your work, it looks top notch and I cant wait to see the completed project! (That is if you ever stop changing things and finish it! lol)
Quote from: utgunslinger13 on January 15, 2009, 08:22:57 PM
(That is if you ever stop changing things and finish it! lol)
:technical: I know, right!! It won't be long now. Steering stem will be done in a few weeks. It will all be together and rideable as soon as I receive the stem.
At least your making progress! I'm laid out on the couch with my newly broken foot propped up and enjoy the "Vitamin V" (vicodin) that was prescribbed for my double spiral fracture of my 5th metatarsal! lol I'd give anything to feel up to working on the bike right now!
Send me some of those "vitamins" and I might work faster! :o Just kidding, hope you feel better soon!
I could NEVER part with my vitamins, I like them WAY TO MUCH! but I'd be tempted to take one FOR you in celebration of any progress you make! At this point I'm just happy I only had to miss 1 day of work and not expecting surgery!
Man, you guys are making me miss my bike now!
what front end is that?
why do you need a custom stem, can't you just press in the gs stem?
looks VERY NICE I LIKE!
Quote from: aaronjosephward on January 19, 2009, 01:25:27 PM
what front end is that?
why do you need a custom stem, can't you just press in the gs stem?
looks VERY NICE I LIKE!
06 GSXR 750. My GS has a welded in stem. So if it was removed it would have to be rewelded, but the GSXR triple is aluminum. An 04 GS press in stem has a snap ring on the bottom. I would have to modify the GSXR triple to accomadate the ring, also a spacer/bushing would have to be made for the top of the stem since the GS stem is smaller. The custom stem seemed like the best way to go. Then I can use OEM GSXR top nuts.
Have you tried to get the stem out of the lower triple by chance. I tried on my ... secret, undeclared .... glukclukclab bike that has a similar FE and I never could remove the bloody stem.
I'll watch this close and follow your lead on yanking the stem. Of course you get the stem out you can just machine it to where it needs to be.
Its lower bearing is 30,, and upper is larger tha 25 where it has to take the upper bearing. Easy to machine it down and sleeve that hole inside the triple. Or you can fit a stem nut with a sleeve (like a GR 650 stem nut) and fit that in ... and slap this triple on it cos its almost 30mm OD sleeve ... muhahahahahaha ....
Cool.
Buddha.
can you take pictures of where you put the battery please?
I don't have any pics of the battery mount, but I'll try to snap a few this weekend.
I received my custom stem last week. I had it pressed in the bottom triple today. I'll have the forks mounted this weekend. My front wheel is on the way. So the only thing I need now is headlights! :thumb:
Front end is mounted! GSXR front wheel will be here tomorrow. It's finally coming together!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Feb152009.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Feb1520092.jpg)
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(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Feb1520093.jpg)
It's really coming together! That front end is amazing.
That's looking great, that front end is amazing.
Thanks! I am very glad I held out for the GSXR front end! Only thing left is headlights and instruments.
Is very very nice ! . i still think u should of got a 4.5 inch wheel as well . but its one of the sexyest Gs's ive ever seen , the frame work is spot on, very clean and very professional, Great job :thumb:
Looking hot! :cool:
Great idea, hot front but sell this f...ing exhaust change it mate! please ! it was total waste of $ it looks to heavy and to big for this fine ride!
I like the exhaust. It stays.
F'n STELLARR!!!
B-E-A-UTIFAL!!!!!!!!!!! I think the Monster exhaust and tail go well togerther mate. this is an awesome GS mate (not that u can easily tell its a GS!) superb font end mate!!!!!!
Questions... (maybe a suggestion? lol)
1: what headlight are you using?
2: Paint the rear brake caliper mount flat black to match front?
3: What bar ends are you using?
4: What gauges?? Vapor?
5: If we ever met, could I hold your hand? Just for a minute? Just to feel special?
Seriously though... I'm truly amazed at the progress you've made with this bike. I love that you've done your research and put your own personal flair to it as well.
Exactly what a custom bike should be.. for the rider, by the rider.
:star: :star: :star: :star: :star: <--- Those are for you to do with as you please. Use them wisely.
wow looks super nice,
i'm sure that gsxr FE cost a pretty penny. worth it though!
video yet?
Quote from: Danny500 on February 17, 2009, 12:07:57 AM
5: If we ever met, could I hold your hand? Just for a minute? Just to feel special?
:nono: :kiss3: :o :angel:
lol
Quote from: Danny500 on February 17, 2009, 12:07:57 AM
Questions... (maybe a suggestion? lol)
1: what headlight are you using?
2: Paint the rear brake caliper mount flat black to match front?
3: What bar ends are you using?
4: What gauges?? Vapor?
5: If we ever met, could I hold your hand? Just for a minute? Just to feel special?
Seriously though... I'm truly amazed at the progress you've made with this bike. I love that you've done your research and put your own personal flair to it as well.
Exactly what a custom bike should be.. for the rider, by the rider.
:star: :star: :star: :star: :star: <--- Those are for you to do with as you please. Use them wisely.
1) I am going to use a 5 3/4 dual headlight setup from aztec8
2) Do you mean the rod attached to the swingarm or the aluminum bracket attached to the axle?
3) I am not sure about the bar ends yet. I'll probably get a set of bar end mirrors.
4) Still unsure about the gauges also. I have a katana electronic tach that I am thinking of using. Still need a speedo though. I may use my Garmin nuvi for the speedo so I can get out and ride.
5) Yes, but only for a minute and it will cost you!
Thanks for the compliments!
Quote from: Jay_wolf on February 16, 2009, 06:11:22 AM
i still think u should of got a 4.5 inch wheel as well
I decided last night that I am going to go with a 4.5 rear wheel! :woohoo: Just need to locate one.
If anyone is interested in buying a set of GS wheels painted gold with brand new Pirelli Dragon Supercorsas and a brand new EBC rear brake rotor let me know!
You've done a great job on it :bowdown:
im still about 70% sure its never going to hit the road haha. you will finish it then take it back apart for another upgrade.
did you see your car got sold (or was for sale) again?
HAHA!! It will be done soon!
They put the car up for sale, but ended up keeping it and buying an 05 WRX drivetrain for it since they tore up second gear in the RS tranny.
Front wheel painted! Goes on the bike permanently tomorrow!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GSXRWheelPainted.jpg)
Hell, if there's a customizing contest Czoko already won it. That bike is incredible! I liked it better before he wrecked the seat, though. I'd like to see more reasonable custom bike projects myself. What I mean is, I've seen so many guys to a great job customizing their bikes, like Czoko, but then they decide to go off the deep end and dump a ton more dough and time into it and end up with something that's great for shows, but horrible to ride.
In this case I like the work Charlie's doing and I like that his finished product will retain good rideability but I don't like that it's getting heavier. I agree with Czoko. That exhaust is way too heavy. The whole appeal of the GS 500 is the same as the bikini.. less is more.
The exhaust isn't that heavy. As I said before, I like the exhaust so it stays. I may get tired of it at some point and change it, but not in the forseeable future. Thanks for the compliments though!
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 01, 2009, 10:31:01 PM
Front wheel painted! Goes on the bike permanently tomorrow!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GSXRWheelPainted.jpg)
What did this wheel come from ? hayabusa ? kawi of some kind. Its an enkei - I have a pair a 190 rear and 120 front with 99% tars and a flat spot where the genius clobbered or ran over somehting. Anyway, not that it would fit a GS ... not that I would ever dream of that ... never, me ... never.
Cool.
Buddha.
GSXR 750 to fit the front end.
i love it keep up the great job
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 02, 2009, 02:38:52 PM
GSXR 750 to fit the front end.
GSXR 750 eh ... much obliged ...
They dont call him cosmetic charlie for nothing ...
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on March 02, 2009, 06:10:39 PM
GSXR 750 eh ... much obliged ...
They dont call him cosmetic charlie for nothing ...
Cool.
Buddha.
Nothing wrong with wanting a good looking bike! :cheers:
Nothing wrong at all with a good looking bike! Keep up the work!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March122009.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March1220091.jpg)
Did I mention I bought a 05 Katana Wheel?
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March1220094.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March1220092.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March1220093.jpg)
Looks great, I especially like the 3rd pic.
So yeah ummmm mind if i borrow the FE....lol.....dang man looking great. :thumb:
Thanks!
I need some advise on mirrors. I was thinking bar end mirrors but saw an SV with them a few days ago and I am not sure if I like them or not. Any ideas?
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 13, 2009, 09:24:44 AM
Thanks!
I need some advise on mirrors. I was thinking bar end mirrors but saw an SV with them a few days ago and I am not sure if I like them or not. Any ideas?
Very cool bike! As for mirrors, I think bar end mirrors could be really cool... If you're not a fan of the round ones everyone else has, you could try some other shape... My friend with a Ducati Sport Classic has some sweet bar end mirrors. Here's a picture of a similar bike... I think they are stock mirrors on the Sport Classic:
(http://www.superbikeitalia.com/images/27_420200692010pm.jpg)
Just a thought...
The above mirrors are called Napoleons. You can find them from $25 - $40 on ebay and other sites. just FYI, I think they look awesome.
what was the complete front end worth? where'd ya get it?
Quote from: springy14 on March 13, 2009, 03:23:26 PM
what was the complete front end worth? where'd ya get it?
I probably have about $600 in the front end. That includes forks, wheel, brakes, clipons and a custom made steering stem(which cost as much as the forks themselves). I pieced it all together from eBay, except for the stem of course.
thats more then i paid for my whole project bike...lol
It's 4 times what I paid for the entire bike..lol. I must be out of my mind! :dunno_black:
the look is worth it tho...did you check out mine i just added a buch more pics for the tank work i did. and i just shot it with some etching/filling primer.
sold my GS last year but I still cruise though the forum on occasion.
C-Charlie, nice work so far. Not that I had doubt in what you were doing, but it looks like it's turning out even better than what I had expected.
Looking forward to seeing a finished product.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 14, 2009, 09:08:43 AM
I must be out of my mind!
In a good way C :thumb: This FE was worth it :cheers: Looks S F'n nice :woohoo: you could save some $ on fab'n this custom steam. (this wasnt the only way to fit this FE ;)) Keep on this pro work.
That is looking sooo hot! Looks like you're getting close to riding. Must be excited.
Quote from: CZOKO on March 21, 2009, 08:43:49 AM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 14, 2009, 09:08:43 AM
I must be out of my mind!
In a good way C :thumb: This FE was worth it :cheers: Looks S F'n nice :woohoo: you could save some $ on fab'n this custom steam. (this wasnt the only way to fit this FE ;)) Keep on this pro work.
Thanks man!
Let me know how you would have fit the front end. I am interested to know. :thumb:
Cosmeticcharlie - That FE has 30 top and bottom.
No bearing for the 30 ID and 47 OD your stem needs. 30 is fine for the lower. You have to turn that stock stem to 25 not advisable cos it will turn too thin or start with 1.5inch round bar stock, turn top to 25, 30 for the lower and drill the center to ~10-12mm.
Then sleeve the top triple to get the 30mm hole down to 25. Dunno if you did that, but that be the cheapest IMHO.
Cool.
Buddha.
I didn't want to turn the stock stem down. Plus the stock GSXR stem was to long, that is why I had a custom stem made (and custom top bearing). May have cost a bit more, but I think it was the best way to go about it.
You cannot turn that GSXR stem to 25mm. It will be too thin, but why did you have to get a custom top bearing. I'd have made a 30 lower and 25 top bearing stem in the right length. Then sleeved the top triple from 30 mm to 25 or whatever. I'd use the GS lock nuts and that top triple and a top triple nut of your choice Maybe a GS one. But that's just me.
Cool.
Buddha.
I kept the same dimensions as the stock GSXR stem, except made the overall length the same length as a GS stem. I wanted to be able to use all of the GSXR hardware (lock nuts and top triple nut).
loving the bike man, it looks amazing. i wish i had the time/money to fix up my little pony (no pun intended), my impulse says "yes you need cool parts for bike", but my wallet says "hahaha i'm empty from all your bills you fool!"......i hate when my wallet calls me names and talks down to me :icon_confused: .......
my bike should be back on the road in less then 2 weeks waiting on my carb sync tool and painted parts should be in wesday
How did you get 30 ID and 47 OD Tapered roller bearings then ?
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on March 23, 2009, 12:56:19 PM
How did you get 30 ID and 47 OD Tapered roller bearings then ?
Cool.
Buddha.
Turned the race from a 37 x 48 down by one millimeter. Worked great.
New Lid!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSCN3914.jpg)
Tonight I pulled the carbs and adjusted the float bowls to the correct height, re-routed my fuel lines and wired the rear turn signals.
I fired the bike up and it runs much better. I am pretty sure it was only running on one cylinder previously. I still need to sync the carbs and adjust the pilot screws (running lean).
I plan on wiring the tail light tomorrow and making the final adjustments to the carb.
I am in awe of the work you've done, but I'm waiting for you to come to the realization that those mufflers are overkill and not good-looking as well. Too much weight and too high. It would look sooo much better with a 2-into-1 pipe, which is simple, and that is the essence of the GS; simplicity.
Love the project otherwise! :thumb:
I still like the mufflers. Maybe one day I'll change it, but not anytime soon.
The carb is still not getting any gas in the right float bowl, so I'll be pulling them off again tonight to try and figure out why.
nice lid!
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 04, 2009, 12:21:34 AM
Tonight I pulled the carbs and adjusted the float bowls to the correct height, re-routed my fuel lines and wired the rear turn signals.
I fired the bike up and it runs much better. I am pretty sure it was only running on one cylinder previously. I still need to sync the carbs and adjust the pilot screws (running lean).
I plan on wiring the tail light tomorrow and making the final adjustments to the carb.
i just bought a carb sync tool if you need to barrow it
Quote from: Mdow on April 04, 2009, 10:27:33 AM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 04, 2009, 12:21:34 AM
Tonight I pulled the carbs and adjusted the float bowls to the correct height, re-routed my fuel lines and wired the rear turn signals.
I fired the bike up and it runs much better. I am pretty sure it was only running on one cylinder previously. I still need to sync the carbs and adjust the pilot screws (running lean).
I plan on wiring the tail light tomorrow and making the final adjustments to the carb.
i just bought a carb sync tool if you need to barrow it
I made one like shown in the wiki, just haven't used it yet. If it doesn't work as shown I'll take you up on the offer.
I'm not sure why the right float bowl isn't getting any gas. Something could be clogged.
^ sounds logical or the float is set SUPER wrong
Yeah, I plan on checking the floats again also.
I had that problem once upon a time. Needle valve was sticking, so the bowl would fill up real slow and this was a 125 so it only had one bowl. It would run fine for a couple minutes until the bowl ran dry, then it would die. Then after 5 mins it would run for another minute or two. A tiny grain of grit of some sort, probably sand, it all it was.
Just my few opinions.
Cool design options. Those stock ducati pipes are HEAVY plus quiet, if you are going to do it throw some real aftermarket pipes on there instead of ducati stockers, also, all pre 2004 monsters did not have emissions canisters under the side cover below the seat. Find ducati monster side covers that don't have that bulge so that it matches the left side of the bike. Thiat will make it look much better, and both sides will match. I had carbon fiber side covers, which they make without that emissions bulge too. Are you thinking of putting a seat cowl cover over the passenger area? Other than that pretty cool, why don't you just buy a Ducati?
Amazing FE, any new progress? Pics?
Can't believe I read thru all 17 pages and still no final product! :technical:
Have you considered coring the ducati exhaust?
http://www.ducatimonster.org/forums/accessories-mods/190294-696-monster-cored-exhaust.html
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 12, 2009, 08:09:46 PM
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March122009.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/March1220091.jpg)
awesome; doing something similar but with an 01 wheel with 5mm spacers on the calipers. what you do about the steering stops/ignition lock? do the stock clipons hit the tank/frame?
Glad to see everything worked out for you, buddy.
The bike looks steller!
Good job.
doooood
win :bstar: :bstar: :bstar: :bstar:
Quote from: psyber_0ptix on May 11, 2009, 10:22:16 AM
awesome; doing something similar but with an 01 wheel with 5mm spacers on the calipers. what you do about the steering stops/ignition lock? do the stock clipons hit the tank/frame?
I will need to fab steering stops. I am not too worried about the ignition lock. The stock clipons are very close to the tank.
Quote from: omrimon on May 20, 2009, 08:39:55 AM
Glad to see everything worked out for you, buddy.
The bike looks steller!
Good job.
Thanks to you for the stem drawings! :thumb:
Just read every page of this and I am in love! Fantastic job on everything and a lot of ideas have been provided to me for my bike.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 20, 2009, 12:37:40 PM
Quote from: psyber_0ptix on May 11, 2009, 10:22:16 AM
awesome; doing something similar but with an 01 wheel with 5mm spacers on the calipers. what you do about the steering stops/ignition lock? do the stock clipons hit the tank/frame?
I will need to fab steering stops. I am not too worried about the ignition lock. The stock clipons are very close to the tank.
i'll be posting my solution soon on my gsxr fork install thread... its actually pretty easy :)
So I'm looking at doing a similar approach on my bike... Building a custom seat frame and such and the first dilemma I have found is where to mount the battery tray. I want to chop my tail very similar to yours and the only thing i could think of is possibly to weld in a plate right above the shock. Where did you put yours? Thanks in advance
- Mark
X2, this is an amazing build. I have the Monster seat/cowl, sides on the way. Guess I need a welder, lol.
Have read this thread a hundred times, love the work!
Any more updates Cosmic?
Michael
What stripper and what paint did you use for the wheels?
I wish I had some updates to post, but sadly I do not.
I used a brush on paint stripper found at my local home depot. I don't remember the brand. The wheels were painted with Duplicolor Universal Gold engine paint.
Did we run out of funds or time :icon_lol:, been secretly watching this build and O.C.D.'s and can't wait to see final pictures and maybe video?
Keep up the great work.
Bump.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on October 21, 2008, 07:25:56 PM
Quote from: LOUiE on October 21, 2008, 06:07:38 PM
your chain in blinging! gold, just no grease on it yet?
:thumb: It has been lubed. I need to do it again though.
Charlie what chain is that? I have found a DID one, is it this one?
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A2711103
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 04, 2010, 12:13:03 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on October 21, 2008, 07:25:56 PM
Quote from: LOUiE on October 21, 2008, 06:07:38 PM
your chain in blinging! gold, just no grease on it yet?
:thumb: It has been lubed. I need to do it again though.
Charlie what chain is that? I have found a DID one, is it this one?
http://www.bikebandit.com/product/A2711103
PO told me it was a RK chain. I'll probably replace it before I put the bike on the road.
Good timing bumping my thread. I was just about to get on here and post.
Well you guys probably won't believe it until I post some pics, but I am FINALLY getting a rear tire installed tomorrow. So the bike will once again be a roller.
I've been thinking of spicing the color scheme up a bit. Take a look a the these two photochops I did. Just a quick respray on the tank and maybe the subframe, add a number decal to the seat cowl and call it done. I don't want to start taking things apart to paint again. Any suggestions?
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GS500bluegoldNewPaintSilverSubframe.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GS500bluegoldNewPaintBlueSubframeco.jpg)
Ohh and I am ditching the monster exhaust and having one built like you see in the above photochop.
I think it is this chain: http://www.bikebandit.com/rk-520-kz6-heavy-duty-race-chain
Why you ditching it? Old or is it the color?
I like the graphics idea. What does the "7" symbolize? Exhaust will look great too!
My tires should be here in a few minutes so I too can be a roller. Wish we were closer to compare builds. They both look alike but are so different. :cheers:
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 04, 2010, 02:33:51 PM
I think it is this chain: http://www.bikebandit.com/rk-520-kz6-heavy-duty-race-chain
Why you ditching it? Old or is it the color?
I like the graphics idea. What does the "7" symbolize? Exhaust will look great too!
My tires should be here in a few minutes so I too can be a roller. Wish we were closer to compare builds. They both look alike but are so different. :cheers:
I am ditching the exhaust because it looks to big and heavy to me now.
The 7 doesn't represent anything. Just a number I threw on there. I am still undecided about doing something like that.
Not sure how I haven't commented here yet, but this is looking great :cheers:
I like the sliver subframe better...seems like it'll give some contrast under the tail section.
the first picture with the silver sub frame is definitely the route to go.
First pic with silver sub.
*I*, personally, do Not like the number. But if You like it, knock yourself out. :thumb:
I'd like to see this bike finally finished.
Michael
Glad you decided to ditch the exhaust. That thing looked like a ten ton weight to help with wheelies.
Quote from: mister on March 05, 2010, 01:02:39 AM
I'd like to see this bike finally finished.
Michael
HAHA! Me too!
Silver Frame, no number looks good.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/GS500bluegoldNewPaintSilverSubfr-1.jpg)
Daaaaang...that's purty!!! :drool drool:
That does look really good. If it was me, I would try to make the exhaust a little longer, and leave just enough tip to direct the air out towards the side. That's just an opinion though, I've never been crazy about that much pipe after the exhaust, or even really short exhausts for the matter. Looks good either way though.
I have a disdain for advertising. The Suzuki "S" is a nicely understated thing. The word "Suzuki" turns it into an ad. *I* preferred the blue tank when it was sans ads. But if you like the word across the tank then it's all good.
Michael
I had the tire mounted friday. I should be making some progress now!
Making a little progress. When I was about to mount the rear wheel I realized i had lost the spacer that goes between the wheel and brake caliper bracket. :dunno_black: I ordered a new one and few other misc parts as well as a rear swingarm stand.
In the meantime, I removed the monster exhaust and started cutting up one of the cans to see if it would be possible to shorten it and use it under the bike. I think it will work. I'll try to get some pics this week. The bike looks much better without those huge mufflers on the side. Not sure what I was thinking back then! :cookoo:
Anything can be cut shorter. It just helps if you have the tools to put it back together right.
No pics means it didn't happen, lol :kiss3:
Quote from: tt_four on March 16, 2010, 10:40:44 AM
Anything can be cut shorter. It just helps if you have the tools to put it back together right.
:thumb:
What is this crap?!?!? http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30723
I am glad you went there as I am too. I registered but they have not confirmed. But I will post my build too. Gotta shoe the GS love on the big dog's site!!!
HAHA! There are some cool bikes there and some good ideas. Still true to gstwin though!
Forgot to post the picture of the cut down duc can here.
Too short? I still need to get some muffler packing and a piece of 1 5/8 perforated pipe.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/ShortenedDucMuffler.jpg)
verrrrryyyyy cool have any pictures of the progress as of recently? I reallly like the idea of the ducati muffler and that is definitely not too short, is it alot louder cut down like that though?
Took some pics of how she sits right now. Very dirty and not close to being finished. I am waiting on a swingarm stand that I ordered so I can replace a spacer on the rear axle that was bent and adjust the tension on the chain. Should have the muffler finished up and on the bike soon too. Can't wait to hear it!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Picture002.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Picture003.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Picture004.jpg)
That looks badass like that and probably sounds like a beast. :thumb: Who needs a muffler.
Ouch :thumb:
Quote from: badguy on March 18, 2010, 02:40:57 PM
Ouch :thumb:
That's right, it's so hot it hurts! :o
Inspired by O.C.D. comparision pic. Can't even tell it is the same bike execpt for the dent in the frame.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/Comparecopy.jpg)
So where are your controls? Are you guessing the speed and rpm's? Need input.
Oh, and like mine, the before and after makes you want to cringe because you know how much money you spent on a $700 bike, lol. :2guns:
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 18, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
So where are your controls? Are you guessing the speed and rpm's? Need input.
Haha, I bet he is, all the while he's guessing at what his headlights would be showing him when he's riding in the dark. :thumb:
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 18, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
Oh, and like mine, the before and after makes you want to cringe because you know how much money you spent on a $700 bike, lol. :2guns:
You guys really make me want to swap my front end because it's the only thing left that dates my bike back to 1990 now that I've changed the tank and tail, but I really can't bring myself to spend that kinda money like you guys have. Too many things need worked on in the house to use the "well I just need a project" excuse. I saw somewhere that the gsxr750s had the same size bearings as the gs though, and if that's true, and I could make a front end swap with nothing more than getting a spacer made to go under the top tripe, I might consider it, especially because I should be able to find a 1990-95 front end way cheaper than you guys spend on your 2000+ front ends.
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 18, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
So where are your controls? Are you guessing the speed and rpm's? Need input.
I don't need any gauges or headlights! :icon_mrgreen:
It's not quite streetable yet. Not even registered. Soon though.
QuoteOh, and like mine, the before and after makes you want to cringe because you know how much money you spent on a $700 bike, lol. :2guns:
HAHA! So true. I still don't feel like I have too much money in it.....yet!
Wow that's a sweet build you have going!
Are you running 1 muffler or 2?
One.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 18, 2010, 07:56:13 PM
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 18, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
So where are your controls? Are you guessing the speed and rpm's? Need input.
I don't need any gauges or headlights! :icon_mrgreen:
It's not quite streetable yet. Not even registered. Soon though.
QuoteOh, and like mine, the before and after makes you want to cringe because you know how much money you spent on a $700 bike, lol. :2guns:
HAHA! So true. I still don't feel like I have too much money in it.....yet!
You would laugh at me for what I have spent!!! :technical:
Quote from: seamax on March 18, 2010, 01:42:25 PM
That looks badass like that and probably sounds like a beast. :thumb: Who needs a muffler.
agreed it looks badass just the way it is with the two pipes keep i would keep them that way :thumb: ...but then again you probably would like to keep your hearing, but if it was me i would leave it like that
What's your plan with the exhaust being that short? Is it going under the motor, or are you still mounting it normal?
Under
Quote from: jdecaire on March 19, 2010, 09:16:02 AM
Quote from: seamax on March 18, 2010, 01:42:25 PM
That looks badass like that and probably sounds like a beast. :thumb: Who needs a muffler.
agreed it looks badass just the way it is with the two pipes keep i would keep them that way :thumb: ...but then again you probably would like to keep your hearing, but if it was me i would leave it like that
Yeah...maybe just 2 nice tips and that looks badass. If the sound is too loud you can always get tips with adjustable silencers.
What year Monster seat is that? Thanks
I don't remember, but many years used the same seat.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 19, 2010, 08:51:43 PM
I don't remember, but many years used the same seat.
But, some are latch and some are pin style. I bought a latch style and then had to get a pin type as the frame on mine was a pin style. that year was a 2003 frame. So if you are getting one be ready to know what latch it has.
Just an FYI - sorry to jack Charlie.
Quote from: O.C.D. on March 21, 2010, 09:32:09 AM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on March 19, 2010, 08:51:43 PM
I don't remember, but many years used the same seat.
But, some are latch and some are pin style. I bought a latch style and then had to get a pin type as the frame on mine was a pin style. that year was a 2003 frame. So if you are getting one be ready to know what latch it has.
Just an FYI - sorry to jack Charlie.
No problem. Mine is a latch style.
So I have been focusing on the rear of the bike, trying to get everything finished. I have an aluminium tag mount on the way. I will also be making a cover for the space between the taillight and subframe that will cover the wiring. I am still looking for a seat cowl.
I picked up a rear hugger from a 2003 monster M800 on ebay. I took a chance that it would fit with a little modification. I received it today and it stuck it on the bike. It looks like it is going to fit pretty good, but looked a little big. So I cut a few inches off. I'll fit it on the bike tomorrow and get some pics. I still think it is a little large, but I can always cut more off.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/2003MonsterM800Hugger.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/2003MonsterM800Hugger1.jpg)
Is that undertail platic or sheet metal? If its plastic did you get off a regular household item or buy a plastic sheet?
It's plastic. Bought a ABS plastic sheet, cut to size and rivited to the subframe.
I did some more trimming on the hugger. I like the shape, but I think I still need to take a few inches off in overall length. What do you think?
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0455.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0456.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0458.jpg)
Looking good. I ordered one a week ago to try it out.
How is the width on it from behind? Does it match a 160 pretty well? how did you end up attaching it to the swingarm?
Pics from behind and up close?
Looks good, but too tall - take some of the length off the top.
Quote from: O.C.D. on April 17, 2010, 12:17:10 PM
Looking good. I ordered one a week ago to try it out.
How is the width on it from behind? Does it match a 160 pretty well? how did you end up attaching it to the swingarm?
Pics from behind and up close?
Looks good, but too tall - take some of the length off the top.
It looked a little wide before I trimmed it, but now the width looks good on the 160. I haven't attached it to the swingarm yet, but I will be able to use the stock GS chain guard mounts. Also use a mount on the front of the hugger.
I'll be taking a couple of inches off of it tonight. I'll try to get some more detailed pics tomorrow.
I know it's trading mud/water/roadgrime protection for looks, but I'd shorten it so that when looking at the bike from the left, the tip of the hugger is around 11 o'clock...maybe a little past 11, but definitely not past 12. Does that make sense?
I think I got the length right this time. I'm going to smooth all the edges tonight and get the hardware I need to mount it and then it is on the bike for good.
Pics!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0455-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0457-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0458-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0459.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0461.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0464.jpg)
Now that I am looking at these pics, I am considering taking some more width off of it.
i think it looks sweet where it is. just my opinion though
Thanks!
Very nice indeed! I am liking it a lot. I should have mine today and from there I can determine if it is really right. Still though, great ingenuity and idea!
I was not going to run a chain guard so I cut off my tabs, lol. Should be interesting to see how I mount it.
Looks sweet. I might have to steal this idea. I still LOVE your exhaust look and with some nice tips it would look even more amazing.
Quote from: seamax on April 19, 2010, 07:23:16 AM
Looks sweet. I might have to steal this idea. I still LOVE your exhaust look and with some nice tips it would look even more amazing.
Thanks!
I like the "look" of the exhaust too, but it won't be staying that way. Open exhaust is not my cup of tea.
Man, a 160 looks huge on the GS. The 160 looks tiny on my Monster.
Looks nice!
Have you thought about a two sided high mount exhaust?
(http://www.store.commoto.com/images/zard_ZD017SKR.jpg)
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 19, 2010, 08:04:37 AM
Quote from: seamax on April 19, 2010, 07:23:16 AM
Looks sweet. I might have to steal this idea. I still LOVE your exhaust look and with some nice tips it would look even more amazing.
Thanks!
I like the "look" of the exhaust too, but it won't be staying that way. Open exhaust is not my cup of tea.
You can do something like mine and get 2 short atv muffers or even baffled tips. Leaving the exhaust cut there makes the rear look really clean and shows off the hugger.
Quote from: aaronjosephward on April 19, 2010, 09:18:23 AM
Man, a 160 looks huge on the GS. The 160 looks tiny on my Monster.
Looks nice!
Have you thought about a two sided high mount exhaust?
I like the space between the bottom of the seat and tire. I don't want to take that space up with mufflers. Plus the piping running up to the mufflers wouldn't be pretty since it would have to wrap behind the foot pegs and go straight up.
Quote from: seamax on April 19, 2010, 09:42:09 AM
You can do something like mine and get 2 short atv muffers or even baffled tips. Leaving the exhaust cut there makes the rear look really clean and shows off the hugger.
The muffler I am using is getting mounted under the bike. It won't cover either side of the wheel. :thumb:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 19, 2010, 12:54:26 PM
Quote from: seamax on April 19, 2010, 09:42:09 AM
You can do something like mine and get 2 short atv muffers or even baffled tips. Leaving the exhaust cut there makes the rear look really clean and shows off the hugger.
The muffler I am going to be using is getting mounted under the bike. It won't cover either side of the wheel. :thumb:
Awesome. Can't wait to see it.
Was there a big difference between the 95 and 01 gas tanks? I have a 2005 Ducati Monster S2R seat and the front wont line up with the back of the 95 gas tank. Oh and did your setup make the seat hight higher? Thanks!
The newer tanks are shaped much different.
Old tank.....
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4207260131_bc8e7c8ecd.jpg)
New tank....
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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4177407057_d3d5594480.jpg)
The new tank is rounder and has those indents on the bottom where the seat wraps around it. The old one has sharp edges and is just square shaped at the back.
Thanks for the detail ttfour. I have too much on my mind right now to think about the bike. :dunno_black:
I started wondering today what my bike would look like with a black frame and swingarm. So I did this photochop. I am not sure if I like it or not. That may be because I have looked at the silver frame for so long. I won't be taking it apart anytime soon to repaint, though.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0455-1.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/DSC_0455Black.jpg)
I'd have to say the black frame is MUCH better!
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on October 19, 2008, 10:06:36 PM
Made a little progress on the bike today. I mounted the battery box (no pic of that). Also rivited a piece of ABS plastic on the bottom of the seat frame to protect the wiring. Notice in the pics the Ducati monster side cover under the seat. I'll have them mounted permanetly this week.
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way late but a little thought: i like the look of those side covers, but only if they were moved forward. if i were to do a similar mod, i would cut those side covers a bit and mock them up under the tank/seat where the (subframe?) starts. that would fill in the silver space under the tank and seat and make it look like the seat wraps around/down to where the main frame is. not sure i explained myself well enough.. just my suggestion though since you have negative space, the tail support, another sliver of negative space, then the seat and tank. i think those side covers would fill that gap nicely.
Quote from: utgunslinger13 on April 28, 2010, 02:27:17 PM
I'd have to say the black frame is MUCH better!
Damn you!
pandymai: I am probably not even going to be using those side covers now, but this is a good idea if I do.
Sorry, I painted my 91 frame black. I guess I'm pretty jaded towards the black frame then lol
Black all the way but then everything needs to be BLACK!
Quote from: seamax on April 28, 2010, 02:41:10 PM
Black all the way but then everything needs to be BLACK!
+1
It hides the dirt better or something...
I also like the black. I think I may paint my frame black when I get around to painting my tank and tail. I'm hoping I may be able to do it without pulling the bike apart, and just covering the motor and everything else, but I'll see how it goes.
I like the silver frame on this bike, usually i like black, but the silver makes it look more like a motoGP bike. i dont know if anyone else thinks about motoGP when they see it but i do. only in silver. the black frame with your particular setup reminds me of a moderatley overweight 24 year punk who does wheelies down highways and doesnt give a oh my goodness about other people on the road.
I've decided I like the silver better too. It's hard to tell what the black would really look like by looking at the Photoshop. If i ever tear it apart again I may try the black frame, but I don't forsee the bike coming apart for quite some time.
Silver FTW!!!!!
I'm partial to the black as well. Probably because mine's black. Oh, and if it hides that dent in the frame, all the better! :thumb:
Pictures of the cover to hide the empty space between the tail light and frame. And new tag mount. Just need to wire in a light for the tag.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April2920101.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April2920103.jpg)
I like it all! Paint that filler piece black and it will look even better.
Who makes the eliminator kit? I notice it has the mount/holes for the Ducati license light.
el cheapo I found on ebay. :woohoo:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Monster-Fender-Eliminator-License-Plate-Bracket-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a8eea464QQitemZ230467478628QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Hah, that El Cheapo is a stamped piece bent twice on a brake and that guy is making bank of em. I like it for 60% less than mine, lol.
Quality is great too!
$40! That's ungodly expensive for a piece of metal. I've never even considered buying a plate mount when all it takes is a $9 piece of sheet metal from home depot, a couple minutes with a cutting wheel and a file or some sand paper, and a couple minutes of bending, and I'm good to go. I guess with both of your major projects, what's another $40 though, right?
This project is awesome! It's giving me all kinds of ideas. I like how much effort you put into making it look almost factory! I'm looking forward to the pictures of the new muffler on the bike.
get an integrated taillight, $70 or so, motodynamics,
also, have you thought about a seat cowl, that would clean up the rear end a bit...
ps I don't know what you're doing for mirrors, but I just got a set of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-CNC-BAR-END-MIRROR-YAMAHA-SUZUKI-KAWASAKI-HONDA-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem414c19ab78QQitemZ280449624952QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
they are rizoma reverse retro knockoffs and look pretty sweet
Quote from: aaronjosephward on May 17, 2010, 02:24:00 PM
get an integrated taillight, $70 or so, motodynamics,
also, have you thought about a seat cowl, that would clean up the rear end a bit...
I thought about the taillight, but I am probably not going to spend $70 on a taillight anytime soon. Maybe later on. It will have a seat cowl, just haven't bought one yet. They are pretty pricey and I am trying to get the bike "finished" and on the road this summer. Thanks for the suggestions.
Finally got a seat cowl. Looks so much better, even with the wrong color paint!
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Looks awesome!
Yup, I took the wife out the other day so the cowl came off. Been siting there since (without it) and I hate the look. These seats definitely look better with cowls. I think you need to paint your bike yellow now!!! :woohoo:
do you predict any dangers of the front brake line that is looping over the tire?
the bike looks amazing. how long has it been since you've fired it up and taken a ride?
lookin really good, i vote paint the tank yellow like the cowl. or the cowl blue like the tank
super gold to match the forks and rims! cowl gold, tank gold (black out the suzuki lettering and leave the silver/black strip to match the frame and seat) haha
just a random thought =]
edit: you took off the front fender and you also took off the rear hugger? or did you just have it mocked up before and that'll go back on once youre ready for permanence?
Did you entirely remove the torque arm?
Quote from: O.C.D. on June 23, 2010, 02:26:50 PM
Yup, I took the wife out the other day so the cowl came off. Been siting there since (without it) and I hate the look. These seats definitely look better with cowls. I think you need to paint your bike yellow now!!! :woohoo:
I thought the same thing when I put the cowl on and stepped back to take a look at it. Photoshop time!
Quote from: pandymai on June 23, 2010, 02:33:12 PM
do you predict any dangers of the front brake line that is looping over the tire?
the bike looks amazing. how long has it been since you've fired it up and taken a ride?
No, the front fender is not on the bike. Once it is on there the brake line loops over the top and clips to the fender. :thumb:
Quote from: gregvhen on June 23, 2010, 04:07:44 PM
lookin really good, i vote paint the tank yellow like the cowl. or the cowl blue like the tank
:cheers:
Quote from: pandymai on June 23, 2010, 04:09:27 PM
super gold to match the forks and rims! cowl gold, tank gold (black out the suzuki lettering and leave the silver/black strip to match the frame and seat) haha
just a random thought =]
edit: you took off the front fender and you also took off the rear hugger? or did you just have it mocked up before and that'll go back on once youre ready for permanence?
Just had it mocked up before. I have never actually had the front fender on. I don't have the hardware yet.
Quote from: 007brendan on June 23, 2010, 05:53:08 PM
Did you entirely remove the torque arm?
Well yes because it didn't fit around the 160 tire. I know I have had this bike forever, but it is still a project. Doesn't even have a headlight or gauges yet. Getting very close though! :icon_twisted:
Yes Charles, were is the torque arm? lol :cheers:
Actually have you mounted it up yet to check clearance? I made mine after yours and it was wider. :2guns:
Oh, and yellow FTW, start Photochoppin.
I mounted it up and it rubs a little. I will need to tweak it a little bit.
Quick chops. Didn't spend a lot of time getting the colors right. I'm not sure I am diggin they yellow.
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blue. =]
Red
With a dark charcoal frame that yellow would look sick!
Rubbed huh? Your tire must be huge cause my 160 has plenty of room. Crap.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on June 24, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Quick chops. Didn't spend a lot of time getting the colors right. I'm not sure I am diggin they yellow.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Yellow.jpg)
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Yep, Blue. Definitely.
Quote from: O.C.D. on June 24, 2010, 11:56:28 AM
With a dark charcoal frame that yellow would look sick!
Rubbed huh? Your tire must be huge cause my 160 has plenty of room. Crap.
:icon_lol: OCD is jealous 'cause yours is bigger.
blue. only cause the yellow isnt the same yellow as the wheels. or visa versa. so it doesnt look right with 2 differant shades of yellow/gold. but if the wheels changed i think yellow would be cool, also cause theres sooo many blue bikes out there too
Updates?
Nope. Other things have taken priority, but I have decided to keep it and finish it. Look for some small updates soon.
WOW. AMAZING BIKE!!! I just read this whole thread from beginning to end, I even registered on the site somewhere in the middle. one of these days I hope you get to ride it. I just reclaimed a 93 from my parents backyard that I had abandoned there a few years back. I'll be reading through this thread again because there are some awesome ideas scattered throughout.
Mike
Way back when, Cosmic's bike was the inspiration for me to hack my GS, thank you, it's been a journey....Your stuff still looks killer, way better than mine, but thank you for the inspiration.
Yup, thread started 3 years 6 months ago and it is still a great read. Like all the updates,ideas, and changes. I learned from your post Photo Shop saves a lot of time experimenting in colors and shapes. Hope you finish it before the end of the Mayan calender though. :thumb: Can't wait to see the finished project :woohoo:
I VOTE BRIGHTGREEN! or red, and everyone will think its a duc. either way, im betting that once you paint the cowl blue, your gonna wanna paint the tank witht the same blue cause it'll be hard to find the right blue anyway. so if i were you id photoshop some more colors that you might like since youll prolly end up painting over the tank and cowl anyway
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on April 30, 2007, 06:56:17 AM
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My vote is for the scheme above with 3 minor modifications.
1. Front caliper painted black to match the rear.
2. 1/4 fairing match the blue of the other parts.
3. Copy seamax's exhaust with blue anodized tips
Also love to see this picture with the new GSX rims and hugger?
This build looks awesome as is just wanted to throw out some ideas :thumb:.
Quote from: Paulcet on June 25, 2010, 04:41:44 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on June 24, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Quick chops. Didn't spend a lot of time getting the colors right. I'm not sure I am diggin they yellow.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Yellow.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Blue.jpg)
Yep, Blue. Definitely.
Quote from: O.C.D. on June 24, 2010, 11:56:28 AM
With a dark charcoal frame that yellow would look sick!
Rubbed huh? Your tire must be huge cause my 160 has plenty of room. Crap.
I'm kinda partial to the yellow....maybe because I had a monster and it was that color yellow lol
:icon_lol: OCD is jealous 'cause yours is bigger.
Quote from: JB848 on October 28, 2010, 09:17:49 PM
Hope you finish it before the end of the Mayan calender though. :thumb: Can't wait to see the finished project :woohoo:
:icon_lol: I painted the fenders this weekend. Hope to have them mounted up soon.
Ohh and exhaust will be on soon too! :thumb:
Keeping it!! That's great news!
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on November 01, 2010, 02:59:11 PM
Quote from: JB848 on October 28, 2010, 09:17:49 PM
Hope you finish it before the end of the Mayan calender though. :thumb: Can't wait to see the finished project :woohoo:
:icon_lol: I painted the fenders this weekend. Hope to have them mounted up soon.
Ohh and exhaust will be on soon too! :thumb:
LOL, hope you don't get mad at me joshing you. I feel better now not having a project running as long as yours! But hey who cares, it's great reading and if you ask me and we all believe...err I believe you will finish it someday.
And good news..I heard on the radio the other day they were off on the Mayan Calander by "50 YEARS" no worries.
Not mad at all.
Off by 50 years! That's great news! Now I have more time! :icon_lol:
any progress?
lookin great thus far! :thumb:
followed this one on my subaru site for years, it was the first thing that turned me onto gs500's and motorcycles in general.
now its time to bring it back from the grave! weathers starting to get warm, any plans to finish it out this summer?
This week I ordered some parts needed to get this project back on track! :thumb: Going to get the fenders mounted up soon. Also I have everything I need to put the new muffler on.
I am thinking of wrapping the headers. What do you guys think?
Some progress now that the bike is at my house. I made a panel to mount the frame petcock on. I'll probably cover it with a piece of carbon fiber rather than paint it. Tomorrow I will be working on relocating the ignition switch.
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I need a new tank petcock. They are very expensive new, and pretty expensive even used. Do any of you have experience using the aftermarket petcock and plate sold here ---> http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/suzuki/gs500e/#product-08-0446 (http://www.partsnmore.com/parts/suzuki/gs500e/#product-08-0446) ?
No huge updates, but I have relocated the ignition switch and cleaned up and hid some of the wiring. Next - finding a headight.
I got some adhesive backed carbon fiber today. It's not the best quality carbon, but I think it turned out pretty good. Then I cut my finger really deep! I probably should have gone and got a few stitches, but I just bandaged it up and kept going. The bike is slowly coming together.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/April2220111.jpg)
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Looks awesome!
Pingel makes an adapter plate that allows you to use any 3/8's NPT petcock, theirs or other brands.
Love the mods so far. Keep the pictures coming!
Bracket for relocated ignition switch. Next up...other small stuff, but it's progress.
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bump!
hype!
we need updates! haha
Wow, I just read this entire thread in one sitting.
I love the way you have modified the bike. I have my daily driver GS, and a second one I just picked up for parts, which ended up being in much better shape than I thought. Now I am tempted to fix up the parts bike and do all kinds of mods to it. Damn you! ;)
shawn
Finally got around to repairing, painting and mounting the front fender. I'm so used to seeing the bike without the front fender that it looks strange to me with it on.
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You can see the relocated ignition switch here.
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Wow thats a crazy place to put the ignition switch.. what made you opt to put it there?
Looking very nice ;) Jealous of those gold rims
Quote from: CptAwesome on May 10, 2011, 11:11:24 PM
Wow thats a crazy place to put the ignition switch.. what made you opt to put it there?
I can't speak for this particular project, but a lot of Honda's have the ignition about there (on the left side) on the bike. I know my VTX does. My scrambler is forward more but still not in the handlebar area.
get better with every photo!!
front fender doesn't look bad, but definitely does something to the front end tho. maybe trim it a bit to match the rear hugger? i think the hugger makes the rear, yer still going to use it right?
keep up the good work, can't wait to see a photo of this thing in action!
I put the ignition switch there simply because that is the only place that there was room enough for it to fit.
Thanks for the compliments!
Project thread please! lots of win in here!
Exhaust Version 2.0! Sorry for the crappy pic, I can't get it out of the shed very easily right now but I wanted to see what it's going to look like.
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Bike looks great - I love the seat, the GSX-R front end, gold wheels.
I have to ask since I just found this thread - have you actually ridden it since you started?
I rode it once after I bought it before I started taking it apart. :2guns:
I had half a day off today, so I dug the bike out of the shed to get some better pics of the exhaust. While I had it out I rigged up a small temp gas tank so I could try and fire it up. I am gettting spark but don't think I am getting sufficent fuel supply. I poured a little gas directly into the cylinders and it fired. I need to remove the carbs and clean them and adjust the float levels. Just from the two seconds that it ran, I think the exhaust is going to sound awesome!! Hopefully we will have the shed expansion done soon so I have a proper work space!
On to the pictures.
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wow man, GREAT job so far, it took a long time though. I just read the whole thread in the last two hours....and WOW amazing work. I was really thinking about modding my bike this winter, and I really got inspired by you!...Hope you get it runnin' this summer! It's gonna sound and look like a beast!
It's alive!! Headlight and gauges and I'm on the road!!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/th_DSCN5552.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/?action=view¤t=DSCN5552.mp4)
This is awesome, please get videos when you get it on the road!
Thats a lot of work, time and patience. Kudos to you sir.
not a big fan of the exhaust look, but loving the purr of it!
let me know if you don't end up using that m800 hugger!
I really like the front fender. I'm a fan of big front fenders. I was thinking of doing a 600rr exhaust on the bottom like yours but seeing yours I think it'll be too big. Looks great though and can't wait to see it finished!
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on August 02, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
not a big fan of the exhaust look, but loving the purr of it!
let me know if you don't end up using that m800 hugger!
It sounds even better in person!
I'll be using the hugger, just haven't got around to painting and installing.
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on August 02, 2011, 10:07:26 AM
I really like the front fender. I'm a fan of big front fenders. I was thinking of doing a 600rr exhaust on the bottom like yours but seeing yours I think it'll be too big. Looks great though and can't wait to see it finished!
I had to have the header shortened on the bottom by 4 inches to make it fit.
Another video. This time with out jumper cables attached. New MOTYDesign 4 cell Battery.
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What kind of turn signals are those and where did you get them? I was looking for ones to do the same thing.
Quote from: dsmgs500 on August 08, 2011, 11:42:55 AM
What kind of turn signals are those and where did you get them? I was looking for ones to do the same thing.
Some el cheapo no name brand I found on ebay a long time ago. I am debating if I am going to use them or not. I think I may want something more visable.
Charlie, your build is spectacular. Just wanted to put that out there.
:cheers:
Great work mate, she will be very nice to ride once you're done!
Mine has similar mods (see my thread here: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57386.0 ) but it was done with a direction towards a sport-tourer rather than a naked cafe-racer. Love your concept. With the new front forks and brakes you will feel a massive difference over stock. Which brake/forks did you go with?
Also, have you thought of getting a 'coffin' style tank? That would look really nice IMO :thumb:
Routed all the fuel lines tonight, but now it's not getting gas. I think I need to change the position of the petcock. Checked ben2go's thread since his seems to be working well and will try mounting mine like this.
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I have had no issues with any of the 04-07 Honda CRF250X installs.All are like the one in my pic above.Have you checked your tank petcock to be sure it's assembled properly?When the tank petcock is on,the grove should be vertical(up & down),and the open end of the groove should face down.
The tank petcock is functioning as it should. I rotated my crf petcock the way you have yours mounted. I ran out of fuel tubing long enough to hook up the tank. Here is how it looks now. The line from the frame petcock to the carb is almost flat. Think this will work? Gonna pick up some more fuel line tommorrow and try to find a smaller diamater filter.
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That routing shouldn't be an issue.My fuel line actually drops down a little and then back up to the carbs.I've never had problems with air lock,except when I had a dirty fuel cap vent.
When it was all hooked up the filter never filled up, but when I pulled the line from the filter gas flowed out freely. I guess i need to "prime" (for lack of better words) the system. Get fuel through the filter before i plug the line into the carbs.
Tried the autoparts stores today for fuel line, but the O.D. on the lines they carry are all to large. I don't think I could get two lines that size on the tank petcock. I am going to try the bike shops tomorrow, but I may just have to order some more.
I am looking to replace my stock petcock.
Could you please let me know what kind of petcock you have pictured?
That looks to be what I need.
Great build by the way! Have really enjoyed the progress, very inspiring.
I finally had a chance to mess with the bike again. It was running perfectly off of my rigged up gas bottle. Now that the tank and gas lines are hooked up properly it won't run well. It's getting gas now. It will start on choke, but it idles high. When I knock the chock back it dies. It won't start off choke. It was running fine before, nothing has changed with the carb settings so it should run the same now. I can't wait to finish the shed so I can spend more time working on it! Right now I run out of light after work pretty quickly and working by flashlight is impossible!! :2guns: Maybe I'll just wait until we finish the shed so I'll have a proper work environment.
Finally got one! Came in the mail today!
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/IMAG0088.jpg)
Trying to get an idea of what the headlight will look like. I am planning on having a custom top triple made to bolt the light too. This picture shows what it would look like bolted straight to the top triple. I think it looks a little high, so I may need to have the top triple machined with a drop on the front for the mounting.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/IMG_1109.jpg)
can't wait to see this thing buttoned up!!!
Top triple is being designed as we speak. I'm trying to decide what to use for gauges now.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on October 14, 2011, 07:44:21 AM
..I'm trying to decide what to use for gauges now.
(http://image.automobilemag.com/f/8276763+w750+st0/0802_04z+2008_subaru_impreza_WRX_STI+gauge.jpg)
:icon_mrgreen:
This is to humbly suggest that sweet headlight be mounted 3-2" lower. Really give that bike the hunkered-down-getting-to-business look. Great build all around though, seriously.
You can get some cheap speedos and gauges here...
http://www.dan-moto.com/speedos-and-gauges-wholesale-27.html?zenid=1ctb73dshq2pjmi7f142psvpt0
The headlight will be lower than shown in the las pic. I can't wait to see what the machinist comes up with for the triple!
I am considering the danmoto gauges. I've read decent reviews. Seems like the biggest problem is the wiring diagram that comes with the gauge isn't always correctly labled. So it takes some guess work as to what wires go where.
Looks great man. Can't wait to see the final product.
How hard is it to put a digital speedo/ tac on a 89? Look at the link found one i would really like to use. $105.
bumpdates?
yep, need some updates on this great build :thumb:
Every time I see this thread I end up looking at my subframe with a sawzall in hand :confused:
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Big high 5 to Mike (dbdesigns on customfighters.com) for making this top triple clamp with vrod headlight mount. I can't wait to mount it on the bike. Unfortuunately I have moved recently and the bike is still stored at my brothers house so it will be a week or two before I can mount this on the bike to see how it looks.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple3.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple4.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple5.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple6.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple7.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple8.jpg)
Sweet
Beautiful work there.
Hecka tidy headlight/mount solution!
(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll129/steezin_and_wheezin/smilin/popcorn.gif)
Any pics with the new triple/headlight installed? :icon_mrgreen:
This thing is pure sex on wheels! :icon_eek:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on January 22, 2012, 09:33:12 PM
Big high 5 to Mike (dbdesigns on customfighters.com) for making this top triple clamp with vrod headlight mount. I can't wait to mount it on the bike. Unfortuunately I have moved recently and the bike is still stored at my brothers house so it will be a week or two before I can mount this on the bike to see how it looks.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple3.jpg)
Wow! Nice piece there! Bet it wasn't cheap... :thumb:
Hey charlie, saw yer FS thread. Figured i'd drop a post here to see how all was going?
Hope to see this beast up and running this summer!!
That is my goal. Had to have the bottom block of the headlight mount redesigned, but that should be done soon.
Going to be doing the Monster tail, and seat like you did, but I'm thinking of using a frame off a Monster so i can use some of the stock monster parts, but first i have to do the fairings on the front, so i will have a E into a F with a Ducati tail, to bad i have to wait till fall to begin. that triple looks great. I really like the light that's going on it also. it i wasn't doing a F model up front i would do a similar head light.
Hi there. Im,e loving what your doing with this little gs. I have only joined this forum recently after buying a stolen recovered gs 500 6 m onths ago. The bike is a 92 uk model.....its a little bit rough around the edges,but i think its got a bit of potential. Instead of restoring it to standard condition,Ive decided to have a go at giving it a cafe-racer make over.
As it had been stolen by some low life scum,it had picked up a few bumps and scars. The levers and indicators were snapped off...missing the fuel cap,and the clocks were smashed in. So far I,ve, trimmed the rear subframe down...made a new seatpan....changed the rear light,and made a neat little bracket to hold a single speedo. The engine itself is very quiet as it only done 19 thousand miles.The only problem with it at the moment is the fueling...but I,ve been following a few of the threads on here so a carb strip down is under way as we speak.Its not going to be as stunning as yours but it certainly wont be standard. Will post some pics later.
Hope to get some better shots this weekend.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/b5a81999.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/9329b6eb.jpg)
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 24, 2012, 12:00:48 PM
Hope to get some better shots this weekend.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/b5a81999.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/9329b6eb.jpg)
Man, oh man, oh man. I cannot wait to see this finished! :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on January 22, 2012, 09:33:12 PM
Big high 5 to Mike (dbdesigns on customfighters.com) for making this top triple clamp with vrod headlight mount. I can't wait to mount it on the bike. Unfortuunately I have moved recently and the bike is still stored at my brothers house so it will be a week or two before I can mount this on the bike to see how it looks.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/Suzuki%20GS500/VrodTriple5.jpg)
You have a pair of "nuts" on your car/truck ? I guess they have truck nuts for trucks ... You have one of those ?
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on May 24, 2012, 01:04:18 PM
You have a pair of "nuts" on your car/truck ? I guess they have truck nuts for trucks ... You have one of those ?
Cool.
Buddha.
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 24, 2012, 02:11:52 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 24, 2012, 01:04:18 PM
You have a pair of "nuts" on your car/truck ? I guess they have truck nuts for trucks ... You have one of those ?
Cool.
Buddha.
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Yea right.
Cool.
Buddha.
Yes I have seen truck nuts, but I don't understand how it applies here or what you are getting at. You think the headlight looks like a nutsack? "Cool" that's your opinion, but just say it.
I like that headlight a lot still round like the stock one but has a much sleeker look for sure. Looking good :D
what a beauty of a bike you have designed and built!! As my GS progresses much of my inspiration has come from reading through this thread! thanks for sharing and putting together such a nice looking bike. I really like the clean rear end you fab'd up and it looks to me like it would still be comfortable to ride. Keep up the good work.
PS the new headlight looks awesome, a sweet improvement yet keeping the original overall appearance.
On a side note, what ever happened to the S4R exhaust? Lol.
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 29, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Yes I have seen truck nuts, but I don't understand how it applies here or what you are getting at. You think the headlight looks like a nutsack? "Cool" that's your opinion, but just say it.
He he ... you said it ... mu haha haha haha haha haha ...
But OK it looks like a big testicle ... not 2 ...
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: shonole on May 30, 2012, 05:42:13 PM
On a side note, what ever happened to the S4R exhaust? Lol.
Ditched it. Didn't like the look after all and it was too big and heavy.
Quote from: The Buddha on May 30, 2012, 05:51:06 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 29, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Yes I have seen truck nuts, but I don't understand how it applies here or what you are getting at. You think the headlight looks like a nutsack? "Cool" that's your opinion, but just say it.
He he ... you said it ... mu haha haha haha haha haha ...
But OK it looks like a big testicle ... not 2 ...
Cool.
Buddha.
LOL! I think it looks awesome, but now I will think of a giant testicle when I look at it! Thanks Buddha! :2guns: Thanks for all the replies. I hope to finally have it on the road soon.
Here is another bike with a testicle for a headlight.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/rad12.jpg)
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 30, 2012, 06:31:38 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 30, 2012, 05:51:06 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 29, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Yes I have seen truck nuts, but I don't understand how it applies here or what you are getting at. You think the headlight looks like a nutsack? "Cool" that's your opinion, but just say it.
He he ... you said it ... mu haha haha haha haha haha ...
But OK it looks like a big testicle ... not 2 ...
Cool.
Buddha.
LOL! I think it looks awesome, but now I will think of a giant testicle when I look at it! Thanks Buddha! :2guns: Thanks for all the replies. I hope to finally have it on the road soon.
Here is another bike with a testicle for a headlight.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/rad12.jpg)
What the bruck is that - what make - tortilla ? Anyway the angle of that pic doesn't make it look as testicular and yours ...
And man always glad to be of help ... he he he he he ... Like the 96-97 katana 600 tail light was so boob like ... its near impossible to walk by one without copping a feel.
Cool.
Buddha.
Quote from: The Buddha on May 31, 2012, 06:26:24 AM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 30, 2012, 06:31:38 PM
Quote from: The Buddha on May 30, 2012, 05:51:06 PM
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on May 29, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Yes I have seen truck nuts, but I don't understand how it applies here or what you are getting at. You think the headlight looks like a nutsack? "Cool" that's your opinion, but just say it.
He he ... you said it ... mu haha haha haha haha haha ...
But OK it looks like a big testicle ... not 2 ...
Cool.
Buddha.
LOL! I think it looks awesome, but now I will think of a giant testicle when I look at it! Thanks Buddha! :2guns: Thanks for all the replies. I hope to finally have it on the road soon.
Here is another bike with a testicle for a headlight.
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y263/bugpower72/rad12.jpg)
What the bruck is that - what make - tortilla ? Anyway the angle of that pic doesn't make it look as testicular and yours ...
And man always glad to be of help ... he he he he he ... Like the 96-97 katana 600 tail light was so boob like ... its near impossible to walk by one without copping a feel.
Cool.
Buddha.
What kind of boobs have you been looking at? :cookoo: :flipoff:
Here's some more pics of that bike, with a link to the build.
http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/ducati-rad02-imola-caf-racer-by-radical-ducati-ar82100.html
I cannot believe I've read all 27 pages.
Do you have the bike finished yet finally without any more to do? And any pics to update with.
Quote from: MaxP on September 07, 2012, 11:16:38 PM
I cannot believe I've read all 27 pages.
Do you have the bike finished yet finally without any more to do? And any pics to update with.
Sad to say, I just did the same (even though I have a massive exam in about 14 hours that I am severely underprepared for)....I wanted to see the progress as it happened! Very interesting thread though, even if I made it all the way to the end and still no finished product :(
Hope the project is still going!
I look here every day to see any updates. Can't wat to see this bike finished.
Quote from: rashy68 on November 29, 2012, 10:09:01 PM
I look here every day to see any updates. Can't wat to see this bike finished.
Funny how in the beginning it was like, should be done in a month just waiting on a part. Now years later we all sit on the edges of our seats to see the finished product.
that rear tire is placed? 150 60 17/150 70 17 or 160 60 17? thank you very much!
I saw this bike for sale on my local craigslist a few months ago. I don't know if it ever sold though.
Quote from: The Walrus on December 01, 2012, 10:05:56 PM
I saw this bike for sale on my local craigslist a few months ago. I don't know if it ever sold though.
NO! Can't be. We cannot be left hanging.
holy balls this project <<WAS>> awesome.
edited....
I think it was sold..
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on December 06, 2012, 09:16:03 PM
I think it was sold..
So we'll never see the finished project. :cry:
looks good
I did indeed sell the bike. I moved and don't have a good place to store or work on the bike anymore. The new owner has made some progress. I'll try to get him to update this thread with his work or start a thread of his own. I really hated to let it go.
Hey guys for all that were following comiccharlie's build, I bought bike now! I could tell he was reluctant to let it go and its been about a year since Ive had it but havent got around to get it running till a couple months ago. I bought it w/ it not running and that is a first for me. But I saw all the work he had done from this forum and knew everything was legit! LOVE the bike and where he was going w/ it, never thought a gs500 could look like this. He has put a lot of work and time into it and left the easy stuff for me, so w/ that said he sold it to me knowing I would finish it and keep him updated. The motor issue was dirty carbs and then the cdi went bad the next day LOL :icon_sad:. I finished all the wiring and installed a new battery which weighs nothing, expensive but worth it! I didnt have to do much to button everything up and get it on the road. The modified ducati exhaust sounds great, has a thump to it when at idle and not to loud when riding. Once I got to ride it I noticed the top speed was 55mph but not sure what the rpms were bc I dont have a tach on it yet but I could hear the motor was hating it. Turned out it had a 15 and 47 sprockets on it so I put a 17 upfront and put a 39 which is stock since I ride it everyday to work and its about a 25 mile commute on the HWY. W/ the new sprockets I can cruise at 70 all day long at a low RPM. I repainted alomost everything he had done, sorry Charles, but wasnt my style but I did it all right. Now the only problem I have is a small oil leak coming from the RT side and top of the head, only leaks when it sits for a while, trying to figure that out. Here are some photos of what it look liked when I bought it and now. Tell me what yall think.
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Austin4Alabama/Image_zps2b7a3614.jpg)
This is what I did after I bought it.
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Austin4Alabama/Image3_zps37f17e46.jpg)
Installed LED indicator lights for the oil and neutral light. GPS for speedo.
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Austin4Alabama/image_zps46f27fc6.jpg)
Welcome and 'preciate the update for sure, looks great Austin! Glad to see it buttoned up and on the road
I do miss the subie colors, but it still looks damn fine with the current colors!
That is one cool GS. Just wondering, how do you know what rpm you are running at?
Oh hey Austin, nevermind my question about the tach. I noticed you said there wasn't one. Your oil leak is probably coming from the valve cover gasket. My bike was doing the same thing. Gaskets are pretty cheap and easy to replace.
Well Im right now looking to getting a Trail Tech Vapor Computer which will tell me the rpm, speed and temp. So looks like im about to get rid of the gps. does anyone have any experience w/ the Vapor gauges, good or bad?
I picked up a Vapor recently for the shredped project, haven't got time to install it though. I have been running the Trail Tech's smaller temp gauge for a few months now with no troubles. I've always heard good things about the Vapor when I had the drz, lots of drz owners replace their digi gauge cluster with one.
Got any photos of someone on the bike?
Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on April 11, 2013, 01:25:16 PM
I picked up a Vapor recently for the shredped project, haven't got time to install it though. I have been running the Trail Tech's smaller temp gauge for a few months now with no troubles. I've always heard good things about the Vapor when I had the drz, lots of drz owners replace their digi gauge cluster with one.
Got any photos of someone on the bike?
wouild like to find something like this for the battlepig. main thing is speed. tach is a bonus. my max is 18k. ( engine redline) once i put the road tires in it, theres this LOOOOOONG hill thats begging for speed run lol
This is such an AWESOME build...
I agree that this is a great build, but:
(https://i.imgur.com/b7z8gC2.jpg)
Quote from: qcbaker on June 08, 2018, 11:44:30 AM
I agree that this is a great build, but:
(https://i.imgur.com/b7z8gC2.jpg)
Back from the dead!
I shouldn't have sold this bike!
you coooould build another on?
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Quote from: cbrfxr67 on June 11, 2018, 10:53:47 AM
you coooould build another on?
(https://i.imgur.com/f7FdEdG.jpg)