Here are soem pictures of the bike before, and some pictures during the upgrade.
Before:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P8060036-copy.jpg)
stripping off the paint:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5190096-copy.jpg)
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5190098-copy.jpg)
shock before:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5010084-copy.jpg)
after:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5240113-copy.jpg)
frame after powder coating:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P6180001-copy.jpg)
Mounted the tires on the wheels last night, and snapped a mounting bolt for the brake disk :mad:
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the wheels, and the rest of the assemble.
Ooh, more, more!
Lookin' good! What did you use on the spring?
Quote from: cosmiccharlie on June 20, 2007, 12:54:20 PM
Lookin' good! What did you use on the spring?
Spring has automotive paint and a clearcoat (Kustom yellow, and Kustom clear)
you could use PPG, or Omni, or Shopline from tri-city paint here in San Diego.
The collar, and shock body are just aresol [semi-gloss black (high temp, for grills)} and Silver (aluminum color)
I am painting the body this week.
Quote from: ratz on June 20, 2007, 12:18:22 PM
Here are soem pictures of the bike before, and some pictures during the upgrade.
Before:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P8060036-copy.jpg)
stripping off the paint:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5190096-copy.jpg)
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5190098-copy.jpg)
shock before:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5010084-copy.jpg)
after:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P5240113-copy.jpg)
frame after powder coating:
(http://usera.imagecave.com/ratz/P6180001-copy.jpg)
Mounted the tires on the wheels last night, and snapped a mounting bolt for the brake disk :mad:
I will add some pictures tomorrow of the wheels, and the rest of the assemble.
some more updates:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200021.jpg?t=1182462332)
after clear coat
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6210026.jpg?t=1182462344)
The tank is in progress. I am having trouble with the primer( the next coat of base wont adhese at the same rate to the primer and the previous base coat, so it crinkles :mad: )
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200019.jpg?t=1182462442)
What the rear wheel looked like before:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200014.jpg?t=1182462587)
and after powdercoat, and some polishing of the sprocket carrage, and sprocket:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200015.jpg?t=1182462696)
This is the 1989 GSXR 4.5in rim, with a michilin pilot h2 race.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200016.jpg?t=1182462729)
This is the front rim with the disk repainted gold, and a die grinder with a 3mpad buffed braking surface. ( Michilin Pilot)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6200018.jpg?t=1182462802)
Added the swing-arm, and shock:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6210030.jpg?t=1182548231)
Put on the front end. Sorry for the blurry pic I couldn't focus, I had been drinking
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6210031.jpg?t=1182548362)
Added the rear wheel, and swingarm spools. Also notce the CDI box wiring route ???
Is that correct? I think I will re-route it.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220035.jpg?t=1182789231)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220037.jpg?t=1182789607)
heat shrinked parts of the wiring harness:
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220034.jpg?t=1182789629)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220032.jpg?t=1182789656)
Looks The Sex!!
I like my Charcoal Frame Colour , Also , im not a painter
Good Work :thumb:
On my tank I used self eching primer over the complete tank. you can get it spray cans at real auto paint supply stores. Got mine at NAPA it's the paint place in this town.
Looks great, kind of wish I went all out!
On some bits , i didnt use primer ,just rubbed it smooth , then used a coat of Paint , then , light coats of more paint , worked really well , but its not on a bit thats gonna get brushed much ,
It was a Tiny Bit , so its all good , hmm would be nice to be a painter tho
WOW your doing exactly what I wanted to do to my GS! I'm jealous! The black frame and wheels are gonna look fun bags! Keep this thing updated!
Added some heat shrink to parts of the harness, But this routing doesn't seem right. I believe it is the stock configuration, but it is God awful ugly. I think I will reroute it.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220032.jpg?t=1182789656)
loose ends, and connectors were bundled, and heat shrinked.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6220034.jpg?t=1182789866)
How much did the powder coating cost you?
$335 total for Frame/swing arm, and rims
The frame and swingarm was $225. (semi-gloss black)
The rims were $60 each. (gloss black)
She knocked off a few bucks on the frame, and rims as I was a repeat customer, and I whined about the price.
Quote from: ratz on June 25, 2007, 02:11:27 PM
$335 total for Frame/swing arm, and rims
The frame and swingarm was $225. (semi-gloss black)
The rims were $60 each. (gloss black)
She knocked off a few bucks on the frame, and rims as I was a repeat customer, and I whined about the price.
I'm not gonna point out that $225 for the frame and swingarm and $60 per rim doesn't add up to $335... I'm gonna keep that to myself. :laugh:
GREAT JOB btw.
Nice job! Looks good, I'd love to do that to my bike with the frame and swingarm. I'd also like a bigger tank, but that's another story. On another note... I have to admit though, I'm CRINGING looking at that pic of you riding in shorts and tee shirt, LOL
SWEET JESUS!
That's REALLY nice! :o
Can't wait to see it finished!
Bought a Gold chain (bling), cut it to size, and installed it.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6250040.jpg?t=1182882021)
Rerouted the CDI wires.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6250041.jpg?t=1182882056)
Completed the base coat on the tank.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6250042.jpg?t=1182882088)
Put on the front end, carbs, airbox, seat lock, kickstand, and clutch cover.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6250038.jpg?t=1182881474)
If I have time tonight, I will try again to put the clear coat on all the bodywork. I had to strip off the old clearcoat, as it had imperfections in it.
Did you have to remove and replace the bearings (with new ones) when you got the wheels powdercoated?
I just called a shop and he said that I'd have to do that.
Quote from: facepants on June 26, 2007, 01:49:48 PM
Did you have to remove and replace the bearings (with new ones) when you got the wheels powdercoated?
I just called a shop and he said that I'd have to do that.
You will indeed. The bearings have to be removed, and chances are about 99% that you're going to damage them when removing them. So just order the new ones.
Sorry...
Just to be clear, I'd need parts 2 and 3 on this diagram:
(http://i17.tinypic.com/4vd2ft4.jpg)
Right?
Thanks
Quote from: facepants on June 26, 2007, 01:57:44 PM
Sorry...
Just to be clear, I'd need parts 2 and 3 on this diagram:
(http://i17.tinypic.com/4vd2ft4.jpg)
Right?
Thanks
I removed the bearings, and re-used them, and the spacer (part #2)that is easily removed, and re-used. When I did the swing arm, you pretty much have to replace two sets of bearings, and they can easily be destroyed when removing them.
I recommend trying to remove the wheel bearings, and re-usng them.
New Wheel bearings are $17 ea. x 2.
started the clear coating last night ( again), still wound up with some orange peal, and a little fogging. I am going to wet sand with 2000, 2500 grit, and re-clear coat.
Here I am starting the tank, the side panels are done.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6260044.jpg?t=1182972706)
finished the build, but it is not running right.
I can start it, and it idles ok, it takes off from a start ok, but I start to give it gas, and it bogs down....
I get spark on both plugs, with the plug removed on one cylinder, the bike will idle on the other cylinder.Carbs have been cleaned, the air filter is brand new :dunno_white:
The carbs were cleaned when I put them away 3 months agomaybe I should check them out again.
Maybe the air mixture screw? :dunno_white:
Anyway, here are some pictures I took today.
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6300004.jpg?t=1183267784)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6300005.jpg?t=1183268438)
(http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p155/eratza/P6300008.jpg?t=1183268454)
looking good :thumb: :thumb:
going to be hard keeping that chain gold :dunno_white:
looks nice. good luck with the engine
It turned out great, good workmanship. :thumb:
The gold chain is a nice touch :thumb: