Finished my gs500 a few weeks ago after working on it for a little over a year. Got around to takin some pics
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Goodness that thing is hideous!
Only joking...that's one of the sickest bikes I've seen on here! Well done. Any performance mods or just aesthetic?
I like how you finished the valve covers to match the sprocket and rotors...looks pretty good and ties it together nicely :cheers:...not sure about the seat, looks kinda hard...but for short blasts it would be cool...betcha it barks pretty good with the open exhaust :icon_twisted:...I saw a vid of another bob job...looks kinda similar except the tank was orange...nice and simple though...I like it!! :thumb: :icon_twisted: :thumb:
Quote from: samburger on November 01, 2010, 08:37:31 PM
Goodness that thing is hideous!
Only joking...that's one of the sickest bikes I've seen on here! Well done. Any performance mods or just aesthetic?
Thanks!K&N lunch box,carbs are re-jetted,and ignition advaced so far,thinkin of an engine build soon though..
Quote from: madjak30 on November 01, 2010, 08:51:49 PM
I like how you finished the valve covers to match the sprocket and rotors...looks pretty good and ties it together nicely :cheers:...not sure about the seat, looks kinda hard...but for short blasts it would be cool...betcha it barks pretty good with the open exhaust :icon_twisted:...I saw a vid of another bob job...looks kinda similar except the tank was orange...nice and simple though...I like it!! :thumb: :icon_twisted: :thumb:
Thanks,the seat isn't as bad as I thought it was going to be,I had a fiberglass solo tail on there before with no cushion at all so this one is actually a slight improvement believe it or not hahaha. The exhaust is pretty loud and backfires a little on hard deceleration,I'm working on a new style right now with a little larger outlet and a different baffle inside..
SWEET!!!!! I was thinking of going that route. I don't think I can get away with the open exhaust here in Va.
What wheels and FE are those? What size tire do you have on the rear?
Quote from: EndlessProject93 on November 01, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
SWEET!!!!! I was thinking of going that route. I don't think I can get away with the open exhaust here in Va.
Why not with all the straight pipes on hogs? Whats the difference?
Quote from: JB848 on November 01, 2010, 11:12:39 PM
Quote from: EndlessProject93 on November 01, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
SWEET!!!!! I was thinking of going that route. I don't think I can get away with the open exhaust here in Va.
Why not with all the straight pipes on hogs? Whats the difference?
not really sure. I have a friend who is a state inspector. he doesn't hook me up but whenever I have a question about the legality of something, I ask him. as far as I can tell, I don't need turn signals but exhaust is a touchy subject.
I love the placement of the plate. that might fly here since the tail is so short. is there a light on it??
Cool FE and rearsets. My favorite is the helmet stand.
Quote from: 007brendan on November 01, 2010, 11:08:27 PM
What wheels and FE are those? What size tire do you have on the rear?
stock front wheel,katana 750 F.E.,bandit rear rim with a 160 tire on it.
Quote from: EndlessProject93 on November 02, 2010, 05:04:02 AM
Quote from: JB848 on November 01, 2010, 11:12:39 PM
Quote from: EndlessProject93 on November 01, 2010, 09:07:26 PM
SWEET!!!!! I was thinking of going that route. I don't think I can get away with the open exhaust here in Va.
Why not with all the straight pipes on hogs? Whats the difference?
not really sure. I have a friend who is a state inspector. he doesn't hook me up but whenever I have a question about the legality of something, I ask him. as far as I can tell, I don't need turn signals but exhaust is a touchy subject.
I love the placement of the plate. that might fly here since the tail is so short. is there a light on it??
Thats exactly what I thought about here too hahaha and its still not as loud as some bikes Ive seen..
Thanks yea its got really bright leds that light up the tag and shock as well,the tail light has the led board from a stock cbr600 in it,ill take a few night pics soon..
Quote from: seamax on November 02, 2010, 07:30:26 AM
Cool FE and rearsets. My favorite is the helmet stand.
never leave home without your trusty helmet stand hahaha
What rearsets are those? That is one thing my bike is lacking.
slowfighter,
I think you did an awesome job. Bike is great.
I would put a newer style tank on it just for the extra curves, but that's just me.
I love the bike, you can definitely tell there is a lot of time and effort put into it.
Congrats, looks sharp. I'm a fan of GS bobbers/streetfighters. I'll ask as well.....what are the rearsets off of?
Much work squeezing in the bandit rim? Would like to see build pics.
They remind me of woodcraft's sv650 rearsets, but just a little different. Not sure.
Quote from: redhenracing2 on November 02, 2010, 06:58:21 PM
They remind me of woodcraft's sv650 rearsets, but just a little different. Not sure.
good eye,they are woodcraft rearsets for the gs500 but I swapped one peg for a gsxr shifter set-up gp shift..
Quote from: 89Decepticon on November 02, 2010, 05:47:45 PM
Congrats, looks sharp. I'm a fan of GS bobbers/streetfighters. I'll ask as well.....what are the rearsets off of?
Much work squeezing in the bandit rim? Would like to see build pics.
Na the bandit rim was pretty easy to install.just cut about 10mm from the caliper bracket,and needed a few washers to shim out the sprocket so the chain would clear then hammered the brake arm for clearance..
I have to say I love the dual caliper front end. That simple addition just adds so much to the FE..makes it look fast just sitting there not to mention mean!
After seeing Fry's are you thinking of making your calipers gold like the vavle covers?
Quote from: JB848 on November 02, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
I have to say I love the dual caliper front end. That simple addition just adds so much to the FE..makes it look fast just sitting there not to mention mean!
After seeing Fry's are you thinking of making your calipers gold like the vavle covers?
I'm not going to paint my Calipers gold, never really a fan of Gold Spray Paint, I like anodized gold and well, the cans just don't come close. I'll be painting my Calipers, VHT's Caliper Black...If I go with SS Lines, I will make sure the banjo bolts are anodized gold, it will be "Just" enough color, without being dominating, I kinda like a muted look.
And by the way, this bike is plain SICK......Outstanding job, simply wild creation, a knock you in the face if you look at me, type of look, love it.
Oh I was pretty sure you were going with Black there Fry. I was meaning seeing you rebuild them if he might now be interested in doing the same and matching his other parts that are gold.
Quote from: Fry on November 03, 2010, 04:50:18 AM
Quote from: JB848 on November 02, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
I have to say I love the dual caliper front end. That simple addition just adds so much to the FE..makes it look fast just sitting there not to mention mean!
After seeing Fry's are you thinking of making your calipers gold like the vavle covers?
I'm not going to paint my Calipers gold, never really a fan of Gold Spray Paint, I like anodized gold and well, the cans just don't come close. I'll be painting my Calipers, VHT's Caliper Black...If I go with SS Lines, I will make sure the banjo bolts are anodized gold, it will be "Just" enough color, without being dominating, I kinda like a muted look.
And by the way, this bike is plain SICK......Outstanding job, simply wild creation, a knock you in the face if you look at me, type of look, love it.
hahahaha yea its kinda funny cause now it looks and sounds much tougher than it actually is haha but I still love my gs500
I thought about doing the calipers gold while I had them apart for a re-build,but I decided it would be too much gold,I stepped out my usual ways doin the gold on the bike as it is so I just painted em black haha
slowfighter, do you have any photos from work proces? Will be very awesome if you make an whole project thread.
I remember I was at work when you first posted this so I couldn't see the pictures, but I wanted to check it out when I got home. Then somehow I searched for it for quite and while and couldn't find it. Can't believe it took me this long to see it!
Anyway, I've definitely never been crazy about bobbers, but I do really like this one. It flows really well as opposed to a lot I've seen where it just looks like the back has been hacked off. Yours doesn't really look like it's missing anything back there like a lot of bobbers do.
I like all the details you squeezed in there. I really like the front sprocket cover too to open things up. Would love to see some more pictures. What's that rear shock from?
Quote from: KlaXon on November 06, 2010, 08:11:15 AM
slowfighter, do you have any photos from work proces? Will be very awesome if you make an whole project thread.
Ill search around and see if I have any pics from the build process,I built most of the bike at night in my living room after work so I didnt really have time to stop and take pics,but I think I have a few somewhere..
Quote from: tt_four on November 06, 2010, 08:34:54 AM
I remember I was at work when you first posted this so I couldn't see the pictures, but I wanted to check it out when I got home. Then somehow I searched for it for quite and while and couldn't find it. Can't believe it took me this long to see it!
Anyway, I've definitely never been crazy about bobbers, but I do really like this one. It flows really well as opposed to a lot I've seen where it just looks like the back has been hacked off. Yours doesn't really look like it's missing anything back there like a lot of bobbers do.
I like all the details you squeezed in there. I really like the front sprocket cover too to open things up. Would love to see some more pictures. What's that rear shock from?
Yea I know exactly what you mean,most people do just cut down the stock subframe makin the bike look like something is missing and im not really a fan of that either.. Thanks most people prob dont notice the sprocket cover haha it makes it look more open,mechanical,and its easier to work on like removing the sprocket and chain also makes adjusting the clutch cable a breeze.. The rear shock is from either an older gsxr or katana750 its a super stiff ride though. Ill take some new pics soon..
Made a new merge pipe and exhaust tip,it comes up a little higher under the peg and I used bigger diameter pipe,2 1/4 ID.. Sounds a little better than the other one as well.
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Looks good! is that pipe actually strapped to the frame? or just hanging out from where it bolts to the engine?
You should cut the end of the pipe parallel to the line of the bike, I think it would look really clean that way.
Is it just straight pipe? How about a backpressure and other things?
Quote from: tt_four on November 06, 2010, 10:19:28 PM
Looks good! is that pipe actually strapped to the frame? or just hanging out from where it bolts to the engine?
You should cut the end of the pipe parallel to the line of the bike, I think it would look really clean that way.
Its not bolted to the frame right now,but ill prob make a mount for it to connect to the existing mount for the center stand.. How do you mean parallel to the line of the bike? I have it cut like it is to try and avoid blackening my swingarm with exhaust hahaha
Quote from: KlaXon on November 07, 2010, 07:03:12 AM
Is it just straight pipe? How about a backpressure and other things?
Its just a straight pipe,I might make a baffle to go in there but it runs fine as it is now..
Nice bike with clean work. Has a retro look to it...
PS: To the guy asking about back pressure... a properly tuned 4 stroke engine doesn't need backpressure. The crap about burning valves and such because an engine "lacks back pressure" is true ONLY in cases where the engine is running lean or has some other problem the tuner doesn't know about. Uncontrolled lean burn = burnt valves, melted pistons, etc.
Quote from: KlaXon on November 07, 2010, 07:03:12 AM
Is it just straight pipe? How about a backpressure and other things?
I ran mine just like this for almost a year with no problems. Unless you call shooting flames a problem :woohoo:
Quote from: slowfighter on November 07, 2010, 12:33:38 PM
How do you mean parallel to the line of the bike? I have it cut like it is to try and avoid blackening my swingarm with exhaust hahaha
I think you already cut it somewhat in the angle I'm talking about. Something kinda like this, enough of an angle to open up the side a little bit. I just thought it would give it a more finished/intentional look instead of looking like you just cut it flat with a hacksaw, if that makes sense, plus I think this way would blow it outward more, instead of towards your swingarm....
(http://www.oncycles.com/products/jardineperformanceproducts/images/EXH07561a.jpg)
Very sweet, but no way it could get plates in NY.
haha very true,its a bit of a flame thrower on hard deceleration.
heres a better pic,not really as much of an angle as your pic though
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servus,
respect for the bike :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
if you need a shorter front end, i have one from the orange bike. interested? then pn me.
pic:
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Quote from: Jim Knopf on November 08, 2010, 08:57:34 AM
servus,
respect for the bike :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
if you need a shorter front end, i have one from the orange bike. interested? then pn me.
pic:
(http://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/11027/normal_Bild013.jpg)
Ok, i've GOT to ask. Doesn't "Servus" mean slave?
Quote from: tb0lt on November 08, 2010, 09:03:06 AM
Ok, i've GOT to ask. Doesn't "Servus" mean slave?
servus is bayrisch/german and means good morning, hallo, ciao!
Thanks man!! Respect for your crazy creation as well!!!
kind of a noob here but where did u go with the battery?
Very nice i also like that you made the rear end look finished, i have thought of cutting off some of the front spocket cover also, i find so much crap in there. I like the color of the frame. I second the newer tank i like how it looks on the e style bikes.
Quote from: wesdabest787 on March 19, 2012, 12:30:03 PM
kind of a noob here but where did u go with the battery?
If you look closely at a few of the pics you can see it tucked up on an angle just under the seat.
They do make slim line batteries nowadays that fit under your seat for the guys doing cafe racer bikes. Don't know about the price on them but I would think they wouldn't be cheap
i have a completely stock gs500 and i love the look of this bike....if u could please post a write up of how u hid the electronics and did that seat(well basically the whole rear end), i would be more than joyed! thanks
Quote from: adam89 on May 14, 2012, 04:02:44 PM
i have a completely stock gs500 and i love the look of this bike....if u could please post a write up of how u hid the electronics and did that seat(well basically the whole rear end), i would be more than joyed! thanks
bikes like these require creativyty and innovation, not a write up...
get on the custom fighters site and look around. Your bike should be yours, use your imagination.