Thanks to Mr. Longhorn for pointing it out:
http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/4/2/01-suzuki-gs500-ellaspede-007.html
"the unpopular and unloved"? Really?
I like the smaller clocks up front. Not so much the seat ~ I know it's supposed to be a brit-look-alike but I don't think it meshes well with the rest of the bike ~ looks pasted on. Needs something to cover up the space under the seat, and some proper wire wheels although the stockers look OK.
Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
"the unpopular and unloved"? Really?
Read the comments. They hate the GS500 because it's too "pedestrian".
QuoteCongratulations for turning the dullest of dull dishwater hacks into a more interesting bike.
QuoteEvery time I see a stock GS500 I want to buy it and do something to give it some character.
Fantastic, Rich. Ya beat me to it. :D
That transverse stripe on the tank is a nice touch and something I can't recall seeing elsewhere. I like the reduced size of the headlight bucket, too. I've had something along these lines on my sketch pad for a while, but I am torn as to whether spoked wheels will add to the look or just be too much vintage-ness. Anyway, looks pretty good with the stock 3-spokers. The colours are well chosen here.
Nice post Rich and a very nice custom GS. He kept it simple and it looks great.
I like the gauges. Sweet look
Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 03, 2012, 06:03:06 AM
I like the gauges. Sweet look
:thumb:
The upper tank line still a bit high compare to the seat but overall a great looking bike.
Quote from: seamax on April 03, 2012, 07:38:57 AMThe upper tank line still a bit high compare to the seat
Yep ~ that's what kills it about that part of the bike for me, too
I think it looks great. Simple with good lines. Great post.
great work, thanks for the post for sure!
the stripes on tank look GORGEOUS imo!
i thought the rear fit ok until the last photo:
(http://www.pipeburn.com/storage/01_04_2012_ellaspede_gs500_01.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1333281369890)
photographer did a good job at taking photos of the bike from the right angles(except the last one) :icon_lol:
I like the blinkers, smaller gauges, and clubman bars. I don't really like the rear fender/seat setup. The streetfighter someone left in the comments looks better IMO
(http://www.classic-japanese-bikes.com/images/suzukiGS500streetfighter2.jpg)
I actually generally like cafe racers more than street fighters, partially because most streetfighters are just an afterthought due to ruining the farings on a sport bike. I just think the GS isn't the best candidate for a cafe build. They look funny if you just slap a flat seat on the back and yank off the plastic.