Hi guys, names cameron im from the UK currently just bought my first project bike and it needs alot of attention to get it in any reasonable shape.
My plan is to put a SSSA, new subframe and USD forks on. IF anyone has a guide for sticking maybe a R1 subframe or something with the "dolphin" tail look + Shock info for a VFR400 NC24 swingarm. PM me or reply in this thread
Here is my journey so far.
This is what it started life out as, A track bike which had been trashed and then stored for 1 year or more.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/GS500E.jpg)
Taking a look under the "hood"
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I attempt to fix the brake sticking problem the last owner told me about.
I find the pistons seized and shoes are close to dust. I replaced all the pistons and got them all sorted. (No pics of the new ones yet.)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0051.jpg)
This is the broken stater solenoid, i have since replaced this and it turns out it's not the problem, im guessing the previous owner had a remote start on the bike as theres wires for it because the ignition button does not work.
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Previous owner came off on a corner and bent the exhaust to shaZam! and sheared and seized in the downpipe bolts. Still trying to fix this :( might even buy a new engine if its cheap enough.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0055.jpg)
My new SSSA and old exhaust with the lazer can, i will be cutting down into a stubby :P
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0071.jpg)
Took me a hour trying to get the back wheel off as everything is rusted to oblivion. Penetrating and hammering until i finally prevailed!
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After the back wheel was removed i started to remove the swingarm... BAD IDEA. The whole shock linkage is extremely rusted in, im either going to have to buy a new bigger ratchet, get some heat on it or saw through it.
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Finally got the shock linkage off, i cannot remove the bolt securing the dog bones but the rest came off :) blowtorch ftw!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0085.jpg)
The SSSA i have is slightly too big for my frame, by roughly 2MM. so ill take it down to the fabricator when ive got some spare time and see if he can mill the sides down. I also put my refurbed brake caliper back on the front, seems the braided hoses wont reach now though :p going to have to attach the hoses first and then attach it.
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Got some longer braided hoses today :) buying them in red when the bikes being sprayed though :)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0091.jpg)
Thought i would check the air filter today, maybe clean with some compressed air i bought... Better be some powerful air to blow rust off...
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Ok the SSSA is around 1 inch too big, going to have to machine that down. comparison:
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Pulled back the rubber today to find the most amazing thing ever! A broken clutch lever and snapped bolt that keeps it tight, so thats a new assembly + cable i need to buy.... Well atleast you can get them in red :)
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Wanted to check my front sprocket? (sure theres a name for it like on a BMX etc? chain drive?) there was like 3 years worth of shaZam! inside it.... I need to invest in a jetwasher, the degreaser isn't working! it's almost rock solid dirt.
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Thats my story so far, i will update with more pics as i get more time.
You may have to mill one side down more than the other, besides 2mm is very little. Post back when you have it fiited.
Cool.
Buddha.
what year is the swing arm. Have you measured the frame width where the swing arm fits in? If I recall, the vfr 400 swing arm should be about a 1/4 inch narrower then the frame. I will post my link when i get home. Could be your frame is just narrower from being tightened to your stock swing arm for so many years....
the year is 87-89 ? its the NC24 model. I pushed it in to get it to stick for the picture. Didn't give it a good try though. Still need to buy a rear caliper too :( my old rear had braided hoses and this one doesn't thats an extra £30 too
That looks like a bike I used to have...heh.
Quote from: Kijona on April 17, 2012, 03:16:02 PM
That looks like a bike I used to have...heh.
If your one of the previous owners then shame on you ;p that shoddy exhaust fix made me cry and the almost flush seize in bolt in the manifold also made me cry.
Here is some info on the swing arm. I was looking to do the same conversion and picked the vfr400 arm based on its pivot point width. It is interesting to see that yours is not fitting. I guess take the info from the link with a grain of salt.
http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8638
Quote from: catch2otwo on April 17, 2012, 03:52:05 PM
Here is some info on the swing arm. I was looking to do the same conversion and picked the vfr400 arm based on its pivot point width. It is interesting to see that yours is not fitting. I guess take the info from the link with a grain of salt.
http://www.customfighters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8638
Doesnt fit at all into my frame i used some force to get it in and it wont reach the holes where the spindle thing goes in. It's slightly too big, my shock fits onto the linkage knuckle thing but ive just realized on the GS the knuckle linkage thing, (if you were facing the GS from the back) the closest hole towards you holds the shock, the middle holds the dogbones and the 3rd holds the linkage to the frame.
With the VFR the closest hole is attached to the swingarm, the furthest away from you would attach to the frame but the middle point where the dogbones went on the GS are massively wide, like dogbones should be there but where does the shock connect HMMMM. Theres a guy with VFR in my local area, i might go down and check how his shock is attached.
Interesting, keep us posted. Since you have both arms off, think you can weigh them both so we can get a weight comparison? Im thinking of doing this swap on my track bike, but if the weight is significant then ill pass.
Quote from: gl0ckage on April 17, 2012, 03:25:43 PM
Quote from: Kijona on April 17, 2012, 03:16:02 PM
That looks like a bike I used to have...heh.
If your one of the previous owners then shame on you ;p that shoddy exhaust fix made me cry and the almost flush seize in bolt in the manifold also made me cry.
HAHA! No! I mean I used to have a naked GS500. LOL!
Nice to see a fellow UK owner on here. I think you should sell me your headlights also. :icon_mrgreen:
Quote from: Byard on April 18, 2012, 04:51:54 AM
Nice to see a fellow UK owner on here. I think you should sell me your headlights also. :icon_mrgreen:
Previous owner has scraped the left side of the headlights, so if you dont mind that then sure, ill sell them cheap once ive got some replacements.
The weight difference is massive, without weighing them i can tell you the SSSA is around double the weight.
If its only a scrape then yeah that should be fine, I can always touch it up. I'd love to take them as soon as you find some replacements.
Thanks
sheared and seized in the downpipe bolts. Still trying to fix this :( might even buy a new engine if its cheap enough.
since it is torn apart..... take the engine to a machine shop and have the stub of a bolt removed.
not free..... but they will get you sorted quick enough
then remember..... anti seize and safety wire will prevent it from ever happening again.
the bolts will either snap or fall off the bike.
i'd like to know where there were cheep enuf GOOD engines.
Interestingly, if you compare the bare swingarms you may find they are quite close in weight. In a single-sided-swingarm it is rear bearing eccentric assembly that makes for all the additional weight. Unfortunately this is also unsprung weight, which is why it fell out of favor in racing. Except for the Ducati, where it was considered so much a part of the appeal of the design they stuck with it, although their not-for-public-sale GP bike has a dual sided swingarm.
best quotes so far: "Penetrating and hammering until i finally prevailed!" and "i'd like to know where there were cheep enuf GOOD engines."
definitely watching,...need more pics,....!
Sorry for the delay on messaging back guys. thanks for the support.
Ive been working alot and with a 15 hour shift tomorrow then a day of packing for my holiday on sat i wont be touching the bike for another week.
The swingarm is actually around 1 inch too big.
Once i know it fits i will then stratch my head on how the whole linkage system works because theres nothing for the dogbones to attach to. Might need to weld something not sure.
I will then strip down the bike ready for powdercoating, which im sure will include alot of problems as im slowly running out of tools due to rusted bolts winning the fight. Blowtorch helps alot though. Cant powdercoat until ive got a backend though, ive got a local fibreglass firm nearby but they didnt seem upto the challenge for one being made to fit a my backend with bits cut down.
If anyone knows of a small backend like half the size just for my arse then feel free to post some :)
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Think you could get a outside width measurement on the sssa and also one of your stocker?
Yep, ill measure it in the morning :) just arrived home from holiday.
Dont you just love suprises on a questionable bike :icon_mrgreen:
That looks like the stuff I had to go through
I like the sssa idea, they always look sexy.
Oh and where are you buying the front brake line from, just curious.
If you plan on keeping the stock airbox, I have a drop in k&n filter for it if your interested.
I just realized your name is cameron too, :cheers:
I already bought a air filter :( you live in cali though dont you?
The hoses i swapped my old ones for some longer ones at a scrappers near my area. Just for the time being, will be buying from ebay in red later.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180806819596?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
The stock arm is roughly 221mm. The SSSA VFR400 NC24 is 225MM.
So theres still hope to get it machined down and be safe, its only 5mm max. Could take 2mm off the frame and 3mm off the swinger.
Still the problem of fitting the actual shock linkage to my bike, theres not enough holes for it to attach :(
If i attached it to the frame like the GS, then i wouldn't have anywhere for the shock to attach just dogbones and frame lol.
No, florida
With doing the sssa ive seen it to where people weld on brackets for the shock and linkage to fit.
Wether or no there length or room for it is the question.
Hey all just a update: Ive been working alot and looking after my heavily pregnant girlfriend so the bike is on the backburner for now. But this is what ive finally managed to do!
Ive spent 3-4 hours trying to remove my engine... No joke the bolts are seized in.
Ive started sanding down the tank, which is full of rust :( but i was thinking about buying a nice new 2001+ model tank for a new seat to sit on.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0319.jpg)
I took the carbs, air filter box and wiring loom out to reach the engine.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0321.jpg)
This is the bolt that has thwarted my attempts to remove the engine... So i brought the saw out.
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A nice pic of the seized rusty rear brake :) good job i dont need that!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0327.jpg)
The snapped off tach cable :(
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0329.jpg)
The front end light damage that came with the bike.
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The moment ive spent 4 hours+ working towards! Im smiling really hard atm :) means i can get the seized manifold bolts out and get the frame sorted for the SSSA.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0332.jpg)
In the hard process of removing the engine i snapped off a spark plug... I also broke my brake lever in the struggle! (Worth it!)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0333.jpg)
These are all pictures of how the SSA sits using the GS shock (which is too big by 110mm!)
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Hope you all enjoyed this update, i sure did :) now onto fitting this damn swingarm and sorting the engine out.
New update, The guy who was getting my seized manifold bolts out said he would no longer do them because the whole engine had bolts seized everywhere. So i went and spent £40 on some new longer, stronger and bigger tools!
After going to work on the engine with said tools here are my results:
Valve cover off! them bolts were way too tight, obviously not to torque.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0345.jpg)
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Just a picture to remind me where they were when i removed the camshafts.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0347.jpg)
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After the removal of the camshafts i started to remove the shims and followers, I placed them in seperate bags detailing the letters from where they came. I also kept the chain tight so it didn't bind or get lost in the nether of my engine.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0351.jpg)
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Havent taken a picture of the header removed yet but it took a slight pry with the back of a hammer, i took care not to damage the fins on the engine. Ive bought all new o-rings for the bolts holding the header in.
Also to highjack my own thread, Does anyone know where i can buy different Engine emblems for the GS500? it's 88mm dia.
http://www.louis.at/index.php?topic=artnr&artnr=10005263&lang=en
^^^^^EXAMPLE^^^^
Am i alone? Seems im talking to myself :p
Well i took all the front end off today, was the easiest thing for the whole bike!
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0353.jpg)
I then removed the right side footpeg which was stuck in, Still need to drill out the screws that hold the rear brake line as the screws are rounded off :(
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0355.jpg)
Really struggling with this swingarm though, it doesn't fit and the linkage is backwards from the GS. If anyone has some ideas on how to get some dogbones and shock on that please tell :)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0360.jpg)
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0361.jpg)
This is how the Swingarm sits without being in position.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0362.jpg)
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Where is would sit if it was in position.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/Suzi%2098%20GS500/IMAG0364.jpg)
Just need a new subframe welding (need this pristine 08 tank first) Then onto powder coating, then spark erosion the bolts out of my header. and rebuild commence :) Ive replaced most bolts today to not rust and seize :)
Really interesting on the swingarm. Like they told you on cf though, make sure to read up on this stuff, as it is a safety issue too.
I'm definitely watching to see your progress, here and on cf too.
Servus,
this is not so easy(simple) ll, because to obstruct a right chassis. As well as it looks, the escape(getaway) of the single components is not right. These should be adapted(adjusted) as the first. The suspension strut(shock) can be taken over, one must make(manufacture) only the Dogbones to himself in the right length.
Has my respect for the work.
Quote from: cbrfxr67 on June 20, 2012, 01:02:30 PM
Really interesting on the swingarm. Like they told you on cf though, make sure to read up on this stuff, as it is a safety issue too.
I'm definitely watching to see your progress, here and on cf too.
Yep im on 3 forums to do with GS, and fighters as i have different friends on different forums so i like to keep them updated.
Quote from: Jim Knopf on June 20, 2012, 01:03:40 PM
Servus,
this is not so easy(simple) ll, because to obstruct a right chassis. As well as it looks, the escape(getaway) of the single components is not right. These should be adapted(adjusted) as the first. The suspension strut(shock) can be taken over, one must make(manufacture) only the Dogbones to himself in the right length.
Has my respect for the work.
Im looking at the VFR shock as its shorter than the GS's and fits into the frame, the problem is the dogbone placement as on the GS the dogbones go to the swinger.
The SA has the linkage attached to itself, so if i attached the shock to my frame and the other linkage, i could fabricate a place for the dogbones to connect where the linkage attached to the frame.
Then what happened? UPdate?!
Very interesting project! Watching for updates:
Does this make you or anyone else nervous? Looks a little weak at this point. Maybe it's just the pic?
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss357/Nick_Tanya_M/nervous.jpg)
This may be a crazy idea from left field, BUT, is it possible to flip the whole suspension 180 degrees and run the dog bones on the top? Just thinking out loud, there seems to be more room at the top then in the swing arm. :icon_eek:
bump to the top. Any progress on this?
Sorry for the silence, had 2 bikes stolen, had to buy a third, girlfriend had my baby son :) , Moved out into a new house, Had to buy all new appliances (Perks of living with parents...) bought a whole new swingarm with wheel etc. Heres how the bike sits at the moment.
Pictures before cutting more of the subframe and painting.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0207_zpsd46b89e5.jpg)
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I'm probably going to reweld the subframe then fiberglass it like a cafe racer seat without the "hump"
Need's shock mounting point rewelding, exhaust needs re-bending to go upright.
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(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0248_zps179732c9.jpg)
GS seat latch on the ninja seat, getting it to fit required some grinding
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Polished the exhaust too, way too much crust on it for my liking
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After taking the cylinderhead to a spark eroding company, i put the engine back together but it wasn't firing. Turns out i put the camshafts on backwards or the timing was backwards, not really sure what i did. Also had to drill out the front engine mounting bolt as it was seized.
Because of the preload adjusters i couldn't fit my renthals so i had to swap forks but the others weren't leaking so here goes.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/IMAG0182_zps11b55309.jpg)
This is what i was going to do before i got renthals
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Here's my attempt at fiberglass, first time even using anything like it and i think it turned out ok.
Tape and protect everything first :p
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Ive got a off-set sprocket being made as the swinger is slightly off on the chain. Also same people making me a custom dash that just holds the GS speedo and the lights. Then using a PVC end cap as the surround for the speedo. Because im broke now :p
It runs also needs repainting etc.
The crappy blowing sound is because there's no gaskets in exhaust, it's also too loud for my phone to pickup sound wise. It would never pass it's MOT in a million years so looking to put a baffle inside.
There is a motobatt for it but i didn't want to flatten it so used a crappy old one for that.
I need to rewire everything as it's all too long / doesn't fit etc. Seen an add for motorbike electric replacements in streetfighter mag so might get a catalogue from them.
Also, the ground? that is attached to the negative terminal wire i snapped it off and it wont solder back on, how would i get it back in if solder doesn't work?
real pleasure to watch! looks like youre doing great work! keep updating and posting pictures... :thumb: :thumb:
GOod work here,....cant wait to see more. I want to see it in motion,... 8)
Congrats on the new addition! Bike is looking great, glad to see more progress. The Fireblade shock is an upgrade to the stock Hawk/Bros shock- if you should run across one. Not sure if you'll get that small of a muffler quiet enough to pass MOT- but really like the look. Can you just add a ring terminal to the ground wire and bolt it right to the battery?
Great work so far! Lots of determination into getting things to fit and fit well. I'll be following this build for sure!
Quote from: willi777 on March 11, 2013, 07:26:13 AM
Congrats on the new addition! Bike is looking great, glad to see more progress. The Fireblade shock is an upgrade to the stock Hawk/Bros shock- if you should run across one. Not sure if you'll get that small of a muffler quiet enough to pass MOT- but really like the look. Can you just add a ring terminal to the ground wire and bolt it right to the battery?
Thanks for the info, will have a look for blade shocks, ive got a few spare exhausts but not sure on what is needed for MOT in regards to connecting the exhaust. as the foot pegs are gone there wont be anything to hang the silencer onto
And the terminal i was going to do that today :) got some connectors out and my solder to do it that way :)
Big update, bikes welded in, needs loom shortening and glassing. Oh and a slightly longer chain. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/ja6eju3u.jpg)
Diy offset sprocket, fits perfectly. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/emy8a9em.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/mu6uge8y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/17/bu7aza5e.jpg)
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Chain lines up perfect, just the length that needs sorting.
I get 1 day off a week and no garage so if it's not sunny I'm screwed.
Only a few jobs to go, they will have write ups on them.
This is a really cool project. The only other GS I saw with a single sided swingarm was one by Servus.
Good job and looking forward to more.
:thumb:
Just bought the chain which is 4 links bigger, I need some silicone pipe to put my pods out the side, brake lines and a new rest tyre.
I'll be trying to start it over the weekend if it starts it's onto the fiberglass seat which I need a garage for and then to the powdercoaters. It's so close yet so far.
What plans do you have for the fiberglass seat?
A r6 r1 looking tail but not sure - This project is on hold for now as the engine needs rebuilding and i have no garage to attempt it now i have a fiancee and a son.
However the single swinger is still going on my current bike - I welded another shock mount in and just waiting on another off-set sprocket and chain to come, then it's done :)
but i also want some air vents on the sides of the tail for the regulator flow and for the looks.
Totally undecided but almost certainly pointy with scoops :p
Did you ever finish the single swap as im trying to do this myself
Ok so the swingarm is in.
I had to overcome to srpcoket issue by welding a collar onto the end of the shaft which had a circlip groove in, i also put washers on :p
Abit bodge but only thing that would work as cobalt didn't cut through the shaft.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/20140407_164200_zpsdc782f09.jpg) (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/sniperwolfX/media/20140407_164200_zpsdc782f09.jpg.html)
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my mate lost his keys for his disclock so i brought my grinder and cut his monkey metal lock off so he could help me with the swingarm, thats his boot in the picture.
(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d63/sniperwolfX/20140407_164218_zps9b04dfd7.jpg) (http://s33.photobucket.com/user/sniperwolfX/media/20140407_164218_zps9b04dfd7.jpg.html)
Almost done, mid stand which is now defunct might i add is rubbing on the wheel
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I took it for a test drive, when leaning left the back wobbles, i think it's the chain rubbing on the sprocket cover which my grinder will fix that tomorrow.
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Front wheel on now, bodge fix for the oil resi for the shock also :p cable ties which would later snap and the resi hit my wheel scuffing my paint :(
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stilkl need to go back to renthals on the front bars and spray my crash bars and grab handle.
Good job ive got another day off to complete this :)
Wow... Very cool! Any plans on painting? That is a pretty clean swap if I do say so my self.
Once i have worked out all the kinks i will be getting every powdercoated and the tank + plastics painted. Like the shock is soft as crap, bottoms out all the time so i need to upgrade to another Eye to Eye shock, been looking at CBR900 shocks
But because this is my runner - for now anyway it wont be getting anything done until i rebuild the other bike in the shed :p
I have revert back to a stock swingarm due to some clearance issues which i will sort out in the coming weeks.
:p
Definitely keep us updated!! Any plans on changing the tail after you have another running bike and can tinker with the GS more?
Yes tail will be changed most likely for my runner just to a seat on a minimal subframe as I hate plastics.
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Gl0ckage - it's like you were reading my mind lol. I am still thinking how to rebuild my subframe to carry diy dual seat. There wouldn't be a problem if I was welding and had some nice mig. But I have to think way of fabricating subframe to be ready for welding.
One garage quoted me roughly for £180 for building subframe. I would want to cut costs down to at least half of it
I scrapped my idea for winter and went and fixed my other 2 bikes. One has most upgrades bandit 600 wheel swap etc. The other went for airbrushing and a custom tail light + headlight
Here's a pic
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Don't judge the rust as it's been sat while stuff was being painted
The mesh he's put on is tatty he ****ed the fairing and glassed the joining section over to fit my taillight he's bodged the tank holder and made his own. It's got sticker marks where he cut the tribal flames out. It's just awful.
Compression is OK right cylinder is 135 and other is 120.
It now starts but can't rev so a carb rebuild is on the cards.
He used carbon tape on the frame and it's peeling and bubbling. It's just shaZam! vinyl.
So now I've got to sort the dying on acceleration and the fact there's some rattling from engine and the fact piston rings have probably gone.
That sounds awful. I'd be so pissed is somebody screwed my bike up that badly. Got plans to fix it?
Unsure it's up for sale at the moment as I don't have time, the bike behind it is another gs500 that just needs brakes bleeding and chain putting on. Once it's running I might tackle the other but it's that "custom" I cannot be bothered with it now. Just feel fed up with it.