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Title: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on April 22, 2013, 08:12:03 PM
so im still checking out parts and getting familiar with the bike, im going to put :
bondo the tank nice again  :rstar:
black paint  :rstar: bought paint just need time
14 tooth sprocket  :star: installed
Pro taper bars  :rstar: received
mirrors  :star: installed
grips  :rstar: received
easy pull clutch lever  :rstar: ordered
change rear and flasher lights  :rstar: ordered
add crash bar or frame sliders  :icon_sad: need to make one
add slip on exhaust  :star: installed
change footpegs  :icon_sad: still not sure which ones
HID 6000k light  :star: installed

ECT

this is the bike now, 24 000 km gs400E, any feed back on things i should add or not do people tell me every input counts!



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Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on May 23, 2013, 07:29:56 PM
i recieved a few parts and instaled a few, tomorrow i will instal the handlebar and maybe start my tremclad spray paint job, i did a little test and seems to look very good. how do i add pictures from my phone?
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: jacob92icu on May 23, 2013, 07:42:39 PM
You need tapatalk or whatever, and you have to pay for it. Or you could download photobucket and get an account and upload your pictures to photobucket from your (smart i hope) phone and then copy and past the links here from photobucket.
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on May 24, 2013, 08:33:06 PM
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/8820963382_1e46d8e355.jpg)

so i got the bars, the grips and mirrors
installed my HIDs 6000k
got the viper slip-on exhaust
installed my brothers old tire from his semitrail, front tire is a 120(front fender still fits)
bought some paint, im going to repaint the bike all in glossy black, keep the gold aspects gold, mat black some other things.
waiting on my r1 tail light to come in and my easy pull clutch
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: BeerIsSoAwesome on May 24, 2013, 10:43:21 PM
Just sayin-- for the past few weeks, I've been resurrecting a 1992 GS500E with the same exact paint. Mine's a bit denty as well, but I'm too lazy to do the bondo. Just focusing on making it a strong runner.

Let us know how it all goes!
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: BeerIsSoAwesome on May 24, 2013, 10:50:42 PM
Oh, here's a thought: if you want a piece of functional bling, PM Chuck81 for a fork brace. They're CNC milled from 1/2" aluminum, he'll engrave a Suzuki logo in it for no extra charge, and best of all he sells them with new stainless screws for only $40, shipping included. Compare that to $150 for the Superbrace and you'll see why I have a Chuck81 brace on my bike right now ;)

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=58455.msg663671#msg663671
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on May 25, 2013, 05:36:53 AM
I dont get whats that for. What master cylinder  could replace the stock one for fromt breaks
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: BeerIsSoAwesome on May 25, 2013, 05:55:37 AM
What are you trying to accomplish with a new master cylinder?

The right side cover is mostly for looks, however the fork brace is an extremely rigid piece of 1/2" thick aluminum that replaces the stock fender mount, a very thin piece of stamped steel. It's supposed to prevent the fork from deflecting under hard braking and cornering, and thereby improve handling.
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on May 25, 2013, 12:35:43 PM
Master cylynder is purely for looks, if theres a cheap one, or else ill keep it stock, although i do need to know what kind of rear break master cylinder, i want to put a juntion valve for a hand break.
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: Pieee on May 27, 2013, 04:29:07 AM
Looks like this will be an interesting build, I am following this at the moment :D UPDATES!!
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: jacob92icu on May 27, 2013, 05:18:12 PM
Heres some motivation man! Good luck. Dont listen to these people telling you not to do it! Its worth it if you want to do it just for fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSlxEZeHP4

Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: Slack on May 31, 2013, 03:34:51 PM
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 27, 2013, 05:18:12 PM
Heres some motivation man! Good luck. Dont listen to these people telling you not to do it! Its worth it if you want to do it just for fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQSlxEZeHP4

I swear he's wearing Birkenstock sandals while drifting around in the dirt.
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: mike1994 on June 06, 2013, 08:18:01 PM
so the spray paint paint job is done, i will be needing a few touch ups, got my tail light, installed my handlebars and everything, this is how its looking now, any advice?
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7292/8973775341_a91340dca2.jpg)
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/8973772339_804ca6a1b0.jpg)
Title: Re: Gs500E stunt bike
Post by: Janx101 on June 06, 2013, 09:22:51 PM
purty!!!  :thumb:

... have to admit... while i was/am a little sceptical about the whole gs500/stunt bike idea.... i was imagining that you'd end up with a frankenbike looking thrashed out/hodge podge unit...  :confused:

but that looks nice!.. neat! .. looked after!! ..  :D

.. but advice.... dont know that i am qualified to give too much advice... it annoys people apparently...  :icon_rolleyes: