He guys I'm Dirk and I'm from Holland.
I own a 1990 GS500 which i bought it in original state in 2011:
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1260.JPG)
Result so far:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/5E184083-4E4F-4AB6-80D1-123BB36C9D86_zpsszodsrvd.jpg)
When I bought her she needed a lot of love and maintenance, so I gave it to her some:
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1279.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1709.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1542.JPG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1544.PNG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1551.PNG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1572.JPG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1667.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1370.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/image%20(1).jpeg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/image.jpeg)
This was the result;
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1676.jpg)
Finally i was happy with the bike the way it drove, now it was time for some cosmetic upgrades and more maintenance:
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_1766.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_2027.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_2057.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/coater.JPG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/opknap.JPG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_2505.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/IMG_2506.jpg)
Than the rebuild started:
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2507.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2511.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2514.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2516.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2518.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Rebuild/IMG_2525.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Final/0bd7ebfa.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Final/53b2dcba.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Final/6cb7ed7f.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Final/GS500.jpg)
Now there was no way back so i decided to go on... now with a view modifications:
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Final/foto.jpg)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/foto%20a.JPG)
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(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/fotof.JPG)
(http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20project%20topic/foto.JPG)
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With this as result:
I was actually quite happy with the result so i drove it like this for one summer.
At the end of this summer my hunger to work on the bike started to grow again so I took a paper and a pencil and started to draw... the result:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zpsdd4c09dc.jpg)
Now there was son serious work to do:
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The build of subframe and tail where made by the famous Jerryt from Holland.
This was the point where Photoshop was my best friend, it transformer the image above in to this:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps5b11aa52.png)
Now it was time for the final paint job..
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps65b2d180.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zpsc5d696c2.jpg)
I don't think I will do much more to the bike. The only thing I'd like to do is a engine mod this sunday I will pick up a 2007 engine with stage 3 carbs, so next winter I won't have to sit still.
To be continued...
Sorry for my bad english ;)
Modifications:
- Aprilia RS125 front fork
- Ducati Monster fairing
- Koso DB-01R digital dash
- One alu mirror
- Takkoni open exaust (9cm shortend)
- Custom made alu tail (Jerryt)
- Custom made subframe (Jerryt)
- Smal blinkers
- GSX-600F rear shock
- GSX-600F 4.5" rearwheel
- Bridgestone S20R (150 rear)
- Complete paintjob.
OMG!!!!!!!! that thing is sex on two wheelsss!!!!!! :icon_mrgreen:
UITSTEKEND!!!! ... (I looked it up) :thumb:
Wow ....... outstanding work, well done! :thumb: :bowdown:
Fantastic!! I'll be back to drool over this for sure.
Ok, so the first step which was basically an awesome restore, I was like 'wow, very nice work'
Then he says he wanted cosmetic upgrades and maintenance... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see these 'cosmetic upgrades and maintenance'... and I'm like 'wow, very nice! Elegant detail - looks brand new!'
Then he says he wanted modifications... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see these 'modifications'... and I'm like 'wow, very nice! Worthy upgrades and it looks damn good!'
Then he says he wants to chop it up... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see this chopped product... :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Amazing progression, and such a SWEEEEET outcome! BRAVO!
- Bboy
Thank you very very much for the positive reactions!
I will keep u updated...
Awesome :cheers: :thumb:
Very nice build!
That rear end looks so cool.
Although, when you opted for USD forks, you should've used Aprilia RS250's, with dual callipers.
Just my 2 cents.
Sent from my toilet seat using HTC FartPhone
Whatttttt????
This is such a nice looking bike! Omg! I would love to do something just like this!
The GSXR front end is so expensive, but now I see an rs125 front end!?!? Why have I never heard of this??
How easy was the RS125 swap? Theyre so much cheaper! Why dont people do the swap more often?? lol
Bravo :bowdown:
I think Golly said it best :icon_lol:
Quote from: Golly on September 06, 2013, 06:22:48 AM
OMG!!!!!!!! that thing is sex on two wheelsss!!!!!! :icon_mrgreen:
Brilliant!! :bowdown: each new idea was a leap in the right direction from what i thought would be the great end of a great project. :thumb:
Thnx for all the positive reactions :-)
The reason i chose for the RS125 fork is simple, it just came in my way very cheap.
But installing the fork took a lot of work and adjustments.
Quote from: BockinBboy on September 06, 2013, 08:46:12 AM
Ok, so the first step which was basically an awesome restore, I was like 'wow, very nice work'
Then he says he wanted cosmetic upgrades and maintenance... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see these 'cosmetic upgrades and maintenance'... and I'm like 'wow, very nice! Elegant detail - looks brand new!'
Then he says he wanted modifications... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see these 'modifications'... and I'm like 'wow, very nice! Worthy upgrades and it looks damn good!'
Then he says he wants to chop it up... and I'm thinking :icon_eek: Whaaa? No, don't mess it up, it looks soooo good...
Then I see this chopped product... :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Amazing progression, and such a SWEEEEET outcome! BRAVO!
- Bboy
A huge +1 to this!
I would have taken this bike at any of its stages. Great, great job!
Wooooooooooooooooow mate , the Dutch have done it, ich gratuliere :)
Today i bought my new project.
It is a 2007 engine with only a view km's and dynojet stage 3 carbs.
All electronict came with the engine just as an extra set of all the loose parts.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps567c782a.jpg)
Yeah dirk, I thought that that's what was still missing from your bike :cheers: :D it just wasn't complete before ... Joking ;)
This is a beautiful example of the possibilities these bikes have. You've done a GREAT job with this. I have yet to be disappointed with the Dutch and their modifications (Volvos, VW's, Vespas, BMW's among a few things): always so well executed and pulled of in a classic, clean and effective style and function, and this is no different. :bowdown:
Initially I bought my GS 500 because it was cheap and reputed to be reliable and an ideal beginner's bike, and since I came from a Vespa background, it was the ticket.
Please keep us posted of your progress. I eagerly await an update.
Looks like the sort of bike I dreamt of when I was a kid. Absolutely amazing job, especially the rear end.
Hey Lads.. imagine if dB's here and Jim Knopf got together for a brainstorm and design session!! .. :icon_eek: :bowdown:
Quote from: Janx101 on September 08, 2013, 11:10:34 PM
Hey Lads.. imagine if dB's here and Jim Knopf got together for a brainstorm and design session!! .. :icon_eek: :bowdown:
I would love to see that :thumb:
Don't know who mister Knopf (button) is but i guess it would create :star: s ;)
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=9730.0
lots of pages in that thread... browse at your leisure!
:technical: :technical: :technical:I think jims rear tyre is too small lmao ...; what a stunning machine ( could be a transformer) :)
Sorry dB-tje .. Didn't mean to hijack your thread! :icon_rolleyes:
:thumb:
Lets have a cookie and make up , :whisper: Dutch style :cheers: and a beer , db .... Did you do most changes yourself at your workshop?
Servus dp,
nice work :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Only the rear end is a little too long :cool:
Is the Aprilia fork not too soft for the GS? Or have you used other springs? I had a fork in my possession, but you've never installed because you was too soft.
Quote from: Gs500fmrex on September 09, 2013, 03:07:07 AM
Lets have a cookie and make up , :whisper: Dutch style :cheers: and a beer , db .... Did you do most changes yourself at your workshop?
yes only the rear was done by Jerryt.
Quote from: Jim Knopf on September 09, 2013, 09:06:16 AM
Servus dp,
nice work :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Only the rear end is a little too long :cool:
Is the Aprilia fork not too soft for the GS? Or have you used other springs? I had a fork in my possession, but you've never installed because you was too soft.
I use the original progressive RS125 springs, I only changed the "spring pre load" (i think that is the right name :icon_question: )
Right now the weight of the bike is only 164kg (including patrol and oil) :D
o yeah before i forget... :cheers:
Quote from: Janx101 on September 09, 2013, 02:46:45 AM
Sorry dB-tje .. Didn't mean to hijack your thread! :icon_rolleyes:
:thumb:
No problem :thumb:
Does anyone know the diverence between the 1990 and the 2007 ignition?
The crankshaft of the 2007 engine has only 1 pin to fix the rotor and the 1990 has 2 pins.
Can i just put the complete 1990 ignition (incl rotor) on the 2007 crankshaft or is there also a diverence in the CDI?
~~crrk.... Paging Adidasguy .. Adidasguy to the thread please, thank you ... crrk ~~
Oh man! I can't believe you want to drop the red paint scheme! The red is Definitely the best paint scheme ever on the GS. Bike looks great.
Edit: ha didn't see that you had already painted them.
Thnx for the compliment!
I agree the red theme i had sure is one of the best there is in the gs500.
For the colour theme my bike has now i took the coulors of a 2007 GSXR and designed the theme the way i like it the most :-).
Quote from: Janx101 on September 10, 2013, 02:23:13 PM
~~crrk.... Paging Adidasguy .. Adidasguy to the thread please, thank you ... crrk ~~
Were can i find him? Or can i invite him to react to my question?
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?action=profile;u=11426 hope that helps db :))
Thnx i send him a PB....
Adidasguy just told me the answer i needed to hear. :D
I can use my 1990 ignition on my new 2007 engine :) So now it's time to move on with the project :thumb:
It's a bit quiet here :embarrassed: i know and i am sorry.
The reason is that i am waiting for a view parts (gaskets) before I can clean the engine with a water jet.
Last sunday I took the bike for a final trip to the British Superbike before the engine change, now it's in the barn and i hope to get the old engine out next weekend.
Does anyone know wat paint can i use best to paint a aircooled engine?
I just found the missing pictures from the build of my bike's rear end :woohoo: so i updated the opening post :thumb:.
Here the (picture) how to:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zpsdd4c09dc.jpg)
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nice and clean, ready for best of!!! :cool:
Finally a custom seat that actually looks good!
Quote from: Wagoneer on September 25, 2013, 06:08:53 AM
Finally a custom seat that actually looks good!
Got to agree wholeheartedly. now the exhaust, its catching my eye as well. gotta love bike pr0n O0
Lot of time and $ put into this project. Looks real good! :cheers:
You should make a youtube video of it and how it sounds. :tongue2:
man i wish i could fabricate a tail. thats like almost exactly how i want it.
Quote from: bikes4u on September 29, 2013, 06:20:48 PM
Lot of time and $ put into this project. Looks real good! :cheers:
You should make a youtube video of it and how it sounds. :tongue2:
Thanks but they were €'s :P
I tried to make a video of the bike and the sound but in the video it never sounds like in real live :-(
@ Gorilla:
I could not have done in in my own aswell ;-). I'd say just start and see.
i thought you did the photoshop and the fabricating. that wasnt you?
For the seat I only did the design, the drawing and the colours. the sheet metal work was done by a guy named jerryt
The rest of the bike was don by my own hands ;)
As it slowly starts to get colder outside, i decided to grab some tools and work on my bike again.
I hope to swap the engine for a 2007 one with only a view km's on it. At the same time the carbs will be changed for one with a dynojet stage 3 kit including open air filter.
Today i started the striptease and in the next view weeks the next things have to be done:
1- Take the old engine out.
2- Finish the new engine (a view parts are missing)
3- Installing the new engine in the bike and add oil and filter.
4- Check if the engine works well and if it does take it out again for a fresh new paint job.
5- End finally building it all together again and adjusting the carbs on the dyno.
Here a view pictures of today:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zpsc5731389.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/null_zpsc5731389.jpg.html)
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(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps5a54a98d.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/null_zps5a54a98d.jpg.html)
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As you can see the engine is ready to be taken out..
Greets Dirk
Truly incredible work there, I am loving that retro blue/white scheme with the modern electronic dash.
fantastic looking bike. could you put some more info on the forks and getting them to fit please.
and the dash too.
thanks :thumb:
Mate, you should be prosecuted for distributing porn!
:thumb:
Quote from: Joolstacho on November 07, 2013, 12:38:34 AM
Mate, you should be prosecuted for distributing porn!
:thumb:
Hahaha LoL :thumb: thanks for the compliment ;)
Quote from: GS500F2004 on November 06, 2013, 09:27:22 PM
Truly incredible work there, I am loving that retro blue/white scheme with the modern electronic dash.
Thanks, i wanted the colours to be original Suzuki, and I was really surprised with the result after the paintjob.
Quote from: spidey on November 07, 2013, 12:27:37 AM
fantastic looking bike. could you put some more info on the forks and getting them to fit please.
and the dash too.
thanks :thumb:
I have a document of the conversion, but it is in dutch :wink: so i hope you can use it:
http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Fase%202%20(USD)/Ombouw%20van%20Suzuki%20GS%20naar%20Aprillia%20RS125%20USD%20voorvork.DOC (http://members.home.nl/d-barelds/GS500/GS%20Fase%202%20(USD)/Ombouw%20van%20Suzuki%20GS%20naar%20Aprillia%20RS125%20USD%20voorvork.DOC)
If you have any questions.. just ask ;)
Tomorow i will try to order oil and filter for the new engine so i hope this weekend a lot of work can be done :thumb:
This morning i bought Oil + filter, exhaust gasket, heat resistand paint and brake cleaner.
This because my girlfriend allowed me to play in the shed today :woohoo:
First i opened the new engine to check it from the inside, when everything looked oke, i mounted everything back with new gasgets and filter.
I also switched both sides with does of my old engine, they were just painted and looked a lot better than the ones on the new engine. At the same time my girlfriend sanded and painted the exhaust :thumb: on the picture it is still wet when it is dry it will be matt black.
The result of this day in the shed: The engine is ready to be mounted and the exhaust is nicely black and ready for the next summer.
A view pictures:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps3b713174.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/null_zps3b713174.jpg.html)
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(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zpsae177590.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/null_zpsae177590.jpg.html)
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Tomorrow i will try to take the old engine out so i can install the new one for testing.
looking good dB ! :cheers:
I hope you keep the red valve cover on the new motor, matches the brake caliper, adds balance :thumb: O0
Quote from: fleshpiston on November 09, 2013, 09:10:30 PM
looking good dB ! :cheers:
I hope you keep the red valve cover on the new motor, matches the brake caliper, adds balance :thumb: O0
Well, that was not what i planed, but......
I worked on the bike whole weekend and finished it yesterday around 16:00, so I WAS happy...
When i started it for the first time i immediately heard that the big end bearings are screwed.
Next plan is to open my old engine, take the crankshaft out, and put it in the new engine.... or get the gears and head of the new engine and install them to the old engine... maybe the last option is the easyest.
This will be a long winter :icon_lol: ill keep u guys updated.
So here we go..... again :icon_mrgreen:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps25cc27db.jpg)
This morning i got the new engine out again, now it's time to order a bunch of new gasgets and other stuf, so finale i can make one fresh engine of these both.
It looks like it needs a big ass supercharger on the side :D that's insane work man gotta be proud every time you hop on
Haha that would be realy cool indeed.
Maybe i will use the engine that will be left over after this engine swap in a full engine revision/turbo projekt later.
Today i got a phonecall from the Suzuki dealer:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/61997C71-F2AE-4E32-8861-451F4F0605C8_zpsaic71gub.jpg)
Time to play.
Quote from: dB-tje on December 03, 2013, 12:21:18 PM
Today i got a phonecall from the Suzuki dealer:
Time to play.
Nice! Looks like fun :cheers:
Excellent job Dirk! As a tool and die maker, I can appreciate your effort as well as craftsmanship! :thumb: :thumb:
Thnx guys.
Yesterday i started taking the engine appart.
First i started splitting engine and found out that the beg end bearings were not that bad at all actualy there was no visual wear at all.
After that i took the head of i found out that the exhoust valve was not on time :(.
Here a view pictures:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/CCA3D1FC-E7B9-4C89-9376-4CE11825F8D7_zpsay04mk3x.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/44F3CA7C-3427-45A4-935D-EC3D25AEEA99_zps7onpfjz6.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/1449E3EA-48AB-45AF-AA94-F0D322ADD0BE_zpsohn1wdyv.jpg)
Note the scratch in the last picture.
I think i can better put some work in my old engine in stead of using this one.
What do you think?
That "dent" in the pistons is normal. It is a depression for the exhaust valves to open up.
The scratches on the cylinder wall are also quite common. You can hone them out and put in new piston rings.
So what did you think was wrong with that motor?
I thought the big end bearings were damaged but i can't see anything on them :-/
When the engine was rotating there was a loud knock on every turn.
With the head off, does it knock when cranking the motor?
Maybe just the timing was off or a halve was tight or sticky.
Need more information to help diagnose the problem.
Quote from: adidasguy on December 17, 2013, 02:28:06 PM
With the head off, does it knock when cranking the motor?
Maybe just the timing was off or a halve was tight or sticky.
Need more information to help diagnose the problem.
Thanks adidasguy, i right now is is not possible to check valve clearance :)
I know that the exhaust valve was one tooth off on the chain, but on the valve or pistons there were no marks of both touching each other.
The knock in the engine could only be heard when using throttle, not when driving at constant speed or stationair.
Here a view more pictures:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/B785E48C-953B-4E85-A8B6-B63A6A835B96_zpslefvamwh.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/B785E48C-953B-4E85-A8B6-B63A6A835B96_zpslefvamwh.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/AFBBECC4-F131-4C05-92E3-821F520323A3_zpsuczmfcub.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/AFBBECC4-F131-4C05-92E3-821F520323A3_zpsuczmfcub.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/F9BE71E6-F30F-48DB-9D51-133CE18071DC_zpsbhr1oons.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/F9BE71E6-F30F-48DB-9D51-133CE18071DC_zpsbhr1oons.jpg.html)
And than it was reboulding time: :woohoo: a view pictures: *O*
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/DD98B7EB-DCF2-4F78-9781-1AA6B463C217_zpss8rkqsf2.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/79511004-1B8B-4AC5-A984-7C5F8BB2A9C5_zpsljtzplu8.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/ECABF563-F5E7-418F-84B6-98A9CDC50127_zpsnojfn0um.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/B346352D-58F6-49A3-B1A1-49BB3362BA1C_zps6qjwfoth.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/55681FB2-301C-42DD-BC76-606F1BE64B99_zps0jwnmktl.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/447E27FD-F2E0-4F96-97ED-C3FB0AC362C3_zps5jlhw6dn.jpg)
Awesome photos mang!! Love seeing the exploded view of the bottom ends. Great progress so far!
Thnx :)
Today i adjusted the valve clearence. When i started they were 3x0.11 and 1x0.15mm (spec 0.03-0.08), now all are between 0.05 and 0.06 with is quite PERFECT!
i also mounted the valve cover so now the engine is ready to be instaled to the frame again. Can't wait to here it run!!! Fingers crossed.
Quite a project. I haven't had the guts to crack open a motor yet.
Any that I've tossed out were a real pain to open to sort the metal for the scrap yard.
Quote from: adidasguy on January 02, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
Quite a project. I haven't had the guts to crack open a motor yet.
Any that I've tossed out were a real pain to open to sort the metal for the scrap yard.
This is the third engine i opened, the first was only for a new gearbox the other one is still in parts on my desk.
Opening then is pretty easy, just make sure all the bolts are out, the first time i forgot the one that's in the starter compartment (the only bolt that mount the two parts from above). when all bolts are removed i use a 1/4" (wrench) screwdriver to pop the two halves on the front and the back.
Totday i mounted the engine back to the gs500 frame :D
So it was time for the first run after reboulding the engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaGM2JVHmF4
Now i know it runs Well, iTS time for Some clearingbank and the build-off.
Sounds great! :thumb:
Today i worked on the bike a view hours, this is the result:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/4495D511-09F0-4108-836A-4685B80E296D_zpsihdyyf9u.jpg)
Sadly there is also some bad news, the left carb is leaks petrol through the air filter :(
So i need to do some more hobbying :)
Bravo. :bowdown:
This bike is still as sekc as all hell man... Great job.
Some suggestions if I may say, rim tape, aftermarket pegs, SS colored lines etc etc? Even though it doesnt need em I think it would look awesome.
You did a nice job.
Congrats!
Quote from: jacob92icu on January 11, 2014, 12:30:14 AM
This bike is still as sekc as all hell man... Great job.
Some suggestions if I may say, rim tape, aftermarket pegs, SS colored lines etc etc? Even though it doesnt need em I think it would look awesome.
Thanks for the compliments :oops:
LOL rim tape... i tried that a view weeks ago, i bought a set in blue with a applicator.... what a horrible job, i started over 2 or three times but everytime i had 1 or more wrinkles so i stopped.
Pegs are in the pipeline, a friend of mine is going to make them for me.
Quote from: adidasguy on January 11, 2014, 01:03:05 AM
You did a nice job.
Congrats!
Thank you very much, you saying that means a lot!
Quote from: aaronmact on January 11, 2014, 12:19:21 AM
Bravo. :bowdown:
Thanks :thumb:
Today i cleaned the carbs, now it's running fine, so i only have to wait for the "chain protector" thing :angel:, the new chain to be mounted and nice weather of course :D
Get the curved rim tape ... The straight stuff is just punishment!!
Lol now i know... Sadly i learned the hard way.
The last parts...
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/864C5044-2766-4612-A814-4B89544FF2F6_zpsad6ozcob.jpg)
I hope to make a test drive this weekend.
Good news:
This weekend i finaly had the chance to make a testdrive on the bike :woohoo:
I drove for i think half an hour and everything went well.
It just needs a small adjustment of the gas and clutch cable and some fine tuning of the carbs.
He people, is has been a view weeks since the last update, but yesterday i bought some new goodies for me and the bike: :woohoo:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/B065CA17-1337-470E-A2F7-A51D5E481D6E_zpsjfhkga4u.jpg)
I hope this week i can find a Little time to install the brake lines. I have been pretty busy for the last weeks :-(. Altough i had the time to male a descent test drive on the Gs and i am relay surprised about the improvement in performance. Mounting the smaller front sprocket and the dynojet stage3 kit relay makes a lot of difference.
Yesterday i got a Contour camera from a friend of mine :woohoo:
So i made 2 short movies for you guys :)
1: Walk around the bike:
http://youtu.be/oFajWk5jk_s
2: A really really short ride with the sound wile accelerating:
http://youtu.be/NwaorMpBdUY
The only problem i had was with wind noise, this time i "fixed" it with a tape and a piece of fabric.
How do you guys coop with wind noise in the camera mic.
Looooove this bike so much
Sent from The Shire
Wow. Incredible is the only word that comes to mind :icon_eek:
I may have missed it - What brand of mirrors are those (back on page 1) ?
Quote from: GS4me on May 06, 2014, 07:20:34 PM
Wow. Incredible is the only word that comes to mind :icon_eek:
I may have missed it - What brand of mirrors are those (back on page 1) ?
Thanks, those were barracuda mirrors :)
Tape a cotton ball over the mic hole. On most cameras it's just hole in the casing somewhere.
Your bike was my inspiration. I wish I knew how to fabricate metal like that!
Also I need to get a small windscreen like yours. Very cool
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a558/Batpimpn/20140410_185817_zpsa1736403.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20140410_185817_zpsa1736403.jpg.html)
Quote from: Wagoneer on May 07, 2014, 04:48:02 AM
Tape a cotton ball over the mic hole. On most cameras it's just hole in the casing somewhere.
Thanks i will be trying that one.
Quote from: Gorilla on May 07, 2014, 08:24:39 AM
Your bike was my inspiration. I wish I knew how to fabricate metal like that!
Also I need to get a small windscreen like yours. Very cool
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a558/Batpimpn/20140410_185817_zpsa1736403.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/Batpimpn/media/20140410_185817_zpsa1736403.jpg.html)
Thank you, what a big compliment :-)
Youre doeing a good job on youre bike aswell!
I'm liking that red frame looks real good with the white
Sent from my heart using my fingers
Just bought myself a new exhaust for my upcomming birthday :D and did a quick photoshop:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/null_zps4acb59ba.jpg)
It's a inox Leovince SBK GPpro and i can't wait till it arrives :woohoo:
Can you edit your post to have the modifications on the first post? I had to scroll down quite far to find them.
Also I love your windscreen. " Ducati Monster fairing". Can you post the exact model? Part number?
I had an idea the other day. Have you seen the Suzuki M50 headlight housing. I was going to start working with Patrick on that but he passed away. I think this headlight would look great on our type of bike. Not sure if you like it though.
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_boulevard_m50%2010.htm
Quote from: Gorilla on May 14, 2014, 10:49:19 AM
Can you edit your post to have the modifications on the first post? I had to scroll down quite far to find them.
Also I love your windscreen. " Ducati Monster fairing". Can you post the exact model? Part number?
I had an idea the other day. Have you seen the Suzuki M50 headlight housing. I was going to start working with Patrick on that but he passed away. I think this headlight would look great on our type of bike. Not sure if you like it though.
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_boulevard_m50%2010.htm
I have been thinking about putting all update's in the openings post, but that wouldn't make it a real project topic in my eyes.
This way you follow the project a bit more, questions and reactions are now more in perspective of the way the bike is build.
I like the original idea for your headlight, but I'm planning to mount a LSL MT03 headlight in the future.
I do not have a lot of information about my windscreen, but i know that it came from a 2011 monster.
oh that is a nice headlight too
Instead of the LSL MT03, what about the Suzuki Gladius headlight? A quick ebay search shows that they are a bit cheaper than the MT03's and styled near identical. I think my next bike will be a brand new Gladius lol. Looks like an awesome little bike!
Quote from: Sycotravis on May 08, 2014, 04:44:52 AM
I'm liking that red frame looks real good with the white
Sent from my heart using my fingers
thanks man. A lot of my inspiration came from DBs bike and Jerryht designs.
Quote from: jacob92icu on May 15, 2014, 08:06:34 AM
Instead of the LSL MT03, what about the Suzuki Gladius headlight? A quick ebay search shows that they are a bit cheaper than the MT03's and styled near identical. I think my next bike will be a brand new Gladius lol. Looks like an awesome little bike!
your right those look good.
I like this too
http://www.sporthoj.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=154812&d=1153594208
I need patricks electrical expertise though. Damn what a guy!
Thank you that is a great idea :-).
I'll give it a shot.
Haha I'm quite handy with electrical, just give me a jingle and I'll help you out. Patrick may be gone, but a lot of people soaked up some of his great advice while it was available.
He guys, in the past weeks a lot happend. First I dropped my GS at the dealer for a dyno run and synchronization of the dynojetted carbs.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/A77B59C9-D1EE-4F91-81CA-6140AC94E546_zpsrmitgtut.jpg)
The result of the dyno run after synchronization was 45hp at the rear wheel witch is nice, but there was a problem, the afr started rich at 11/1 but between 3000 and 7000 rpm it peeked to 20/1 above 7000 it went back to 11/1 and that really is not good. So after trying different needle heights, air filters and slides, without result the dealer gave me back my bike because they didn't want to order parts with the risk not to be using them >:( So I mounted back the stock carbs and now i am searching for a good tuner.
Yesterday I modivied a set of Kawa 636 steps for my GS with this result:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/25BD77F4-FB49-40EC-822C-E2F64DECEF59_zpskklkvjbw.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/E757D644-96A4-42C9-8457-DBFEC2C310B1_zpsrf5mr9vh.jpg)
The exhaust i bought earlyer has already been sold again. The priority is now to fix the bike with the dynojet carbs before Holiday (riding at the Eiffel in Germany)
Greets
Hey Dirk! Fantastisch motor heb je in elkaar gezet... Ik ga hem in de gaten houden! ;)
(Just complimenting his work... :P )
Quote from: krsa2000 on July 03, 2014, 01:12:21 PM
Hey Dirk! Fantastisch motor heb je in elkaar gezet... Ik ga hem in de gaten houden! ;)
(Just complimenting his work... :P )
Haha bedankt man, leuk compliment!
Finally I found a great tuner (No limit in Roden the Netherlands) so last Friday i brought it there on the trailer.
With a bit of luck, it will be finished next wednesday of course it will come with dyno results..... can't wait :icon_mrgreen:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/AEA27001-8FF7-455F-9FBE-46D67B87BB4C_zpsa9v8toec.jpg)
Just picked up the bike.
The result is:
45whp (original 36)
41.4Nm torque.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/3595D4C0-1B92-4F74-9A24-FD883BE3EC93_zpsjtxpkt44.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/114387F4-21C4-4AD6-AE92-F883A87C90CF_zpsbvhacqhj.jpg)
Whoa! I saw the first page of this thread and somehow missed every update since then.......
Fantastic work, man!
This is a fantastic build, real inspiration as many have said.
Do you your bike frequently? I am hopefully going to be visiting the Netherlands and it would be cool to possibly meet up for a ride and a cup of tea.
45bhp isn't bad, that's only 7hp lost through transmission! Got me thinking now, there is a shop local to me that does free dyno runs on Sunday, because the guy who runs the place does it for enjoyment.
Quote from: Big Rich on July 10, 2014, 01:39:15 AM
Whoa! I saw the first page of this thread and somehow missed every update since then.......
Fantastic work, man!
Thnx man!
Quote from: captain-longstride on July 10, 2014, 02:14:32 AM
This is a fantastic build, real inspiration as many have said.
Do you your bike frequently? I am hopefully going to be visiting the Netherlands and it would be cool to possibly meet up for a ride and a cup of tea.
45bhp isn't bad, that's only 7hp lost through transmission! Got me thinking now, there is a shop local to me that does free dyno runs on Sunday, because the guy who runs the place does it for enjoyment.
Thanks!!
Yes i actualy ride my bike pretty often :thumb: just give me a message when youre in Holland.
How did you come up with the 7hp los througt transmission?
Original a gs500 has 34kw (45hp) at the crankshaft which is +/- 36hp at the rear wheel (9hp loss).
Now i have 45whp (at the rear wheel) so a win of 9hp = 25% more hp. And that is a lot. :woohoo:
Torque added to earlier post.
(41.4Nm)
It crazy how linear the power is. I just have to say your bike is honestly one of the best looking and well put together GS's out there. Must be nice to be able to source parts like your front end.
I thought it was 52@crank! Oh well. I tell you what... For 45bhp it's serious fun. I stepped down from a 1988 Ninja 600 and actually prefer the GS.
Post a fly by video :)
beautifull work, i take my hat off, clean lines and no short cuts that what i like
What are your performance mods, and what was your final carb set up (jetting, needles, etc)
I will awnser this as soon as i know all the details.
(that will be after august 16 ;))
What an awsome bike! My compliments! Good to know there's a tune specialist in the netherlands :D Should pay him a visit at some point ;)
(Yep, ik kom uit nederland :P)
Keep up the good work man! although, im not sure there's any work left :p
Quote from: Krav on August 08, 2014, 02:15:02 AM
What an awsome bike! My compliments! Good to know there's a tune specialist in the netherlands :D Should pay him a visit at some point ;)
(Yep, ik kom uit nederland :P)
Keep up the good work man! although, im not sure there's any work left :p
Thnx man!
Where do you life in Holland? I'm from Assen.
Haha i stil have some small plans for the bike starting with an other headlight, but first ill take it for a 6 days Eifel/Westerwald trip to Germany starting next sunday.
Can't wait :thumb:
I live in Amersfoort. Maybe ill see you at TT assen at some point, who knows :p I'll know what bike to look for!
Im looking foreward to see what you're doing for your headlight. I mean, im not really into the std. headlight myself :p
Today i went to the dyno again for a final check, and this time i took the chance to take a video of the run.
The results were the same as the last time (45whp and 41Nm).
Now i will continue packing my bags for my hollyday to Germany (eifel).
Have a nice week guys :thumb:
Sadly the tuner couldn't give me the exact setup of the carbs because he customized the jets and needles himself.
Nice...
Fijne vakantie!
Small update:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/52EEF5F5-8BC9-4E10-B36A-CEA1D1E668EB_zpsma7tlc0b.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/1CDD95ED-C8FD-482F-9DF5-5E56F19C1E1F_zpsasepzji4.jpg)
To be continued :)
Oooohhhh a teaser! I like it...
Also have to say that I am in love with that dash setup and monster fairing. Top notch :star:
Thnx man!
Here the result, i must say that i have to get used to it, but the riders position is a lot better and the bike feels al lot lighter.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/8C6BC863-C255-477E-8FA8-0DCE2BD79E41_zpszrdgtrje.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/8C6BC863-C255-477E-8FA8-0DCE2BD79E41_zpszrdgtrje.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/E96890D3-366D-4112-A2E7-E5A67B88A507_zpszsmaftyz.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/E96890D3-366D-4112-A2E7-E5A67B88A507_zpszsmaftyz.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/0D74B283-8715-49C6-AF80-DB521191A777_zpsnkizfyip.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/0D74B283-8715-49C6-AF80-DB521191A777_zpsnkizfyip.jpg.html)
Pictures were made before adjusting the levers and mirror ;-).
That bar looks awsome! Really compliments the sportive back of your bike!
My guess is that youll get used to it sooner then you might expect. I used to but this on some of my mopeds, and im absolutely a fan of it! :)
This is a really nice project you have going. Keep up the great posts.
How do you like the Takkoni pipe? I've been searching for a Jardine pipe for my 500F but can't find any.
Cheers,
Quote from: c7etu5 on September 14, 2014, 03:58:59 PM
This is a really nice project you have going. Keep up the great posts.
How do you like the Takkoni pipe? I've been searching for a Jardine pipe for my 500F but can't find any.
Cheers,
Thnx!
I realy like the tacconi, the sound is great aspecialy with a k&n open aitfilter.
Note: My tacconi is shortened 90mm.
Hey guys, it's been a while since the last update, and still i haven't changed anything to my bike.
The reason for this is that the bike is for sale :sad:
I hope to sell it before next Summer because i'd like to buy a sv650 to start a new project.
Still i'm thinking about switching the headlight for a MT03 model :cookoo: i think it will look a lot better than the original one, and if i may not sell the bike, i'll be happy to ride it for an other year.
Here a picture of the MT03/LSL Urban headlight:
(http://www.optitune.nl/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/10033970-500x500.jpg)
http://www.optitune.nl/verlichting/koplampen/lampen/lsl-urban-koplamp (http://www.optitune.nl/verlichting/koplampen/lampen/lsl-urban-koplamp)
Quote from: dB-tje on December 25, 2014, 07:21:45 AM
The reason for this is that the bike is for sale :sad:
Servus,
how much cost the GS or would you replace it?
Replace for this One:
(http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/09/08/bikepics-2695001-800.jpg)
I realy love you're bikes Jim, but no thanks. The plan is to build a 2006+ SV650 to something clean and special.
I ask 2500 euro for the GS.
every time i walk through the garage and i see the gs i want it to be spring again... this weekend i could not resist it any longer so i took her outside for a quick check.
Still in love... and not sure if i want to sale it.
This is honestly one of my favorite GS's. Looks awesome! And you fixed everything I disliked about the original GS haha.
Great work and I hope if you do sell it, the person you sell it to will respect the mods!
Quote from: jacob92icu on February 07, 2015, 04:43:13 PM
This is honestly one of my favorite GS's. Looks awesome! And you fixed everything I disliked about the original GS haha.
Great work and I hope if you do sell it, the person you sell it to will respect the mods!
Thnx mate :thumb: :embarassed:
Last week i was at perfect dream bikes, a shop that builds custom bikes (mostly Vmax), to ask for the options there are for my seat (it was to hard and absorbed water (not handy).
The result:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/05355C18-7A11-4BD6-89BB-B3DFB2025BAE_zpshyvremgc.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/05355C18-7A11-4BD6-89BB-B3DFB2025BAE_zpshyvremgc.jpg.html)
And yes, I'm really happy with the result. Only have to wait for better weather so i can try the seat.
I also ordered CNC machined brake and clutch levers :woohoo: can't wait for them to arrive.
Greetings from Holland.
wow one of the nicest gs's ive seen! youve done an incredible job! the tail is my favourite part, i find the stock one too wide and bulky, yours looks amazing!
Quote from: matttkeller on April 04, 2015, 11:49:29 AM
wow one of the nicest gs's ive seen! youve done an incredible job! the tail is my favourite part, i find the stock one too wide and bulky, yours looks amazing!
Thanks man!
Sometimes i lose the motivation to continue with the project. Those are the moments i think about selling the bike. You guys and all you're positive reactions are the reason I'm still making improvements to the bike.
I thank you guys a lot for all the reactions!!! :bowdown:
I'll keep you updated (still have to find a new headlight).
Your bike keeps getting better and better!! Im very curious to see those machined handles!
Waar laat jij je handles maken? Misschien willen ze ook wel een brace voor me maken.
Finaly a new update :thumb:
This evening i have been working on the GS.
It needed a new ignition and fuelcap because the keys didn't work as they should.
I also changed the rear light because one of the LED's had a loose contact.
And finaly my handles arrived :woohoo:
Pictures:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/29787E2D-F687-43F2-A232-7A7ED4C860B7_zpsvyx9f2uh.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/29787E2D-F687-43F2-A232-7A7ED4C860B7_zpsvyx9f2uh.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/D1FF3737-F0EC-4E71-88C1-053485E38DF1_zps2jrersln.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/D1FF3737-F0EC-4E71-88C1-053485E38DF1_zps2jrersln.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/DC604AD2-8F99-4FD0-A28F-DB8D0EACA5BE_zpswrhnojhe.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/DC604AD2-8F99-4FD0-A28F-DB8D0EACA5BE_zpswrhnojhe.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/FA937C61-39C7-4224-BC49-9918E5DEB795_zpsuzzlnl0b.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/FA937C61-39C7-4224-BC49-9918E5DEB795_zpsuzzlnl0b.jpg.html)
I'm happy :)
I love those levers. Can you give me a link to the place you got them? Thanks!
Quote from: rainbballer17 on April 09, 2015, 06:06:00 PM
I love those levers. Can you give me a link to the place you got them? Thanks!
Aliexpress 😉
Would you say good quality??
Quote from: rainbballer17 on April 16, 2015, 07:27:04 PM
Would you say good quality??
For as far as i can judge, they look and work fine.
This weekend the GS had a fotoshoot for the graphic designer who is responsible for the stickers.
The pictures i have seen were beautyfull and as soon as i get my hands on them, you will be the first to know 8)
Here a sneak review (made with my phone).
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/64034468-C91A-481D-B046-8B0B23268B37_zpsa54ichly.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/64034468-C91A-481D-B046-8B0B23268B37_zpsa54ichly.jpg.html)
What's with the industripark setting?
Quote from: Iarn on April 20, 2015, 05:52:26 AM
What's with the industripark setting?
:whisper: Most professional photo shoots aren't done in a neighborhood driveway :dunno_black:
My degree is in graphic design... I like it :thumb:
I'm not saying it isn't cool. In my mind I just don't see how that setting meshes with a sexy custom GS500 street bike... it's a memorable setting, at any rate.
The photographer wanted the pictures to be made at a industrial location.
I think that has something to do with the theme of his website ;)
Here some new pics i got from the shoot last weekend! I hope you enjoy them!
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/DSC_0440_zps5qyyfm2x.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/DSC_0547_zpsonmjr6u8.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/DSC_0465_zps9kku47zq.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/DSC_0448_zpsnwmjjj1u.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/69d6b187-48b3-4d7a-a8bf-151f84109e08_zpsu5nq3f7j.jpg)
Greets
Brilliant. Love the nuance of the seat. Low-profile, too. Colors are great.
Oh photographers love backdrops of industrial areas for vehicles or trains/train yards for rock bands. .. makes things 'earthy, gritty and Real' .. artiste at work dontcherknow! ;)
Such a nice bike though! .. Cleany McClean look and lines!
looks great! love the burnout picture hahah
By all means I love my GS, but wow! I want this!
One of the best looking bikes, period. :bowdown:
Quote from: Janx101 on April 26, 2015, 11:22:52 AM
Such a nice bike though! .. Cleany McClean look and lines!
Haha i don't know cleany McClean but ill take that as a compliment :thumb:
Quote from: matttkeller on April 29, 2015, 05:35:51 PM
looks great! love the burnout picture hahah
Thnx man :cool: that is my favorite picture aswell.
Quote from: rainbballer17 on April 29, 2015, 08:48:46 PM
By all means I love my GS, but wow! I want this!
Ill take that as a compliment aswell and make sure i lock the garage door ;)
Quote from: The fink on April 30, 2015, 01:50:03 AM
One of the best looking bikes, period. :bowdown:
Thanx :embarassed:
There also is a bit of news, i have an option on a MT-03 headlight :woohoo: ill keep you guys updated!
Need there be said more? :P This bike is just awsome, and those pictures really show off tge clean look your bike has. Respect O0
an MT03 headlight eh? Ill keep an eye on your project. Im really curious about how you'll mount it, and how it looks :D
Your bike is straight BALLER!
I can't tell for sure, but did you go to the photo shoot without a rear tire valve stem cap? :nono:
Lol, Thank you guys for all the positive input.
Today there was no time for show & shine because work had to been done.
Yesterday my new mini motor lift was deliverd at my place and because i did not trust my front fork (it was a bit wet last week). I decided to take the whole front end a part.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/04127539-45F2-4130-91C8-C6486C09C440_zps297a76d3.jpg)
Het resultaat tot zo ver:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/9FAED10D-59B0-4783-9D78-2238D1F8B81F_zpsqosycciu.jpg)
Now i have to wait for the parts to arrive. Can't wait....
Today i finaly had the time to fix some small irritators.
The inside of my front fairing still had to be painted and the rear light i bougt a view weeks ago had to be mounted. Here the pictures from before and after. .
Before:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/81DFEE4C-4E32-4EE8-9BCB-056D8C21FBE5_zps2ebt7boj.jpg)
After:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/A48F15B8-A96A-4B5A-B021-616FD4534183_zpsdmqk4ra6.jpg)
Before:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/3F78DED3-B067-4A08-BF59-5C212BDEF852_zpsh6icaqx6.jpg)
After:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/2CB7331B-E577-4C41-9792-9A1FB60982A1_zpszta3rhff.jpg)
Gr.
He gents,
Finally the new headlight came in 8)
Here a quick picture because i could not wait.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/60704512-EBFF-46E7-9C2A-43AF2A988383_zpsd3ekdfxn.jpg)
Need to work out the wiring, because in the original situation the wiring was placed inside the headlight and now i have to find a place to hide the wiring. Does anyone have a solution for that problem?
Today i took the fairing of the headlight to the painter.
Preview (made with paint).
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/60704512-EBFF-46E7-9C2A-43AF2A988383_zpso571jr95.jpg)
Cool beans!!! Those are some cllleeeeaaaannnn wheels 8)
That has got to be one of the best looking GS I've ever laid eyes on. Keep up the eye candy, please!
Haha jezus ouwe jij ook hier
Hey koek! Ja alweer een tijdje en jij ook zie ik, gezellig man!
Quote from: Iarn on May 26, 2015, 05:24:19 AM
That has got to be one of the best looking GS I've ever laid eyes on. Keep up the eye candy, please!
Thnx man!
Quote from: ShowBizWolf on May 25, 2015, 10:45:01 AM
Cool beans!!! Those are some cllleeeeaaaannnn wheels 8)
Damn right they are :-)
Today i received the headlight fairing back from the paintshop... this is the result :woohoo:
I really really really love the result!
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/1D4A96A6-93C0-48AD-900D-76548F25C9D8_zpsgb4gqlcm.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/5E184083-4E4F-4AB6-80D1-123BB36C9D86_zpsszodsrvd.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/11678330-2A58-4ABC-8AA5-8AFBB87E1F98_zpshwfdf0eo.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/0D11F87B-E164-4BA6-9DFB-7E126B92AADF_zpswhuicj6q.jpg)
Oh come on now! ! ... that's so good it's pornographic! ! :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
wish Suzuki made a gs500 like that cause I'd buy the hell out of it.
Whoa! Looking great DB!
Haha lol thnx guys!
Already thinking about a possible next step in this project.. A bugspoiler/belly pan.... But can't find a nice one.
www.red-fox.com makes rear huggers and belly pans. No idea of quality or fitment but I know I found them at one time. Just an option!
Quote from: akapellen17 on June 02, 2015, 05:57:20 AM
www.red-fox.com makes rear huggers and belly pans. No idea of quality or fitment but I know I found them at one time. Just an option!
Thanks, i'll take a look at that.
How am I just now seeing this? Beautiful man. That tail is inspirational
Maybe I missed it, but where all is your tail section secured to the bike? It's so clean.
Thnx for the reactions,
The tail is mounted to the subframe by 4 m6 bolts and 4 inserts (subframe) inderdaad the seat.
Yesterday i went to my first bike show with the GS.
It was great, sadly i don't know where the GS ended because only the top 3 got announced, but it was a great experience.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/D03146C6-F347-40F6-81CD-7C7FBE1C0CEE_zps42bd5acs.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/4003B703-AFE1-4B8D-8474-5EEC278D9602_zpscok3ncnw.jpg)
For now om done cleaning and polishing the bike, it's time to have some fun.
Me and my friends booked a trip to Italy next week, we are going to drive the GS for 10 days at the stelvio pass :woohoo:
#1 in our hearts! :cheers:
Quote from: mennobike on June 14, 2015, 04:56:11 AM
#1 in our hearts! :cheers:
Thank you sir :cheers:
I needed some more of our kind yesterday to win :laugh:
Hey DB, First of all, those photo's are very nice! :) A true showroom model indeed!
I booked No limits in Roden to tune my GS aswell! specially since you were so happy with them! :) I can't wait till is see the dynofigures!!! :woohoo:
10 days at Stelvio!!?! ... that is a true winners prize! :thumb:
Quote from: Krav on June 17, 2015, 03:29:04 AM
Hey DB, First of all, those photo's are very nice! :) A true showroom model indeed!
I booked No limits in Roden to tune my GS aswell! specially since you were so happy with them! :) I can't wait till is see the dynofigures!!! :woohoo:
Hey Krav thnx! Have you been to no limits already?
Last week i bought myself a "new" bike!!!! :woohoo:
I got myself a 1000cc v-twin (Aprilia Tuono). The plan is to start a new project with the tuono.
First i'll keep the GS but maybe i will try selling it next year.
So it was quiet for a litle while...
Sold the GS last monday.
Here some pic's of how i sold it:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/28A7BD73-8295-404A-87CA-0358A8FF278C_zpsdhcmde31.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/28A7BD73-8295-404A-87CA-0358A8FF278C_zpsdhcmde31.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/E754694C-34A0-4C65-9262-379F5A1B43AF_zpsrmvuju9s.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/E754694C-34A0-4C65-9262-379F5A1B43AF_zpsrmvuju9s.jpg.html)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/FBCC11BD-C824-4183-AED5-14DB2EBE8328_zpst7r2ycrm.jpg) (http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/d-barelds/media/Mobile%20Uploads/GS500%20Streetfighter/FBCC11BD-C824-4183-AED5-14DB2EBE8328_zpst7r2ycrm.jpg.html)
Time for something new, so i bought myself a 2006 SV650.
Greetz
Congrats on the sale, and the new purchase! Hopefully you got a pretty penny for the GS.
I got a reasonable price for the GS so I'm happy :thumb:
And there is news, i already bought myself a new Suzuki :woohoo: and here it is:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/866D6106-1840-4D58-9A50-1D1948CBA693_zpsjdyf9qvx.jpg)
It's an original 2006 SV650 witch will be customised of course :icon_mrgreen:
Excellent choice for a replacement sir! :thumb:
I've always said if I were to replace my GR it would be for an SV. I know it's not a GS, but hopefully you keep the Twins site updated with progress.... you do good work!
amen to that! always want to see what db's got going on!
Thnx guys!
Already starters with a easy fix, the exhaust had some ugly spots and was way to long so my first job was to do something about that issue. So i drilled the riffets out, and grabed the saw.... And got rif of the last 100mm.
Before:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/7FC26053-4F44-4217-AD52-5E9C71B9369B_zpsqnprl1fx.jpg)
While working on it:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/6083C5DA-F37B-459A-9DE4-9F8B9A841B7C_zps7vb2mkpi.jpg)
The ugly part:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/173EFAED-7D20-4CC1-9780-F0C1A61C71F9_zps6mqv5gqq.jpg)
And the result:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/54C630DE-17E0-4C91-A062-7DA3309EC044_zpsmgma1tou.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/866D6106-1840-4D58-9A50-1D1948CBA693_zpshaetioaz.jpg)
You're a 'gun' mate, and you can draw too. :cheers:
Quote from: Joolstacho on September 06, 2015, 10:14:49 PM
You're a 'gun' mate, and you can draw too. :cheers:
Thnx mate! :thumb:
Did some small things to the SV last weekend.
- small blinkers
- small licenseplate holder
- tail riser 35mm
- rearset, radiator guards and passenger footsteps painted black.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/4F6C927B-DFD1-4B45-BDD9-1C03C37F0864_zpsceyteujo.jpg)
We're getting there... 8)
Can't wait to see what else you've got in store for the SV!
Wondering how you've mounted the indicators on the GS? I've also got the MT-03 style headlamp but haven't figured out a tidy looking way of mounting the indicators like yours, have you just bolted straight through the bracket?
Quote from: baronduff on October 09, 2015, 10:41:59 AM
Can't wait to see what else you've got in store for the SV!
Wondering how you've mounted the indicators on the GS? I've also got the MT-03 style headlamp but haven't figured out a tidy looking way of mounting the indicators like yours, have you just bolted straight through the bracket?
There is a nut mounted between the bracket and the headlight.
The holes in the headlight drilled up to 8mm so the thread of the blinkers fit in the headlight.
The headlight is only fixt af the lower 2 holes.
That's a great idea! Thanks!
Lookin fine, dB! :cheers:
Last weekend finaly the ermax undertail arrived :cool:
The result af a day strugeling, because the ermax licenceplate plate holder didn't fit in any way so i customized the one i bought a view weeks ago.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/7F13AFAB-8285-4946-A054-39D775D49544_zpstempd3dm.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/1193A9CD-C42B-41C4-BD17-CB059ABD7DE8_zps96yylelx.jpg)
And i am realy happy with rlthe result.
Today a new and wider rear wheel will arrive :woohoo: that means more updates are coming :thumb:
lookin good man! :) I really love the SV650's taillights! :0
Been quiet for some time.
But the last weeks i've been working on the rear wheel of my SV. View weeks ago i bought a 5.5" cast alu rear wheel (Braking B-One). Here Some pictures of the project.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/25ED2351-9D9A-448E-827D-C3FC497A5B57_zpsdbzsyhf7.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/19576C38-5FE7-4922-8985-7BC9CDCCAA39_zpsnqfdjula.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/22B17DD0-A33B-4C07-A9A5-206417199B28_zpsnvsx8mh7.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/EF9C7137-E7E6-4642-BB97-0942093DEDE6_zpsjqh0ldvv.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/45F094EB-5EB2-4429-B4D4-5774FF933692_zpsgwzdqamw.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/C7D9E10B-9242-45E4-A109-DEA979CE4817_zpsuaynewoy.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/B53DE562-CA66-4B27-BC15-2463CC5EEFA8_zpsv4fakp7t.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/2D191FA8-3CBC-48D0-BB5C-05E03E220E7D_zpss1idxtke.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/D8D36C6D-9DE6-43C2-9A65-81E5EA83388D_zpszxdys7jh.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/32CBB11F-C3FE-40B8-AE73-A12D83E83762_zpsdbrvulsv.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/B9A512B4-C1C7-49DB-AA38-C05157001D46_zpsr7wzcvh6.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/D9EC30E2-B76D-47EF-B41F-E13217BE98C2_zpsusxlbrwa.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/3F34F559-BD62-439E-B103-A1DE64B99FB3_zps9htzpkuw.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/C101B868-AA01-4CDF-9185-DD177C436D63_zps9lcyiz5w.jpg)
The next project will be the front end, the plan is to mount a black GSXR K6-7 USD.
Greetz
That GS of yours was magnificent! You really created something special there, and I'm sure its new owner is ecstatic! I look forward to what you come up with for that new bike!
Thnx!
Today the next toys for the sv650 project were bought:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/F2867805-ACEC-4019-918B-8908700053B6_zpsz99yub4r.jpg)
It's a 2007 Gsxr fork. Can't wait to see this on the bike.
Nice! :cool: :thumb:
Finished the bike a short while ago, and forgot to post pictures ☺️
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/207CD8B1-CD83-455C-B6F6-B46E397E7890_zpsbqzgmxtz.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/DE904127-336D-42CE-91B7-EC2B9B03ABF1_zpstlxq3ltw.jpg)
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u459/d-barelds/SV650/894BC5D6-1AF6-4080-B61D-8BBC995E9AAD_zpsdqtzh2wq.jpg)
I'm realy happy with the results, i only need to find a matching front wheel.
Greetz
Looking good dB!
I'm struggling to find time to get my bike back together, maybe I should hire you to help me get it done ;)
:o :o :o :o
Looks amazing!!!
Very very nice!!! :star:
Few qustions about RS125 fork :)
- RS axle diameter same to mount GSwheel?
- RS brake caliper easy to align with GS brake disk?
- bearing sizes in steering colum?
- dust seal on lower colum bearing matched to frame?
- RS stock fork spring`s stiffnes and RS brake caliber productivity enougth for GS?
I see he's moved on and is probably dropping jaws over at svrider now, but holy hell...that's got to be the best looking GS I've seen.