Hi! New to the forum and first post, thought I'd throw my build up on here so I can get suggestions from the pros along the way. So I'm stationed up in the frozen tundra of Minot ND and a friend of mine got orders to Korea and has to leave in a couple of weeks. During his move the poor bike lay forgotten and there wasn't time to sell it, so long story short I received a free GS as payment for my help in packing up his house! Since our riding season is so short up here, I immediately tore the whole thing apart and set to work cutting things off to make my semi unique version of a cafe racer. Haven't ran into any real snags yet but I thought I'd post my process so far and give an idea of where I'm going with it to hopefully learn something and get some cool suggestions from you guys. Here's the bike when I brought it home last week, cheers!
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Please send contact information for your friend. I will gladly drive to ND to help him move. :icon_mrgreen:
Seriously though, sweet bike and killer deal man! What's the backstory that makes you want to cafe it?
Hi GSjon, welcome to the site!! Awesome score on the bike, can't go wrong just helping someone move and get a GS in return!
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Took it all down and cut the frame, lowered the wheel well to accommodate the cafe seat
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And here's what it looks like after the paint, used the high heat engine enamel, flat on the frame, gloss on the wheels and engine. I'm doing all the paint myself out of cans, not too concerned with it looking amazing as I'm going for kind of a cafe/scrambler hybrid and I plan on taking it off road and beating it up from time to time (hey, it was free haha)
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It's a 2001 with 20k miles and it's been sitting for the last three years since it was winterized when my buddy first got stationed here. So obviously the carbs are getting an overhaul and im cleaning out the petcock and replacing all the fuel lines. I've already done an oil change when I took the exhaust off for convenience and replaced the plugs, so fingers crossed there will be no issues when she's all back together! I have always really loved the cafe look, but never saw myself buying a suitable bike until this fell into my lap and I couldnt resist. I'm not planning on jumping sand dunes with it or anything, just throwing on some tires with capability to handle the excessive amount of gravel roads we have here. Stay tuned for a couple more updates to bring the thread up to where I'm at now.
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Your garage is noticeably bare. You're missing about 3 (or more) bikes.
Paint looks good in picture 3 & 4. Very "gunmetal" on the frame. Any concept pics of goal?
Quote from: GSjon on March 02, 2017, 08:36:06 PMI have always really loved the cafe look, but never saw myself buying a suitable bike until this fell into my lap and I couldnt resist. I'm not planning on jumping sand dunes with it or anything, just throwing on some tires with capability to handle the excessive amount of gravel roads we have here.
Sounds like you have "cafe" & "scrambler" confused.
There's two more bikes in the house lol;). We tend to get very cold here so our two gsxrs (600 and 750) are living room decorations until the snow melts
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Here it stands as of last night. The gas tank is now flat coyote tan, new bars, boss bluetooth speakers, led tail and front signals, and the digital gauge which took some fanangeling lol but I wired a magnetic speed sensor and tapped the pulse generator for the right coil to replace the old cable speedo and tach drives. Just waiting on the new headlight now and new chain and sprocket. Going down to a 14T front, then hopefully concluding my ongoing search for the perfect tires
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I love that tan color and the tail light is sweet!
I fell in love with this bike I'm sure some of you have seen, however I couldn't find any information and the build as I only see it on Instagram and pinterest. If anyone can identify these tires and or sizes I would be ecstatic. Love the aggressive look they give it and they look like they would eat up the gravel around where I live!
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People really love the scrambler look..
and keep putting shame to my build..
Looks good, progress looks fast, looks like you got plenty of funds to play with, hopefully the build goes along smoothly.
Looks great!
What about the speedo, did you buy it on eBay? Is it this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000RPM-LCD-Digital-Odometer-Motorcycle-Speedometer-Tachometer-Hot-Sale-JK-/201659353169?hash=item2ef3d58851:g:qdQAAOSwFe5XyVQ9)? Did you get a wiring schematic with yours and got all the indicators working?
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Looks great!
What about the speedo, did you buy it on eBay? Is it this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000RPM-LCD-Digital-Odometer-Motorcycle-Speedometer-Tachometer-Hot-Sale-JK-/201659353169?hash=item2ef3d58851:g:qdQAAOSwFe5XyVQ9)? Did you get a wiring schematic with yours and got all the indicators working?
Yes, that is it. No mine didn't come with a schematic but im pretty handy with electronics and all the indicators are working, with the exception of the fuel gauge which would need a float sensor installed in the tank. May do it one day but not today haha. For now, just grounded out the wire from the fuel sensor since it works on resistance so it reads full instead of bone dry. I prefer that to it blinking in my face
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Quote from: GSjon on March 02, 2017, 09:09:18 PMIf anyone can identify these tires and or sizes I would be ecstatic.
I'm pretty sure the pics you posted are of Shinko 700's. The other pics of the bike feature Metzeler Saharas.
You can reach out to the builder here:
http://www.herenciarides.com/motos/
and
https://www.facebook.com/pg/herenciarides/posts/?ref=page_internal
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Quote from: mihkels on March 03, 2017, 10:03:03 AM
Looks great!
What about the speedo, did you buy it on eBay? Is it this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12000RPM-LCD-Digital-Odometer-Motorcycle-Speedometer-Tachometer-Hot-Sale-JK-/201659353169?hash=item2ef3d58851:g:qdQAAOSwFe5XyVQ9)? Did you get a wiring schematic with yours and got all the indicators working?
Yes, that is it. No mine didn't come with a schematic but im pretty handy with electronics and all the indicators are working, with the exception of the fuel gauge which would need a float sensor installed in the tank. May do it one day but not today haha. For now, just grounded out the wire from the fuel sensor since it works on resistance so it reads full instead of bone dry. I prefer that to it blinking in my face
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Did you have any problems with the neutral light? I bought this speedo (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pcs-Motorcycle-Dual-Odometer-KMH-Speedometer-Gauge-LED-Backlight-Signal-Light-/152208971694?hash=item23705c97ae:g:OUEAAOSw65FXtCJU) to replace the bulky gauges on my build (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=70219.0) but had to disassemble it and resolder the neutral LED because the polarity was wrong. I'm thinking about getting the same speedo as yours to get a tachometer as well. Were the magnets for the speedo included?
Thanks!
Quote from: mihkels on March 03, 2017, 04:57:05 PM
I'm thinking about getting the same speedo as yours to get a tachometer as well. Were the magnets for the speedo included?
Thanks!
Nope, no problems with the neutral light it works flawlessly. And the speed sensor and magnets came with the gauge. I had to fabricate a bracket for the speed sensor on the front wheel and program the gauge for the wheel diameter, but all was done in under an hour so not too bad.
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Also, got my front signals wired up today (little smoked flush mounted leds) and they're way brighter than I expected so I'm pleased. Working on tucking the harnesses that were stuffed into the old headlight bowl and making brackets to mount the new headlight today. After that it'll just be cleaning out the carbs and the tank petcock, putting on the new exhaust and she should be ready to fire up for the first time in 3 years!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170305/03d0b450e21b9b498ef3a8148f96e091.jpg)
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New chain and 14T front sprocket came in today as well!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170305/318e09da8266d071d8d0196c5dc760c1.jpg)
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I'm very interested in that tach/ speedo you got. or rather the bracket that's holiding it.
bike is looking great so far man! don't you just love it when you get a free GS? =D
Made that bracket myself, used two flat metal brackets I got from home Depot. Those holes were already in them but I like them. Just cut them with a dremel and bent them where I wanted them. Made a similar bracket for my headlight which went on tonight (pics to come tomorrow once it's wired up!)
Having a great time with this bike so far, hopefully I can settle on tire sizes for the Shinko 700's and get them ordered soon
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good deal, ill check out the depot and see what i can find. i need new dremmel bits anyway. :technical:
So not sure how I feel about it, but I had this led bar laying around so I made a bracket for it and wired it up with a low and a high beam. Looking for yays or nays from the crowd, but I think it will look pretty cool with the Shinko's on there once it gets the offroad look going
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just checking out this message board for the second time i think and I find this! this build is great! exactly what I'd like to get to eventually...I currently have shinko 705s (130/80/17) on the back and front of my gs500, and i really like the fat front tire. The 700s look great though. I'm having trouble deciding what I think about the light bar, though...probably need to see it with the tires....or maybe a high fender....
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I currently have shinko 705s (130/80/17) on the back and front of my gs500
Yeah the light bar might end up being temporary, but I am modifying the stock fender and raising it up so it may look cool with that and the tires.
No problems mounting that tire on the stock front wheel?
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So the moment of truth. Did all my research and found both front and rear shinko 700's in a tubeless 5.10x17 which I understand for all intents and purposes is 130/80/17. Does everyone think this will fit on my front wheel before I buy it? I know the rear should be fine
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No problems mounting that tire on the stock front wheel?
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I didn't mount it, but it runs great, albeit, I never rode the gs500 with stock wheels, so I can't say how much worse it handles...
here's the picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/95499514@N08/shares/B86av5
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here's the picture: https://www.flickr.com/photos/95499514@N08/shares/B86av5
Pretty bike! Adding fork gaiters to my list
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Viernes, you have those mounted on the stock wheels right? The tires I want should fit if that's the case
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yes, using stock wheels.
Cleaned and rebuilt the carbs today and installed the new air filter and plugs! Should theoretically run now but I want to really clean out the inside of the tank and clean the tank petcock up as much as I can tomorrow before I try to start it up, saw some nastiness got in there maybe during the painting process. Also ordered my new tires, thanks everyone for helping out with that i was hesitant to click the "buy" button lol. Pretty productive day in all. Cross your fingers for me that she starts tomorrow or the next day if I get her back together! ☺(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170307/3853f3ac66f147feec042d20e23c5ea0.jpg)
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So im considering bypassing the vacuum petcock and putting in a simpler gravity fed system. Already have the parts for it and a brand new, suitable petcock so the option is on the table. My question is, if I go with that route, do I just plug off the vacuum line from the carb?
Again, still just throwing the idea around, I may just end up really cleaning out the stock petcock and seeing how that works.
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If the stock petcock isn't broken, I see no reason to advise you to swap it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, IMO.
But at the end of the day, its your build mate, do whatever makes you happy. Liking your build so far, light bar is pretty cool looking. Can't wait to see the new tires. :thumb:
True, only reason I'm considering it is the PO told me it was having "fuel starvation" issues. I'm inclined to believe any problems it had were due to its carbs being the worst I had ever seen, lol.
This is my first vacuum petcocked bike though, my old shadow had just a simple on/off switch. So with the stock petcock, when I'm not riding the bike, do I just leave it in the on position? Is there no real shutoff on these?
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Quote from: GSjon on March 07, 2017, 12:21:56 PM
True, only reason I'm considering it is the PO told me it was having "fuel starvation" issues. I'm inclined to believe any problems it had were due to its carbs being the worst I had ever seen, lol.
This is my first vacuum petcocked bike though, my old shadow had just a simple on/off switch. So with the stock petcock, when I'm not riding the bike, do I just leave it in the on position? Is there no real shutoff on these?
You're probably right about the carbs being the source of the issues the bike was having.
As for the stock frame petcock, the part I bolded is correct. The "ON" and "RES" positions on the frame petcock are designed such that fuel will not continue to flow when the bike is not running. Fuel is only pulled from the tank when vacuum is generated by the engine cranking. The PRI position bypasses this and allows fuel to flow even when no vacuum is present. This is useful if the bike has sat for a little while and you need to refill the carb bowls before attempting to start the bike.
If you want to turn it "off" for some reason, there is a tank petcock you can turn off. This is normally used when you need to remove the tank for service.
Sounds good. I'll probably just give the stock petcock a good once over and replace the fuel lines.
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If you do end up removing the vacuum petcock, any auto parts store will have vacuum caps to plug the carb.
So all back together and it turned over for the first time in 3 years. Woo-hoo, except that there's whitish smoke coming from the exhaust port area in front of the engine... like alot of it.
Any guesses?
New plugs, oil, fuel lines, jets and internal carb parts.
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I did remove the speedo and tach cables when I converted to digital, and the tach cables port is in that general area. It's currently still uncovered, not sure if that could be an issue?
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Only ran it for a couple one minute-ish spurts. Don't want to keep trying until I get some insight in case it's something serious
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General consensus is that there was water in the crankcase from sitting so long, and/or the new paint on my headers is baking a bit causing some smoke. Gonna attempt to run it up to operating temperature then let it idle for awhile till it stops the smoking, then do another oil change. Also replacing the exhaust gaskets
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Didn't you just do a fresh oil change? Water in the crankcase wouldn't really cause smoke, but header paint definitely would until it's cooked off. Check the oil to make sure it's not grey in color, then go ahead with warming up as you described. If it's header paint, it should cook off within 20 mins. Make sure space is ventilated.
Solved. It was the header paint. It was just starting to smoke at the exhaust gasket area because that was heating up first. Let it bake off and we're all good.
Back to the little things, can anyone recommend a good high heat adhesive for me to put the new suzuki covers back on the case?
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So if I were to put this filter on, what do I do with the breather hose coming from the top of the engine? Just put on one of those mini hose clamp filters like this?
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Quote from: GSjon on March 12, 2017, 02:23:59 PM
So if I were to put this filter on, what do I do with the breather hose coming from the top of the engine? Just put on one of those mini hose clamp filters like this?
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Yep!
New shoes came in today! Never mounted tires but I think I can get it done myself. The new chain and front sprocket are happening at the same time, so it'll be an entirely different animal when all is said and done! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170314/2abf4633cb9403dfbb07a976b6aedd11.jpg)
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New hoops!!! :woohoo:
If you want to use the stock airbox but want more flow ( a fair bit actually) there is a Suzuki shape washable air filter available aftermarket for the Suzuki gsx1400 that bolts straight in but has way more cross-sectional area.
The fuel delivery is a huge pain , especially if you are modding the bike BUT you really do need a shutoff valve of some sort ( vacuum or electric) as Suzuki is notorious for speccing float valve that leak and fill your crankcase with fuel. Not just the GS500, but I know from experience, the DRZ400SM as well. I have bought an aftermarket vacuum operated fuel tank mounted one and will rig a cable to allow priming lever to be actuated if necessary. Or maybe a vacuum bypass so I can suck the vacuum side open on the rare occasions it is necessary?
Like the look and the direction you are taking considering your riding environment .
Nay on that headlight.
Yay on the rest of the build. Very cool man!
Help! Lol so I'm pretty sure my hanging rpm problem was due to a vacuum leak from the vacuum line on my petcock being connected to the wrong port on my carbs. Looking at it with the tank on, I see two vacuum ports. One on the right side of each carb, pointing up at a 45 degree angle to the right. I had it hooked up to the one on the upper right of the right carb. (from the rider's perspective, sitting on the bike). Is this the right port?
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I've seen diagrams of all the lines from the petcock, and maybe I've just been looking at too many diagrams during this project and my brain is fried, but I still can't fully picture it and trust if I have it right. I've heard some members refer to the vacuum line going to the "left" carb, but no one seems to clarify whether it's the left as the rider sitting on the bike, or left standing in front of the bike looking at it. 😑
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Btw, the tires and new exhaust are on! Not riding it until I can be sure that vacuum issue is solved though so I haven't heard what she sounds like 😣(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170316/35faf7a3042932b2a3547253460c0fcd.jpg)
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GSjon, what seat are you using? It looks like some that I've seen on ebay, but the width on yours looks like it fits better than the advertised width I saw on the ebay seats...
Thanks!
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GSjon, what seat are you using? It looks like some that I've seen on ebay, but the width on yours looks like it fits better than the advertised width I saw on the ebay seats...
Thanks!
It's a cheap ebay one. The quality is much better than I expected. You will have to make your own brackets, but if you're already chopping up the frame that kind of thing is to be expected haha.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Flat-Brat-Universal-Cafe-Racer-Seat-Vintage-Tracker-Scrambler-Saddle-for-Honda-/232092042634?txnId=1413681391013
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Hopefully I can get a clear definitive answer as to where the vacuum line goes on the carb so I can test her out with the new tires and exhaust. About ready to delete the vacuum petcock, but im holding onto hope since I cleaned it all out and I like not having to switch a petcock off every time I get off the bike
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GSjon, when I get home tonight I will look and take some pictures of the vacuum lines. I pulled my carbs off, but I tried to keep track of where everything went and put it back together once it was off the bike.
Is there any way you can post pics of the seat? Just the underside. I am wondering how you set up the brackets. Really like the way it looks. Why didn't you put a loop?
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GSjon, when I get home tonight I will look and take some pictures of the vacuum lines. I pulled my carbs off, but I tried to keep track of where everything went and put it back together once it was off the bike.
Appreciate it! I'm the same way, but I got the bike in pieces so I never actually saw it together 😑. Alot of best guesses looking at diagrams, but im still pleased with it being my first carburated project and me actually getting it up and running after a few year sit.
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Quote from: emanuel_v19 on March 16, 2017, 07:49:44 AM
Is there any way you can post pics of the seat? Just the underside. I am wondering how you set up the brackets. Really like the way it looks. Why didn't you put a loop?
No problem, next time it's off I'll take a few pics. I skipped the loop since the frame comes out to the end of the seat already and by mounting a straight bracket across its more than stable enough. It is still a budget project so I cut costs wherever I can, still under $600 with everything I've done to this point, (thank you ebay and cheap Chinese parts)
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Thank you, looking forward to it. Might have to replicate the brackets :)
You probably already have this sorted out... sorry for the delay; I've been very sick and haven't gotten to the shop at all. Hopefully this image is helpful.. if not I can take another view, just let me know.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aT1nYbzp7LeFFmDxuiEBMGAa-Uy-f80Ezg
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Hopefully I can get a clear definitive answer as to where the vacuum line goes on the carb so I can test her out with the new tires and exhaust. About ready to delete the vacuum petcock, but im holding onto hope since I cleaned it all out and I like not having to switch a petcock off every time I get off the bike
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Ok update time, ive been doing some field work for the military and haven't had time with the bike. Solved the vaccum issue which really steadied out my idle and throttle response so all good there! And here's a pic of the brackets for the seat, I just put two bolts right through the angle where the frame comes together at the back.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170326/b66fd4d039fd57bae7360f9fa8bffaa9.jpg)
Now for the new problem of course.. so I went for a decent length ride with no issues, went out for a shorter ride to the gas station this morning and a few seconds after hitting a bump (not sure if it was related) the bike shut off as if I had turned off the key, gauges lights and all. Walked the bike home, Now there's no response from the gauge when I turn the key, no lights, and the bike won't even attempt to turn over, like a dry battery. The battery is new and perfectly fine, I know this because both the bluetooth system and the cellphone charger on the handlebars are running fine, and the battery's reading fully charged on my battery tender.
Something simple maybe? A blown fuse or something disconnected somewhere? Let me know what you guys think
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Awesome! Thanks! But for the life of me, I cannot figure out anything in the picture :/
There is, as far as I'm aware, just the fuse. it's a 20amo blade, right side of the bike by the regulator. I blew mine a few days ago
Chris
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It was that fuse, problem solved. Off to grab a stash of 20 amps for next time lol
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you're certainly getting there gsjon :thumb: love the flat desert tan colour against the black :cheers:
Quote from: emanuel_v19 on March 26, 2017, 11:01:11 AM
Awesome! Thanks! But for the life of me, I cannot figure out anything in the picture :/
Sorry I know the picture wasn't very detailed. So if you get a similar or the same seat as me, you'll get those two brackets you see at the rear of the seat. (Mine looks weird because I mounted the taillight to the bottom of the seat). Youll also get a spoon-like bracket for the front to wedge under the tank. The two rear brackets are bolted through the angular end of the rear frame like so.
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On a side note, with a few successful rides under its belt, the GS has moved to its rightful parking spot amongst the other much faster albeit less-cultured suzukis. 😀
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Hey Gsjon, I've decided to copy your tail light decision, but honestly do not understand the wiring, I've got five wires on the light and 7 wires between the other aftermarket light and blinkers that I'm replacing...any help would be appreciated...
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Quote from: Viernes on April 02, 2017, 09:29:25 AM
Hey Gsjon, I've decided to copy your tail light decision, but honestly do not understand the wiring, I've got five wires on the light and 7 wires between the other aftermarket light and blinkers that I'm replacing...any help would be appreciated...
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Never mind, got a 9 volt battery and figured out what everything is...
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New headlight, finally got rid of that lightbar I had on there. Next is a katana shock that should be here in a few days, getting way too much sag with the stock shock. Already had the knobs on my tires break the taillight while offroading 😑
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Very nice!!! 8) 8) 8)
Quote from: GSjon on April 17, 2017, 11:05:24 AM
New headlight, finally got rid of that lightbar I had on there.
Looks literally a million times better. :thumb:
Also, nice quiver! :cheers: What all do you have in there? We're a three suzi household as well, although I'm looking for a couple more.
Hey GSjon. I'm new to the forum and this is actually my first message. Your Bike is just awesome brother. And the back story of getting it for helping your buddy pack up is really cool. I have a 2005 gs500f myself. I've customized it to my personal liking including an extension and gsxr wheel with a 170 on the rear. I really like how u customized your bike to your liking without caring if someone else digs it or not. My opinion is that it's awesome brother.
Looking into a set of clip ons to lower the handlebars and make the lines flow a little better when you look at the bike.
Does anyone know offhand the fork diameter on a 2001? I'm finding conflicting information online
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The fork diameter should be 37mm. I have clip ons on my bike also
Yup, same here, 37mm for my '07.
In my eyes, they look best if you put the clip-ons below the triple tree, but this makes for a pretty aggressive riding position.
Putting them on top of the triple tree would work fine, but just less pleasing aesthetically.
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You can also opt for the '89 clipons, on which the bars bolt to the top plate allowing you to keep the stock height.
I apologize in advance for the dumb question, but how are you guys posting pics. I tried posting a pic of my bike, but when I try to attach it to the message it says the file is too large. I'm trying from my smartphone. I know some of you all are able to. Any advice? Thanks
I think some of you guys will be very impressed with my gs, if I can just figure out how to post some pics of my gs.
Hi JT-2012!
You have to upload your pics somewhere like photobucket, facebook, imgur etc and then link them within your message using the [ img ] your photo address here [ /img ] tags (without the spaces of course lol)
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Thanks guys, I'll be ordering my clip ons tomorrow, they'll be going below the triple tree as I agree they look best there. The aggressive riding position doesn't bother me since I'm used to long rides on the gsxr and, well....😁
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Hey ShowBizWolf. Thanks for your help. I was able to figure it out. I appreciate your help anyways. Hope you all like. I had removed a sticker off the bottom of my windshield, that's y it looks like that. I've already fixed that. It's an old pic.
Your GSXR looks awesome brother. Really cool.
@ JT.. no prob! Glad you figured it out. Now ya gotta start a thread for it and share all your pics and what you've done!! :cheers:
@GSjon.. NICE gixxer 8) +1 for tasteful underglow!
Very clean looking gs man I like it, any other major changes planned for it?
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Thanks ShowBizWolf. I sure will. I'm still trying to figure out how to do things on the forum.
And ThanKs GSjon. I don't have any other plans as of now. Just small things. But I've done plenty of work. I've probably put to much money into my bike, but I'm happy with it. Ill try and figure out how to start a thread like ShowBizWolf suggested.
Here's the other side. Keep us posted on your clip ons GSjon.
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The katana shock is here! Got the bike up off the ground and trying to tackle that today
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Quite a helmet collection you've got there lol. The murdered out Iron Man is pretty sick.
is that the 600 shock?
Quote from: Suzi Q on April 20, 2017, 06:13:35 PM
is that the 600 shock?
Yup! Fit on there like a glove, had to do some fiddling with a jack stand since I removed the center stand though. Took it for a little off road romp and the difference is unbelievable! Best $30 I've spent in awhile 😊
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Next projects are going to be the clip ons, wrapping the exhaust with black heat wrap, and making a skid plate for the front of the engine/under the front half of the exhaust.
That'll be pretty much where I want the bike to be, only other thing I was considering was picking up an extra tank so I could try a fancier paint job, and have it to switch out with this one. I was thinking maybe a pearl white with metallic flakes 😀
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Not related to my build at all, but I cleaned up the garage a bit today and this made me smile so I thought I'd share. 😊
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Nice stable!
You seem to collect bikes in pairs. The GS sorely needs a mate! :kiss3:
Hey, did you ever get those clip ons? I'd like to see how your bike would look with the new handlebars. Thanks
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