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Started by carbednotch, February 11, 2006, 11:45:28 AM

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carbednotch

I picked this bike up for $160. It was in sad shape and was being stored outside on the side of my friends house.
I know nothing about motorcycles, I'm a car mechanic so here is what I came up with in 2 days.   :cheers:

manofthefield

$160 is good for just about any shape.  Looks like it'll be a good ratbike or streetfighter with that chopped rear section and custom seat O0
motorcycleless
1998 GS500E sold 6/20/11

kvgs

I would be giddy like a schoolgirl if i got a gs for $160! Looks like fun to mess with.
1995 GS
SM Bars, Fenderectomy, LP signals,
more to come I need more $$

Cal Amari

Man, I NEVER find deals like this...

No BEFORE photos? What was the original color?

Good job, though, and at least you've got good weather (when you're not dodging hurricanes) for riding it.
This space for rent...

pandy

And I thought my $200 ratbike was the cheapest!  :cry:  Good find!!

Oh, and hi, Hugh....er....I mean Cal Amari. Long time no hear from (at least using THAT nickname).  :laugh:
'06 SV650s (1 past Gixxer; 3 past GS500s)
I get blamed for EVERYTHING around here!
:woohoo:

budget speed demon

oh man! that thing is mean! it looks really good with that short rear end on it.
Stealth GS parts include;carbon fiber headlight faring,chin spoiler,V&H full system,NHK steeringdamper,titan solo racetail,cbrF2 carbon fiber chainguard,proformance forksprings with emulators,SS front brake line, gsxr remote reservoir rear shock, pirelli sport demons,79mm pistons(555cc)-more to come

SmartDrug

Has a Buell/Duc Monster look to it,  I like it a lot actually.  Nice job!   :cheers:
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DerekNC

It looks like with just a few parts the bike should be just  as good as any out there. It does remind me of a Ducati monster.

melloGS

FK5 / SM2 / 15t / 41t / sv650 shock ... -->GSX-R600k7
Steez...

carbednotch


I rolled it in my shop looking like this.


budget speed demon

Stealth GS parts include;carbon fiber headlight faring,chin spoiler,V&H full system,NHK steeringdamper,titan solo racetail,cbrF2 carbon fiber chainguard,proformance forksprings with emulators,SS front brake line, gsxr remote reservoir rear shock, pirelli sport demons,79mm pistons(555cc)-more to come

carbednotch

i got it to run today but the idle sticks  :2guns:
I had the carbs off like 20 times and all the fuel lines are rotted.  Also the ignition switch was toast so i have it hot wired to a hidden switch.   Also need a chain and sproket, fork seals and a brake job.   Anyone want to make me an offer on it?  1995 22K miles. runs but needs work.

carbednotch

I got alot of other projects....  and this is only half of them.

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carbednotch


rangerbrown

so whats the askin price?   hate that you going to get rid of it so soon     



i think it would be cool as hell if the rear was shorten like 3" or so then it would be a great wheely bike with relly minor work to the engine ect......
nee down mother F***ers

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NiceGuysFinishLast

First off... the bike is amazing.

Second off... The mustangs are nice too (just sold my '93, tranny died, and I didn't have the time/money to fix it myself, and couldn't pay someone else to do it)

Third off... I'm from Naples and have family in St. Pete... if I had more than like $400 to my name, I'd make you an offer for that bike so fast it'd make your head spin.... If I thought my parents would loan me the money, I'd make you an offer. Hell, I might call em up tomorrow and ask for a loan.. just so they can laugh in my face.... Stupid college tuition ate my savings!  :laugh: I'd love to cut my teeth on a project bike (and break my knuckles too!  :laugh:) It looks damn good, I'm jealous, it's all I can say. Maybe in a month or so, once I have a part time job, if you haven't sold it, I'll try to get some cash together...



*PINES FOR A BIKE*

:laugh: :laugh:
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NiceGuysFinishLast

I just went back and re-read your first post (was actually looking at the pics!  :laugh:) and saw how little you originally paid. Now, I know you put a considerable amount of time and parts into it already.. but what kind of offer are you looking for? (I know I still won't be able to afford it, but a guy can dream, can't he?  :laugh:)
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