SOLD

I built this bike from the ground up with well over 200 hours invested. It is basically a brand new bike with all the goodie upgrades done already. This is the way I feel that Suzuki should have produced the GS. I have set the bike up for a 200# rider but I can adjust it as required. The suspension can now easily carry a second passenger. Everything was cleaned and painted, as needed.

The motor had approximately 6000 miles prior to rebuilding. The crank, rods and bearings were replaced due to a damaged rod bearing. Everything in the motor was checked.

Along with the engine rebuild, a few additional items were addressed:

• Cylinders honed and valves lapped.
• Cleaned up the casting marks in the intake ports and lightly polished the exhaust ports.
• The flange welds on the ID of the exhaust header were ground out to eliminate the restriction of flow.
• Carbs were cleaned, rebuilt then jetted for the high flow exhaust and air filter.
• The wire harness was modified for the new gauges.

$2500
Clean title

Located in Williamston, SC (south of Greenville)

Here is a list of most of the modifications:

• 2004 gas tank
• 2005 tail bodywork
• Dominator dual 4" headlights w/ Aztec8 headlight brackets
• 2002 GSXR600 rear shock with 04 GSXR600 spring (modified upper mount and ride height adjustable)
• Katana front end with Progressive springs and 15wt oil
• EBC HH brake pads
• Goodridge stainless braided brake lines
• GSXR front master cylinder
• 1/2" aluminum fork brace
• Custom aluminum10-position rearsets w/ GSXR pegs and pedals
• Linkage shifter, can be converted from standard to GP (reverse) shift
• Rear brake light pressure switch
• GSXR rear brake caliper mounted under the swingarm
• Bandit 400 4" rear wheel
• Metzeler M1 Sportec Tires 110 front & 150 rear
• SV650 gauges
• K&N lunchbox air filter
• Yosh slip-on (from ZX-11 full system)
• Bob B ignition advancer (works like the V&H)
• Clip-ons
• SV650 throttle tube (1/5 turn)
• Modified fuel valve with no vacuum (On-Off-Reserve)
• Aluminum ignition & stator covers (by Chuck81)
• Swingarm spools
• GSXR passenger peg mounts
• SV650 rectangular chrome mirrors (The pics do not reflect them. I will update them as soon as I can)
• EK X-ring 520 chain
• 15/39 sprockets
• SV650 chain guard
• TL1000R turn signals (shortened with custom mounts)
• New wheel and steering stem bearings
• Lubed swingarm and suspension linkage bearings
• New wheel valve stems
• Rear fender shortened

Click the image below for a slide show with more pictures.

very very nice and very well put together

You are selling it

 


It's makes me sad to know you're selling one of your bikes.Did you ever ride that one?I know the last time I was down,the rubber nubs were still on the tires.

Oh yeah, I rode it around for a while to check all the systems. Not riding much anymore. I seem to enjoy building bikes more than riding. My 92 is almost finished, selling this will force me complete it. Plus I have a goal to reduce my debt by the end of this year.

I would rather sell it to someone who will enjoy it for its purpose than let it sit only to be rarely ridden.

If only I had my tax money.I've seen the work that you've put into that bike, it's top notch.Better than a pro's work. 

dgyver, would you mind doing a write-up on how to modified the sv650 gauges and speed sensor to work on a GS.

free bump

+1 Looks Great!

Quote from: qikltr on January 28, 2008, 07:43:56 PM
very very nice and very well put together

Quote from: seamax on January 28, 2008, 10:53:48 PM
dgyver, would you mind doing a write-up on how to modified the sv650 gauges and speed sensor to work on a GS.

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It was not too difficult. Just re-wired the connectors on the gauges to match the GS harness, added a wire for the signal to the tach from the right coil (there may have been an additional power or switched power wire as well), and made a bushing (from a GS speedo drive) to fit inside the SV speed sensor (the GS axle is smaller than the SV). The stock mounting bracket was bent wider just slightly to bolt to the underside of the Kat upper clamp. The fuel light comes on when powered on but goes off after starting. I need to pull the bulb.

Quote from: dgyver on January 29, 2008, 08:01:53 AM

Quote from: seamax on January 28, 2008, 10:53:48 PM
dgyver, would you mind doing a write-up on how to modified the sv650 gauges and speed sensor to work on a GS.

free bump

It was not too difficult. Just re-wired the connectors on the gauges to match the GS harness, added a wire for the signal to the tach from the right coil (there may have been an additional power or switched power wire as well), and made a bushing (from a GS speedo drive) to fit inside the SV speed sensor (the GS axle is smaller than the SV). The stock mounting bracket was bent wider just slightly to bolt to the underside of the Kat upper clamp. The fuel light comes on when powered on but goes off after starting. I need to pull the bulb.

Is it just me or does that sound difficult.  Would love a writeup for the wiki if you have time. 

Swapping wiring plugs is actually awfully simple especially if the color codes match (or you know the cross over mapping) and its insanely hard to describe.
I have wired the front cyl on a V twin to entirely use the rear cyl's ignition circuitry to test it out.
I am also working on a ... like a 30+ pin connector split across 5 plugs on my nighthawk S to get a nighthawk - non S guage cluster on it. Easier than it ever will in a description.
Cool.
Srinath.

Gosh, that is a beauty!   

Thanks. Want another pony in the stable? 


A little addition info....

The body work and and tank are in excellent condition. The front fender was painted black. I have a silver fender if you would rather have it. The right side and center of the tail are brand new, I removed them from the original package. The left side was purchased used and has some very minor scratches (not by me) below where the original sticker was, you have to be very close to see them. The tank has 1 or 2 minor nicks. Nothing really noticeable. 9.5 out of 10.

The warm riding weather will be here before you realize....

Need a last minute Valentines gift? 

What!? No one interested?

Looks like I may have to teach my new g/f to ride...

NEW G/F!  No wonder I haven't heard much from you.The NEW hasn't worn off yet.  Just giving you a hard time D.  Give me a call when the NEW wares off. 

I been thinking about your bike.I've seen it and most if not all of the upgrades you have done.The bike looks factory to a non GS owner.I really don't think that many would respect and appreciate the work and craftsmanship you've put into that bike.I believe the work is better than factory.

if i lived in the US , it would be mine , damn Ocean!!! its a masterpiece

+1 AGREE whole heartedly.

I'd buy it for the front end set up alone! Not to mention all the other work that went it to it, and you know it's done right. great price too, i'm just a poor college student though, can't afford any new bikes.