So took some time over the..."winter"  and painted my bike. Took way longer than i wanted it to but it still came out somewhat presentable...


I'm still working on the matching tank. Trying to get enough coats of clear on there to withstand possible petro spillage


So.... what do you guys think?

Is that extended swingarm ...

BTW its not really a valid average bike unless it is in KenDoll's basement and we get hammered and screw up something and make the kenDoll scramble to fix it.

Cool.
Buddha.

Not bad except for that orange horseshoe on the side. 

hang on, buddy. That's the best part.

@buddha yes it is. I only went 4 over instead of 6.... and shaZam!! Hit him up. I still need to adjust the valves and also figure out my popping problem. I think the carbs might need a little tinkiering after the heat wrap on the exhaust....

For the clear on the tank,  use Spraymax 2k Clear. Gas won't touch the stuff.

Where do i get tha?

www.Eastwood.com

Quote from: average on March 22, 2012, 05:43:05 PM
Where do i get tha?

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_2_part_2k_aerosol.cfm

cheapest

Quote from: average on March 22, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
hang on, buddy. That's the best part.

@buddha yes it is. I only went 4 over instead of 6.... and shaZam!! Hit him up. I still need to adjust the valves and also figure out my popping problem. I think the carbs might need a little tinkiering after the heat wrap on the exhaust....

What you mean 4 over - over bore ?
Cool.
Buddha.

4" over on the swinger.

Thanks Tomb!

Why put and extended swinger on a GS? 


Is there a GSXR 1K motor spooned in there somewhere that I cannot see.........

It changes the geometry of the bike to make it more "cruising friendly".

Average, 2 things come to mind now that I think about them.
One: have you swapped your rear shock yet? Because the extra leverage will really soften up the rear.
Two: keep an eye on your chain free play. Too much space between sprockets can make the chain flail around. They do make aftermarket chain tensioners though. 

Quote from: craigs449 on March 22, 2012, 06:37:36 PM
Why put and extended swinger on a GS? 


Is there a GSXR 1K motor spooned in there somewhere that I cannot see.........

When people see the extended swingarm they think oh dayum its a gixxer!!!! Plus the ladies like the extra 4" 

Quote from: Flux Maven on March 22, 2012, 06:52:51 PM

Quote from: craigs449 on March 22, 2012, 06:37:36 PM
Why put and extended swinger on a GS? 


Is there a GSXR 1K motor spooned in there somewhere that I cannot see.........

When people see the extended swingarm they think oh dayum its a gixxer!!!! Plus the ladies like the extra 4" 

Haha....to each his own 

Quote from: Big Rich on March 22, 2012, 06:46:50 PM
Two: keep an eye on your chain free play. Too much space between sprockets can make the chain flail around. They do make aftermarket chain tensioners though.

I would think that having the sprockets too close together would create more free play in the chain, and allow it to bounce around more.  If you move them further apart, you'd be taking out the slack, increasing the tension and reducing the chance for the chain to bounce around...kinda like having a loop of string around a couple of pulleys.

It looks to my inexperienced eyes that there might be too much slack in the chain on the bike.

Maybe that wasn't clear.........you are correct about moving the wheel back tightens the chain. But all chains require slack to compensate for rear suspension travel. So there are 2 limits: tightest and most loose . With 4" added to the swingarm,  you are giving the chain more slack. Does that make sense?

FWIW, I have a bike with a 4.5" extended swinger (and no tensioner yet). So I'm not trying to chastise Average.

Quote from: Hawke301 on March 22, 2012, 09:48:37 PM

Quote from: Big Rich on March 22, 2012, 06:46:50 PM
It looks to my inexperienced eyes that there might be too much slack in the chain on the bike.

+1

It looks a little slack but in all honesty, you'd have to see it with someone sitting on it. With that extended swing arm, the extra travel might tighten it up just right with weight.

Quote from: average on March 22, 2012, 05:01:35 PM
@buddha yes it is. I only went 4 over instead of 6.... and shaZam!! Hit him up. I still need to adjust the valves and also figure out my popping problem. I think the carbs might need a little tinkiering after the heat wrap on the exhaust....

Oh swingarm, jeeze dude, I now have to pretend I dont know you. WTH man, I think I am gonna wear a mask @ our next kenDoll basement bash ... I cant be seen working on a estended arm ...

However I must admit, it is really hard to notice ... I didn't even see it big rich told me.
OK its all big rich's fault. He made you do it right ... yea I know he made me do horrible things too, like put a rephased xs motor in my GS frame etc etc. Bad influence he is.

Cool.
Buddha.