Thanks to Mr. Longhorn for pointing it out:

http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2012/4/2/01-suzuki-gs500-ellaspede-007.html

"the unpopular and unloved"?  Really? 

I like the smaller clocks up front. Not so much the seat ~ I know it's supposed to be a brit-look-alike but I don't think it meshes well with the rest of the bike ~ looks pasted on. Needs something to cover up the space under the seat, and some proper wire wheels although the stockers look OK.   

Quote from: shonole on April 02, 2012, 11:43:33 AM
"the unpopular and unloved"?  Really?

Read the comments. They hate the GS500 because it's too "pedestrian".

QuoteCongratulations for turning the dullest of dull dishwater hacks into a more interesting bike.

QuoteEvery time I see a stock GS500 I want to buy it and do something to give it some character.

Fantastic, Rich. Ya beat me to it. 

That transverse stripe on the tank is a nice touch and something I can't recall seeing elsewhere. I like the reduced size of the headlight bucket, too. I've had something along these lines on my sketch pad for a while, but I am torn as to whether spoked wheels will add to the look or just be too much vintage-ness. Anyway, looks pretty good with the stock 3-spokers. The colours are well chosen here.

Nice post Rich and a very nice custom GS. He kept it simple and it looks great.

I like the gauges. Sweet look

Quote from: slipperymongoose on April 03, 2012, 06:03:06 AM
I like the gauges. Sweet look

The upper tank line still a bit high compare to the seat but  overall a great looking bike.

Quote from: seamax on April 03, 2012, 07:38:57 AMThe upper tank line still a bit high compare to the seat

Yep ~ that's what kills it about that part of the bike for me, too

I think it looks great.  Simple with good lines.  Great post.

great work, thanks for the post for sure!

the stripes on tank look GORGEOUS imo!

i thought the rear fit ok until the last photo:


photographer did a good job at taking photos of the bike from the right angles(except the last one)

I like the blinkers, smaller gauges, and clubman bars. I don't really like the rear fender/seat setup. The streetfighter someone left in the comments looks better IMO

I actually generally like cafe racers more than street fighters, partially because most streetfighters are just an afterthought due to ruining the farings on a sport bike. I just think the GS isn't the best candidate for a cafe build. They look funny if you just slap a flat seat on the back and yank off the plastic.