Guess what, I got my frame back finally!

During the build i will be using one set of bolts from one GS and then i will zinc plate the other set and swap them over, i wanted to install the zinc plated bolts but i'm on a tight deadline and it can wait so ignore any rusty fastners.





New bearings


Laid some new carpet in the cramped build area


Swingarm bearings


New Braided lines


Got the frame in the garage and fitted the front end


Hagon rear shock


Swingarm and shock linkage installed


Up and rolling










Tank and seat unit on








The seat creases seemed to settle on their own, but i still want to re-do it


I wasn't going to put the engine in yesterday evening as i had already done a fair bit and my trolley jack was down my unit but i couldn't resist, so if anyone thinks its hard to get in and out i managed it using just my hands and managed not to damage the frame






New footpegs




Rolled her outside to have a look with the engine in








Finally, i sanded, primed, wet sanded and started the colour coats on the mudguard. I dont have high hopes for it though but we will see!






I'm going to start the wiring tomorrow, rear wheel fitting, rear brake system and then start doing something about the exhaust before it goes to longlife for an adaptor. Want my rear light to arrive to i can start on the seat unit.

looks great!

Man it look awesome! I wish I had some moolah to throw around like most people doing projects haha. I have to say however; I dont much care for the handle bars or headlights. I dont know why, but it doesnt matter if I like it or not! Its your bike. Still sweet looking 

this is the tt vapor mounted on the goped. unit is a tad smaller than 6" but id say usable and would suffice for a bike installation. can use a thermocouple ( not sure if proper term)  for temp measurement on the engine.

Cheers guys!

Didn't get much time on the GS today, but i managed to sort out the back wheel properly, get the rear brake aligned and bled, put the side stand on and made some progress with the exhaust. I led the wiring loom over the top of the bike to check it runs and it does and sounds great but i cannot install the loom yet as it needs extending for the new battery posistion.

I wet sanded the front mudguard




Rear caliper bracket


Rear brake assembly


More soon

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 27, 2013, 09:56:48 AM
this is the tt vapor mounted on the goped. unit is a tad smaller than 6" but id say usable and would suffice for a bike installation. can use a thermocouple ( not sure if proper term)  for temp measurement on the engine.

Yeah i have the same unit on my RM250, i've ran it for 4 years now

So I didnt get chance to update yesterday as i was so busy in the garage, things didn't go as quickly or as well as i wanted! I will try and get a proper update later but to keep you going here is a taster of something i did yesterday

Damn, my friend, you've brought that little bike back from the grave. beyond the grave. nice work 

GREAT progress so far! Looking really aggressive. Only thing that gets me is the bars. With the aggressive stance of all the parts the raised oem style bars seem out of place. Any plans on different bars, or did you settle on those for comfort factor?

Awesome project mang!!

Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 29, 2013, 08:47:38 AM
GREAT progress so far! Looking really aggressive. Only thing that gets me is the bars. With the aggressive stance of all the parts the raised oem style bars seem out of place. Any plans on different bars, or did you settle on those for comfort factor?

Awesome project mang!!

+5000 thats what I was trying to say earlier haha. If its for comfort though, its understandable.

Just wondering what tires are you running on there? Didnt read the whole post sorry if you already said this lol

awesome work man. wish I could be around to learn!

I appologise for no update in a while but the weekend away with the boys was lovely and i've had a few days without working on the GS now the pressure is off!

So anyway heres some pictures to bring you up to date.

Here is where i sit, the creases are no more and i am happy with the way the trimmed seat now fits


Took the angle grinder to the ignition so it would stop rubbing on the steering lock


Wired the dash up



New rear light finally turned up!


K&N turned up so fitted that and went for a ride with my Dad on his Harley (yes i know!)







Old plugs are the white and VERY lean ones, new ones are the tan colour (almost)



Rear light fitting




Fitted WHITE (yeah right so much for white!!) dash LEDs


Bit more cutting for rear light






Used CAD to make up an undertray template



Finished painting the mudguard


Made a steel undertray from the CAD template



Wrapped it in carbon fibre



Wired in the numberplate lights


Few pics of the bike with mudguard and undertray









Much better with a realistic size numberplate




Exciting news (for me anyway), the seat unit is going to the bodyshop next to my unit on monday to be painted so by the end of next week i should have a bike in one colour! Then all i have to do is sort the undertray so its complete and final and then enjoy it! :mr green: :bike

Looking killer mang!! Dash and taillight looks great

Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on June 14, 2013, 05:45:19 AM
Looking killer mang!! Dash and taillight looks great

Cheers man! Should be painted by the end of next week

Looks great! cant wait to see more!!! i'd love to do a solo seat setup on mine some-day but theres a reason i ride 2-up alot, maybe some day!
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Wow thats looking awesome!!!! did you make a custom exhaust yourself? looks awesome!

Awesom. I would like to show pictures of my motorcycle but am still struggling with protocol.

Wow is all I can say. Very technically savvy you are. 

very nice

Great work!

amazing stuff, keep it up, cant wait for the finished product