West Seattle Bike Builds #2 & 3: the UW Husky Bike and "Frank"

Started by adidasguy, March 16, 2013, 12:01:08 AM

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yamahonkawazuki

Awesome. if I were close id lend a hand. have nothing to work on here :( ahh well C'est la vie Eh?
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

shantzez


yamahonkawazuki

Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

adidasguy

Quote from: shantzez on September 24, 2013, 05:39:27 AM
What mirrors are on this bike? They look pretty sick, would love to get a set for my GS.
I don't know.
Gorilla needed mirrors so ordered this used set from weedahoe
Waiting for them I have him a set I had
Mirrors came so Gorilla donated them to the Bike Cave
Frank needed mirrors but the SV650 chrome mirrors hadn't arrived
So the orphaned black mirrors from weedahoe got put on Frank and there they will stay.

So I guess weedahoe can answer what type of mirrors they are.

Interesting how parts get moved around in the West Seattle Bike Cave.

yamahonkawazuki

Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

shantzez

Quote from: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: shantzez on September 24, 2013, 05:39:27 AM
What mirrors are on this bike? They look pretty sick, would love to get a set for my GS.
I don't know.
Gorilla needed mirrors so ordered this used set from weedahoe
Waiting for them I have him a set I had
Mirrors came so Gorilla donated them to the Bike Cave
Frank needed mirrors but the SV650 chrome mirrors hadn't arrived
So the orphaned black mirrors from weedahoe got put on Frank and there they will stay.

So I guess weedahoe can answer what type of mirrors they are.

Interesting how parts get moved around in the West Seattle Bike Cave.

Thanks for detailed description, i'll PM weedahoe and see if he can help.

weedahoe

IDK. They came on a bike I parted out I think. Ive had so many come and go.
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

adidasguy

SCORE!

Just got a BRAND NEW OLD STOCK wiring harness for 89-00 models. $85! From a dealer in Greece! I've bought many NOS parts from them - including handlebar controls. With this new wiring harness, the Husky bike will be built with 89-00 wiring. I know this is not what I usually do, because old wiring harnesses are expensive and usually crap. That's why I use 2006+ electricals.

However, finding a brand new old harness is a real score for this project. New - still in the package!


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yamahonkawazuki

Cant beat that. those just DONT exist anymore like they used to.
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

adidasguy

I think the Husky bike will really be a brand, new 1996!

BockinBboy

Quote from: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: shantzez on September 24, 2013, 05:39:27 AM
What mirrors are on this bike? They look pretty sick, would love to get a set for my GS.
I don't know.
Gorilla needed mirrors so ordered this used set from weedahoe
Waiting for them I have him a set I had
Mirrors came so Gorilla donated them to the Bike Cave
Frank needed mirrors but the SV650 chrome mirrors hadn't arrived
So the orphaned black mirrors from weedahoe got put on Frank and there they will stay.

So I guess weedahoe can answer what type of mirrors they are.

Interesting how parts get moved around in the West Seattle Bike Cave.

Noticed a similar set on EJ's DL1000... Not sure if they are the same or if they would work but they look similar.  :dunno_black: He said his are Aprilia Tuono mirrors, which use also use a 10M right hand thread.



- Bboy


Sonic Springs, R6 Shock, R6 Throttle Tube, Lowering Links, T-Rex Frame Sliders, SW-Motech Alu-Rack, SH46 Shad Topcase, Smoked Signals, Smoked LED Tailight, ZG Touring Windscreen

Gorilla

thats funny. i thought they were less useful than the just plain square ones. might look cool but i could barely see anything behind me in those.
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: Gorilla on September 26, 2013, 11:19:42 AM
thats funny. i thought they were less useful than the just plain square ones. might look cool but i could barely see anything behind me in those.
that my friend was my next question. visibility, and or vibrations ?
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

shantzez

Quote from: BockinBboy on September 26, 2013, 05:56:51 AM
Quote from: adidasguy on September 24, 2013, 11:23:52 AM
Quote from: shantzez on September 24, 2013, 05:39:27 AM
What mirrors are on this bike? They look pretty sick, would love to get a set for my GS.
I don't know.
Gorilla needed mirrors so ordered this used set from weedahoe
Waiting for them I have him a set I had
Mirrors came so Gorilla donated them to the Bike Cave
Frank needed mirrors but the SV650 chrome mirrors hadn't arrived
So the orphaned black mirrors from weedahoe got put on Frank and there they will stay.

So I guess weedahoe can answer what type of mirrors they are.

Interesting how parts get moved around in the West Seattle Bike Cave.

Noticed a similar set on EJ's DL1000... Not sure if they are the same or if they would work but they look similar.  :dunno_black: He said his are Aprilia Tuono mirrors, which use also use a 10M right hand thread.



- Bboy

Ohh those look pretty good too! i'll look into these for sure.
I have some bar end mirrors but i just hate the visibility or lack there of with them. I ended up going back to my chrome stockers for the time being.

Thanks!

Gorilla

visibility. they looked kind of corny to me and sure enough they werent that useful compared to big ol square ones.
Ride with the people you love in mind.

I'll never forget ya Patrick!
(My Bike!) http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64409.0

-West Seattle GS500 club member

adidasguy

frame got delivered today. It needs to cure for a week before we start on it so it is in the house where it is warm.
It is a charcoal color with silver flakes that sparkle in the sun.




yamahonkawazuki

Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

Janx101


yamahonkawazuki

Quote from: Janx101 on September 29, 2013, 02:40:41 AM
What sort of cat is that?
almost looked like a bobcat or puma, weve got those and coyotes around here .  look like giant house cats.
Jan 14 2010 0310 I miss you mom
Vielen dank Patrick. Vielen dank
".
A proud Mormon
"if you come in with the bottom of your cast black,
neither one of us will be happy"- Alan Silverman MD

knowles

1989 GS 500EK

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