Quote from: The Buddha on July 28, 2015, 06:39:44 AM
I'd say sub 175 lb, though I haven't been sub 175 in 25 years. So no clue. Yes set the spring to the softest, and rebound also to very low. 1 or 2.

Cool.
Buddha.

Thanks buddha! I just did that this morning. Will report back how it rides.
Also might be selling the racetech fork springs for progressive springs to see if that will make it more comfortable of a ride

softened the rear shock up, bought new comfy grips and TADA! I can ride it!

I'm also going to have the seat repadded with memory foam and breather liner!

I'm am going to try to keep this bike!

now here are some pics

Glad to hear it man! It's a real beauty, that's for sure.

Might I recommend something though? Do a Google search for seat cushion material. I think you'll find that memory foam is generally not used for multiple reasons.

Quote from: Big Rich on July 30, 2015, 09:20:27 AM
Glad to hear it man! It's a real beauty, that's for sure.

Might I recommend something though? Do a Google search for seat cushion material. I think you'll find that memory foam is generally not used for multiple reasons.

i shall google!

Also i was thinking maybe a gel seat. Just something a bit more comfortable. I was able to put on 70 miles last night after my simple mods. No wrist pain! but my rear was a bit sore lol

That is awesome!! I am so glad you made it more comfy to ride. My butt gets pretty sore after a longer ride too 

Schultz, thanks for posting the wiring diagram in the beginning of the build. I bought the same speedo and the diagram that came with mine was just.... terrible. Doesn't really help that I plan on using the fuel gauge and gear indicator either....

Quote from: Big Rich on July 31, 2015, 03:11:02 PM
Schultz, thanks for posting the wiring diagram in the beginning of the build. I bought the same speedo and the diagram that came with mine was just.... terrible. Doesn't really help that I plan on using the fuel gauge and gear indicator either....

i noticed alot of my pics don't load..:-/ stupid google photos and FB not working.. o well

just a teaser pic of the future upgrade

This bike is awesome. Any updates?
I'm doing something similar to my gs. I noticed from drunkard staring at my bike for hours that the top rail of the sub frame is why the Gs looks crappy as a cafe racer, or a racer of any kind. I think suzuki bent it like that to keep the seat height low.
Really nice job you've done my friend.

I'd be interested to see the new Gauge installed, been thinking of getting a digital type on my GS.

sorry for disappointing but I sold the bike.... too many projects going on and too little money.

Also my back couldn't take it anymore... 50 mile ride was the last straw, my back was in extreme pain.

What headlight is that ? And is it in the original bucket ? or a different bucket.

And it is very very very nice, definitely. But somehow a perimeter frame and a café seem to clash - like Hilary Duff's face on Hilary Clinton's body. Sure they are both named Hilary ... but ...

Cool.
Buddha.

Quote from: The Buddha on September 23, 2015, 02:34:31 PM
What headlight is that ? And is it in the original bucket ? or a different bucket.

And it is very very very nice, definitely. But somehow a perimeter frame and a café seem to clash - like Hilary Duff's face on Hilary Clinton's body. Sure they are both named Hilary ... but ...

Cool.
Buddha.

both the bucket and headlight are aftermarket. I think i got them from dimecity cycles. I bought so many things i have no idea anymore lol

sorry I had to say goodbye to my GS500.

But i have how ever picked up another project bike that's a little better for touring and two up riding.

oooooOOOooooo sweeeeeeet moar pictures please    can't wait to see what you do with this one!!!

Quote from: ShowBizWolf on October 15, 2015, 08:04:44 PM
oooooOOOooooo sweeeeeeet moar pictures please    can't wait to see what you do with this one!!!

right now in the process of tearing off the plastidip

A Can-a-tuna?

Nice bikes. Highly under rated. Basically a GS500 with more cylinders, more HP, and more options! Good get Schultz.

Quote from: Big Rich on October 15, 2015, 09:01:18 PM
A Can-a-tuna?

Nice bikes. Highly under rated. Basically a GS500 with more cylinders, more HP, and more options! Good get Schultz.

got her for a steal! $500 and she runs and rides with perfect compression across all 4 cyl!  So i'm a happy camper right now.
I feel like it really is a bigger GS500, hell the rear brake is the same and the swing arm looks identical.

This bike is going to be a touring bike build. Upright bars, getting rid of the fairings for a dual headlight set up like the buell XB12S


and probably a front end swap. So if anyone wants to buy a katana front end I'll probably post it for sale here.

Ok, I'm late to this post, but your work is EXCELLENT!!! 

I love it! I'm keeping this thread in mind when I overhaul my basket-case! 

Cheers to you, good sir! 

well time for the fun to begin.

I peeled off all the crappy plastidip the last owner had and it revealed some very very ugly messy paint job and cracked fairings.

So needless to say instead of buying new fairings I will be modding the old ones. Sneak peak for you guys, I decided to keep the windscreen and upper fairings as I love the wind protection! Much better than my GS and 10000% better than my GF's XS400