GS450 Cafe / Fighter Style

[Collo]

Doing multiple quotes is just as easy as single quotes.

Instead of hitting the QUOTE button, use the smaller button beside it that only has the quote marks. When you press it, you will see it turn red to show that it is selected. Move to the next post you want to quote, do the same thing. When you are done selecting posts, hit the Post Reply button, you will see all your selected quotes.

Note that you don't have to use the entire statement. You will see at the top of my post that I edited out what was not relevant. Just make sure the stuff inside the brackets remains intact, both before and after the quote.

By the way, you are doing a FINE job on posting pictures. They are a convenient size and you are putting a blank line between them as a border. :clap: :clap:

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Thanks Steve, I'll practice that now. It's much easier.

Today is voltmeter install day. I've read on another post somewhere that there is a feee brown wire in the headlight loom; well, I don't have said wire so can someone help me out where to connect a positive?

I was thinking somewhere that shows a good reading of what the charging unit is doing? Although, I would prefer not to take the tank off and run wires along the whole length of the bike as the meter will be on the forks.

And someone good with forum etiquette, should I post questions like these in the electrical forum or on my build...?

 

[Steve]

I've read on another post somewhere that there is a feee brown wire in the headlight loom; well, I don't have said wire so can someone help me out where to connect a positive?

That brown wire might have been a "feature" limited to the larger bikes.

I don't remember seeing one in the couple of 550s I have worked on, and I don't see it on the 650 wiring diagram, so it might be for 750 and up.

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[Collo]

That brown wire might have been a "feature" limited to the larger bikes.

I don't remember seeing one in the couple of 550s I have worked on, and I don't see it on the 650 wiring diagram, so it might be for 750 and up.

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Yeh I had another look before but couldn't find it. There was another wire that powered when ignition was switched so I hacked into that a little. Here is the progress, just need to fire the bike up to see it working properly.

 

[drivera84]

sweet looking dash!

 

[Guest]

Thanks Steve, I'll practice that now. It's much easier.

Today is voltmeter install day. I've read on another post somewhere that there is a feee brown wire in the headlight loom; well, I don't have said wire so can someone help me out where to connect a positive?

I was thinking somewhere that shows a good reading of what the charging unit is doing? Although, I would prefer not to take the tank off and run wires along the whole length of the bike as the meter will be on the forks.

And someone good with forum etiquette, should I post questions like these in the electrical forum or on my build...?

I generally ask questions in my rebuild thread but if it's something either I'm not getting replies to or it's very specific and warrants it I'll start a thread in the appropriate place, like my paint thread for eg.

Yeh I had another look before but couldn't find it. There was another wire that powered when ignition was switched so I hacked into that a little. Here is the progress, just need to fire the bike up to see it working properly.

Mate that looks great! Love what you've done with the instruments and idiot lights etc.

I forgot to ask what you did for a headlight? Is it still a 7" job? I'm struggling to find one for a reasonable price that will pass a safety certificate inspection...

 

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Pete, 7" EMGO headlights are nice and they're only like $40-$50. It's the same one I used on my GS450.

Collo, you remind me of someone.... scottychop. Look up his build thread if you haven't already. Your bikes look pretty similar.

Anyways, this is amazing stuff. Wow. :clap::clap::clap:

Yellow, black, and white? Those are Yamaha colors!

I have to say, I am really digging the blue that's on it right now. I would use that same blue and add some thick white stripes with thin black stripes to border the white. But hey, it's your bike. I personally think that yellow will be sweet.

 

[Woodsy]

Looks awesome, made more progress than i have on my old bike! lol

 

[Guest]

Pete, 7" EMGO headlights are nice and they're only like $40-$50. It's the same one I used on my GS450.

Collo, you remind me of someone.... scottychop. Look up his build thread if you haven't already. Your bikes look pretty similar.

Anyways, this is amazing stuff. Wow. :clap::clap::clap:

Yellow, black, and white? Those are Yamaha colors!

I have to say, I am really digging the blue that's on it right now. I would use that same blue and add some thick white stripes with thin black stripes to border the white. But hey, it's your bike. I personally think that yellow will be sweet.

Hey FC, good to hear from ya

Emgo's a bust for headlights over here as the distributor doesn't import them from what I can tell and I suspect they don't pass our ADR's... I found the Emgo distributor and their parts list, and not one headlight is on there...

I have ordered one sight unseen from my local Yamaha dealer though (closer than the Suzuki dealer).

Collo, FC's pretty spot on about Scottychop's build. His was more streetfighter than cafe, but aside from the swingarm you both are on similar themes...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=163012

 

[Collo]

Thanks for all the comments, the voltmeter was my idea of hiding the ugly handlebar grooves and holes. Pete, not too sure on the brand or exact size of the headlight, but i'll try and find out for you - it's definitely after-market and probably not ADR compliant.

I can see the resemblance with scottychops build I like his bike. I won't be changing the swing arm or exhaust but I really like the forks and discs he has.

I'll be back to sanding the seat soon but i'm still getting over the itch on my arms and ankles from last time.

 

[Big Rich]

I haven't seen this build yet, but I like it so far! There is some good stuff going on here.......

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the comments, the voltmeter was my idea of hiding the ugly handlebar grooves and holes. Pete, not too sure on the brand or exact size of the headlight, but i'll try and find out for you - it's definitely after-market and probably not ADR compliant.

I can see the resemblance with scottychops build I like his bike. I won't be changing the swing arm or exhaust but I really like the forks and discs he has.

I'll be back to sanding the seat soon but i'm still getting over the itch on my arms and ankles from last time.

Dude... long pants, long sleeves, and gloves... that's why I have overalls, a box of disposable gloves, and a pair of dodgy old boots in the garage, just for stuff like that

 

[Collo]

Dude... long pants, long sleeves, and gloves... that's why I have overalls, a box of disposable gloves, and a pair of dodgy old boots in the garage, just for stuff like that

I hear ya. This Gold Coast boy isn't used to the heat anymore though, even 27 is killing me...still, being uncomfortable isn't worth the itch I guess.

Is there a special type of primer to use on freshly sanded fibreglass and body filler?

 

[Guest]

I hear ya. This Gold Coast boy isn't used to the heat anymore though, even 27 is killing me...still, being uncomfortable isn't worth the itch I guess.

Is there a special type of primer to use on freshly sanded fibreglass and body filler?

You got that straight! I had no intention of being itchy for days so I made sure I geared up... very glad I did

Not that I'm aware of, I just used the same 2K primer on the tail piece that I used on the tank.

 

[GregNC]

Collo your dash is amazing. It's exactly what I want to do with my own 450 project. Can you send me the info on the gauges you used and the indicator lights as well? Really impressed with what you've done so far. Keep it up!

 

[Collo]

Collo your dash is amazing. It's exactly what I want to do with my own 450 project. Can you send me the info on the gauges you used and the indicator lights as well? Really impressed with what you've done so far. Keep it up!

Thanks Greg, it's coming along although the bars are a bit low for me so will adjust soon.

The gauges and indicators were done by the previous owner, but I suspect they are from the Modern Motorcycle Company in Melbourne. And to answer Pete's question earlier, I believe the headlight is from there too, all on their store website.

The voltmeter was from Jaycar, and just made up a bracket for it from some stainless I had laying around. Hope that helps.

 

[c0okiez]

i second that your dash is amazing, i need to find those gauges

 

[Collo]

The dash does looks good, and thanks. However, the small dials can be hard to read being so small. Furthermore, the tacho and speedo have some crazy movement when running so the accuracy becomes unreliable and even harder to interpret. I have just purchased some new gauges that are a little bigger and a little retro too I think.

Are gauges usually interchangeable or is there different ratios?

 

[Big Rich]

The speedo ratio is the same. I forget the tach ratio though......

 

[Guest]

Now those gauges are cool. What are they off?

And Collo, how have you mounted that filter on your breather hose? The Calibre SCA one? Very keen to find out...

 

[Collo]

The speedo ratio is the same. I forget the tach ratio though......

Thanks Big Rich, I guess I will need to try it and see.

Now those gauges are cool. What are they off?

The guy I bought them from said they were off an Enfield Bullet 500. There is one major problem... The Speedo is mechanical but the tacho is electric. So as far as I know it will not work with my bike, I didn't realise it when I bought them and was thinking (more like assuming) they would both be mechanical - given the model they came from. Only 350km on the speedo so not really used.

And Collo, how have you mounted that filter on your breather hose? The Calibre SCA one? Very keen to find out...

Haven't mounted it as of yet, Pete. I'm looking to keep it level and somewhat out of the view from the side. Will post a pic when I go down that track.