The Official GS Brat, Tracker, Scrambler thread

[nerdsports]

Here's an in-progress pic of a monoshock conversion GS550 I'm putting together for my brother.

And here's a really bad pic of a GS550 I put together for my father in law.

 

[BADJACKSON]

Very nice!

 

[Sebastian24]

That is awesome! I wish mine was chain driven so I can do one single shock in the back :\

Here's an in-progress pic of a monoshock conversion GS550 I'm putting together for my brother.

And here's a really bad pic of a GS550 I put together for my father in law.

 

[Sebastian24]

Here's a pic of mine from a couple of days ago (and my car as well since I had to be followed, I managed to lose my bobber tail light somehow :\)

 

[mcgladdiator]

Love the bike , that's what I build also . Have a 1981 GS850G Rat Rod in the works and just finished a 81 Honda cx 500 .

 

[jeffgs]

I just finished this GS450T that I brought home in pieces on Easter Sunday. It's my first attempt at a build.

Dude this bike is absolutely amazing.

 

[Sebastian24]

Well guys, I sold mine... Not for as much as I wanted to, but I think it was the right choice since I didn't have who to ride with and she deserved to be finished fully... I did get another Suzuki though, a pretty rare atv, an 89 LT250S
In the bike department, my friend's dad passed on a cb550 to me (well 4 to be exact, but 2 are parts bikes, and one to his son, one to me). Completely stock. I'll probably tidy it up and do a GS550 like I really want to, when the time permits

 

[lmari]

Had the bike out for the 2nd time this year, it was fantastic, starting to get a feel for it. Probably wasn't the smartest thing to custom build a bike when I had never ridden a GS ever but things worked out!

 

[loud et]

Looks real good out on the street like that.
Looks fun.

 

[loud et]

https://youtu.be/djvOrKKuFUg
This is the 850 brat-ish project I'm almost done with.
I rebuilt it in the basement (roll in). I pulled it out last night, got some gas in her and withing a couple minutes of typical start up procedures, the video shows the very positive results.
Stock 850 engine
V&H header stepped down from 2-1/2 to 2".
Danmoto Carbon GP slip on.
APE pods
Dynojet stage 3.
This bike starts soooo good. This is just off the bench sync. Still have to do the final sync , plug chops etc. But positive results upon start up.
The 850 is the smoothest GS engine I've come across yet.

Still have to clearcoat the tank, get the digital tach working and finish the seat.
A few other tidbits and it'll be done.

 

[Austinaslink]

Some pics of my '82 GS1100G I recently finished modding. Bought it not running, in pieces and completely stock. With dents and mismatched paint throughout.

Here it is after getting it home and piecing it most of the way together.


And how it sits now. The build only took two months or so.

 

[dorkburger]

Adam, your bike sound real good. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

 

[storm 64]

Looking good and sounding great Adam. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. Maybe next week I'll be able to run up and check it out.

 

[loud et]

Looking good and sounding great Adam. I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. Maybe next week I'll be able to run up and check it out.

Cool Norm. For the life of me I cannot get these brakes right.....I may have gotten a new but defective front master cylinder.....anyways, call me anytime. This weather has been borderline. Need more sunshine.

 

[loud et]

Adam, your bike sound real good. Looking forward to seeing the final product.

Thanks....I will have it all buttoned up soon. Took it for the very first "to the end of the road and back " mini test ride to make sure nothing went haywire.
Running good.

 

[MisterDrew]

That is beautiful. I plan on doing something similar with my GS850G.

I am a complete noob and have some questions if you don't mind.

Did you cut the exhaust? Did you have to do anything after you cut it or was it fine to run right away? How loud is it? I'd like mine to be louder but not obnoxious.

Also, what is the process for getting a seat like that? I know that is a big question, but some help would be appreciated.

Thank you!