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    Beach cruiser GS 650

    An interesting 1981 GS 650 customization.
    Fresh out of Johnny Nguyen's workshop in Anaheim, and ready to soak up the summer vibes.
    1982 GS 550 L

    #2
    Dang, I'll bet he put a lot of time & effort in it. It looks really neatly done, but what is it he did? Whatever it is, it sure is different.
    1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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      #3
      Beautifully finished POS. What good is a bike if it can't be ridden?
      Ed

      To measure is to know.

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        #4
        Agreed. Would you want to ride it all day?
        Ron
        When I die, just cremate me and put me in my GS tank. That way I can go through these carbs, one more time!https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/core/images/smilies/cool.png
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          #5
          Originally posted by 1978GS750E View Post
          Agreed. Would you want to ride it all day?
          I wouldn't want to ride it at all.
          Ed

          To measure is to know.

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            #6
            Yep, you're right, POS is a much better description than different.
            1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              #7
              It's a beach cruiser, meant for hunting tacos

              Not for actual riding
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
              2007 DRz 400S
              1999 ATK 490ES
              1994 DR 350SES

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                #8
                When you're young and crazy comfort isn't your first consideration, neither is safety for that matter! There's no doubt that I wouldn't want that bike these days but 30 years ago would be a different story. Given the resources I might even do one myself just for kicks.

                This bike looks far more usable in the real world when you compare it to a lot of other custom machines out there. Let's keep in mind that the purists here are driving away some of the younger folks away due to their intolerance of anything that isn't by-the-book bone stock. If you don't believe me take a look at a site like DoTheTon or Chopcult and read some threads, comments about this site aren't hard to come across.
                1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                  #9
                  It think it's pretty to look at, for sure. But no tail/brake light, no turn signals front or back, no plate (that I can see), no front fender sure give it a clean look but you can't drive it, not in my state anyway. The bars are lowered so much but the pegs/foot controls look to be in the stock location, that makes my back hurt just looking at it. Maybe with rear-sets it might be ride-able for short trips.

                  The negative space created between the rear fender and cantilevered seat pan is very cool, design wise. That and the organic looking exhaust pipe bends (almost look like centipedes) are really the only things I like about it.

                  Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 02-13-2020, 03:29 PM.
                  Rich
                  1982 GS 750TZ
                  2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

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                    #10
                    Very cool looking. I wouldn't ride it but somebody would. Just not me. Did I mention i wouldn't ride it?
                    Current Bikes:
                    2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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                      #11
                      It looks very well crafted. I don't have a problem with heavily modified bikes, but I hope the lobbed off backend trend ends soon.
                      Of most interest to me on this build is the monoshock conversion, which isn't shown in detail.
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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                        Beautifully finished POS. What good is a bike if it can't be ridden?
                        Perfectly said.
                        "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                        ~Herman Melville

                        2016 1200 Superlow
                        1982 CB900f

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                          #13
                          My 4yo grandson would say dumdumdum. I would say this device serves no purpose.
                          2002 bmw r1150gs 1978 gs1000E skunk les pew 1979 gs1000L dragbike
                          82 gs1100L probably the next project
                          1980 gs1000G the ugly 1978 gs750E need any parts?
                          https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_m2oYJkx1A
                          1978 gs1000E skunk #2 RLAP
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Nessism View Post
                            Beautifully finished POS. What good is a bike if it can't be ridden?
                            He took to heart the song ".....It never rains in Southern California". It would be nice to ride a few times before selling it to someone else that needs tacos.

                            Building a beach cruiser out of a motorcycle is like building a walking stock out of a pogo stick. Although he did a good job on fit and finish, it is a brain fart nevertheless.

                            Now this is a cool beach cruiser (for someone that actually lives near the beach). Might even be cool with a banana seat on it.




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                              #15
                              Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
                              Let's keep in mind that the purists here are driving away some of the younger folks away due to their intolerance of anything that isn't by-the-book bone stock. If you don't believe me take a look at a site like DoTheTon or Chopcult and read some threads, comments about this site aren't hard to come across.
                              I'm glad the idiots stay away from here. Regarding GSR guys looking down on modded bikes, that's not true. Some of the nicest bikes here are restomods, but those are usable bikes, not some hacked up bike running an open exhaust and emgo pods.
                              Ed

                              To measure is to know.

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