My project thread...

[CA180]

I figure i would get one going for myself...

This is the start of my '81 GS550L build. I dont know exactly what i plan on doing to her, but hopefully she'll look good. I'm kinda wanting to go with a jap chopper/bobber look, without the stretched forks and such. Like i said, i'm not positive.. But i have a general idea. My favorite bike is the confederate hellcat. So maybe something like that. Anyhow, on with the pics.

Also, at the bottom check out the side mount tag plate i welded yesterday at lunch.

[Fanning]

Looks like you got a good project there man. Keep us up to date with it. I myself have GS 750 L that thinking of going in the same direction with. Good luck man.

[minime]

I'm in the same boat.

I picked up a 550 that I am bobbing out.

So far I hacked off the rear end, removed the 18" spokers and replaced with a 19 in the front and 16 in hte rear (Mags)

De-badged the tank, relocated ALL electrical controls to under the seat.

Took out all unneeded (for inspection) Electrical items

Custom made a fiberglass seat pan in the process of padding and wrapping it.

Custom forward controls, removal of factory controls.

Drag bars

Etc...

All on a $300 budget

http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z202/mixinguiness/

Good Luck!

[CA180]

Yeah, its fun to make custom crap. I've done other car stuff, but this is my first "real" bike. I've had dirt bikes and minis.. Anyhow, i've got a plan for the bars similar to these




But i want the overall look to be more sporty.

Also going to pick up a motor this weekend (hopefully!), and finish my carbs within the week. Pods and straight pipes (not straight open, but straight back) for the mods.

Not sure if i want to run a shorty fender or a long and low. Anyhow, more to come as it progresses!

[Bopi]

The Confederate Hellcat, a very do-able project. Or at least something that resembles one.

[Bopi]

You could try these bars for $50 plus shipping and save yourself some time.
They're 7/8 dia.

[CA180]

Got bored again at work today and mounted my stock fender to the swingarm. I just hated the huge gap from the tire to the fender. The mount was a little ghetto, but its was the best i could do without some major hacking, or welding mounts on the arm itself. tell me what you think







Sorry bout the poor quality pics. I dont have a tri pod for the camera. And after 10 hours of work my hands are a little too shaky for pics

[t3rmin]

Like that look! Dunno about that bracket, but the fender looks great in that position.

[CA180]

LOL... The bracket looks better in real life. The welds actually turned out nice. I was surprised.

If anyone can think of a better way to mount it up, i'm open to suggestions. I just couldnt think of anything in the hour that i put it together.

[Fanning]

I must say I too am a fan of that fender of yours. I know what you mean about the gap, not the most appealing thing to me either.

[Fanning]

Hey man, just curious. But you got any updats on this bike.

[CA180]

Sorry... I havent touched it but to move it. I changed positions at work (50 hour weeks) bought my first house (that has its own chores) and trying to get the house to where the wifey likes it (:-| god help me!)

I was torn sunday wether i was going to work on the bike or my truck... I ended up taking a nap and doing neither. :-D

Anyhow, I decided to not just half-ass it... So i'm probably going to start some real disassembly next weekend.

I'll update as I can.

[CA180]

just a little update... got my bike in pieces, and parts all over my shop... busted my finger with a hammer... and lovin all of it

[LeeGS550E]

Hey man, I can side with you on buying a house. Its a pain in the a$$, but good in the long run.

Pics of the bike are good, but we really want to see your finger.:-D

[drhach]

I've never seen handlebars on a swamp cooler before. How's she handle? I feel you r pain, life tends to get in the way of my hobbies too. Don't give up.