Johnnay's GS1100 almost finished

[johnnay]

Japan.

just kidding - the front is 94 GSXR USD that I got from Katman (thanks Rob!), and the rear is 04 GSXR600 swingarm and 04 CBR600RR shock from ebay.

[Planecrazy]

Japan.

"You're a real riot, Alice!!" ;-) LOL!

[johnnay]

txironhead, I forgot to answer your question about the turn signals - they're from a 2004 Buell Lightning, believe it or not. Apparently they're Italian design, and the same as used on some Ducati's or Moto Guzzi's - can't remember. Anyways, they're cheap, and I like the styling of them.

When I set out to build this bike, this was my inspiration:


Of course I won't be doing the trellis swingarm, nor the tractor engine, nor the underseat exhaust, nor the ..... ok, maybe I just liked the bars, mirrors and turn signals...:-D

[badbrown]

The bike came out excellent. I would have stayed with twin shocks though, I think it works better with the "old school-ness" of the GS. Everything else is great.

[johnnay]

Yeah, I like both styles, to be honest. I had ZRX shocks on it last summer. I suppose I could have looked for a bandit swinger, but in the end, I can weld the frame myself, so that's what I decided to do.

[byrdman76]

Dude that thing is Diesel...

I think it looks kind of like the naked version of the MV Augusta with that head light.

Very nice.

Byrd

[johnnay]

Whoa, nice compliment, thanks!! Those MV's are sweet:

[johnnay]

Thought I'd update this thread with the latest look of the bike - finished in black.

[Craiger]

Thought I'd update this thread with the latest look of the bike - finished in black.

Very cool!

[dr_fosg8]

gawkers

Man you do nice work! Looks like you dropped your old 1100 right in a newer bike. Enjoy the ride!

Get ready for all the people asking, "where do I get one"?

[Nessism]

Great work! How about some more photos?

[Turambur]

Work

Wow! That's amazing work! You really made one of a kind there! I like the bike in black. How much experience did you have working on bikes before this project? It looks top-notch!

[johnnay]

Thanks for the comments!

I've been riding since I was 16, but this is my first real "modified" bike. I've been modifying cars for years, though. I'm (finally) enjoying riding it, although it still needs a few tweaks - in making it more sporty, I've buggered up the wonderful GS ergonomics. I'm going to redo the risers to get the bars back a bit further so it's more comfortable - I'm too old for that hunched over/weight on the arms sportbike thing.

[johnnay]

oops, that last one was the same pic

[johnnay]

here's another one..