My GS1000 project almost done

[reddirtrider]

I plan on hillclimbing in the MN and WI. But I am going to try and make it to Billings MT this year too. I will take a picture of my starter this weekend.

Too far away for me to go - damn. Good luck - I don't think you'll be wanting for power.

I'm waiting for the mountains to thaw and we just got more snow.

[Cromagnum]

Love your work! can you tell us a bit about it, eg whats the frame, engine etc....just curious as i recently bought a HD sportster to do similiar, but iam enjoying it on the road, maybe a GS adventure tourer isnt sauch a crazy idea.....Your bike is the coolest ive seen in ages. Lookin frwd to more pics.

[atherts01]

The frame: is half gs1000 and back half is cr500. Engine is bone stock (for now) I figured when I can ride the bike wide open I will put more into it. This was my dad's engine in 1986, then he sold it after winning hillclimb nationals . I will update with some pictures soon.

[Flaggo60]

What's the technique for managing the power of a four during a hill climb? It wont be the same as a big single, the lowdown torque isn't there. Do you keep it revving and use the clutch to feed the power to the wheel?

[reddirtrider]

What's the technique for managing the power of a four during a hill climb? It wont be the same as a big single, the lowdown torque isn't there. Do you keep it revving and use the clutch to feed the power to the wheel?

I can't speak for him, but even with a big single (XR650R) you need to keep the RPM's up and slip the clutch if they drop. The key is momentum and keeping the engine in the powerband.

[simon kuether]

Unreal !!!It never ceases to amaze me what some of you blokes can do.This weapon looks like a bought one.I don't think I would ever attempt something like this.I'll play around with a bike cosmetically ,but to join two different frames..........I don't think so.Gotta be up there for Bike Of The Millenium.VERY well done old mate.Can't wait to see it completed.Cheers,Simon.

[Flaggo60]

What Simon said. Looking at it you'd swear that it was a commercially available bike with the four in it from the factory. I'm looking forward to photos of the completed machine BEFORE it hits the hills....don't forget, OK?