Time to make it my own

[FreshStart]

Your bike make it yours, but it might be easier to do if you had a chain drive bike to build into. Could always look around and keep this one as a rider while you get the other one ready. The only reason mine is going through its transformation is because I had to replace the bottom gasket on the engine so I said what the heck. Mine will be pretty much stock except a few mods. Now the other 550 will be a complete chop.... modelled after a bike by Henryinva. His black 750 that came out oh so sweet.

Paul

i know it would be easier but thats not my mantra, im a mod what ya got kind of guy. This is what ive got

[FreshStart]

Someone had to bring this back into this thread!

im bringing sexy back

[Big T]

Well, you might be a mod what ya got guy

But, it's still the wrong bike to do it to, mostly because of the shaft drive issues

Also, its bulk means it needs all the suspension travel it can get. Dropping the front 2" will probably leave you about 2" of fork travel, which will bottom out on every bump a speed

I ask, you are going to be riding farther than the nearest tavern, right?

[Dave8338]

Well, you might be a mod what ya got guy

But, it's still the wrong bike to do it to, (1) mostly because of the shaft drive issues

(2) Also, its bulk means it needs all the suspension travel it can get. Dropping the front 2" will probably leave you about 2" of fork travel, which will bottom out on every bump a speed

I ask, you are going to be riding farther than the nearest tavern, right?

(1) This can also work for you, as long as your not afraid to spend a few bucks.

(2) Completely agree. Slam that GK motor into a 750 with an 1166 in it and send me the photos.

[hjfisk]

That is a nice looking ride the way it is, If you weren't so far away I'd offer you a trade, for the custom GS1100E in my avatar.

[FreshStart]

Well, you might be a mod what ya got guy

But, it's still the wrong bike to do it to, mostly because of the shaft drive issues

Also, its bulk means it needs all the suspension travel it can get. Dropping the front 2" will probably leave you about 2" of fork travel, which will bottom out on every bump a speed

I ask, you are going to be riding farther than the nearest tavern, right?

You got it right on the button bar hopper.

Hjfisk would love to trade but like you said your pretty far so im moddin what I got. After all that is the american (read hillbilly) way

[Tom R]

Start with the stuff that won't affect your ride height too much. 4 into 1 header and pods, get rid of the pull back bars, aftermarket signals and new paint - maybe take the chrome cover off your rear shocks.
You can raise the fork tubes in the triple tree and put some clip-on's and rear-sets if you want to lean over more.
Plus - you can do these mods one at a time as the "extra money" comes along.

[850 Combat]

(2) Completely agree. Slam that GK motor into a 750 with an 1166 in it and send me the photos.

"slam" on a 16 valve head while you're at it, as long as you're talking easy stuff.

[Dave8338]

"slam" on a 16 valve head while you're at it, as long as you're talking easy stuff.

Now we're talking.

Turbo?

[hjfisk]

Now we're talking.

Turbo?

Turbo --- Can you say shortage of rear splines but it would be fun

[FreshStart]

Well i havent updated in a while. I have sold my GK exhaust to pay for my V&H exhaust. Originally I was going to get a sidewinder style exhaust but after talking to a few people I decided against it. Plus having to mod the rear brake pedal didnt appeal to me. I purchased the street exhaust instead.

The street exhaust might change my plans to lower the bike since it passes under the bike and my area implements cliff like curbs at the end of driveways and well pretty much everywhere. I still would like to lower the bike in the front about an inch. How will that affect handling?

Still undecided about what bars to use. Clipons are basically out of the question i think. I figured superbike bars would help with the fork drop as i wont be as far forward like drag bars. My back would like that i know. Any ideas?

Carbs will have to be jetted im sure. Pods would probably help performance but how much? If i dont run the baffle in my pipe i figure i will HAVE to have them but im probably wrong.

No new pictures yet but here is someone elses bike that gets my noodle going and is basically the look im going for. I know its not my model but the boxyness of the bike in my eyes leads me to believe i can acheive a similar look.

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/112988/

[FreshStart]

This bike is what inspired me. I know its an E but whatever

[Truth]

I'd hate to try and turn on that thing. Looks nice though.

[FreshStart]

I'd hate to try and turn on that thing. Looks nice though.

Thats why i didnt get a sidewinder.

[FreshStart]

Heres my latest update. My exhaust came in the mail today. Ended up with the sidewinder. Sometimes you just gotta go with your gut. Got it most of the way on till my knee started acting up so heres pics.