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Agreed. Where is Peteyboy and why is he not giving us more details on this bike?!?
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Well... dunno if mine's so much "scrambler" as "scrambler inspired"... but here it is when I finished it, only minor changes since then really. Different (smaller) LED tail light, replaced the rear rack with a genuine one, and now running Avon RoadRiders instead of dual sport tyres. It also doesn't look anywhere near that shiny as she's a daily rider and doesn't see much time for washing/polishing.
1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11Comment
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Pete, that is a lovely crossbreed. That exhaust!
I like the rack as well.
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Wow, I've never seen high pipes on a GS before!!! Nice!Comment
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That is nice. Is it just me or does the seat sub frame look a bit up-swept? Mine is parallel to the ground, really flat :\
On another note, the bike entered a mild wobble yesterday, scared the crap out of me. (highway riding, about 70 mph), I need to install a steering damper for sureComment
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Cheers guys, the 450 is a fun little bike to ride!
The pipe is a one off made by a local exhaust shop here called Tranzac, did a top job. It's also ceramic coated which I find to be awesome... you can touch it without burning yourself just a few minutes after stopping.1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11Comment
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How does a steering dampener work on a motorbike?Originally posted by Sebastian24 View PostComment
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Cafe, nothing on it that doesn't make it go, stop or turn, designed to be a race bike on a budget. If it happens to look cool that's just a side effect, the intent was performance and performance only. A few still are, but most modern ones are "cafe style", in other words made to look like an old cafe racer, without any thought for performance at all. Two very distinct types.Originally posted by trevor View Post
Brat, a really good German sausage.
Bobber, the result of a kid with an L, a hacksaw and no supervision.Comment
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Good observations on everything except the Brat tkent02. Although German Brats are good, a Brat Style is also a motorbike style that some people like.
I find both definitions of Brat, tasty...Comment
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good question. It basically tightens up the steering.Originally posted by BADJACKSON View Post
here's a good video about it.
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You're right about one thing. People focus on aesthetics more than performance. What's up with people not running front brakes...? I wouldn't ride a bike not even in my neighborhood without fully functional brakesOriginally posted by tkent02 View PostComment
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If the bike is going into a wobble @ 70 you need more than a damper.Originally posted by Sebastian24 View PostCurrent Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES
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Interesting video, thanks for posting.
I wouldn't think that for normal riding, many people would need a steering dampened. But what do I know...Comment
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The need was a lot more common back before they figured out how to build frames, but any bike can do it if the bearings in steering, swing arm and wheels are loose.Comment
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