some pics of my junk, 81 gs450

[Richharr]

it was a busy day, so there wasn't much time for the bike. here is what I got done

test fitting

painted it so it wont rust

got my sportster tank, better condition than I expected

[Richharr]

I need to get a petcock, have a shovel gas cap somewhere, just have to find it. also mounted the tank, but didn't take pics

[Craiger]

That canister (fire-extinguisher) looks much better painted black. I think the electronics should get plenty of air with those holes in it.

Lookin' really cool.

[fat_sac]

Thought I'd check this thread to see your progress and it looks good man. You're definitely on a solid track with it.

[Richharr]

That canister (fire-extinguisher) looks much better painted black. I think the electronics should get plenty of air with those holes in it.

Lookin' really cool.

thanks, I'm still gonna put some more holes on the bottom. I ran out of black, and I really wanted to keep the rust away. its not the final color.

Thought I'd check this thread to see your progress and it looks good man. You're definitely on a solid track with it.

thanks.

any ideas you guys wanna through out is very welcome, since this project has no defined outline.

also I see the pods are 48mm every where, but I measure 50mm. is the 2mm a big difference or will it fit fine?

[Richharr]

bike porn, to keep the motivation up

[Richharr]

don't know where I got this one, maybe here

[fat_sac]

Its not that the 2mm is a big difference, but they won't slide onto your carbs properly and seat right. I'd look for 50mm. I have the Emgo's on my bike...actually 2 bikes and I like em. Go here http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm and look at all the sizes they have. Be sure you're measuring the right part of the runner too.

[Richharr]

Be sure you're measuring the right part of the runner too.

what part should I measure?

[fat_sac]

I measured the outside of the runner last time I ordered and they fit.

[Richharr]

I measured the outside of the runner last time I ordered and they fit.

so it is confirmed, I'm an idiot, I had a sneaking suspicion, but now I'm sure I was looking at an angle since I have the carbs on the bike and was adding an extra 2mm it is in fact 48mm.

Now I'm dealing with the internal threaded 13/16" petcock bung that is proving difficult to find

[fat_sac]

lol I gotta be honest man...I just measured and guessed at the closest size they had for sale. I think I measured on the centers of the rim where they mount the first time.

[camp2thebell]

Cool, I did the same with my 450

Mine might have been in somewhat better shape to start though. Paint and chrome was far worse though on mine. Mines all done now though Let me know how this comes out.

[Richharr]

Cool, I did the same with my 450

Mine might have been in somewhat better shape to start though. Paint and chrome was far worse though on mine. Mines all done now though Let me know how this comes out.

I want some pics man!!!

[Richharr]

for today, I made a small 2" blind spot mirror and added a kickstand.


total cost for today was an hour and $2.99 for the mirrors still well under $1000.00.