some pics of my junk, 81 gs450

[Richharr]

[Richharr]

I wanted to wait until it was almost done to do the kickstand so I would get the full amount of weight on the frame and I could see where it would balance best.

[Richharr]

found some pics on my camera I never uploaded.
about a week old

the hardtailed frame


the hardtail

[Napoleon047]

Is that a hardtail kit? Commercially available or something you put together yourself?

[snowbeard]

man, lookin' good! I just realized I might actually have some chain for you, did you ever find out what size you need? I have a few links of 530 chain, non o-ring.

if you find out you use a 530 I can dig it out and see how long it is for you?


also, I like the use of magnets, but one drawback to magnetizing your bits and pieces is then they pick up all the crap you've just filed off of them.

but what better way to see how things fit without fighting clamps that don't fit right, etc. nice use of straps too.

[Richharr]

man, lookin' good! I just realized I might actually have some chain for you, did you ever find out what size you need? I have a few links of 530 chain, non o-ring.

if you find out you use a 530 I can dig it out and see how long it is for you?


also, I like the use of magnets, but one drawback to magnetizing your bits and pieces is then they pick up all the crap you've just filed off of them.

but what better way to see how things fit without fighting clamps that don't fit right, etc. nice use of straps too.

about the chain, I can use it, I'll pm you

I usually use the magnets for set-up and clamps for welding. I really hate how much metal dust they pick-up, one of my friends keeps them in ziplock bags until he uses them and then cleans them before putting them back, too much for me though.

Is that a hardtail kit? Commercially available or something you put together yourself?

I thought I posted it already, sorry. it is available for $100+$20 shipping, its universal so you need an extra 3-4' of dom for the backbone and some odds and ends.

here is the evilbay link to the store
it was cheaper when I bought it

[Odinist]

Absolutely freaking LOVE this build you're doing!!!

[Richharr]

Absolutely freaking LOVE this build you're doing!!!

thanks, I didn't really know how this board was going to be as far as purist hating me for cutting into a bike. got my gas cap in the mail today, $8 to my door and ordered some pod filters last night for $20, I was going to make some, but figured I would save the several hours of work.

at about $800 and I still have a whole second bike that only needs assembly and minor things to run, I want to end up with 2 bikes for under $2000. One for me to bounce around the city on my days off (this build) and one for my wife to learn on next summer.

will upload some pics from today in a little while.

bike porn for today

[Richharr]

gas cap needs some pitting to look cool

didn't really like the thing on the side stand



anyone have any idea how much this bike should weight now? I can lift it from either end with no strain and I'm kind of curious how much it lost.

[Richharr]

if anyone is looking for a cool gs project
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as of today, I'm waiting for the pods, carb rebuild, chain, and tune up. hurt my back at work today while forcing a door, cut my hand, and I'm exhausted, but its pay day so its all good. I was going to start cleaning the grime off of the rims but my back hurts so thats out.


the question I have for today is ......... what tubes should I order? since these aren't holding much air.

[NetBSD]

maybe you should try running tubeless with the stock wheels, i have yet to try it but a few people say it works aslong as you find the right stem

[fat_sac]

I've never run tubes in my bikes. I have Dunlops and no tubes on my GS's and they work perfect.

[TheRooster]

I was thinking about getting the same hardtail kit.. Is it straight forward Or need to get more tubing

[ThAzKat]

I like those mods!

I would make a shock setup for the seat on the rigid, use mountain bike shocks.

[Richharr]

I was thinking about getting the same hardtail kit.. Is it straight forward Or need to get more tubing

about 3 extra feet of cromo for the top tube and some small braces.

pretty good though, saved some time.

I like those mods!
I would make a shock setup for the seat on the rigid, use mountain bike shocks.

thanks, I like the look of the springs and the fact that I already have them makes it a simple choice for me. I do like how some bikes look with them.