Suzuki GS450 --- Cafe Build

[Tim Tom]

Nice gloves! Also it was cool looking at the bike when you first got it. Wow you've put a lot of time and energy into your bike. I can't wait to see it finished.

When it comes time to present your work to the shop jurors / panels / teachers just make a power-point show of all of those pictures. There is no way they'll hold a little smoke against you on start up when they see all the work you've done.

Keep it up, the finish line is in sight!!

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Your just all about breaking records huh? First build thread had record views and now youve had 3 build threads on 1 bike... gonna run tonight at the drags?

Sadly, I won't be running in the drags tonight. My current R/R is broken. At 5,000 RPM, the voltage is at 15.69v. I don't want to risk blowing up my brand new $500 igniter . I have a duaneage Honda R/R on the way.

Nice gloves! Also it was cool looking at the bike when you first got it. Wow you've put a lot of time and energy into your bike. I can't wait to see it finished.

When it comes time to present your work to the shop jurors / panels / teachers just make a power-point show of all of those pictures. There is no way they'll hold a little smoke against you on start up when they see all the work you've done.

Keep it up, the finish line is in sight!!

Yup, the gloves retail at around $70. They're basically brand new but at half the price.

Man, that reminds me. I still have yet to do a powerpoint. I'll just use these and talk about every picture or something. This will be much longer than 15 mins...

The bike sure has come a long way. So have I. I started out knowing almost nothing but look at me now .

[FreshStart]

Do you still have that EMGO fairing? Are you going to use it? Id sure like to buy it from ya if your not.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Do you still have that EMGO fairing? Are you going to use it? Id sure like to buy it from ya if your not.

Nope. Sorry! Sold it to a local craigslist dude about a month ago.

[FreshStart]

Nope. Sorry! Sold it to a local craigslist dude about a month ago.

To late damn... oh well. Is the tank pink yet?

[Flaming Chainsaws]

To late damn... oh well. Is the tank pink yet?

Nope. There was no school today. And I was a little busy wrapping up presents. Hopefully I'll pink it up on Monday.

[pete]

It's amazing how such a large amount of time and effort can be compressed into just a few pages isn't it?

I'm thinking of my project thread and how many pages it would be if I had the same thing happen, and I reckon only 2 or 3 as well...

It just doesn't reflect the real time or effort that's been put in when it's so short, but it does give a very quick glimpse at before and after which is a huge difference.

It sort of reminds me of reading Stephen King's The Stand and then watching the movie. The book is about such a long period of time over a few years, whereas the movie gives the impression of a couple of months...

However, it's good stuff and I can't wait to see how it all looks when it's done, and good call on the Duanage R/R for sure.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

It's amazing how such a large amount of time and effort can be compressed into just a few pages isn't it?

I'm thinking of my project thread and how many pages it would be if I had the same thing happen, and I reckon only 2 or 3 as well...

It just doesn't reflect the real time or effort that's been put in when it's so short, but it does give a very quick glimpse at before and after which is a huge difference.

It sort of reminds me of reading Stephen King's The Stand and then watching the movie. The book is about such a long period of time over a few years, whereas the movie gives the impression of a couple of months...

However, it's good stuff and I can't wait to see how it all looks when it's done, and good call on the Duanage R/R for sure.

Pete, your build thread is much more in depth than mine IMO. I talk a lot of random crap while you get right down to it .

Now I just $10 more for a jacket. It's exactly like this but 10 times less money. Thank you DTT!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-1950s-60s-Sears-Cafe-Racer-Leather-Jacket-/280657114067?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item415877b3d3

Man... I shouldn't have sold all of my gear! Especially my Alpinestars jacket. Loved that one... Too bad it got torn up .

[FreshStart]

now all you need is a bell 500 series helmet with a visor

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Now I'm looking for a nice full face helmet.

My current helmet was involved in the December 2010 crash so it's best not to use it anymore.

The damage isn't very bad but I'm not taking any chances. Here's my KBC VR-2 Reaper.















The damage isn't very bad at all! How did I land? I think I landed on my right shoulder which is why my old jacket got torn up in that area. Then I must have bumped my head some on the ground.

It's a good helmet. Hmmm... Wonder what I should get? I'm thinking about a Scorpion EXO 1000 or maybe an Arai? If I get enough money, I want a Simpson .

Scorpion EXO-1000 Sublime
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCORPION-EXO-1000-SUBLIM-HELMET-BLACK-SMALL-/130514225419?pt=Apparel_Merchandise&hash=item1e634 1090b

Arai

[Flaming Chainsaws]

now all you need is a bell 500 series helmet with a visor

Oh yes! Those are some nice looking helmets! I'd have to get a flat black Bell 500 with a chrome mirrored bubble visor .

[Tim Tom]

Scorpion EXO 400's are usually on sale at motorcycle superstore for about 60 bucks. At least they were last time I checked. I got one for a spare. The price was too good to pass up, and it's a nice helmet. My main helmet is a scorpion EXO 700 'Burst'. It's blue and I think looks sweet.

[FreshStart]

Oh yes! Those are some nice looking helmets! I'd have to get a flat black Bell 500 with a chrome mirrored bubble visor .

It would fit the bike and the style of your jacket perfectly and they arent to bad as far as cost

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Scorpion EXO 400's are usually on sale at motorcycle superstore for about 60 bucks. At least they were last time I checked. I got one for a spare. The price was too good to pass up, and it's a nice helmet. My main helmet is a scorpion EXO 700 'Burst'. It's blue and I think looks sweet.

Sweet helmet, Tim Tom.

Yes, I should look for something cheaper. It's $200 for the Scorpion EXO 1000. Time to browse mc superstore.

[FreshStart]

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/28717/ITEM/Bell-Custom-500-Helmet.aspx

nice and cheap