Suzuki GS450 --- Cafe Build

[mlc216]

Depending on the year they may not all be yellow Pete. I think mine are like white/green, blue/green, and yellow. They serve the purpose of all yellow wires though!

[pete]

So true, I actually think I was wrong and I think it's the R/R side that's all yellow on mine, been a while since I looked...

And FC, make sure you get your assessment sorted first so you don't have to repeat, then go ride the wheels off it

[Flaming Chainsaws]

So true, I actually think I was wrong and I think it's the R/R side that's all yellow on mine, been a while since I looked...

And FC, make sure you get your assessment sorted first so you don't have to repeat, then go ride the wheels off it

A quick ride won't hurt right . Nah. My jacket hasn't arrived yet but I did get a new helmet from a friend! Actually, I'm borrowing until I can get my own.

So no riding for me yet. I want to finish the paint this week!

[Flaming Chainsaws]

duaneage's Honda R/R is much bigger than stock!


No room for igniter. I also had to remove the fuse holder.


Guess it's time to make an underseat electronics tray .

Besides that, it ran great and the voltage stayed under 15v. I recommend a duaneage Honda R/R .


I'm feeling pretty good today. So I'll share some more.

Pink! Well... It's hardly pink. I'd say peach .


And black... It's the guide coat. I will start wet sanding tomorrow.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

In case you guys missed what I said, I will be ditching the side covers and relocating the electronics. The side covers just looked terrible with the seat. They did not line up at all! So with that said, the side covers are for sale.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=175565

Tim Tom, I know that you love a cafe bike where you can see right through the frame

It would also make the bike look lighter and cooler .

[pete]

Good choice on the covers, they're just not right with that seat pan.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Good choice on the covers, they're just not right with that seat pan.

I was going to keep them since I was too lazy to move the electronics. But now that my igniter won't fit because of the huge R/R, I'll have to do it now .

[pete]

Moving the electrics isn't hard at all actually, and you'll probably only need to adjust the length of the battery leads and starter leads depending where you put them.

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Moving the electrics isn't hard at all actually, and you'll probably only need to adjust the length of the battery leads and starter leads depending where you put them.

I planned on making a small 1.5" X 7" metal box with the top open for under the seat. Then get a smaller AGM battery to go under the seat hump. Know what I'm saying?

The starter solenoid will be in front near the gas tank so that I won't have to do anything with the starter wire. I will only have to make a longer positive battery cable.

The R/R will be in the rear so that the ground wire can reach the battery's negative terminal.

But again, it's another project for later as, right now, my igniter is on the other side of the electronics plate . Hey, it works!

[pete]

You can always look at these for a battery substitute:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=175214&highlight=a123

[Flaming Chainsaws]

You can always look at these for a battery substitute:

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...highlight=a123

VERY interesting... But how many times can you crank the bike before the battery dies? How long will they last until you have to replace them?

Well, my bike starts right up after .1 second of pushing the starter button so I should be fine

I will get it this summer.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/8-CELL-LI-ION-A123-MOTORCYCLE-BATTERY-13-2V-4-6AH-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ae021fea6QQitemZ390307380902QQptZAutomotiveQ5fServices

Save space and less weight. Thanks Pete!

[Adler]

Too bad you dont have a kickstart or you could have used one of these http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/BEC.html

[Flaming Chainsaws]

Too bad you dont have a kickstart or you could have used one of these http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/BEC.html

I didn't even know this stuff exists!

I was really thinking about putting a GS400/425 engine in my frame but it's pretty hard to find... If I do find one, I will.

[pete]

By all reports those A123 cells are pretty amazing and you won't have to worry about a new battery for a while. They use those to power electric bikes and things as well apparently...

[Pac-Man]

[QUOTE=Flaming Chainsaws;1410473]6-5-10
Ordered a brand new YB10L-A2 battery from Amazon.com. $50.

6-6-10
Cleaned up the chain guard.


what did you use to clean the chain guard, i mean materials and all?