1981 GS 450 L project

[pete]

Hmmm... it looks cool, but won't actually act as a chain guard as such...

The chain guard sits over the chain so if it breaks it protects the engine, frame, and you from the flinging pieces of metal. So that one won't help in that regard at all.

I gotta say again though that I really like your paint scheme...

[bakirkwold]

Good to know. And it does have a slight curve to the top of it. The chain was actually hitting it because it was loose. So if it broke it would help stop it. Chains hardly ever fail. And that's usually because of poor maintenance.

[pete]

Good to know. And it does have a slight curve to the top of it. The chain was actually hitting it because it was loose. So if it broke it would help stop it. Chains hardly ever fail. And that's usually because of poor maintenance.

Cool, and yeah I'd have to agree on that... but thought I'd best say something

I do like how it looks though!

[bakirkwold]

Yup thanks for that. And I like it too. It's pretty amazing to see what I can do with my own two hands. And that is stainless steel too!

[pete]

Yup thanks for that. And I like it too. It's pretty amazing to see what I can do with my own two hands. And that is stainless steel too!

Stainless? Cool! I didn't realise that.

And yeah, amazing what happens when you put your mind to it isn't it? I'm still shocked things like my tail piece and dash worked out that I had to make from scratch. Feels great when it comes together...

[bakirkwold]

I am back everyone! And well the bike looks a lot different. Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure.

[pete]

Mate well done, that's pretty neat! I do like the red accents with the black and I still love that pinstriping you did on the tank and side covers too.

What's the deal with the phone/GPS holder? I've been contemplating getting one but I don't want to get a specific holder as my work and personal phones are completely different... I just want to see Google Maps really.

[bakirkwold]

Thanks! As far as that phone holder goes look online. It works pretty good. But I haven't used it much because its Winter here!

[pete]

Cool, I've seen tons but they're all different and I haven't seen any in person, so was just seeing how it goes for stability with the mount and if it's waterproof.