Hello from Long Island NY

[DomsKat550]

Impressive.
THanks for update.

You said you might make you own "graphics" (as a sign maker).
Did you?

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Thanks its a cool bike, one you never see around....Yes, it was very hard to match exactly, the vinyl that came closest was too transparent so when I put on silver test panel it looked dark, I decided to layer that vinyl on to an opaque beige which was much better. This is what I used on my bike, if I ever do it again, I would layer it on to an opaque red because with the beige its a little too orange compared to the original. I had cut the original decal with the sheet metal off of my original tank to compare the various vinyl colors available

[Retrosteve]

Welcome Looks a nice bike .. So many good retro bikes still available over there .

[DomsKat550]

Made some changes since I last posted! I sold all my Katana body parts on Ebay, Replaced with various parts from different GS models and years, found a cutoff frame section with all the required brackets, hinges on it. I shaped stock E model foam and will get it upholdtered during winter. Mocked everything up and have been riding for a few days now. I will take everything apart during winter and paint, not sure on colors, I change my mind every week.

[DomsKat550]

GS650 tank is a little longer so I had to modify seat pan, had to grind metal in front more since this picture

[DomsKat550]

[DomsKat550]

Bought a 17” x 2.5” rim from a T model 550, now I can safely fit a 130 tire. Diameter will be practically same as the original 18” x 2.15, but fill up the back of the bike and make it more aggressive looking