some pics of my junk, 81 gs450

I would suggest that the rectifier should probably be on the outside of the extinguisher, they really do have to dump a lot of extra energy as heat.
also thought it would look sweet if you could mount that keyed switch dead on in the hole of the extinguisher! might have to split up the pair to do it tho.

I'm going to start working on it now, Probably going to make a bunch of vents and I think we're on the same page with the key because I was thinking about it yesterday

thanks for all the positive feedback guys, the use of parts is just so I don't spend a ton of money on it, I wanted to have a bitchin bike that I built for a lot less than most people bought theirs stock. I'll have some more pictures today

LOVE the idea of a hidden start button. This build is getting more intriguing by the day.

very bold, I can appreciate it, especially for all the creativity you've thrown in. I'm way shy of actually cutting a frame, but if you're willing more power to ya!! I've always ended up with bikes that are just shy of being ready for it.

I would suggest that the rectifier should probably be on the outside of the extinguisher, they really do have to dump a lot of extra energy as heat.

also thought it would look sweet if you could mount that keyed switch dead on in the hole of the extinguisher! might have to split up the pair to do it tho.

good read, nice bike!! keep us posted!

awesome project, makes me wish i could run a welder at my house.

I am really diggin' your build! Good work! I like the use of odds and ends parts, very creative!

Sweet.......

adding some bike porn

found a pic of a HD flattie sporting gs rims

my current screensaver on my laptop

my stunt days

one of carpy's cafes

got my ignition switch, but the weather is crap.

well, here is what I had set up until I could simplify it. got rid of the ignition on the tree since I always hated watching the keys jingle around, so for this bike I'll put it on the side of the fire extinguisher. also not running a kill switch since there will be no handlebar electronics (less is more). The bike will be in a constant state of "RUN" as long as the key is on. There will be a anti-theft switch that duplicates the "engine off switch" somewhere on the bike (albeit moot with something you can put in a van). the "start" switch will be a simple push button next to the ignition, for now its a toggle since I cant find a suitable switch in my pile-o-parts.

lots of wire is going to disappear


here it is, ignition and start switch




BTW, its a "dyna style 2 post barrel ignition" and it was $15 on evilbay

for reference, if anyone needs it. wiring

and yes, I wear the same thing when I'm working on the bike

i put a bike pedal from a 70s roadbike on my kickstarter 'cuz my foot kept slipping off and i would end up with a kickstarter-shaped welt on my shin.....

man i remember those days on my 1982 yamaha XT 250 street and trail

i put a bike pedal from a 70s roadbike on my kickstarter 'cuz my foot kept slipping off and i would end up with a kickstarter-shaped welt on my shin.....

interesting use of parts , i like it! can't wait to see it done.

tacked in place, I only did one side and I didn't finish it yet. this is the set off of the red one

That's got to be the ugliest bike build I have ever seen....you should just send it my way and let me take care of that poor abused bike

Cool build...looks like fun!

PM me your address..

its a lot of fun, I didn't want to tear into a triumph or harley and destroy a big buck ride my first time building a bike to this extent. I'm learning a little.

fixed the throttle cable yesterday with a bmx cable. extended the rear brake linkage with an old track hub I converted to quick-release skewer. also experimenting with an old set of pedals that I had floating around as spares, never could throw them away because they were so old and cheap looking

That's got to be the ugliest bike build I have ever seen....you should just send it my way and let me take care of that poor abused bike

Cool build...looks like fun!