'81 GS550E custom build

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  • Ira
    • Jan 2026

    #1

    '81 GS550E custom build

    I bought this thing cheap, titled and not running. It's my garage project, and I'm trying to make it lighter, minimalist, and hopefully fast.

    Last edited by Guest; 10-04-2012, 04:26 PM.
  • Ira

    #2


    I just finished this seat. Complete construction here: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum....php?p=1405227

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    • Tim Tom

      #3
      Love the build so far!! I like the flat seat especially, flows very well with the silver tank. Are you putting the battery behind the crankcase / rear master cylinder? I really dig the clean look you've got with the space under the seat. Cool. Looks like you've cut out a decent bit of weight as well.

      Nice work, keep going!

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      • Ira

        #4
        I'm finally getting this thing back on track. Relocated the electrics and picked up a few switches. Shopping for tires and a tail light. Hope to be on the road once before winter...

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        • Ira

          #5
          Ignition tacked in place.



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          • Ira

            #6


            new reg/rec mounted



            starter relay relocated.

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            • Bandit

              #7
              Nice looking bike so far.

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              • Hoosier Daddy

                #8
                Subscribed to this one!

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                • oohsam

                  #9
                  Oh yeah!.........

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                  • Leigh

                    #10
                    Influenced by Wrenchmonkees?
                    Cool. They do some suitably oddball stuff.

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                    • Guest

                      #11
                      I probably should tag along on this one also, looks interesting

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                      • Ira

                        #12

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                        • Ira

                          #13

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                          • Ira

                            #14
                            I ended up using a set of GPZ1100 rear shocks. I modified the bushings to fit and they feel pretty good.

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                            • Ira

                              #15


                              primered the tank. picked up plugs and a battery, hope to do the wiring this weekend.

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