Suzuki GS450 --- Cafe Build

How'd you go about lowering them?

Here's a pic. Just a **** load of washers with a longer bolt.

How'd you go about lowering them?

I put 12 washers under the bolt so it acts as a spacer. I think I want to lower it just a little bit more... I'll get a picture later today.

I like those bars!

Clubman bars .

I like those bars!

How'd you go about lowering them?

The gauges are far less intrusive like that. What's the plan for the idiot lights?

That's easy.

Can you see the two holes for the pilot box? I'm just going to stick my green and red LED lights in there. Or maybe I'll drill some holes higher up. But again, I will eventually get an Acewell.

Since I live and work in the Seattle area... I'm going to have to arrange to go see this bike in person one of these days. This is too fun, and too KOOL!!

I'd love to see how it feels to sit on the bike with bars like that.

Cool! Bring your GS850G over too . I've never really seen another GS up close before lol.

Since I live and work in the Seattle area... I'm going to have to arrange to go see this bike in person one of these days. This is too fun, and too KOOL!!

I'd love to see how it feels to sit on the bike with bars like that.

[pete]

The gauges are far less intrusive like that. What's the plan for the idiot lights?

Removed the pilot box and lowered the gauges... A LOT!!!









It actually has like 2,000 more miles than that. Speedometer cable snapped...



Here's just a few places where I can mount a camera. Lots of cool angles .

I just got a bolt from a hardware store myself..

No, this is a special bolt. Don't think the hardware store would have it.

Anyways, just got an email from Z1. Very fast response, by the way.

"
Hi Allen, we try to keep everything in stock. Only if we say we are out of stock on the description will we be out of them – and when that happens we don’t allow you to order the part…

We do have these in stock – over 40 in stock as of this morning.

Cheers, Jeff
"
Thought you guys might want to know the above.

And I just got a tracking number. I should get it this week . So far, I'm really liking Z1 Enterprises.

I just got a bolt from a hardware store myself..

Yeah a running bike might be needed to "make the grade"

Correct. Which is why I'm going crazy over here PM'ing everyone for a drain screw .

I got a question. Who has dealt with Z1 before? Do they have parts in stock? Or do they order from a dealer then ship it to the customer? I sent Z1 an email this same question as well...

Yeah a running bike might be needed to "make the grade"

Oi!! I leave the world of civilization and go camping for a long weekend, I expect to get back on here and see some paint!!

Seriously though, keep working on it, bummer about that broken screw. The old aluminum gets really soft and it's quite easy to shear bolts. I did that to my rear brake banjo bolt. PITA to find a new one without using the internet. lol

Your making good progress though and riding the bike is a step in the right direction. Even just for a bit

So that's where you've been. You come back and see a pink gas tank LOL!

I already ordered the screw from Z1 Enterprises and hopefully it will get here at least by next Wednesday. And hopefully I can spray the paint... Presentations are very soon...

I can't ride or even start the bike up without it, and it is very crucial in my presentation!

Where's the Paint?!

Oi!! I leave the world of civilization and go camping for a long weekend, I expect to get back on here and see some paint!!

Seriously though, keep working on it, bummer about that broken screw. The old aluminum gets really soft and it's quite easy to shear bolts. I did that to my rear brake banjo bolt. PITA to find a new one without using the internet. lol

Your making good progress though and riding the bike is a step in the right direction. Even just for a bit

Did a little shopping around for a drain plug. They're all around $7 but shipping was always like $20 just for a little plug and it would take two weeks for delivery! Screw that! How about Z1 Enterprises?

http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=78

I've been chatting with some forum members here and evidently, the GS450 carburetor shares a few parts with the VM carbs such as the VM29. The float bowls are of the VM style and jets too. Hmmm.... Anyways, got one on the way . I hope it gets here before the end of this week