1983 GS 650G Full Size Café Project

[Charlie G]

Being a 650g owner, I think I can judge that to be one fine bike. Do you know what that front fender is off of? It looks just like mine chrome fender.

Charlie G

[Bill C.]

Very well done!

[psyguy]

Very tastefully done, congrats!

[Mop Bucket]

Thanks everyone, could not have finished without the forum.

Being a 650g owner, I think I can judge that to be one fine bike. Do you know what that front fender is off of? It looks just like mine chrome fender.

Charlie G

The fender is off a 1982 gs 650L I believe. Doesn't fit perfect,but works after drilling new mount holes and gentle persuasion.

[simon kuether]

What's to say .


Cheers , Simon .

[Radtad]

That turned out really nice I like the paint scheme and the white around the instrument clusters you did. I would be proud to ride that around. Merry Christmas

[olddaddy]

That is the best use of an L tank I've ever seen! Keep working at it, you're on a good path. The bike is going to look really good when you're done!

[pete]

Awesome news! Really good to see a project come to a successful end

That's like a Christmas present to yourself too

[Zafe]

nice build, like the led rear tail, does it have intergraded blinkers?

where'd ya get it

[Hoosier Daddy]

Bravo!
When I saw the first pics of the "L" tank tail, I had my doubts, but you pulled it off very well. Nice job!

[Suzuki_Don]

Mop, what type and size tires are on your bike? They look good.

[Patman]

Well done, looks great!

[Mop Bucket]

nice build, like the led rear tail, does it have intergraded blinkers?

where'd ya get it

The tail light does have intergrated blinker, running and brake light. I got it off ebay, chinese special for around $30 shipped. I like it a lot.

Mop, what type and size tires are on your bike? They look good.

They are shinko tourmaster tires and the sizes are as follows. The front is 100/90 19 and the rear is 130/90 17.

[Mop Bucket]

Night Lights

It was dark when I went home tonight, so I turned on the lights.

[Mop Bucket]

I have done a couple things since my last post. First I redid the tank since there was a failed liner and it kept clogging my carbs. So, I added more bondo to get a more custom, one-of-a-kind look. The difference is subtle, but I love it.

Next, the suspension was way too soft. I added progressive springs to the front. I loved the results and felt like a whole new bike. Unfortunetaly, I could really tell how bad the rear shocks were. I added Harley touring shocks and could not be happier. I like the look and love the ride. Oh, cheap too!

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