1983 Suzuki GS850 Cafe Racer Project

[one_civic]

lets people know where you are, there might be another member 15mins-1hr away with a part or an extra hand should you need it

[Guest]

I like the forks as well. Seat looks nice, too!

[Dirty Deeds]

Thanks guys. I am enjoying this project.

[GS1150Pilot]

Nice work. I don't often like cafe racer chop jobs, but this one looks like it will be well done.

[Dirty Deeds]

Thanks, I'm trying to do the best possible job I can do. I could seriously do better if I wasn't working out of my shed. I used to be able to work on the weekends at my garage at work, but the policy has changed.

[mikerophone]

I work in my carport unless it's winter, then I work in my shed for a little additional warmth. It's 30 degrees F here right now. Time to fire up the propane heater!

One day I'll build a garage, or move to a house that has one. My work allows me to do certain things as well but I can't leave anything overnight.

[Dirty Deeds]

I do the same. However I am not allowed to perform any personal work at work anymore, the new director is a dick

[mikerophone]

That stinks! Personally, I don't see the harm as long as you clean up after yourself.

[Dirty Deeds]

Alright, got some work done today.

Changed the secondary drive gears, now the yolk will stay in place.

I also assembled the front end and lowered the front 1". I think I will lower it a little more to keep the lines of the tank and seat horizontal. In addition I installed the swing arm and shocks. Yes I still have to paint the rear rim.

I included a pic with the tank and seat on the bike so you can get an even better idea of the look I am going for.

Tomorrow I will install the short block and start assembling the engine, we'll see how far I get. I'll post more pics tomorrow.

Sorry about the quality, they were taken in the dark by incandescent light with a cell.

[Weasel]

Looking great DD, nice work.

[Dirty Deeds]

Thanks.

Got the engine in today. Still need to do the cams and timing.

[Weasel]

I was thinking ahead to drag bars or clip ons, I really like the way yours turned out.

[Dirty Deeds]

Hello again.

You won't see this in the pics, but I changed the drive-shaft. I also started to set up the hand controls, foot controls, rear brakes, and painted the rear wheel.

Enjoy!

[GS1150Pilot]

That L is looking great!

[Dirty Deeds]

Thanks.

I was worried for awhile as this is my first build attempt.