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Post a picture of your custom GS

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thats a cool bike mistercinders

MisterCinders said:
Here is an updated set of pics from my latest paint and body work.

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The tank with knee dents ended up too narrow in the front to fit my frame, so I am working with some spreaders to get it back into shape. For now, I have my original tank (which I also painted to match the color scheme) on the bike.

I may try to set off the knee dents with rubber pads or a few coats of spray on bed-liner. Otherwise the tanks sides are bit too open for may taste.

I also am hunting down ideas for the tank emblem space. After sealing over the emblem mounts, I want to paint something in that area, but haven't decided what. The theme to the bike is LSU, so I might use stencils to put "LSU" on the tank, but using the Suzuki stylized "S."

Even with the current Suzuki emblem tank, it will be a lot of fun pulling up to the local Tiger Alumni bar for the 'Bama game next Saturday. :cool:
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Charlie G said:


Your bike is an interesting twist on a GSX400. I think I like it. Dual brakes? That's not stock, is it? Keep up the good job. Cheers!

cg
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as far as the brakes they are stock i would love to put a bigger engine in but not sure what will fit I'm a big lad at 22 stone sorry that's 308 lbs for you guys across the pond so needs a bit more grunt:D
 
LOL, yeah, some of the fellas on another chopper board, say they mod thier smaller bikes so they look less like circus bears when riding... Just a funny image.
 
jdkingsley said:
and im only 5' 6" with 29" inside leg so a short arse so need low seat hight
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Ever considered switching the rear shock for a slightly shorter one? Short and adjustable to make stiffer so it doesn't bottom out (if that's a concern?).
 
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1980 GS850G. debadged tank and side emblems, custom decals, Complete repaint Color change and three coats of 2K glamour Gloss clear urethane. (tail cover in process so not on bike) driving lights, headlight trim, cam cover end caps, fork lowers, and timing cover (not shown) are also color change.
 
'Nuther view, (I love how this pic shows the gloss on the tank)

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Tank getting de-badge and fill. Took some grinding to get the screw plate down for filling.

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After, but before decals and three coats of clear...

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Wow!

Wow!

The Cafe Kid has got One Hot Bike! Good work man!
Love it so far...
 

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1982 GS1100GL
May I introduce Basket Case! Been wrenching on her for about a year now. She had 3600 miles on her when I got her in boxes(ergo the name). She has 5100 Miles now. I've rebuilt the engine, calipers and carbs and have alot more to go. Currently I have about 900$ in. The tank was painted with the same paint they use on Air Force Aircraft and Pinstiped In Ohio by a friend. I blacked out the rear and will soon be doing the same to the front. I'm going for Hot Rod with a hint of rat. She's got alot to go but she runs well and I ride her almost every day. :)
 
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