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GS450 Mega Build

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Thanks

Thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to wait until it gets on it's feet before looking at the rear end again. Fabbed up some shock mounts and cross bracing this afternoon. Not sure I like the "twin" frame tubes on the left side. I may just make up a connector for the rectangle and the original tube with some nice gussets.

On the shock linkage, what's the idea on placement? Should I be looking for roughly level eye to eye, or canted up in the front/rear? I only want to weld this thing ONCE.

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Can't help with the shock mount, but I agree that the twin tubes look a little odd there for sure.

I'm not sure if this is gonna be a clear explanation of what I'm thinking or not but I'll try...

Is it better to put the brace from the left to right side, leaving it at a slightly odd angle, then attaching the shock mount with a wedge shaped piece to compensate? Not sure if that would compromise the strength or anything though.

I hope that makes some sort of sense...
 
Progress.....

Progress.....

Pete, I took your advice, and just angled the tubing. Looks pretty clean. Made up the new subframe and battery mount. Played around with a few different rear ends, and I just kept coming back to the stock ducktail. I think it will look pretty damn good when finished up. I did a LOT of welding today. Ran out of gas as usual....

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It's looking good. I actually like the stock tail. More progress than me lol.

So I have a question. Are you gonna use the stock rear wheel? Or the Katana wheels?
 
Katana

Katana

Katana wheels are up on CL. I like the larger front wheel. 19" vs. 17" looks funny to me.

Scott
 
I like it... that duck tail does look good, but mine won't suit what I'm doing, completely different builds :)

Glad to hear my suggestion was useful, I find that a little unusual :rolleyes:
 
Almost there.....

Almost there.....

Got the rear end mostly done this afternoon. Finished all the welds, and started assembly. In order to get a good fit on the swingarm, I needed to grind a little bit off the arm itself, and re-weld the joint. Then I ground some more off the frame, pressed in the new shorter bearing, and away we go.....

Wheel is centered with new spacers, and I fabbed up an extension to the brake linkage and brake stay.

I put on the kickstand, and put her on her feet, and realized I need to extend the kickstand now. Another day....

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Now that's really starting to take shape, and is lookin' real good indeed! Those twin lights suit perfectly now that I can see the whole deal and I like the look of the hugger in there too.
 
Looks like a whole lotta fun. And no need for a cafe fairing, I really like the naked street fighter look. Its an excellent mating of vintage and modern, I love it. :clap:

Kinda makes me want to get my own small little bike to play around with...
 
What about a fly screen rather than a bikini/cafe screen?

I can't find it right now but I've seen one that's designed for twin lights along the lines of what you have and would be just big enough to cover the instruments and deflect a little wind off your chest.
 
Hmm

Hmm

I could go for that. I just found an article on how to make a flyscreen out of a 5-gallon bucket!:D

Scott
 
That looks like a trials bike, or my downhill mountain bike...

I bet you can mob around pretty good on that once it's done!
 
Charlie G said:
I like to see that, if possible?

cg
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Me too!! Question though... will a bucket's plastic be strong enough or will it flap around in the breeze? I would think a large plastic plant pot may be a little stiffer...
 
I think it would plenty strong, made from the paint buckets I use. I going to see if I can find a black bucket and give it a try. If I get it on the bike at least I'll know for almost no $, how they function.

Got a bit distracted at the BOTTOM of the page. RIP Gavin!

cg
 
Errr... yeah... "Gavin" is a little distracting... ;)

Anyways, I'm used to the standard cheapo buckets from Woolies and Coles, so I'm guessing a 5 gallon bucket in the US is a different beast altogether, because that doesn't look weak and flexible at all, looks pretty darn good in fact!

Might see some more of those around this forum too me thinks :-\\\

Nice find Scott, should really suit yours too i would think...
 
Rethinking

Rethinking

Rethinking the rear end a bit. The seat was a bit too short, and I just can't get over how wide the cowl is. I have a spare just in case, so i took to cutting three inches out of the mounts and plastic. It looks pretty good so far, but I am going to stare at it for awhile before I finish weld things. Looks like I am in for a bit of glass work on the seat pan too.....
 
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