GS850 Streetfighter

[80GS1000]

So what have you decided to do for the tires/rims/drivetrain?

 

[Sumo514]

tire

tire

Boulevard m109r 240/40r18 rear tire and its a shafty\\/

 

[Indy]

So what have you decided to do for the tires/rims/drivetrain?

I think what it is, is what it is.

Shaftie ... Can't see any other shaft swingarm and rim that will work ... Tried VX, No go... absolutely will not fit.

Just because something is a shaft, you can't automatically assume 'swapability'.

(As the poster above, unless he's actually done it and can provide pictures. lol)

 

[Sumo514]

Im not assuming anyting Indy, just sugesting options. i figure a weel from a shaft driven bike could be machied to fit more easily than a chain driven weel.

 

[Indy]

Im not assuming anyting Indy, just sugesting options. i figure a weel from a shaft driven bike could be machied to fit more easily than a chain driven weel.

Sorry, not to sound inflammatory at my previous post. Believe me though, I've looked. Even tried thinking of ways of widening the stock rear swing arm, however with the 'working' angle of the driveshaft, the usable widening would be minimal, at best.

If anyone knows any proven options, I'm all ears, but I've gone through what I've thought.


Disappointing, I almost wish I had bought a chain drive bike. But on the other hand, the shaft looks very 'clean', so six of one ....

 

[Sumo514]

Indy, I have the same problem and i was thinking that a hub from an intruder respoked whith a supermotard rim might be the way to go.

 

[Indy]

Indy, I have the same problem and i was thinking that a hub from an intruder respoked whith a supermotard rim might be the way to go.

Yea, I thought about that, but that doesn't really get around the 'narrowness' of the swingarm.

 

[Indy]

Ok, need a little design help here.

This is a gixxer tail.

I was aiming for two things initially with the current placement.

1. The part of the tail that sits on the 'side covers'. The bottom of the tail is perpendicular with the top frame rail.

2. The 'up' angle from the bike frame, is fairly equal with the 'up' angle of the tail.

But, I also admit, that I'm not really 100% happy with the tail, not only the placement, but the general overall look. The tank, while definately not a GS tank, still 'fits' on the frame, and compliments it. The tail is almost too 'angly' (I'm making up my own words now! lol) making it almost look too crotch rockety (there I go again. lol )

 

[80GS1000]

FWIW, a *lot* of the Euro streetfighters have their tails hanging up into outer space.

The way you have it set up looks good IMO. :-D The only downside is that the seat is gonna shove you into the tank in a sensitive area, if you know what I mean.

But if you don't like the look, maybe relax the angle of the tail supports you tacked in?

 

[RETRO]

Hi I think your bike looked like it was comeing along fine until i saw the rear end, just my personal taste but i think it looks wrong for the bike and the angle is way (ANGLY) lol it puts the focus on the rear and away from the rest of the bike, i think the look should be even from front to back not just in one area, but as i said its just my taste and thoughts, as long as you look at it and like it then its wright>

 

[Indy]

Hi I think your bike looked like it was comeing along fine until i saw the rear end, just my personal taste but i think it looks wrong for the bike and the angle is way (ANGLY) lol it puts the focus on the rear and away from the rest of the bike, i think the look should be even from front to back not just in one area, but as i said its just my taste and thoughts, as long as you look at it and like it then its wright>

Agreed. I've stared at it and stared at it, just don't like it (actually, I got mad at how bad it looked and destroyed it. lol)

Back to the drawing board.

 

[Indy]

Ok.

When we last left this project, I had two parts bikes, one very bad tail, and alot of questions.

No more.

I apologize that I don't have any more pictures.

But, here's what I've done.

Thanks to bwringer, the motor is now completely rebuilt. New carbs, 4:1 header.

Tank is off of a 2001 Kawa ZRX1200.

Seat is a 'remnant' of the gixxer debacle. Just modified.

Tail is some kind of Kaw tail, I believe Z1? But obviously, modified as a single seater.

Omar Rearsets

Supertrapp muffler.

dual 4" headlights (hard to tell in picture).

Front 'chin scoop'.

KYB Remote shocks.

Obviously, I have a LONG way to go. But, I was at a minor stand still while I was patiently waiting for Brian to rebuild the motor, plus .... to be honest, my enthusiasm was waning.

Now that I have the motor in, it's back, and with a vengeance.

My two main issues are :

1. The stock Kawa petcock will not work. The carbs interfere. So, I'm thinking an 'earl's' shutoff valve and welding a 90 into the tank. That's first glance though, so I've got to think about it some more.

2. Between the two parts bikes, I still did not get all the parts for a 'complete' bike. So, I'm kind of 'lost' when it comes to what I should have, and what I don't have. Once I get the obvious taken care of (finishing tail, petcock, mounting chin spoiler), then I think I just have to start at the front of the bike and work my way back.

I'll snap more pictures this weekend out in the light.

 

[spyug]

Its looking good. That tail is a vast improvement, Don't worry about it being a shafty, bobbing and chopping can be done to any bike. My first try, 1983 XV 500K Virago:

Not really a bob job, just removed the back fender and fitted an aftermarket tail light and fabbed a licence plate holder.The rear deck is really a cowl that fits over the stock seat. I made it with sheet abs plastic. I've always liked the "bob tail" look of street fighters so that was what I was going for.

I'm liking the overall look of yours but one thing that pulls my eye is the exhaust system. Is it hanging a bit low? Anyway to bring it closer to the frame? I think it would mess with lean angle on the right side no?

Anyway , good job so keep with it. I'm interested in how it turns out for you.

Cheers,
Spyug.

 

[Indy]

I'm liking the overall look of yours but one thing that pulls my eye is the exhaust system. Is it hanging a bit low? Anyway to bring it closer to the frame? I think it would mess with lean angle on the right side no?

Anyway , good job so keep with it. I'm interested in how it turns out for you.

Cheers,
Spyug.

The muffler is just kind of 'hanging' (Note, currently in the picture it is being supported by wood)

It'll snug up right under where the former foot pegs were, just have yet to make the mount.

 

[spyug]

Whew! That's a load off my mind. Nothing worse than riding a bitchin scoot that won't lean to the right. Actually, that is a fairly common issue with the XS 650 bikes that go with the Mac 2 into one pipe. It does hang down enough to cause issues and that's what made me think of it with yours.

Bye the bye where did the chin spoiler come from? I've been doing the cosmetics (paint change) on my GS and I've been thinking it would benefit from one. I could fab one up I think but it might be nice to buy one and just bolt it on this time.

What colour will you go with? I went gloss black this time but I'm not sure it is the best. Its lacking something. I was thinking a sliver or white stripe or checker stripe but can't make up my mind.

Cheers again,
Spyug.

 

[Indy]

Whew! That's a load off my mind. Nothing worse than riding a bitchin scoot that won't lean to the right. Actually, that is a fairly common issue with the XS 650 bikes that go with the Mac 2 into one pipe. It does hang down enough to cause issues and that's what made me think of it with yours.

Bye the bye where did the chin spoiler come from? I've been doing the cosmetics (paint change) on my GS and I've been thinking it would benefit from one. I could fab one up I think but it might be nice to buy one and just bolt it on this time.

What colour will you go with? I went gloss black this time but I'm not sure it is the best. Its lacking something. I was thinking a sliver or white stripe or checker stripe but can't make up my mind.

Cheers again,
Spyug.

I got the chin spoiler from here http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/
Kind of pricey, but I've kind of had my fill of 'fabbing' stuff, and I thought it nice to just be able to pick something up. There's no mounting brackets or anything with it, you have to make those yourself. Right now, I'm thinking Dzus fasteners, but I haven't decided. Like I said, I've got quite the laundry list of things to do.

As far as color, I dunno. I had been given about a quart of "Corvette Yellow" from a guy in the neighborhood that painted his 2004 Z06 with it, and had it left over. But, when I got the motor in it, I'm starting to lean towards something more 'monochromatic'. The motor looks VERY nice, satin black and stainless, I want to 'showcase' it.

So, I'm thinking either just black, or White.

Haven't decided.

 

[hotbox05]

Ok, need a little design help here.

This is a gixxer tail.

I was aiming for two things initially with the current placement.

1. The part of the tail that sits on the 'side covers'. The bottom of the tail is perpendicular with the top frame rail.

2. The 'up' angle from the bike frame, is fairly equal with the 'up' angle of the tail.

But, I also admit, that I'm not really 100% happy with the tail, not only the placement, but the general overall look. The tank, while definately not a GS tank, still 'fits' on the frame, and compliments it. The tail is almost too 'angly' (I'm making up my own words now! lol) making it almost look too crotch rockety (there I go again. lol )

I like this tail

 

[Indy]

I like this tail

It's in the trash, a long, long time ago.

 

[GSXXZRX]

Indy, have you ever thought of cutting an oval out of each side of the
swingarm, flipping them and welding them back in. It may give you up to
1/2 inch on either side.

 

[TheCafeKid]

Ok.

When we last left this project, I had two parts bikes, one very bad tail, and alot of questions.

No more.

I apologize that I don't have any more pictures.

But, here's what I've done.

Thanks to bwringer, the motor is now completely rebuilt. New carbs, 4:1 header.

Tank is off of a 2001 Kawa ZRX1200.

Seat is a 'remnant' of the gixxer debacle. Just modified.

Tail is some kind of Kaw tail, I believe Z1? But obviously, modified as a single seater.

Omar Rearsets

Supertrapp muffler.

dual 4" headlights (hard to tell in picture).

Front 'chin scoop'.

KYB Remote shocks.

Obviously, I have a LONG way to go. But, I was at a minor stand still while I was patiently waiting for Brian to rebuild the motor, plus .... to be honest, my enthusiasm was waning.

Now that I have the motor in, it's back, and with a vengeance.

My two main issues are :

1. The stock Kawa petcock will not work. The carbs interfere. So, I'm thinking an 'earl's' shutoff valve and welding a 90 into the tank. That's first glance though, so I've got to think about it some more.

2. Between the two parts bikes, I still did not get all the parts for a 'complete' bike. So, I'm kind of 'lost' when it comes to what I should have, and what I don't have. Once I get the obvious taken care of (finishing tail, petcock, mounting chin spoiler), then I think I just have to start at the front of the bike and work my way back.

I'll snap more pictures this weekend out in the light.

Hey Indy...im curious to know what type of paint was used to paint the motor...looks sweet btw, im seriously considering doing it to my 750 motor on my cafe project. Thanks

TCK