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My GS1000 project almost done

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That is way cool. But why only 1st and 2nd ? Hillclimb? Don't tell me your gonna BMX ride that:eek:
 
did you see that guy on youtube with the inline four hill climber. That is a great project. Its amazing to see that you pulled it off
 
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You going to leave that crank end just spinning in the wind? Won't that bend it the first time the bike is dumped on the left side? How about hacking off the end? Might save the engine.
 
Nessism said:
You going to leave that crank end just spinning in the wind? Won't that bend it the first time the bike is dumped on the left side? How about hacking off the end? Might save the engine.
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I believe thats how you start it.
 
Maybe put a shroud around it so you can still get to it but it's at least partially protected.
 
his starter is still there. Just missing the flywheel and stator.
 
makenzie71 said:
his starter is still there. Just missing the flywheel and stator.
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Starter clutch is attached to the back side of the rotor, which appears to be missing.

Yes, hill climb...which means he is going to be dumping the bike after many failed climb attempts...which means that crank end is going to get hammered.
 
The hills they use for this sport will be mostly dirt, so the crank shouldn't take any more of a beating than anything else.

Dirt is hard to climb, rock is much easier. Check out the hills in Moab for big mounds of rock. Beautiful and easy.

Gotta' add here that looks like a lot of fun. Which events are you planning to attend?
 
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I plan on hillclimbing in the MN and WI. But I am going to try and make it to Billings MT this year too. I will take a picture of my starter this weekend.
 
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atherts01 said:
I plan on hillclimbing in the MN and WI. But I am going to try and make it to Billings MT this year too. I will take a picture of my starter this weekend.
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Too far away for me to go - damn. Good luck - I don't think you'll be wanting for power.

I'm waiting for the mountains to thaw and we just got more snow.
 
Love your work! can you tell us a bit about it, eg whats the frame, engine etc....just curious as i recently bought a HD sportster to do similiar, but iam enjoying it on the road, maybe a GS adventure tourer isnt sauch a crazy idea.....Your bike is the coolest ive seen in ages. Lookin frwd to more pics.
 
The frame: is half gs1000 and back half is cr500. Engine is bone stock (for now) I figured when I can ride the bike wide open I will put more into it:D. This was my dad's engine in 1986, then he sold it after winning hillclimb nationals . I will update with some pictures soon.
 
What's the technique for managing the power of a four during a hill climb? It wont be the same as a big single, the lowdown torque isn't there. Do you keep it revving and use the clutch to feed the power to the wheel? :-k
 
Flaggo60 said:
What's the technique for managing the power of a four during a hill climb? It wont be the same as a big single, the lowdown torque isn't there. Do you keep it revving and use the clutch to feed the power to the wheel? :-k
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I can't speak for him, but even with a big single (XR650R) you need to keep the RPM's up and slip the clutch if they drop. The key is momentum and keeping the engine in the powerband.
 
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