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some pics of my junk, 81 gs450

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maybe you should try running tubeless with the stock wheels, i have yet to try it but a few people say it works aslong as you find the right stem
 
I've never run tubes in my bikes. I have Dunlops and no tubes on my GS's and they work perfect.
 
I was thinking about getting the same hardtail kit.. Is it straight forward Or need to get more tubing
 
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I like those mods!

I would make a shock setup for the seat on the rigid, use mountain bike shocks.
 
TheRooster said:
I was thinking about getting the same hardtail kit.. Is it straight forward Or need to get more tubing
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about 3 extra feet of cromo for the top tube and some small braces.

pretty good though, saved some time.

I like those mods!
I would make a shock setup for the seat on the rigid, use mountain bike shocks.
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thanks, I like the look of the springs and the fact that I already have them makes it a simple choice for me. I do like how some bikes look with them.
 
AWESOME, It's amazing how similiar our builds are. You got some neat ideas there! Great creativity!
I haven't had time to really go through all the stuff on the site yet, lots and lots to check out.
Once I get through most of it I will post up some of the things I did on mine, sure wish I had found this site a year ago!!!
Great Job and thanks for pointing me over here!
Kenny P.
 
Richharr said:
about 3 extra feet of cromo for the top tube and some small braces.

pretty good though, saved some time.

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Were can I get cromo from? Thats the steel right? man I can wait to start my gs1000 bobber
 
i like it

i like it

this is by far the best thread i have seen in a while. i almost had to sell my gs750 bobber project the other day "lack of money" just sqeezed by on that one:D i've been bouncing around the ideal of buying a sportster and bobbing it out the way the i want but after reading this whole thread i think i'm going to stick with the old gs. i might still buy a sporty but i'm only goig to do the gs as my bobber. if i can ever get some pic's :rolleyes: up i'd like to see what everyone thinks about it. btw the use of what you have around the shop is great very out of the box. keep up the good work and keep us posted.
p.s. where did you come up with the green for the paint? i've got a open face old school helmet with about the same color in it and that's what color i was going to paint my bike. keep it going.

J.W. Napier
 
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p.s. where did you come up with the green for the paint? i've got a open face old school helmet with about the same color in it and that's what color i was going to paint my bike. keep it going.

J.W. Napier
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If I remember right, that's a Harley tank he bought separately. Probably came that color....but I'll defer to Rich for confirmation.

*edit* Nix that. I just noticed the same color on some other parts (another tank, forks).
 
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j.w.napier said:
this is by far the best thread i have seen in a while. i almost had to sell my gs750 bobber project the other day "lack of money" just sqeezed by on that one:D i've been bouncing around the ideal of buying a sportster and bobbing it out the way the i want but after reading this whole thread i think i'm going to stick with the old gs. i might still buy a sporty but i'm only goig to do the gs as my bobber. if i can ever get some pic's :rolleyes: up i'd like to see what everyone thinks about it. btw the use of what you have around the shop is great very out of the box. keep up the good work and keep us posted.
p.s. where did you come up with the green for the paint? i've got a open face old school helmet with about the same color in it and that's what color i was going to paint my bike. keep it going.

J.W. Napier
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I spent some time in the marine corps, had to paint various things from time to time so I have a couple extra cans of green, tan, black. the green is the best for finding problems and it keeps the rust to a minimum while I build it.

Were can I get cromo from? Thats the steel right? man I can wait to start my gs1000 bobber
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yeah, its like $5/foot here, west coast should be around $6+. you can also use DOM or HREW, they're cheaper, but your only buying a couple of feet so its no big deal. google metal supply with your area.
 
for today all I received was the pods (48mm) ordered 4 so the other bike will have em when the time comes. sorry no real tech, I'm in the middle of fixing my jeep this week since it is spewing oil all over the place:rolleyes:
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QuikGS said:
what carb jet specs are you running with the 450/pods?
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haven't started on the carbs yet. any suggestions?

got the chain on, may have to raise the "oil tank" if it slaps during bumpy sections
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here is what I have left
-carb rebuild
-brakes (bleed and pads)
-clutch (adjust or replace)
-wire lights (headlights, brake, tail), the wires are there I need to hook up the switch.
 
Richharr said:
haven't started on the carbs yet. any suggestions?

got the chain on, may have to raise the "oil tank" if it slaps during bumpy sections
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here is what I have left
-carb rebuild
-brakes (bleed and pads)
-clutch (adjust or replace)
-wire lights (headlights, brake, tail), the wires are there I need to hook up the switch.
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nope. i was hoping you already did the work haha.
 
clutch

clutch

so for today, I was going to do some work on the bike but, I thought I should clean... and drink some beer:rolleyes:

here is my question, its hard to explain but I'll try

the clutch engages totally when the barrel adjuster is out and it can't be disengaged with the lever.
 
Richharr said:
so for today, I was going to do some work on the bike but, I thought I should clean... and drink some beer:rolleyes:

here is my question, its hard to explain but I'll try

the clutch engages totally when the barrel adjuster is out and it can't be disengaged with the lever.
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so you can pull the clutch in but the clutch lever doesnt come back out?


if so it sounds like the cable might be bad or binding. or maybe bad springs on the clutch
 
NetBSD said:
so you can pull the clutch in but the clutch lever doesnt come back out?


if so it sounds like the cable might be bad or binding. or maybe bad springs on the clutch
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no, it returns fine, just pulling it does nothing. you can adjust the barrel adjuster to have the clutch engaged or disengaged and it will either grip or not and pulling the lever does nothing
 
Sounds to me like cable flex, maybe? The lever moves the cable much farther than the barrel adj. Close up pix of the lever in action? I just had to help a friend with a Buell diagnose a similar issue.
 
no work today, but a quick update.
-waiting on petcock
-gotta trouble shoot the clutch
-bleed front brake
-change oil
-I think I'm going to run the stock exhaust until I jet the carbs

after this stuff I'll be done and I can take it apart, paint the frame, shine it up, and put it back together:D
 
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