some pics of my junk, 81 gs450

[emeraldcoupe]

interesting use of parts :-k , i like it! can't wait to see it done.

 

[simon_C]

i put a bike pedal from a 70s roadbike on my kickstarter 'cuz my foot kept slipping off and i would end up with a kickstarter-shaped welt on my shin.....

 

[NetBSD]

i put a bike pedal from a 70s roadbike on my kickstarter 'cuz my foot kept slipping off and i would end up with a kickstarter-shaped welt on my shin.....

man i remember those days on my 1982 yamaha XT 250 street and trail

 

[Richharr]

got my ignition switch, but the weather is crap.

well, here is what I had set up until I could simplify it. got rid of the ignition on the tree since I always hated watching the keys jingle around, so for this bike I'll put it on the side of the fire extinguisher. also not running a kill switch since there will be no handlebar electronics (less is more). The bike will be in a constant state of "RUN" as long as the key is on. There will be a anti-theft switch that duplicates the "engine off switch" somewhere on the bike (albeit moot with something you can put in a van). the "start" switch will be a simple push button next to the ignition, for now its a toggle since I cant find a suitable switch in my pile-o-parts.

lots of wire is going to disappear

here it is, ignition and start switch

BTW, its a "dyna style 2 post barrel ignition" and it was $15 on evilbay

for reference, if anyone needs it. wiring

and yes, I wear the same thing when I'm working on the bike

 

[Richharr]

adding some bike porn

found a pic of a HD flattie sporting gs rims

my current screensaver on my laptop

my stunt days

one of carpy's cafes

 

[tcraft128]

Sweet.......

 

[Kyle M.]

I am really diggin' your build! Good work! I like the use of odds and ends parts, very creative!

 

[curseboy]

awesome project, makes me wish i could run a welder at my house.

 

[snowbeard]

very bold, I can appreciate it, especially for all the creativity you've thrown in. I'm way shy of actually cutting a frame, but if you're willing more power to ya!! I've always ended up with bikes that are just shy of being ready for it.

I would suggest that the rectifier should probably be on the outside of the extinguisher, they really do have to dump a lot of extra energy as heat.

also thought it would look sweet if you could mount that keyed switch dead on in the hole of the extinguisher! might have to split up the pair to do it tho.

good read, nice bike!! keep us posted!

 

[Craiger]

LOVE the idea of a hidden start button. This build is getting more intriguing by the day.

 

[Richharr]

I would suggest that the rectifier should probably be on the outside of the extinguisher, they really do have to dump a lot of extra energy as heat.
also thought it would look sweet if you could mount that keyed switch dead on in the hole of the extinguisher! might have to split up the pair to do it tho.

I'm going to start working on it now, Probably going to make a bunch of vents and I think we're on the same page with the key because I was thinking about it yesterday

thanks for all the positive feedback guys, the use of parts is just so I don't spend a ton of money on it, I wanted to have a bitchin bike that I built for a lot less than most people bought theirs stock. I'll have some more pictures today

 

[NetBSD]

I'll have some more pictures today

IM WAITING!!!!!!!!!!

i cant get enough images of this bike

 

[Richharr]

IM WAITING!!!!!!!!!!

sorry bro, BSing with my wife and a documentary on china's youth took some time out of my pic uploading time.

here goes. The weather was crap so I went inside of my shed to work on the FE cap

made the cover, in an attempt to keep the electronics cool

had some early blues and early punk blasting, a cigar lit and beers flowing for motivation

 

[Richharr]

made the tabs to mount the end of my pseudo oil tank

still need to finish the holes and add more

 

[Richharr]

also wanted to add

the tools I use are mostly
-4.5" grinder
-drill
-120v welder for small stuff
-MM180 for big stuff
-hand tools

and some bike porn

me destroying a tire before a new one, not being a squid

I love this bike

home built R1

a local guys trump

 

[Richharr]

it was a busy day, so there wasn't much time for the bike. here is what I got done

test fitting

painted it so it wont rust

got my sportster tank, better condition than I expected

 

[Richharr]

I need to get a petcock, have a shovel gas cap somewhere, just have to find it. also mounted the tank, but didn't take pics

 

[Craiger]

That canister (fire-extinguisher) looks much better painted black. I think the electronics should get plenty of air with those holes in it.

Lookin' really cool.

 

[fat_sac]

Thought I'd check this thread to see your progress and it looks good man. You're definitely on a solid track with it.

 

[Richharr]

That canister (fire-extinguisher) looks much better painted black. I think the electronics should get plenty of air with those holes in it.

Lookin' really cool.

thanks, I'm still gonna put some more holes on the bottom. I ran out of black, and I really wanted to keep the rust away. its not the final color.

Thought I'd check this thread to see your progress and it looks good man. You're definitely on a solid track with it.

thanks.

any ideas you guys wanna through out is very welcome, since this project has no defined outline.

also I see the pods are 48mm every where, but I measure 50mm. is the 2mm a big difference or will it fit fine?