GS450 build

[Bob]

So Im gonna give a cafe racer build a go. So a not having the best build skills I thought this mite be a nice easy bike to start on. Plus it is gonna end up being for Loz (Mrs bob)

I picked it up today. Motor turns over but doesnt start. Some electrics work, it will be almost a full restro by the time Im done.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0362_zps1ab06ebe.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0362_zps1ab06ebe.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0363_zpsa2ebbc42.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0363_zpsa2ebbc42.jpg.html)

[Yella]

Nice

[ozzy1100]

go ard u 2

[Large]

I reckon you should put the moteur in the ride on and drop in a gsxr600

[Bob]

I have wondered what bigger cc twin engine I could get in there.

[K6Thou]

GS 500 or GR 650 either would probably go close to bolting straight in.

[Redmohawk]

And big bore the GR650 to 800 with a 270 deg crank !

[sharky]

gs500 turbo ????

[Hillsy]

GS500 motor will bolt straight in, but the exhaust ports point straight to the frame downtubes.

You can use the 500 cylinders and pistons with the 450 head for a cheap big bore, or use GR650 block and pistons for a bigger bore (I think it comes up to 527).

GS Resources has a bunch of details about all these swaps. Those 450 tanks are pretty sort after in the US, just by the way.

[Bob]

Well today not being at work I did a little bit more to it. Go the electrics sorted more and have started on the carbies. It now has spark and turns over on the starter. Flushed some fresh oil threw it and made shore its got oil pressure as well. If all gos well mite even try and start it by the end of the week.

[Hillsy]

Looks like it might have a bit of a bark too with those copper mufflers.

[Bob]

Will find out soon Hillsy, looks like someone has welded on a piece of metal pipe. They will be replaced in the future. Took the carbies out today, soaking in a bucket of fuel for the night.

[Bob]

Carbie bath
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_0848_zps9213fdac.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_0848_zps9213fdac.jpg.html)
Looks ok
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_0850_zps830de1be.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_0850_zps830de1be.jpg.html)
Arr shit
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_0851_zps1881f290.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_0851_zps1881f290.jpg.html)

Now do I try start it and see how long it last or pull the head off??

[K6Thou]

Start it, what's the worst that could happen ?

[Bob]

Start it, what's the worst that could happen ?

hmmm??? Boom!! lol

[Bob]

Compression test. One cylinder has 130psi the other has 65 psi. So mot likely a rebuild.

[Bob]

Havent had much time on this (the joys of being a dad) but did some more wiring and stirpped it down.


http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0690_zps2b1d4780.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0690_zps2b1d4780.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0697_zpsd944cd3f.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0697_zpsd944cd3f.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0693_zps430dca0c.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0693_zps430dca0c.jpg.html)

[Bob]

And its runs..... sort of.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu-U7_09lTM&feature=youtu.be

[Bob]

So after running it for 20 odd minutes the other day the oil light came on. After letting it cool I checked the oil level and it seemed ok. So today I took the rocket cover off and check that oil was getting to the top
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0703_zps28b78d13.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0703_zps28b78d13.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0704_zpsdb9e9873.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0704_zpsdb9e9873.jpg.html)
It seems ok, gave it a few cranks and oil seems to flow. So I decided to do another compression test and now seems to have good compression in the cylinder that was low. It was at 65psi, but now it 140
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0706_zps7c4c26ca.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0706_zps7c4c26ca.jpg.html)
Other cylinder is still the same.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0705_zps01362e1f.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0705_zps01362e1f.jpg.html)

So mabe the motor is ok? Just got to find out why its smoking so much out of the crank case breather.

[Bob]

Ive been busy with the shed. But now that's done back to it. So over the xmas holiday I have started to order parts, need another tank as the original was rusted out and tail/seat unit. Got different bars coming and mufflers on the way too. There will be more bits to come over time as I need them. But did a quick mock up today,
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0924_zpse3835905.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0924_zpse3835905.jpg.html)

Hope to do more in the week

[kev@vcm]

Looking good bob

[Bob]

Cheers Kev, today I got the grinder out and started cutting. :)

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0926_zpsdf04524e.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0926_zpsdf04524e.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0927_zps857474ae.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0927_zps857474ae.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0929_zpsd1931cb5.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0929_zpsd1931cb5.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0930_zps5cca826e.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0930_zps5cca826e.jpg.html)
Just working out ideas to mount the seat unit

[K6Thou]

You running those wheels mate ? A set of decent spoked wheels in that size shouldn't be too hard to find if you decide not to use what you have.

[Bob]

Yer I want spokes dan but finding it hard to come by a set, but for now it will be these rims, but a different colour.

[ozzy1100]

I recon those rims look good on there myself, id save the money lol

[ozzy1100]

id just about leave the tank as well and move the tail abit more backwards and the lines and look will ballance nicely imo

[Bob]

I thought about leaving the tail were it is, nice short back racer, I mite move it back and have a look tomorrow and see if I like it

[ozzy1100]

only needs 50 60 mm btw loose the gauges fss lol

[K6Thou]

What size wheels are you chasing Bob ? I'll keep an eye out for a set, or one or whatever comes up. GN 250 had wires didn't they ? They would have been a 16" rear though....

[Bob]

That's right mate, I did look at gn wheels but I think they would be to small, I will let you know what size I am after. I know there are wire wheels for the gs, And yes Ozzy the gauges are going.. lol

[Cruisecontrol]

I have a set off a 76 CB360 you are welcome to.

[Bob]

I may take you up on that mate, see how the cash flow go's.
So onto today effort.
Cut some steel to sit the seat/tail on
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0946_zps1efb9bce.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0946_zps1efb9bce.jpg.html)
Decided to move all the control box/reciffier etc today the hump of the seat/tail
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0948_zpsa0b35135.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0948_zpsa0b35135.jpg.html)
Still need to shorten/lengthen some cables but make it look a lot neater me thinks.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0950_zps286a3536.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0950_zps286a3536.jpg.html)

[Cruisecontrol]

Cash?
I don't want money! You can have 'em.

[Bob]

Ok, cheers for that. At least a carton of beer. Where abouts are you?

[Bob]

So I welded so 10mm flat together to look at an idea for a seat mount. But I think I was to thick
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0967_zps2e211dcd.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0967_zps2e211dcd.jpg.html)
So I made a template
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0968_zps9a613bc2.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0968_zps9a613bc2.jpg.html)
And cut it out of 5mm, seems much nicer and leaves me a little bit of height to play with.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG0969_zps0c209340.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG0969_zps0c209340.jpg.html)

[Bob]

I was going to screw this on instead of welding it cause it would be easier to remove if I required to.

[K6Thou]

5mm is a little overkill mate. Normal seat base would be lucky to be 1mm albeit with ribs and shape pressed into it for strength. 3mm would be a better choice if you aren't worried about it being flat.

[Bob]

I thought that but was unsure so went with the 5mm, would 3mm be better than 5mm or much of a muchness

[K6Thou]

3mm would be a fair bit lighter but still plenty strong enough. It would also be easier to work with if you want to put some shape into it. Ie rolling the edges to hug the frame rails etc

[Bob]

Mmite look into it tomorrow, happy for now but things change

[Redmohawk]

Looking at the photos you have plenty of cross bracing on the sub frame ,You could go with just some tabs made out of 5mm and do the seat base out of fiberglass bolted to the tabs. All that extra steel is just over kill bloke , If you want something with slightly higher wank factor I could cut some Carbon fiber off a roll for you .

[Bob]

Cheers for the offer red. I mite try that. I was thinking it was over kill but Ive had a lot of bad experience with fibre glassing, this seemed to be a solid way of mounting to tail.

[Redmohawk]

Fiber glassing is easy enough if you have everything set out from the start, CF works well if you pre cut your pieces then all you need to do is lay it up and a little trimming after.

Pre measure your resin and catalist mix when your 100% ready , make sure you have your roller/brushes all set out first. Wrap your bike in glad wrap then you don't need to worry about drips etc.

[Cruisecontrol]

Ok, cheers for that. At least a carton of beer. Where abouts are you?

Sydney.
I can get a quote for postage if you want them

[Bob]

Ok Pm me some detail and I'll transfer some cash to you for postage and beer

[Bob]

Collecting parts to keep going. Hope to get into the shed and keep going with it
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1003_zpsfb9f0c17.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1003_zpsfb9f0c17.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Did some work on the mufflers today. Welded some mild steel pipe onto the exsisting headers and presto. Still want to angle the pipes up a bit.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1008_zps4ad8a5e9.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1008_zps4ad8a5e9.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1010_zps67a5f790.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1010_zps67a5f790.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Today I modified the exhaust to angle up a little.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1017_zps60aa15e6.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1017_zps60aa15e6.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1013_zps463cbb44.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1013_zps463cbb44.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1018_zps3f3ffd51.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1018_zps3f3ffd51.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1014_zps80f1a8b6.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1014_zps80f1a8b6.jpg.html)
I think it look a lot better with the little kick up
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/IMAG1016_zpse28fceeb.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/IMAG1016_zpse28fceeb.jpg.html)

[Bob]

sounds better too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K803fDW5FWQ&feature=youtu.be

[fimpBIKES]

loving it

[Bob]

Cheers Fimp, Ive order some brake parts and installed the dyno jett kit and fixed the clutch this week. Maybe have it rideable by the end of this week :)

[Gix11]

Such a cool little project mate. I like this kind of thing.

[Bob]

Cheers Si, got the dash and head light so did a bit more today.
Old dash
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1007_zps9231aa87.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1007_zps9231aa87.jpg.html)
Dash gone
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1008_zps01cd16e6.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1008_zps01cd16e6.jpg.html)
Had to make a bracket for the dash to be mounted centre, so cut out a template
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1009_zpscb7a0530.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1009_zpscb7a0530.jpg.html)
Found a scrap piece of ally and started to cut
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1011_zps1a41c547.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1011_zps1a41c547.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1013_zps0e87e140.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1013_zps0e87e140.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1014_zpsc95b117c.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1014_zpsc95b117c.jpg.html)
Mounted to new dash
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1018_zps677c429c.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1018_zps677c429c.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1017_zps3568b236.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1017_zps3568b236.jpg.html)
And now the wiring fun begins, not as hard as I thought
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/100_1019_zpsef7f23fe.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/100_1019_zpsef7f23fe.jpg.html)
Still more wiring and mounting the head light to do.

[wackyrider]

At least with older bikes there's a lot less spaghetti.

Looking good Bob

[Bob]

Been a while and been a little busy with life. But back to it. Brought another Gs witch I plan to use this a learning tool. I wanna build a good engine. So will pull it out and strip it down over the next few week. Also go a get of gs 650 spoked wheel all tho Im not to sure if they will fit.
6140

[Bob]

What else do you do with your G20 day off. Finally get out to the shed!!
So made a place to put the battery and decided (after taking on everyone advise) that the 4mm steel was over kill.
So cut and made a under tail/seat fount in one from 2mm alley. Also tackled more of this wiring and got it running again.
I have a few days off next week so hopefully one of them will be back in the shed.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0716_zps8dca542c.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0716_zps8dca542c.jpg.html)
The old steal
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0717_zpsae81a2ae.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0717_zpsae81a2ae.jpg.html)
alley cut out
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0718_zpsc7f11f32.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0718_zpsc7f11f32.jpg.html)
Wiring fun
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0722_zpsace52f96.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0722_zpsace52f96.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0723_zpse8a25857.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0723_zpse8a25857.jpg.html)
A little gap which covered by folding some alley and made a license plate holder too.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0725_zpsf596cede.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0725_zpsf596cede.jpg.html)
I also moved the seat back about 50mm. So there is a small gap which I hope to cover once I get/make a seat
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0726_zpsd0c3153b.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0726_zpsd0c3153b.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/DSC_0719_zpsabc010e1.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/DSC_0719_zpsabc010e1.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

Good to see the G20 did some good!

[Bob]

lol

[Azrael]

Nice project, looking good man

[Bob]

Cheers Azrael. Its taking it time but its all god fun. Hoping to have it on the road in the new year. Maybe even ready for AFR. Who knows.
:)

[Bob]

So with Loz and Zac out of the house and some quiet time, I decided to try Fibre glassing up a seat pan.
This is only the second time Ive tried so please be nice....lol
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/10974347_10204312505990113_1982630644758595255_o_z psc9c8207b.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/10974347_10204312505990113_1982630644758595255_o_z psc9c8207b.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/10974347_10204312505990113_1982630644758595255_o_z psc9c8207b.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/10974347_10204312505990113_1982630644758595255_o_z psc9c8207b.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/10923829_10204312508070165_8321419287528654486_o_z psd84254a7.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/10923829_10204312508070165_8321419287528654486_o_z psd84254a7.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/460250_10204312630673230_993958849257003677_o_zps6 8a7ce0b.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/460250_10204312630673230_993958849257003677_o_zps6 8a7ce0b.jpg.html)
Slowly getting there. I have doubt about having this ready for AFR, but hope to have it done this year at leats :)

[ozzy1100]

Much fun

[Bob]

That it was Ozzy,

[ozzy1100]

Trust me it wears off after a few times working with that shit .....

[Bob]

I will.

[Bob]

Ive done bits and pieces over the last month. few pics to show what......
Strippd the frame right back to cut off the old unused lugs...

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150810_122544_zpsfkohlwak.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150810_122544_zpsfkohlwak.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Then found a small crack where the kick stand mounts, so welded it up.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150810_135151_zpsg6vkxpip.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150810_135151_zpsg6vkxpip.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150810_150311_zpslhgbtaab.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150810_150311_zpslhgbtaab.jpg.html)

[Bob]

And then a rub and paint. not perfect but Im happy :)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_161736_zpsnd5uraqz.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_161736_zpsnd5uraqz.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_181428_zpsio4b9yz1.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_181428_zpsio4b9yz1.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Done a bit of paint to the motor and some polish work too
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150913_173551_zpslyc5wcm5.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150913_173551_zpslyc5wcm5.jpg.html)
<a href="http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150913_174307_zpss6mk47sv.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150913_174307_zpss6mk47sv.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 20150913_174307_zpss6mk47sv.jpg"/></a>
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_172054_zps2my0u2hv.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_172054_zps2my0u2hv.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_181342_zpsqpf4obm3.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_181342_zpsqpf4obm3.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Swing too
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_161729_zpsbebhjsac.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_161729_zpsbebhjsac.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_165428_zpsqcebbi2i.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_165428_zpsqcebbi2i.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150828_181419_zpslkxzyorz.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150828_181419_zpslkxzyorz.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Ebay has drained my account but new rear shocks, stator cover and other goodies on the way

[slingy88]

Good work Bob. My very first bike when i was about 14 years old was a GS250T which was basically the same bike as yours with smaller pistons and a more rounded cruiser shape tank. Used to hoon round the farm on it with bald road tyres and no front brake haha..........They were the days.
Later me and mate turned it into a sort of motard, with MTX125 front end and jacked up rear. Handled like shit (really soft forks gave lots of diving and weaving under engine breaking) but was great fun and looked kinda cool. Then when i was about 20, i used another GSX250 (looked just like yours but smaller engine) as a donor for a little single seat space frame buggy for my younger brother. That was real good fun and had plenty of go as those engines red lined at about 11000rpm haha.
Anyway, keep the pictures coming and enjoy doing it your way. I gave up with deadlines and finish dates long ago. Nearly impossible when family's are thrown into the mix so get too concerned about them.
Cheers

[Bob]

Cheers Slingy, just keen to get it done, but when this is done I can do another fighter too. But at least its starting top look like a bike again.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150918_192157_zpsnphtf8zl.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150918_192157_zpsnphtf8zl.jpg.html)
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20150918_192149_zpsvzhrnkdc.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20150918_192149_zpsvzhrnkdc.jpg.html)

[K6Thou]

Keep chipping away at it mate. It's starting to come together well.

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20151226_114619_zpszhqdkost.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20151226_114619_zpszhqdkost.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20151226_114518_zpsleffgqwk.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20151226_114518_zpsleffgqwk.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20151228_122016_zpsqqusgyzj.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20151228_122016_zpsqqusgyzj.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120636_zpsl6iqe6wa.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120636_zpsl6iqe6wa.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120627_zpswohiubvy.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120627_zpswohiubvy.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120622_zpsnlo2tddd.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120622_zpsnlo2tddd.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120610_zpsod8gih6x.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120610_zpsod8gih6x.jpg.html)

[Bob]

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120603_zpszn21sxbs.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/Mobile Uploads/20160106_120603_zpszn21sxbs.jpg.html)

[Bob]

Few pics from the ladt month. Found an hour or two here and there. Any luck MAYBE AFR this year. These photos things is so much easier on a computer

[Bob]

Been a while since I've done alot. So some updated pics.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20170319_101409_zpssfs6zsg1.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20170319_101409_zpssfs6zsg1.jpg.html)

[Bob]

How it sits now.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20170318_114317_zpstb4dugch.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20170318_114317_zpstb4dugch.jpg.html)

[Gix11]

You'v done heaps since we last saw it Bob! Nice mate. Is she ready for the road?

[Bob]

Im pushing for AFR mate. Off to see mono tomorrow for tyres then just waiting on some mirrors. Still a tune and hopefully roady and rego.

[Bob]

So mirrors didnt show up. Also having problems with tuning the carbies.

[LKC73]

Opps shit Bob how did I miss this thread. Looks good mate and reminds me of the Z250 I built years ago.

[Bob]

Cheers mate. Just cant get it to run on both cylinders at the moment.

[Gix11]

Getting a spark at both?

[Bob]

Yer maye. Thought it was a plug at first but the plugs work in either cylinders

[Bob]

ITS ALIVE.... ITS ALIVE.... After the 5th carbie pull down and reset its going. I have a video, but forgot my photo bucket login. Once i work it out will post a video

[LKC73]

Awesome news Bob, glad its all going with out a major headache.

[Bob]

Passed roady this morning. Still a couple of little things to do. But will be registered on monday. Only a couple of night test rides before AFR.
http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/Bob-ASF/20170401_092525_zpsxsnqpvf5.jpg (http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/Bob-ASF/media/20170401_092525_zpsxsnqpvf5.jpg.html)

[ozzy1100]

Outstanding

[wackyrider]

Nice one Bob. Be good to see it on the road next week

[Gix11]

Good work mate! That should be fun.