The Abomination (gs500 fighter)

[mitch.lax]

Hey guys, sorry if my build log seems worded a bit weirdly, I'm copying it from the GStwin forum because I thought you guys would appreciate it (and I'd appreciate the feedback).

Here goes:

I've had my bike since early August and I'm only getting round to posting pics of it now.
It was a bone stock 03 gs500 with 20500km's on the clock. As soon as I got it registered and on the road, I started pulling bits off.

No pics of it before I started modding (but whatever, you guys have seen the gs500 to death).


Here's how it looked september ish

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850426.jpg?t=1256016679
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850428.jpg?t=1256016745
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850427.jpg?t=1256016770


Here's how it looks now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850466.jpg?t=1256016813
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850472.jpg?t=1256016859
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850476.jpg?t=1256021010
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850474.jpg?t=1256021066
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850488.jpg?t=1256021130
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850493.jpg?t=1256021165


The good:

Electromotronic bits
- Vapor Digital Dash
- Vapor Bbllet dash protector
- Dominator dual headlights
- LED indicators front and back

Grabbin and Seein, Standin and Crashin bits
- Clubman bars
- Bar end mirrors
- GSXR billet foot pegs
- SV650 modified crash knobs

Handlierer bits
- Sonic 1kg/mm Fork Springs
- 20w fork oil
- R6 Shock (07 red)
- EBC HH pads (front)
- Bridgestone BT45s front (110) and back (140)

Fasterer Bits
- 06 GSXR 1000 exhaust
- K&N lunchbox
- Carbs running 20/60/142.5 one shim level down

Bits missing or hacked up
- No tail plastics
- No passenger foot pegs
- Chopped subframe
- chopped undertail to mount plate
- no numberplate paint (bottomed out and bent it up till it was rubbing on the tire :dunno_white:)
- cut the speedo surround to pieces to fit the idiot lights (this'll be changed soon)

Still to put on
- 06 sv650 tail, undertail and tail light
- Sv1000 passanger seat cowl
- 05 GSXR riders seat

The bad:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850482.jpg?t=1256021278
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850477.jpg?t=1256021312
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850468.jpg?t=1256021340
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850473.jpg?t=1256021368
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850478.jpg?t=1256021397


It spent it's life on the coast, so has some slight surface cancer on the frame and the tank. It had also been dropped twice, once by the first owner (at about 4000km) and once by the second owner (about 5000km).
Obviously having done another 15000km, the damage was only cosmetic. I've fixed some of it but will pull it down later to fix the rest. The damage was on the timing and clutch cover, as well as clutch lever and tank.
Covers can be filed, filled with bondo, sanded and painted in the future
Still have to buy a GSXR or other clutch perch to fit aftermarked levers. I wanna pick up the cheap pazzo knockoffs for the brake and clutch lever. Tank will get fixed when I paint.


The plan:
Will be chopping the subframe to fit (more on that down the track), raising the tail angle about 5 inches at the back.
relocating the battery closer to the air filter, and hiding the electrics in the tail.

After everything fits and is where I want, I'll pull the whole bike down and treat the rust (in th pics above), paint the engine and frame, triples, fork bottoms and subframe black, tank front fender and tail red
(although I keep changing my mind on that).

Any advice welcome.

Cheers,
Mitch

[mitch.lax]

I've done a bit more work on the bike since I handed my thesis in yesterday (thank f%$king christ :D).

I've pulled off the tank, sanded it, bogged it, primed it (rust kill and primer surfacer) and spray puttied it.

Also tried relocating my battery between the lunchbox and the old battery box location. I think it should tidy up the tail nicely when I fit the SV plastics.

Here's the obligatory pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850508.jpg?t=1256613051
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850507.jpg?t=1256613048
Tank off and sanded

Bogged
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850516.jpg?t=1256613038
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850517.jpg?t=1256613046

First lot of sanding

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850518.jpg?t=1256613039
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850519.jpg?t=1256613184

Rust coat/ primer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850520.jpg?t=1256613043
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850521.jpg?t=1256613045

Girlfriend wondering what I was doing to the poor bike this time...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850509.jpg?t=1256613049

Primed and spray puttied

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850522.jpg?t=1256613396
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850523.jpg?t=1256613337




I'll let it dry overnight then sand the spray putty back, and see how flat it is.

[mitch.lax]

Ok, here's the progress on the SV tail conversion. Had to chop and weld the subframe. Pics speak for themselves.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/013.jpg?t=1257156567

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/014.jpg?t=1257156600

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/015.jpg?t=1257156668

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/018.jpg?t=1257157129

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/020.jpg?t=1257157171

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/022.jpg?t=1257157242

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/022.jpg?t=1257157242

If anyone is interested, I can grab some measurements for the subframe.

[mitch.lax]

I've done some new stuff on the bike that I haven't posted up yet. At the same time I did the tail mod, I got some aftermarket adjustable rearsets for a hayabusa http://motors.shop.ebay.com/dan_dans_treasure_chest/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=. Fitting was fairly easy and I only had to redrill the mounting holes to line up with the GS. There is plenty of material on the plate, and drilling it out didn't effect strength. To mount the shifter, all that was needed was to cut the stock peg about 40-55mm long, drill and tap a hole to mount the busa linkage and adjust for pedal height.

Here's some pics of them on the bike:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850534.jpg?t=1258597668
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850529.jpg?t=1258597757


Here's the number plate and indicator bracket we built out of aluminium flat and 'c' channel, pop rivited to the new subframe. Don't worry, the subframe is straight, it just looks crooked in the photo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850533.jpg?t=1258597669

Another of the subframe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850532.jpg?t=1258598128


Here's a few of the painting process. White with a black stripe.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850537-Copy.jpg?t=1258597674
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850548.jpg?t=1258597675

And the bike painted

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850555.jpg?t=1258597984
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850560.jpg?t=1258597986
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850559.jpg?t=1258597984
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850551.jpg?t=1258597988
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850550.jpg?t=1258597989

[geesexar]

thats a bloody nice gs mate just get ridda the zorst..nice work

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

Nice work mate ! The look on the GF's face, (LOL) I seen that before when I told mine "How much"

[03gixxerpilot]

nice work mate

[scotty]

Nice work mate

[LKC73]

Not bad job there mate on the GS! But yeah, get rid of the pipe! I can sell you an 07 R6 can for cheap buddy, that would make it alot shorter and still have a nice note for the twin.

[wackyrider]

Looks good mate. Done some nice work. But have to agree with the others. Get rid of the zorst

[mitch.lax]

I'm still not sure of the pipe. One minute I like it, the next... not so much.

I was looking at these as a replacement.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Style-Racing-Exhaust-Yamaha-FZ1-FZ-1-RACING_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3357431b61QQitem Z220507347809QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessorie s

[mitch.lax]

Oh yeah, take no notice of the paint spray on the frame. I need to clean it up and repaint it. The whole thing is going to end up black, I just wanted to ride the bike for a few weeks before taking it off the road for another two.

[Iceman]

Nice one Mitch. I'm glad to here I have helped inspire you with your build. I agree with the majority on this one and a smaller exhaust may suit it better.

Keep up the good work.

[Pab13]

nice work mate

[Gitzy]

Top job.. looks the goods compared to stock..

[mitch.lax]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

[CBRRRT]

I've seen a few of these on here now and I have to say "I fuckin luv-em" One of these days I'm gonna get me one too.

Keep the zorst as it is matey, it a statement, its different, and it looks the dogs bollocks.

Well done on a highly sucessfull build Fella.

[CBRRRT]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT

I've seen a few of these on here now and I have to say "I fuckin luv-em" One of these days I'm gonna get me one too.

Keep the zorst as it is matey, it a statement, its different, and it looks the dogs bollocks.

Well done on a highly sucessfull build Fella.


Oh just one thing, FLAT DRAG BARS RULE you might wana look at that, ha ha.

CBRRRT.

[mitch.lax]

quote:Originally posted by CBRRRT


Oh just one thing, FLAT DRAG BARS RULE you might wana look at that, ha ha.

CBRRRT.


Waaay ahead of ya on that one. Have some drag bars sitting in the shed, and will put em on tommorrow.

[CBRRRT]

Now your talking Buddy its all

K[8D][8D]l and the gang

[mitch.lax]

Made some mounts out of aluminium sheet for new headlight brackets. Took way too long with an angle grinder, drill and file, but I'm happy with the results.

Also put those drag bars on (CBRRRT: Wink wink, nudge nudge). Finally happy with how the front end looks, apart from the brake line and speedo cable runs.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850564.jpg?t=1258875556
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850566.jpg?t=1258875578
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850569.jpg?t=1258875579

I've neatened up the cables since the photos, and it looks like captain blurrycam and admiral noflash invaded the camera, so I'll take better pics on the ride tomorrow.

[mitch.lax]

Since the last update I've painted the frame/subframe/swinger/engine/forks/brakes in satin black. I'll have to get some better pictures of the brakes for next update. Here's a shot to give you guys an idea.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850573.jpg?t=1261612826

I got myself some new toys to play with....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850582.jpg?t=1261612826
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850583.jpg?t=1261612826

[kev@vcm]

mitch you should be proud of all the work you have done mate that is such a great looking street fighter mate Well Done

[HueyonaBlade]

quote:Originally posted by kev@vcm

mitch you should be proud of all the work you have done mate that is such a great looking street fighter mate Well Done


I'll second that matey top quality shed build[:I]

[JackTar]

Nice work mate about time we got a decent gs500 on this site.

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

Nice work mate about time we got a decent gs500 on this site.

LOL, You're a chunt Blowie ! can't help yourself can ya ? Wonder why everyone blames Jacktar

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by OLD SKOOL BANDIT


quote:Originally posted by JackTar

Nice work mate about time we got a decent gs500 on this site.

LOL, You're a chunt Blowie ! can't help yourself can ya ? Wonder why everyone blames Jacktar


:D

[vanNek]

Hey mate, your not a Toowoomba guy by any chance?

[mitch.lax]

Sure am. Where'd ya see me?

[vanNek]

I thought i saw your bike out the front ofa place on west street near the uni. keen too have a look and maybe help man if your interested heres my number 0429 826 007, 46350005. Let me know man!

[Slain]

looking good mate, i think it would look a lot better with a clear integrated tail light. would tidy the rear a bit.

[V8er]

quote:Originally posted by vanNek

I thought i saw your bike out the front ofa place on west street near the uni. keen too have a look and maybe help man if your interested heres my number 0429 826 007, 46350005. Let me know man!


You got a ride luke? if so by the sounds of your bio you've got a lot of spare time to ride with some of the local crew.
And I'm pretty shore i've seen it there too :P along with a spring washer eating magna.

[V8er]

quote:Originally posted by Slain

looking good mate, i think it would look a lot better with a clear integrated tail light. would tidy the rear a bit.

the tail lights on sv's all look a fucking bright red when there not pulsing with the rev's of a gs.

[mitch.lax]

vanNek: Sure man, sounds good. I'll give you a call next time I have the abomination under the spanner. It's got electrical issues at the moment. A dodgy diode pack along with a charging issue that need to be sorted. I've got monday tuesday and wednesday of next week off, so I'll hit ya up then, or the week after. Depending on that stupid magna that tim (V8er) was taking about...

Slain: Was thinking about the clear light, but I like the red. Goes with the painted brake calipers. Cheers for the input though.

[vanNek]

Funny i got a magna to and it's right peice of shiat!

no, no bike at the moment :(, got a lil one on the way, so a bike's on the back burner for now![8D]

Local crew? who is there? i did see a guy on a black fighter the other day on the corner of drayton road and anzac ave, at the lights. but i'm keen as to help any local guys and chill with the locals. ;)

skills include fabrication, beer/bourbon drinking and spinning shit! [}:)]

[lurch]

quote:Originally posted by vanNek

Local crew? who is there? i did see a guy on a black fighter the other day on the corner of drayton road and anzac ave, at the lights. but i'm keen as to help any local guys and chill with the locals. ;)



Could have been me. I come to work from Westbrook direction up Anzac Ave on a black Speed Triple. Keen to catch up as well

[V8er]

quote:Originally posted by vanNek
skills include fabrication, beer/bourbon drinking and spinning shit! [}:)]


Are you hands small enough to fit in a magna's cylinder, cause thats a skill that would be note worthy at the moment:D

[vanNek]

quote:Originally posted by V8er


quote:Originally posted by vanNek
skills include fabrication, beer/bourbon drinking and spinning shit! [}:)]


Are you hands small enough to fit in a magna's cylinder, cause thats a skill that would be note worthy at the moment:D


Maybe....one way to find out!

[mitch.lax]

Few more updates.

I've built an 8 cell a123 battery for it. My version weighs 820g as opposed to 4.5kg for the stock battery. Haven't taken any photos of it because it was supposed to be a test battery. I didn't think the first time I built something like that the fuckin thing would work :confused: Will document the next one I build ( still got 12 cells spare). Anyway, it pretty much looks like this http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/buddipole/4S2PLarge.jpg

A few new brackets and what not.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics007.jpg

and I've drilled and cut the levers.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics017.jpg

And finally, dirty little child gets a bath.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/phonepics014.jpg

sorr for the shitty phone pics, I'll get some better ones soon.

[Iceman]

look'n good Mitch

[V8er]

Why would you let some maniac cut up your stanard levers like that...
;)

[mitch.lax]

quote:Originally posted by V8er

Why would you let some maniac cut up your stanard levers like that...
;)



I know, I didn't even crash my bike and break my levers. :P

[Surt]

luv the name mate! http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1258848407.gif
tellus more bout ur messing with life batteries! have u already cheered up the starter with 'em? how many cells u of used? 1 note, ur bloody levers r fukn dangerous u dont even have to sharpen em to hurt ur face while kneeling around the bike - i know that from my experience
;)

ps oops its said 8 cells, they wont be enough at all, u'll get just 2ah with the current set-up

[mitch.lax]

13.7v and 2.3Ah out of a 4s1p (4 series 1 parallel) with 4s2p you'll get the same voltage but 4.6ah. The starter seems to crank at the same speed, if not a little quicker off these batteries. I'll get 240A max discharge out of them when in 4s2p, and there's videos of a bloke starting is old 6cyl 4.0l falcon engine from an 8 cell :o

The batteries are surprisingly easy to make. And FUCKIGN LIGHT... couldn't believe the weight saving.

[Surt]

aha i thought urs r 1100mah :)

[V8er]

quote:Originally posted by Surt
1 note, ur bloody levers r fukn dangerous u dont even have to sharpen em to hurt ur face while kneeling around the bike - i know that from my experience
;)


That will just give him a variety of things to smack his skull on instead of just the shed door, besides it would be interesting to see the "wanged head dance" that follows the normal impact. besides that bike needs no luxury and nows theres one less thing that can fall off while riding now.:D

[daniel]

a very mutha fuken sexy build dude! you could run an info-mercial with those before and after pics

[mitch.lax]

Thanks lads. Keep an eye on this space, I'll be readying the bike for a cafe racer conversion in the next two months or so.

[lurch]

Still planning to fit the turbo?

[mitch.lax]

Yeah, but it'll be a down the track setup. At least 18 months away. Bike still needs to be lams legal for my other half. But it'll happen.
Am designing the exhaust I'll put on it to be easily turbo modified

[Zooks]

Beautiful!!

[mitch.lax]

Got a new pipe - it's supposed to be a cafe racer style pipe, but it looks the tits as a low mount on the bike.

http://i862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/V8er/P1020142.jpg

[Bob]

Great work mate..

[atwd1970]

great build mate ,make sure you dont let anyone tell you are mad for going to far mate!!as far as im concerend beuty is in the eye of the beholder!!

[Soroz]

That pipe would look good if it was bent up to match the same angle as the rear end. What sort of headlights are those/are they any good?

[mitch.lax]

Cheers guys. Still tempted to keep the bike for another 12 months. If I did it'd get a gsxr USD front end. REALLY tempted.

But first, I've just bought a '79 xs360


quote:Originally posted by Soroz

That pipe would look good if it was bent up to match the same angle as the rear end. What sort of headlights are those/are they any good?


Thanks for the advice on the pipe, but I really dig the low mount pipe. The headlights are just dominator 4' twins that have been unbolted and had brackets made up to mount them vertically instead of horizontally. The light is about as good as a decent 7' single on low beam, and a fair sight better on high beam.

The

[slipon]

nice build mate .. realy nice .. a bit envy I must admit .. but hey you just gave me some more inspirations I must say .. ty :)

tho still dont like your exhaust to much ..sorry no offend ..
but fist one did`t realy fit the bike and new one is not in my tast at all .. if you ask me if look like sumthing fittet for a 80ish bike ? but dont listen to me .. we all got diffrent tast .. thank God ..
but yea .. bend ip up and paint it black and maybe :D



this is how I went with my GS exhaust ..

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1278745996.jpg



angle is not the same as the rare I know .. but Im still not done building (if you ever are ?)are consider how to go from here .. think I boath changes the rear end a bit and the end of the exhaust (so I meet somehwer in the middel .. will also solv my "rain collecter" problem :D)

just got the GP 1 exhaust more or less by accident cheap (around 100 £) so couldnt say no and ther it all started .. like a month ago :D



btw
do you still have the bike ? and if .. did you made any new stuff ?

[RevHead]

nice work bloke, looks like you had fun with the build

[slipon]

hi agin .. just found this one on a GS .. looking nice
sumthing I would consider if it was`t for the GP 1 I have on now ..


also nice in matt black ..


http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1278805681.jpg

[mitch.lax]

quote:Originally posted by slipon

hi agin .. just found this one on a GS .




I don't mind that hey. Looks good. I've thought about changing the pipe to an under engine one (the xs360 will probably get my pipe). Keen on trying to make my own.

[slipon]

yea I also considerd to make my own

(Im a smed (in old days black smed)

most of my daily work is TIG welding (a littel co2 and MIG aswell)and in general working in stanless stell and maybe a littel iron and alu now and then ... makeing machines for the medical and textile industries (Novo and Pampers :D)

so would be "easy" for me .. also since I have most tools at hand ..

but realy .. you need stecialy tools to make the realy sweet and right look (pressing tools and bending tools aso.)

and you also have to buy a few specialy parts anyway .. fittings aso.


so I considerd it .. and I desided to take some extra work insted ;)

two nights (2x5 extra hours) gave me like +180£ after tax .. enough to buy one ..

much faster and nicer then if I have tryd myself Im sure ..

tho it did still take me like 3-4 hours to fit the GP 1 ( some cutting and welding and addapting .. also made a DP killer .. as the one who was with the exust was surpose to fit in the top (so you could see it) so I made one to fit between the exaust and pipes ..

and I used a hour or so more to fit the wrap on the pipes ..

[fireb1ast]

I have an 89 model gs500 and have started modding it. I came across your bike and love the look of it! i was wondering what year the sv tail is and the specs of the subframe?? Thnx in advance!

[mitch.lax]

quote:Originally posted by fireb1ast

I have an 89 model gs500 and have started modding it. I came across your bike and love the look of it! i was wondering what year the sv tail is and the specs of the subframe?? Thnx in advance!


The sv tail can be any second gen tail from 06 on. The tail comes close to fitting stock subframe but it's enough to need the subframe cut and welded. Have a look back through my build for ideas on how to make the back section. I did kick the tail up about 5' at the back by chopping about 50mm out of the top subframe rail and bending the frame up.

Hopefully you get an idea how to proceed.

[fireb1ast]

Sweet thnx man. Id have to say your gs500 is definately the best one ive seen without goin over the top. Love it! Keep it up.

[fireb1ast]

Oh and i forgot to ask did the r6 rear shock raise the rear end much?

[mitch.lax]

Thanks for the kind words. The r6 shock wouldnt have raised the arse more than an inch.
Tis a very worthwhile mod.

[mitch.lax]

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1280556291.jpg


New addition to the bike on the way

[V8er]

quote:Originally posted by mitch500


quote:Originally posted by fireb1ast

I have an 89 model gs500 and have started modding it. I came across your bike and love the look of it! i was wondering what year the sv tail is and the specs of the subframe?? Thnx in advance!


The sv tail can be any second gen tail from 06 on.


For that tail any 03 onwards sv650 or 1000 tail will do all the same.

Mitch once that front end is on you'll need a larger rear wheel...;)

[Shiny Things]

Looking really good! And quite inspiring too, since there seem to be so few smaller capacity bikes being fightered.

[mitch.lax]

Funny you mention that... I know where an sv650 wheel is.

[fireb1ast]

Sorry to bother again but did the r6 shock bolt straight in or did you need to extend the dogbones etc??

[K6Thou]

Just read through the build and I have to say very cool, keep up the great work dude.

[mitch.lax]

The R6 shock is a strait bolt on.

K6: thanks for the kind words.

[fireb1ast]

Sweet as mate thanks for the help. Hows the front forks and sv wheel coming along?? would be great to see some more pics!!

[mitch.lax]

Righto guys,

Been a while since I updated. I had a prang a few months back

Shifting down around a corner 4th - false neutral - 2nd -compression lock - panic - lock front wheel under brakes - Highside.

Stay tuned for a rebuild of epic proportions.




The wreck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850695-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850696.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850697.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850698.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850699.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850702.jpg

The bike is actually better off than it looks in the shots.
*The tail plastics are cracked, but repairable.
* Tank is a little dented but way boggable.
* The fork tubes are bent, but might be able to be straightened.
* The light is ok, but the brackets are boned, and the rearset and stator cover just need to be replaced.

Saying that though, I'm using this as an opportunity to rebuild the fucker. New subframe made from tube aluminum, powdercoat the frame, swap the front end and rear wheel, repaint etc.

For now, here's a teaser shot to keep you greedy fuckers happy :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850736.jpg

[mitch.lax]

D'd some fuckin' W today.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850741.jpg

Started notching tube for the Ally subframe
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850721.jpg
Not the best way to notch tube, but it worked. Cut a depth/centre line with the hacksaw.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850724.jpg
Cut a "V" shape in the tube

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850728.jpg
Round file like a motherfucker.

Also, gratuitous shot of the new front end
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850704.jpg

... and the paint shopping.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850730.jpg

[mitch.lax]

Sorry guys, long time no update.
Got the subframe back from the welders and it looks really good. Bigups to Jeff from Profab, Toowoomba (AUS) for TIGing it together for me for $70. The guy has some serious skills.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850816.jpg?t=1288847609
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850817.jpg?t=1288847641

Also, cut the old subbie off and welded a few brackets for the new one.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850814.jpg?t=1288847663


Also, decided I didn't like my tail as it was. I think was too wide for the narrow tank and frame. So here's the solution.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850800.jpg?t=1288847716
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850807.jpg?t=1288847716

Ghetto fibreglass dryer.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850801.jpg?t=1288847704

[mitch.lax]

Righto

Did some more work the last few days.

Got the SV650 gen 2 rear wheel fit, the frame back from the powdercoaters, the front end mocked up (new bearings fit)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/mini-SS850820.jpg?t=1289383966

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/mini-SS850819.jpg?t=1289383967

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/mini-SS850821.jpg?t=1289383968

[xa-mont]

looking good... hey seeing as you wont be using the SV cowl and the little filler panel bits where the grab rail goes... wanna flog em off?... to me?

[mitch.lax]

Yeah man. Shoot me an email. They're not in paint, but they're not damaged.

mitchell.lax.86@gmail.com

[Shadowzone]

Awesome build Mitch. Good to see another Toowoomba Rider in the mix.

[Iceman]

Great work Mitch. It's coming together nicely.

[xa-mont]

email sent mate.

What are you going to do for the tail light with the skinnier back? i assume the twin lights wont fit anymore. Maybe you could put like a GSXR1000 k4 light in there?

http://www.speedycom.co.uk/shop/pictures/products/d_509.jpg

[mitch.lax]

I didn't even think of the k4 light. Good option though. Would have filled out the rear nicely.

I ended up getting an integrated r6 taillight.

[xa-mont]

oh yeah... pretty similar really. Should look great.

[Gix11]

Good stuff mate.
Just one consideration: Was the original tail piece fibreglass? IF not you might find that the fibreglass and plastic won't bond well and it will crack after your first ride. It will seem great sat still while you're building, but that first ride will ruin your day especially if you have painted it all up etc. I found this out the hard way years ago.

Use the completed shape that you make as a template for a two piece fibreglass mould and then cast yourself a new one from the mould. Yes it will take longer but at least you'll have a final piece that will work for sure and also you could cast as many as you want from the mould and maybe sell a few off to mates etc?

[DM]

Mitch, I've got a very similar GS and a couple years at least to play with until I lose restrictions. Main question is... I'm not 100%, but it looked like the cutting and welding you did on the subframe was just to raise the tail angle. Would that sv650 rear fit a stock gs?

Or for that matter, would any/many others?

[BANDITROD]

Mate to get a better response you should go and introduce yourself in the welcome to the madness section

[mitch.lax]

Hey DM.

Yeah, the original cutting and welding was just to raise the tail angle and to mount the sv1000/650 tail to.
The SV650 fits the rear on the gs without too much trouble. Have a look on GStwin.com for the exact details but basically you need:
*Wheel and Tyre from SV650 (Gen2)
*Cush Drive, Brake caliper hanger and caliper from GS500
*rotor from the SV650.
*Wheel bearings for the 99-02 SV650
*Either modify (bend) the stock caliper stay bar or make your own.

*you'll also need to shim out the sprocket about 3-5mm to get tyre clearance.

The katana 600 and the SV650 99-02 will also fit.

[mitch.lax]

Bit of an update.

My least favorite part of the build - wiring.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850979.jpg?t=1295225223

New rear reservoir.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850980.jpg?t=1295225355

Drumrollll......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850983.jpg?t=1295225221
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v723/matarael/SS850982.jpg?t=1295225222

It's together!

The half bobbered tail looks like shit, but I'm really missing riding and I can't decide what tail I want to put on the bike. Seriously, I'm bloody fussy. There's nothing on the market that suites the direction I want to go with the bike - so I'll build something.

It's the same with the front indicator brackets, the wiring at the front, some of the paint on the triples is flaking. I don't care (for now). I just want to ride it.

But.......

I rode it!

New tyres, new brakes to be bed in, new steering geometry. I was afraid it'd flick me, slip out and fail to brake at the same time.At first the brakes were a little spongy, the speedo and tacho didn't work. The brakes just needed a bit more bleeding just to get that last little bit of air. The tacho seemed to fix itself. It was reading as if it was revving really high, but not so much any more. I can get a rough estimate as to how fast I'm going of the tach now. I'll just grab a new reed switch instead of fucking with this one. Chances are the crash broke the glass tube inside.

As for impressions. Shit.

It's as agile and precise like a cockroach performing brain surgery. It slows down like someone who's had brain surgery performed by a cockroach (fucking quicky).

Still slow as fuck

[Fight_fan]

Still slow as fuck! LOL
Good work mate. Will def look better with some form of tail on it, but hey at least u can ride again!

[slipon]

damn it you had a crash ! :(

sad .. Im sorry t see .. realy I know .. sucks after so much work .. but yea give you a fresh start I suppose ?

oh well .. been a wile since I have been in here .. just looking around ..

have also done a lot of new stuff on mine since last time .. got it paintet .. moved the exhaust down wher it belong got a new tail on handelbar, mirros aso aso.

still need a littel work only like 95% done (need to make some side panels ..considering to make em in perforatet stanless steel plate to break the black a bit more .. and need to get a pro to make me a real seat and some minor stuff)

dont realy have many picturs of the build (got it appart, sandblastet, paintet and put together in like 1½ week .. was in a bit of a hurry :D

but here is one from today

[slipon]

hmmm picture uploade dont work/have changes ?

I´ll try agin then ..


http://i56.tinypic.com/fl9fr6.jpg


http://i56.tinypic.com/fl9fr6.jpg

[Shadowzone]

Hey Mitch seems it was you parked next to me today at Grand Central.

I took a few pics which I'll post to show everyone where you're at now. I kinda figured it was you seeing as it was a GS500 and now I've seen the Kermit green tank in your previous pic I know for certain.

The bike looks tough as fuck in the flesh mate nice work!

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Supercoach101/2011-12-21163848.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Supercoach101/2011-12-21163716.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Supercoach101/2011-12-21163703.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Supercoach101/2011-12-21163730.jpg

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/Supercoach101/2011-12-21163902.jpg