GS 500 update

[Iceman]

Clearance is alot better than it was now that I've droped the bottom tripple clamp and shortened the manifold but I think I still might have to put some spacers under the fork springs.

[Iceman]

I've finished my swingarm, what do ya's reckon, big fat under brace and a bit of a give away of the new color for the frame.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/64545234576167.jpg

[sharky]

I reckon its an outrageous and scandalous waste of the bosses time making bits for motorcycles at work. ;)
Looks the goods mate....nothing like a stiff arm up the rear [:0]

[Iceman]

Funny you should say that, coz I got an arse kick'n for do'n it on their time. No more motorbike bits during work hours now. I have to do them in my lunch break:(.

[RUSS M8]

Is that the stock swinger modified? Or did you start with something new....

[PIZZ]

Hey iceman hows it going?That swingarm looks unreal
hope your happy with it i would be for sure[8D].
Are you heading down to the gp mate?

[Iceman]

quote:Original post by RUSS M8
Is that the stock swinger modified? Or did you start with something new....Yeah mate it's the standard GS item with the brace added.

[Iceman]

quote:Original post by Pizz
Hey iceman hows it going?That swingarm looks unreal
hope your happy with it i would be for sure.
Are you heading down to the gp mate?I'm real happy with the result, considering I did all the welding myself, it came up pretty good.

As for going to the GP, yeah I want to, but am still awaiting approval from the minister of finance and war.

[ozkat]

Lookin really good CLINT. ;)

[Iceman]

Lol, smartarse:D

[ozkat]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman

Lol, smartarse:D


Your welcome mate :D

[fimpBIKES]

get a room


(swinger looks schmick :D)

[WATEVR]

great job with the swinger mate, well done. so you getting the frame powder coated or are you spraying it?

[Iceman]

Rattle rattle psssshhhhhh. lol

[HueyonaBlade]

Is that Hammer tone Clint?(Paint) Swinger has come up well when are you doing the rest of the paint?

[latheboy]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman

Funny you should say that, coz I got an arse kick'n for do'n it on their time. No more motorbike bits during work hours now. I have to do them in my lunch break:(.



Dude you suck ... getting told off ... pffft ... to me that looks like an over braced knee guide for a milling machine that needs to be repaired ... :D I get away with it every other day ... i love getting paid to make stuff for me ...
Nice job by the way

[Iceman]

quote:Dude you suck ... getting told off ... pffft ... Yeah I know.

Unfortunatly it was a ex-bike rider who caught me, and he knew what it was straight away.

[fimpBIKES]

EX bike rider eh?

he's probably old, bitter and jealous


or maybe he just needs to get laid
you better stroll up and ask him to his face tomorrow clint ;)

[HueyonaBlade]

quote:Originally posted by Iceman


quote:Dude you suck ... getting told off ... pffft ... Yeah I know.

Unfortunatly it was a ex-bike rider who caught me, and he knew what it was straight away.



Bloody ULYSSES riders..........lol:D

[Iceman]

quote:Original post by fimp
maybe he just needs to get laid
you better stroll up and ask him to his face tomorrowI think I'll just let sleeping dog lie.

[Iceman]

Once again the little GS has emerged from the shed with a few more changes. Time for a couple of quick happy snaps and then it's back inside to get pulled apart again.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/10496224782315.jpg

[Iceman]

Just looking at it from this angle reminds me I have to get a shorter brake line made.
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/10496224778328.jpg

[Iceman]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/10496224780924.jpg

[Iceman]

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/10496224773241.jpg

[damo1]

Looking good Ice any clues on the final colour yet[?]

[Slain]

fuck i love this bike mate, so hot and so original!

[zx12argh]

You bringing it to the fools run iceman? Would love to see this one in person.

[sharky]

Yeah, course he wil be.............










You have still got the trailer, haven't ya ? ?:D

[Jockney Rebel]

that was low Russ tru but low lol

[Iceman]

Damo - still undecided on a color. It might have to wait coz the budget isn't there right now.

Slain - Thanks

zx12argh - Maybe, depend where it is and what else is happening then.

Russ - Get fucked!;)

[LukeWilson]

Hi

A while back i asked you a few questions about your turbo GS. I have a few more if you don't mind. First of all does it still run well and how many miles have you put on it? The second thing is about switching to fuel injection, how hard is it? I know that it will require a lot of patience but was it a huge pain? Did you have to use the gpz throttle bodies or could you use just about anything? Where did you find the turbo and do think it was a good match for the bike? Last thing is how much did it cost you in parts, i am able to do all the fabbing myself, i might need some help with the programming but i think i know someone who could help. Thank you for your time, i just really want to get some more info before i drop a bunch of money and time!

Thanks,

Luke

[Iceman]

quote:A while back i asked you a few questions about your turbo GS. I have a few more if you don't mind. First of all does it still run well and how many miles have you put on it? The second thing is about switching to fuel injection, how hard is it? I know that it will require a lot of patience but was it a huge pain? Did you have to use the gpz throttle bodies or could you use just about anything? Where did you find the turbo and do think it was a good match for the bike? Last thing is how much did it cost you in parts, i am able to do all the fabbing myself, i might need some help with the programming but i think i know someone who could help. Thank you for your time, i just really want to get some more info before i drop a bunch of money and time!
Luke, I only rode the bike for a total of about 45 miles, there were many problems I had to address. For starters the location of the turbo was wrong, as it over oiled from being too low and under heavy braking the front tyre rubbed against it. I have now raised it and moved it back as close to the engine as I could. This meant I had to modify the plumbing. I am currently working on an oil return system consisting of a oil resivour under the turbo and electirc scavenger pump and a couple of one way valves.

The injection was abit of a head ache for me, but luckily I have a mate who was willing to help out (Thanks Greg). I used the Gpz throttle bodies because that's what I could get my hands on at the time, but I sure there are many others you could use. I made up most of the hard ware for the injection (brackets, spacers etc) and left the wiring (and there is alot of wiring), programing and tuning to Greg.

Most of the turbo and injection parts I bought off Ebay.

I haven't been keeping and accurate record of the cost, (mainly because if my wife found out, she'd kill me), but I would estimate around $1500 - $2000, which is roughly enough to buy another GS 500.

It has been about 20 months since I first started this project and it still isn't finished, the time and cost involved have been more than expected. If you are really keen on trying this I wish you good luck. It's gunna be alot of fucking around. I definately won't be try'n it again and can only hope once I finally get it sorted that the engine doesn't expire too soon.

[LukeWilson]

Thanks for the answers, what was the max boost? When did the turbo start to spool and how hard did it hit, enough to lift the front wheel?

Thanks again,

Luke

[Iceman]

Was running around 8 psi. Spooled early and smooth. Really just feels like riding a bigger bike.

[LukeWilson]

Where did you tap into the engine for oil?

Thanks, Lucas

[Iceman]

Oil filter cover.

[rod185651]

Hey Iceman, just spent the last hour going over your project GS500(10 pages so far); great stuff mate.
cheers Rod

[Iceman]

Thanks Rod, it's been a battle, I'll be glad to get her finished.

[rod185651]

Definately be worth it though when she's finished, if I get the R6 tail from evil bay I'm going to see how it will go on my ZX9R I'm hoping the smaller tail will make the Ninja's ass look a little more sexy.

[Iceman]

Decided that I'd better get the GS going again and ready for AFR. Seeing it's been in bits since last April and now has new manifold, exhaust, relocated ignition and a whole different oil return setup, I thought I'd have a fair battle on my hands.

Needless to say I was surprised when, apart from a little dodgy plumbing in my fuel system, it started third go and seems to run fine. There's still a fair bit to do before I can take it out on the road, or runway for that matter. But I'm now one step closer to being at AFR.

[rod185651]

Good to hear mate, your bike is one of the ones I am looking forward to seeing at the AFR.
cheers Rod

[fimpBIKES]

its not an AFR unless the turbo GS rocks up!!!! :D

[descendingfear]

Man nice work how much and how long?

[Iceman]

quote:how much and how long?

Depends on who you ask, the misses say's it cost too much, but I have had no professional help therefore haven't had to pay for any parts to be made. What I can't do in the shed at home I can get done at work.

It's been an ongoing project for three years now.

[theGrinch]

Sorry to dig this topic up again, but the forum says I'm not allowed to write you an email and I can't find a PM function?!

I just stumbled across your GS - friggin awesome, congratulations!!!

I was wondering whether you would like to present it in the Gallery of our GS 500 Wiki (http://www.gs-500.info/index.php?title=GS-Galerie)

GS in the top left hand corner is mine btw.

[jzbusa]

Gday Iceman, just read all 10 pages & i love your bike, prob more then some of the full on fighters going around. Love the idea of turboing a gs 500. My brother has just got a gs for his first bike & i was so suprised at how good it is, youve got my creative juices flowing now !!

Well done mate, keep up the good work.

[Iceman]

Thanks for the kind words guys, here's an up dated pic. I'm currently rebuilding the engine and hoping to get a few more horses from her
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/538849749685423.jpg

[fimpBIKES]

good to see your giving it a fresh start clint
always been a fan ;)

[TheBogyman]

saw the spread in stretfighters, reconised it instantly, you got a heart like a lion, i would like too turbo my efe or 1127, but really think its more hassle than its worth,,,(famous last words),,you really made a stonking job, and it does help when you can get a minute a work to knock up some bits, i recon 30% of my last build was completed at work, good luck with it, wish i could get too the AFR, but being 10,000 miles away dont make it easy,,

[gibbo]

Hey Clint, your bike is so awesome even the cows are checking it out[8D], and we all know that cows are usually honda fans[xx(]

[CBRRRT]

Very nice ride mate, looks the dogs.

[CZOKO]

Greets from Poland;) I'm a great fan of this white GS [:p] Keep it up mate!!!

[Jockney Rebel]

clint ur a 24carat nutter mate and i like that in a bloke lol keep it up see ya in april mate ..

[Iceman]

Ok, so with six weeks to go until AFR09, I have a few little jobs to do in order to get the GS ready.
I'm still waiting on a few bits, and I'm thinking of a couple of changes.

LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/ccoleau/gs2202.jpg

[BANDITROD]

cmon get your arse into gear mate ;)

[sharky]

Looks like an afternoons work to me... [:o)]

[Iceman]

I was modifing my throttle linkages the other day and found that they were fouling on the cable adjuster. This would've been preventing the throttle from opening all the way. So not only will I have a fresh engine this year, but also another 15-20% more throttle. I can't wait to get it all back together and see what it goes like.

[BANDITROD]

awsome mate i love watchin that do skids

[Iceman]

I've got a couple of spare tyres left so it's on the cards. Still gotta get my gear changes sorted out.

[BANDITROD]

with more power you could just start the skid in a higher gear

[Iceman]

Good point, all's I gotta do is build an engine now.

[BANDITROD]

good luck

[Iceman]

Engine is together and back in frame. Hopefully have it running tomorrow.:D

[latheboy]

Tonight clint ..... it will run tonight now get out there!!!!!!!!

[Iceman]

ok, you come and look after these crazy kids!

[BANDITROD]

cmon tie them up or lock them in a room with ice cream mate and get into it

[Iceman]

Thought I'd put up a couple of progress pics,
I've gone for a digital boost guage this year. Hopefully it's better than the speco one I had on last year and gives a more accurate reading.
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/ccoleau/boost01.jpg

And finally the new color, it's only taken two years but I've finally painted it.
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/ccoleau/newlook02.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/ccoleau/newlook01.jpg

[Deano]

looking good mate.

does it go yet

[Iceman]

haven't been able to try it yet, still sorting out a few fuel line issues.

[Jockney Rebel]

lookin good clint mate ...what do you reckon itll put out on the dyno?

[BANDITROD]

very nice clint how did you go in shep

[Iceman]

Jim, I'm hope'n around the 80hp mark, but really anything over 34hp is an improvement.

Rod, I didn't end up going. I came up with a cunning plan. If it works out I'll let you know what I did.

[BANDITROD]

did you thin it out more .......by spraying it into another container or something

[Iceman]

nup

[BANDITROD]

thats ok then mate ...cos i have tried that and it doesnt work very well

[latheboy]

Looks great clint

[Fight_fan]

Awesome Clint! Its lookin real good n I cant wait to see it runnin @ fools run after the disappointment of motoGP! ;)

[zx12argh]

I like the new colour clint. Bronze is the new black.

[Gix11]

All the skiving from work paid off then mate.

[Iceman]

Not yet Si, it's still not right to ride. Might have to have a sicky. lol

[Iceman]

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv327/ccoleau/gs2803.jpg

[Ross_247]

Nice 1 mate.. thats unreal

[Iceman]

mmm, changes coming. For the last time maybe

[rock hard]

that thing looks cool

[BANDITROD]

well cmon what changes clint

[gibbo]

quote:Originally posted by BANDITROD

well cmon what changes clint


he's going to ride it.....for a change[:X]

[BANDITROD]

i have wittnessed that already gibbo

[wackyrider]

So what's new with the bike??

[Iceman]

New colour, mod'd the frontend again, new tank, new tail and subframe. Will post progress pics soon

[fimpBIKES]

TEASE!!!!

[Iceman]

The colour is a dark blue, I have a 2003 model tank, a tail from Germany, and 60mm diameter fork tubes.

[80s freak]

You don't think it might flex a bit much with such spindley forks? :D

[Iceman]

So the mad rush is now starting. I gotta get this thing ready for it's annual outing. Just ordered a cheap chinese oil cooler, in an attempt to keep the operating temps down. One of the biggest problems I will be facing is my own lack of enthusiasm.

[BANDITROD]

cmon make with the pics you tease

[kevkatana]

Hmmmm....Needs a bigger hammer

[Iceman]

I just realised I hadn't put a pic of the latest round of mods. Here she was on the morning of the fools run. Check out the phat 60mm fork legs
http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1272406603.jpg

[Elapid]

Looking good Clint. Well done.

Kris.

[mitch.lax]

As if you'd fighter a GS500. :P

[Weaselman]

That GS all told is worth about 7 million dollars

[CZOKO]

ICE your GS is ACE he's one of my fav of all I've ever seen. Show some more pics please [}:)]