1981 Suzuki GS650GL, suck removal

Bike's been up and running well since I've updated this thread.

I went ahead and started on V 2.0.

What is version 2.0? Good question.

I found and identical frame for mocking up the changes for the good price of free dollars and ninety-nine cents or five dollars and fifty-free cents, I can't remember.

I picked up a 1994 Suzuki Katana for $75. With the the important stuff for a swap intact.

The whole front suspension/brakes/wheels is a bolt on deal. I'll go from 1 caliper to two 4 piston calipers and 285mm rotors.

From non adjustable front shocks, to 3 setting rebound adjustable shocks.

Add one foreward gear. Loose the shaft drive and gain a chain.

More HP. From 73 to 86 and a few more revs.

Later I can drop in a 750 Katana motor.

Going to keep the retro look partly by not swapping to the rear mono shock setup.

Don't have much pic wise other than a nasty Katana and an old frame.

I've finally achieved the level of awesomeness to take on a project like this.

1. I have quite the beard. It's even streaked with a touch of grey

2. I almost moved to Seattle, almost, wasn't quite ready for that step

3. I have acquired a lot more plaid shirts, some are even vintage

4. Suspenders

5. I can see the irony in about 80% of things

Cons

I will never wear skinny jeans

If there's anything you think I've forgotten let me know.