GS450 "Sport" - Done!
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Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
Stripped the side panels yesterday and have most of the tank stripped. Running well and stopping correctly (finally--caliper piston was sticking in the seal,) and started working on the tank dent.
May end up selling before I get it done. Always wanted a first-gen SV650 and found one at a price I like. Can't swing both, as much as I want to keep the GR it will likely go. Supposed to pick up the SV early next week (Tues, I think) and the GR will be on the block after that. May keep it long enough to get paint on it.
Against the principles of DTT, so I may get booted
Stripped the side panels yesterday and have most of the tank stripped. Running well and stopping correctly (finally--caliper piston was sticking in the seal,) and started working on the tank dent.
May end up selling before I get it done. Always wanted a first-gen SV650 and found one at a price I like. Can't swing both, as much as I want to keep the GR it will likely go. Supposed to pick up the SV early next week (Tues, I think) and the GR will be on the block after that. May keep it long enough to get paint on it.
Against the principles of DTT, so I may get booted
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
Rook, I don't think anybody here would blame you. Some people like to ride, some like to wrench. I'm the latter.
Gary, I can hook you up with "some" spare wheels. If you want spokers, I can help build them. Getting my spares? Then I've got bad news for you......
Rook, I don't think anybody here would blame you. Some people like to ride, some like to wrench. I'm the latter.
Gary, I can hook you up with "some" spare wheels. If you want spokers, I can help build them. Getting my spares? Then I've got bad news for you......
gk45011
Coast to Coast
Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
Rich,
I may be down for that. PM me what it would take and cost etc. If you got parts we may be able to work something out.
Gary
Big Rich said:Rook, I don't think anybody here would blame you. Some people like to ride, some like to wrench. I'm the latter.
Gary, I can hook you up with "some" spare wheels. If you want spokers, I can help build them. Getting my spares? Then I've got bad news for you......
Rich,
I may be down for that. PM me what it would take and cost etc. If you got parts we may be able to work something out.
Gary
Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
I am already regretting the necessity, but not enough not to get the SV. The GR has been a LOT of fun and I've learned a great deal working on it. (Carb rebuilds no longer scare me ;D.) If I could afford it, it would be in the garage until my kids have to figure out how to sell after probate cleared. Ha!
I am already regretting the necessity, but not enough not to get the SV. The GR has been a LOT of fun and I've learned a great deal working on it. (Carb rebuilds no longer scare me ;D.) If I could afford it, it would be in the garage until my kids have to figure out how to sell after probate cleared. Ha!
Big Rich said:Rook, I don't think anybody here would blame you. Some people like to ride, some like to wrench. I'm the latter.
Gary, I can hook you up with "some" spare wheels. If you want spokers, I can help build them. Getting my spares? Then I've got bad news for you......
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
Thanks gentleman.
All the "major" stuff is done now. I'll be working on that airbox in my spare time, and cleaning up some small stuff all around. And in July I'll be swapping out the mag wheels for the spoke wheels, but even those aren't permanent.
Wanted to add: with this scoot being complete I can focus more of my time and money on the GR650.
Thanks gentleman.
All the "major" stuff is done now. I'll be working on that airbox in my spare time, and cleaning up some small stuff all around. And in July I'll be swapping out the mag wheels for the spoke wheels, but even those aren't permanent.
Wanted to add: with this scoot being complete I can focus more of my time and money on the GR650.
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GS450 "Sport" - Time for paint!
ABS plastic sucks sometimes......
Last night I tried heating a 9" by 16" sheet around a mold I made from wood. Didn't work at all. The top radii both buckled making sharpish points, and the bottom edges curled upwards. Looks like I'll be cutting smaller pieces up and melting / riveting / glueing them together. But on a positive note, I did get the oil and filter changed at 7000 miles. I've only put 1000 on since the start of the season, but I wanted to get it done since it is a "rebuilt" motor (I use that term very loosely.....).
ABS plastic sucks sometimes......
Last night I tried heating a 9" by 16" sheet around a mold I made from wood. Didn't work at all. The top radii both buckled making sharpish points, and the bottom edges curled upwards. Looks like I'll be cutting smaller pieces up and melting / riveting / glueing them together. But on a positive note, I did get the oil and filter changed at 7000 miles. I've only put 1000 on since the start of the season, but I wanted to get it done since it is a "rebuilt" motor (I use that term very loosely.....).
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GS450 "Sport"
Truth.....
The new fender I have is a couple inches higher in the rear than the stock one. Between that, and the airflow around the base of the cylinders meant that water would just pour back onto my shins / boots. A couple inches makes a huge difference......
Truth.....
The new fender I have is a couple inches higher in the rear than the stock one. Between that, and the airflow around the base of the cylinders meant that water would just pour back onto my shins / boots. A couple inches makes a huge difference......
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GS450 "Sport" - airbox work....
So I did end up making some progress on the air box last night. Just to get it in and out of the frame, the following need removed: carbs, carb mounts, cam chain tensioner, clutch cable, battery, starter motor cover, etc, etc.....
So I did end up making some progress on the air box last night. Just to get it in and out of the frame, the following need removed: carbs, carb mounts, cam chain tensioner, clutch cable, battery, starter motor cover, etc, etc.....
