Recent content by Cjhall91

Hey man good luck with that thing! Check my post for info and pics some tips, I'm doing the same thing, it's coming along. http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=62143.0

Okay, So about a month or ore down the road here is where I am with this thing.. and let me tell you, I learned A LOT during this build so let me shed some light on a few things as we go: Whats new since the last post? I took the entire bike apart, cleaned, stripped/sanded and wire brushed the...

Hello there, is the foam Flexible or can it be trimmed at all? I need maybe 3 in

Hello all, I am selling off some take off parts on my 1980 gs550. They may fit other years and sizes as well... Selling: Side covers: RH/LH $10 each Rear Fender: $20 Gauges: $30 Mirrors: $10 (free if you buy something else) Tail: $20 (no light) Passenger handles: $10 Airbox: $20 Battery...

Alright, So far I have started to grind off a few tabs, shaved the seat I had (not one I plan on keeping ) just to see if it was worth my effort.... It isn't but it'll work for a few weeks. I also shortened the frame to the rear hoop, and started to ground some previously floating cables. As...

"8Ball" As I appreciate the input, I don't need the nonsense. You are correct I have little experience with motorcycle carbs specifically but I am not an idiot. I have been building engines (carb and fi) for a very long time, with more training than you could probably ever fathom, including...

Bikes on it's way to losing more weight and taking some serious cleaning. Got a new speedo cable in so that's fixed, Yes I used engine enamel in gun metal grey but it looks great. I ordered a 3m special "Kelly green" vinyl wrap for the tank, fender (if I keep it) and tail. May end up loosing the...

The bike now And the plan (closest I can find to my style, I have specific tastes)

As for the battery. When I bought the bike it only ran when jump started but the battery was old so it wouldn't hold charge. So I purchased a new battery to test the system with a voltmeter. The bike easily started, ran, and rode. When I tested the voltage it was charging at 12.8v or so. Off the...

- update - I ended up ordering a ballistic 4cell battery but the size up for over 600cc bikes. Since I'm a 550 I feel like I will be okay with a regular plug into the maintainer...?

Well, the airbox was shot so it needed to go, and now that it's all out it's not going back. I ordered the pods, and I also have ordered the corrected jets so I can turn the carb to run just fine with the pods.

Hello!! So I lucked out and paid basically nothing for a clean title 1980 gs550. Mileage is 30k but it starts and runs, rides fine, just needed some tuning up and styling, and a major cleaning. My current question is how can I relocate a 4 cell battery and will it cause anything to short? I have...