Suzuki GR650 - back to work...
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CresentSon
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Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Dude, I would kill for a Johnny-5 bike. Use an old Yamaha with square clocks and lamp. How would you work out the tank track drive system though?
Dude, I would kill for a Johnny-5 bike. Use an old Yamaha with square clocks and lamp. How would you work out the tank track drive system though?
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Or just get some ice screws and "cleats":
http://www.snowmobiletrails.com/moto/index.html
Or just get some ice screws and "cleats":
http://www.snowmobiletrails.com/moto/index.html
CresentSon
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Nah, sounds more like a Jr Designs build... :
Nah, sounds more like a Jr Designs build... :
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Not a real update but I do want to get this online. I was bored at work and started looking through a denniskirk catalog and noticed the gr650 uses a different rear sprocket than the gs450's. And since I just planned on swapping the GR hardware onto the gs wheel, got a little curious as to why. Got home and checked- the GR and GS use the same rear axle, the same brakes, brake stay and lever, but the sprocket carriers are 2 different diameters. Hence the different sprockets. Didn't check the overall width of the hub for the spacers, but will next time I think about it.
Ok, carry on.
Not a real update but I do want to get this online. I was bored at work and started looking through a denniskirk catalog and noticed the gr650 uses a different rear sprocket than the gs450's. And since I just planned on swapping the GR hardware onto the gs wheel, got a little curious as to why. Got home and checked- the GR and GS use the same rear axle, the same brakes, brake stay and lever, but the sprocket carriers are 2 different diameters. Hence the different sprockets. Didn't check the overall width of the hub for the spacers, but will next time I think about it.
Ok, carry on.
Swapmeet Louie
Put some metal in yer eye....
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Again, another thread that I didn't know existed. This place is getting sooo big I'm having a hard time keeping track of all the good stuff.
I just read all 13 pages... Wheeeew! There is a lot to absorb here. I like where your going with this Rich. Out of curiosity, whats the red line on these motors? I have one of those tanks. I didnt even know what it was from.. haha.
Anyway, Keep it up man.
Again, another thread that I didn't know existed. This place is getting sooo big I'm having a hard time keeping track of all the good stuff.
I just read all 13 pages... Wheeeew! There is a lot to absorb here. I like where your going with this Rich. Out of curiosity, whats the red line on these motors? I have one of those tanks. I didnt even know what it was from.. haha.
Anyway, Keep it up man.
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Thanks for stopping by Louie, it can be tough trying to keep up. The redline on these are pretty low.....can't remember off the top of my head. Maybe 7 or 8 grand?
If you're just seeing this build, you probably haven't seen my other: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=19830.10
Thanks for stopping by Louie, it can be tough trying to keep up. The redline on these are pretty low.....can't remember off the top of my head. Maybe 7 or 8 grand?
If you're just seeing this build, you probably haven't seen my other: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=19830.10
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
Got my rear 18" mag last week and started cleaning it up a bit. Getting the tire pulled off right now. But here's a side by side pic of the original 16" next to it. Notice they are both the same height? So I'm not too worried about it changing the ride height.
Got my rear 18" mag last week and started cleaning it up a bit. Getting the tire pulled off right now. But here's a side by side pic of the original 16" next to it. Notice they are both the same height? So I'm not too worried about it changing the ride height.
IndieSol
"This one goes to eleven." -Nigel Tufnel
Re: GR650- engine reassembly 1-13-11
I'm really liking the direction this thing.....and I dig it when people build something out of a bike that no one thought twice about when new.
Looking great, Rich.
I think somewhere back there I saw an 8500 RPM redline mentioned, Louie.
I'm really liking the direction this thing.....and I dig it when people build something out of a bike that no one thought twice about when new.
Looking great, Rich.
I think somewhere back there I saw an 8500 RPM redline mentioned, Louie.
Big R
Heaven is so far away.
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11
Thanks Indie, it's a shame that this thing was a turd in the market. Now the GS450 and GS500 guys are picking the engines for parts. Savages!
So here's where I'm at. Got the engine in, swingarm and rear shock mounted up, wheel is painted (needs bearings and a tire of course), forks are reassembled (thanks Beatnic!!) but need polished, and started ordering more parts for the controls. Here's a couple pics:
Duplicolor gun metal grey:
Painted the spring and the links:
And an overall shot. The seat still needs cut down, and the rear wheel is just hanging on the axle.
Thanks Indie, it's a shame that this thing was a turd in the market. Now the GS450 and GS500 guys are picking the engines for parts. Savages!
So here's where I'm at. Got the engine in, swingarm and rear shock mounted up, wheel is painted (needs bearings and a tire of course), forks are reassembled (thanks Beatnic!!) but need polished, and started ordering more parts for the controls. Here's a couple pics:
Duplicolor gun metal grey:
Painted the spring and the links:
And an overall shot. The seat still needs cut down, and the rear wheel is just hanging on the axle.
tWistedWheelz
BUILT NOT BOUGHT!
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11
.....Clark!
VonYinzer said:
.....Clark!
thompsonmx100
Over 1,000 Posts
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11
Cool build rich. I like the valve cover. You should cut that seat right to the line of the frame. You may be able to cut a little above the frame, just a little to help the seat to achieve a straighter line. If that is what you want. I think a little bit of exposed frame rail would make the bike look lighter.Keep it up Rich.
Cool build rich. I like the valve cover. You should cut that seat right to the line of the frame. You may be able to cut a little above the frame, just a little to help the seat to achieve a straighter line. If that is what you want. I think a little bit of exposed frame rail would make the bike look lighter.Keep it up Rich.