Suzuki GR650 - back to work...

Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Thanks fellas. Diesel- how well was everything when you opened the package? I was scared it was gonna get all bumped around in there.

And I'm not sure what will be going to Troys this year. I would love to bring this one down, but I think the yellow tanked GR with dual sports would be much more useful.....ah well, cross that bridge when we get to it.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Everything arrived safe and sound. THanks for the complete tranny by the way!
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

AAARRRGGGHHHH!

Due to piss poor planning, I can't use the 18" front wheel. It only has mounts for a single rotor and I want to use duals. So, looks like a 19" mag is going up front.

Crap.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

can you just lower the front end to balance out the stance? When you said piss poor planning, I thought you meant pissing rain. But its winter. Cheers.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Ya, I can lower it so that's no biggy. Just want to kick myself for missing the obvious.

And actually, we are getting freezing rain right now. So that's appropriate.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Dude, there has to be something out there that will work. There must be an 18" rim that will take dualies that you could swap in. no?
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

I haven't looked around TOO much. But I think when I have more time and money I may go with 18" spokes front and rear. But then I'll be looking at custom aluminum wheels with custom length spokes.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Should be able to swap in CB spec wheels fairly easily I'd think. At least that'd get you rolling and you could then build fancy wheels at your leisure...
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Just got caught up on the build... and wow, Rich, this thing's lookin good! I really, really dig that seat shape! Lookin forward to see how it turns out.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Too bad about the wheel, but I'm sure you could find something. I got all excited to help because I've got dual front disk on my GS, but a 19" front. I also like Swagger's idea of finding an acceptable CB spoked wheels until you get around to Buchanan's or something.

I'd really like to convert to spokes on my GS at some point if I can. They just look so damn good.

Have you cut the seat yet ? I'm anxious to see that.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Thanks guys. I'm trying to get some of the wiring done and we all know how long that takes......

Indie, I can't remember. Does your "non-project" have a shaft drive? That's probably what will be the deciding factor for you. The front of yours would be easy to convert. The GR front spoke wheel just needs the dust cap removed and you can add the rotor. It's a 19" wheel, but has an aluminum rim. Unlike the older gs's and gt's which have steel rims.
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Well, tonight is the night that I actually get some garage time. So tomorrow morning I should have some new pics up. "Should".


In the meantime, the only thing stopping me from running an 18" rear spoked wheel are the actual spokes. Now, I'm all for taking some wheels apart and just swapping hubs / spokes / rims, so does anybody have any ideas on a bike that uses an 18" wheel with a hub that is roughly 9.5"? I believe most rear Honda drum brakes are 8.5"........
 
Re: GR650- engine in the frame......1-21-11

Look at Cb750 wheels Rich, they should be damned close to what you're looking for. They are a good inch wider in diameter to the 500's and under.
 
Re: GR650- Lights! Camera! that's all......2-6-11

Thanks Kiley, will do. Probably just run stockers til I have the wheels to "bolt up".


The camera on my phone and I weren't agreeing on how to take the pics, and it won. So here's what I got. Tail light lit up (flash is automatic:
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With the brake light activated (I REALLY like when people behind me stop too)
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And a little side profile shot. There is still some wiring hanging around, the headlight needs moved down, carbs and tank need installed, etc. But you guys get the idea. Oh yeah, the seat is getting close to it's final shape - just needs some corners rounded / blended in once I get the tank back.
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Re: GR650- Lights! Camera! that's all......2-6-11

Nice Rich, glad you had some time to get out in the shop! Show us a pic with the tank on please!
 
Re: GR650- Lights! Camera! that's all......2-6-11

I would love to, but my neighbor has it. He broke his thumb last spring so I mowed his lawn all summer. He works in a body shop and offered to straighten the tank to say thanks. Best I can do is some microsoft paint "cut and paste".
 
Re: GR650- Lights! Camera! that's all......2-6-11

It is indeed shaft driven. I know none of the GS shafties came with a spoked wheel, but I saw a picture of an old '65 Marusho (sp?) 500cc shaftie that had a spoke rear rim and it got my juices flowing. No other indication that I could, really.

Tail lights look great man.
 
Re: Suzuki GR650- 2-6-11

Here ya go B. I was bored this morning and cut and pasted the tank from an old picture. Just to get an idea what it will look like:
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The colors will be completely different - I have an idea of what I want to do with that now.
 
Re: Suzuki GR650- 2-6-11

Don't know how I missed that headlight bucket, but I like it.
 
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