How to destroy a vintage Suzuki and other crimes against humanity - Page 4

Davo-55 · 08-13-2011, 09:15 AM

Excellent job Wingspan. Love the fact you used a Titan 500. Well deserved trophy, and an inspiration to all.

tripodtiger · 08-17-2011, 04:35 PM

When I saw the cut rear end I thought, well I don't need to tell you. As you say, this isn't an arguement thread.
This is an OGLE thread. Your Titan should feel like a super model walking naked up the street. Okay, that's a bit over the top.

Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

I'm inspired.
I've got an RD400 in a gazillion pieces, none in any good condition. I'm working through my other bikes and they are all approaching the 'enough' point, but the RD will get the cafe bike treatment. I will commit to the full job. There are enough restorations around to justify something different.
I love the audio tracks on the videos.

And now to send the link to everyone I know that is interested in bikes.

Whitey1 · 08-18-2011, 12:35 PM

We need wheelie pics coming out of a hard turn!

Sir Not Appearing · 08-18-2011, 02:48 PM

I just wanted to say I think the finished bike is beautiful! I'm hoping to build a 2-stroke cafe bike in the next few years, but not sure what I want to use as a base.

tripodtiger · 08-18-2011, 05:03 PM

I was doing some minor work on my XS yesterday and I used the aluminium fly screen wire technique in the back of a plastic cover on the instrument panel.
Worked great! I thought the soldering iron would melt the plastic almost immediately, but it warmed up nice and slowly and then I just pressed the wire in as I went.

So, thank you not just for the inspiration!

Wingspan · 08-19-2011, 09:51 PM

Glad to hear the technique worked for you. I can't take credit for it though, I was shown by a guy I used to ride with who had a business fixing damaged sportbike fairings.

Brucasso · 08-22-2011, 09:15 AM

I had a red Gt500 in high school, got plenty of tickets.

You did a fine job!

killfile · 08-22-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhorehayTheBarbarian

I noticed you are running the stock carbs... Ive had some real issues getting mine to be reliable. Any idea if anyone makes a flatslide conversion?
Mine has hung up wide ope 2-3 times and lets just say its a real eye opener...

Check the slide pin, that's typically where it gets hung up. You might be able to correct this on the existing carb by reseating the pin and making sure your slide doesn't lift above the pin's location.

GlenInk · 08-22-2011, 03:50 PM

Nice job there Wingspan

motoretro · 08-22-2011, 05:02 PM

Great Thread, very inspirational! The start-up sound byte sent shivers down my back. I owned a new Kaw Mach III in 1972 and like any 18 year, I did more than my share of drag racing. One day I picked on the wrong guy on a GT500. I found out later he was a local dealer wrench and had a ton of $ in his motor. He spanked my Mach III so bad I left it in the garage for a week. With the right mods, the GT500 will run very hard. I found out the hard way. Great job, enjoy the ride!

Motoretro

08-17-2011, 04:35 PM	#47
tripodtiger I used to be SCRay Joined: Feb 2006 Location: you dont call wagga wagga wagga Oddometer: 3,899	When I saw the cut rear end I thought, well I don't need to tell you. As you say, this isn't an arguement thread. This is an OGLE thread. Your Titan should feel like a super model walking naked up the street. Okay, that's a bit over the top. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I'm inspired. I've got an RD400 in a gazillion pieces, none in any good condition. I'm working through my other bikes and they are all approaching the 'enough' point, but the RD will get the cafe bike treatment. I will commit to the full job. There are enough restorations around to justify something different. I love the audio tracks on the videos. And now to send the link to everyone I know that is interested in bikes. __________________ rayb I taught Wall St how to crash Australian RD/RZ Owners Register http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/

08-18-2011, 02:48 PM	#49
Sir Not Appearing That's no ordinary rabbit Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana: Motorcycle Hell Oddometer: 1,103	I just wanted to say I think the finished bike is beautiful! I'm hoping to build a 2-stroke cafe bike in the next few years, but not sure what I want to use as a base. __________________ 1998 Triumph Daytona 1991 EX500 2007 Suzuki S50 2008 Kawasaki Versys 2003 Ford Focus SVT RIP: Vinn (1981-2009)- Brother, fellow rider and best friend 2008 Motorbike Extravaganza - 2650-miles along scenic byways on a '98 Daytona T595 and '07 Suzuki S50

08-18-2011, 05:03 PM	#50
tripodtiger I used to be SCRay Joined: Feb 2006 Location: you dont call wagga wagga wagga Oddometer: 3,899	I was doing some minor work on my XS yesterday and I used the aluminium fly screen wire technique in the back of a plastic cover on the instrument panel. Worked great! I thought the soldering iron would melt the plastic almost immediately, but it warmed up nice and slowly and then I just pressed the wire in as I went. So, thank you not just for the inspiration! __________________ rayb I taught Wall St how to crash Australian RD/RZ Owners Register http://tripodtiger.smugmug.com/

08-19-2011, 09:51 PM	#51
Wingspan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Oddometer: 392	Glad to hear the technique worked for you. I can't take credit for it though, I was shown by a guy I used to ride with who had a business fixing damaged sportbike fairings. __________________ Be a responsible citizen, please spay and/or neuter your children

08-22-2011, 03:50 PM	#54
GlenInk Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Elliot,South Africa Oddometer: 84	Congrats ! Nice job there Wingspan __________________ Put brain into gear before opening mouth !

08-13-2011, 09:15 AM	#46
Davo-55 Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Oddometer: 686	Excellent job Wingspan. Love the fact you used a Titan 500. Well deserved trophy, and an inspiration to all.

08-18-2011, 12:35 PM	#48
Whitey1 "Whitebread" Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Marion, Ohio Oddometer: 9,330	We need wheelie pics coming out of a hard turn!

08-22-2011, 09:15 AM	#52
Brucasso Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Oddometer: 481	I had a red Gt500 in high school, got plenty of tickets. You did a fine job!

08-22-2011, 05:02 PM	#55
motoretro Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2008 Oddometer: 458	Great Thread, very inspirational! The start-up sound byte sent shivers down my back. I owned a new Kaw Mach III in 1972 and like any 18 year, I did more than my share of drag racing. One day I picked on the wrong guy on a GT500. I found out later he was a local dealer wrench and had a ton of $ in his motor. He spanked my Mach III so bad I left it in the garage for a week. With the right mods, the GT500 will run very hard. I found out the hard way. Great job, enjoy the ride! Motoretro

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