83 GR650 build

[rshutchinson]

Thought I'd throw this build up here now that I'm done the xs.

I'll just post up the pics to get caught up to where it is now.

 

[rshutchinson]

So that's where it was up until recently. I stopped after that point to start the xs400 build. Now that I finished that bike up I started to work on mine again. I've since made a few changes to better utilize the space under the tank for hiding wiring and electronics.

I also changed the seat angle since I didn't like how much of an angle it was on before. Shortened the kickstand mount to gain clearance on left corners in a lean and also shortened the kickstand itself.

Changed the tank mounts and a new brace to hold the electronics.

Welded up new mufflers.

Don't have the mufflers perfect here, still have to make some hangers for them.

However, I've found another project that I'm going to start working on as well so this may get put to the back-burner for a few weeks again.

Shoving this YZF600 motor into this 90's blaster frame.

 

[rshutchinson]

Cut some tubing to fit my rear brake/turn signals.

The center LED will be dim as tail-light and then full brightness for brake. Outer two will be off normally, full brightness for brake light and flash as turn-signal.

 

[Sesty]

cool idea for tail lights! Shop 102 has some cook custom LED tail lights that would look sick on there... they are a bit pricey tho

 

[levdir]

I love the seat/rear end profile you're developing. How strong is the seat pan as-is? Does it need any more reinforcement to take a rider's weight?

 

[rshutchinson]

The pan itself is 10 gauge. When you push down on the very back of it with all your might it's the pan itself that only slightly flexes. It's also bent at the sides for leg comfort which adds some rigidity to it over just a flat pan. The seat mount on the frame has no give to it, it's strong. It is 1/4" flat stock with 1/4" round stock as supports. For it to bend it would have to first break or bend the round stock as well as the flat stock. It should hold up no problems.

For the seat pan I took carriage bolts, hammered them down into the mounting holes, tightened the bolts down with a nut and then welded the tops of the bolts to the pan so they're never going to come out or pull through.

I'll get some pictures of the seat mount area as I don't think I really put any up.

 

[motoTrooper]

About flippin' time on those pics! Nice work there, I like the tail light solution too. Good fabrication on the monoshock mounting. Is that an R1 shock (as it's marked)? Should be fine, I probably would have used a shock made specifically for a non-rising rate linkage swingarm. You will have no issues with it most likely. Show us more!

 

[levdir]

The pan itself is 10 gauge. When you push down on the very back of it with all your might it's the pan itself that only slightly flexes. It's also bent at the sides for leg comfort which adds some rigidity to it over just a flat pan. The seat mount on the frame has no give to it, it's strong. It is 1/4" flat stock with 1/4" round stock as supports. For it to bend it would have to first break or bend the round stock as well as the flat stock. It should hold up no problems.

Groovy, that's going to look super elegant then.

 

[rshutchinson]

Is that an R1 shock (as it's marked)? Should be fine, I probably would have used a shock made specifically for a non-rising rate linkage swingarm. You will have no issues with it most likely. Show us more!

It is an R1 yes, from an 06.

I needed to go with one like that as it had the reservoir mounted in that location but it is adjustable for both compression and rebound.

I can change the spring out later if needed.

 

[rshutchinson]

Here is some pictures of the seat mount area.

 

[motoTrooper]

**YouTube bump**

We ARE going to be wanting to hear that 180 degree engine with a deeper note than our Yammies.

 

[rshutchinson]

Once I get the wiring and everything done I'll put up a video for sure. I'm currently lengthening the frame on the blaster to fit the YZF600 engine so this bike is on hold for a few days at least.

 

[rshutchinson]

Photobucket seems down right now so no pics loading or uploading.

Anyway, I'm going with a green/white theme on my bike. The white is going to be either metallic "Heavy White" powder or "Pearlescent White" with a green shimmer pearl clear. The green is "Granny Smith Sparkle" metallic powder.

I'm not sure which of the wheels I like more so was looking to see what you guys thought.

White inside/green out or vice versa?

Here is the granny smith green

https://www.powderbuythepound.com/images/D/GRANNYSMITHGLASSWEB2-01.jpg

And how the white and green pearl clear will look