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Title: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/23/12 at 17:31:03 I was holding off on posting anything because I hate to wait for people to make updates, so I figured most of you may be similar. But I couldn't hold off any longer. I expect ill be driving it by next weekend and then all it will need is a paint job. So here is the work up till where I am now. I tried a few different things than normal and am building it how I want so if you have any questions post them here. I missed taking pictures of quite a few steps but this should be generally close to the process I went through. (The following pics may be too big, I may have to edit this a few times) 1. This is how the bike started. It was really beat down and not really my style. The guy who had it before me knew nothing about bikes and did some goofy stuff including fitting 6 or so quarts of oil in it. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-27.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-27.jpg.html) 2. Tore it down and started seeing where I was on the maint on this bike. It wasnt too bad. I polished the forks and triple clamps, lowered them and installed clipons. The clipons were 7/8's so I had to so some shimming for the 1" stock controls. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-2.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-2.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-3.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-3.jpg.html) 3. While I was waiting for parts to come in I polished some items. The side covers and this rim. I ordered a aluminum rim and it came unpolished. What a pain. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-28.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-28.jpg.html) 4. Next some parts came in and I wanted to keep working while waiting for the other parts so I made a custom rim for sizing the shocks and swingarm clearance. Nice eh? I also replaced the clutch and cleaned up the motor a bit. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-1.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-1.jpg.html) 5. I had to modify the swingarm to fit the new tire. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-6.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-6.jpg.html) 6. I repaired my plunger. I think I was at 21mm and starting to look wobbled. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-5.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-5.jpg.html) 7. Finally got my spokes in so I laced the wheel and mounted the tire. This is a much better fitting lacing pattern than some have used. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-4.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-4.jpg.html) 8. Once the swingarm and tire was complete I couldnt wait for the shocks to come in so I made a temporary hardtail setup to continue on. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-7.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-7.jpg.html) 9. The shocks showed up and this is how the back wheel looks with the spoke pattern. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-8.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-8.jpg.html) 10. This one was kind of ongoing. I installed one gauge and then the other then I mounted those LED's on the side to act as my turn signal indicators. They work pretty smooth. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-10.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-10.jpg.html) 11. This is what was needed to mount the tank I was using. I welded the stock mounts to a peice of 32nd plate and screwed it to the frame. I dont show it in the picture but I fabricated a piece at the base of the tank that supports the stock tank rubber pad and it attaches at the bottom with the stock rubber clip from the tanks. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-9.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-9.jpg.html) 12. I made up this chain guard pretty quickly out of sheetmetal. I didnt like the way the stock one looked, even if I cut it up. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-14.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-14.jpg.html) 13. This is the pipe I went with and you can see the custom brake linkage setup I created. It is a hard line to the pivot point, then a hard line back from there. It is leveraged so a small amount of movement at the pedal amounts to almost twice as much at the brakes. It also has a stop built in so you dont have the pedal come all the way back like most hard line setups. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-13.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-13.jpg.html) 14. This is my battery box. Everything including the battery is housed in that little area. I was making a template out of some copper i had laying around and ended up liking it so I just used the copper. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-12.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-12.jpg.html) 15. At one point I threw the seat and tank on there to get a feel for how it looks. The second pic has the seat pan held in place with a C-clamp. Its just fabbed up and I need to finish it. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-11.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-11.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-15.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-15.jpg.html) I also cleaned up a lot, trimmed tabs Im not going to use and made up new cables for the clutch and throttle. Ive fired it up and its running good with that tank installed. I still need to mount a kickstand that I took from a Vstar, finish the seat pan, make an upholstery pan and then upholster it. I was going to paint a Tan with red and blue scheme a al Steve McQueen, but this black and gold stock job is starting to grow on me. I may just go with it. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by cafecarl on 07/23/12 at 17:54:26 that's looking fine, love the tank |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by MiCTLaN on 07/23/12 at 18:48:58 that looks fantastic... Out of curiosity, what is the seat height likely to be once it's all buttoned up, and is the seat itself metal, or metal reinforced? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/23/12 at 19:18:04 The seat height will end up being around 31 inches or so. The rear shocks are adjustable so I can vary the height for what I want. The sear itself is fiberglass. The pan is being made from stainless steel sheet metal. I plan on making a fiberglass upholstery pan to mount my padding and upholstery on. cafecarl - I really like the tank on there because the way it looks, the ease of installation and it holds much more gas. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by thomasoconnor19 on 07/23/12 at 19:20:40 awesome - love the shocks and the tank. what tank is that? how tough was it to fit it? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/23/12 at 19:25:28 By the way, if anyone is looking for a 30 inch braided stainless brake line for the front, I found a place that sells them for 36 bucks and they work great. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/23/12 at 19:28:02 The tank is off of a Suzuki GT550. I believe any year between 72 and 77 will work. I also think the GT750 has the same tank for some of its years. No modifications of the tank are needed. Just relocate the front mounts like in my picture and install a brace to support the back at the height and angle that you want. One of the easiest mods on the bike. My tank was specifically a 75'. Ive seen them go for as little as 15 bucks on the auctions. That was a killer deal though. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by teabowl13 on 07/23/12 at 20:02:25 GREAT JOB MAN! hope to see you get it running soon. (I'm way behind on mine...) I especially love the tank; much better than the RYCA tank, and it really changes the look of the bike. Awesome! Cheers! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/23/12 at 22:50:20 I just cant believe all the ways these things can get modified. The tank sits so "right" with the bike/seat. The swing arm mod is great, Im knocked out,, What are your plans on mounting the foot pegs? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by LANCER on 07/24/12 at 01:00:12 3E2127203D3A0B3B0B33212D66540 wrote:
How much does that tank hold ?? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 07/24/12 at 05:38:36 I like the modification you did for the rear brake. I saw my first RYCA in person this weekend, and the rear brake pedal action was bad. The rod rubbed on the muffler, and the pedal could be pulled up and had no stop to limit the travel. I also didn't like the fact that the shifter pedal was out just as far as the peg - which would make you have to pull your foot way out to the side when moving your foot above or below the pedal to shift. All of the bikes I have ridden have the pedal sitting in a bit - and moving your toe above or below the pedal does not require a lot of movement. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by splash07 on 07/24/12 at 06:15:59 7C5F4E42562F0 wrote:
well? Where? P.S. great build |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by srinath on 07/24/12 at 06:42:14 Gorgeous my friend, a GB500 replica. Now the thing will handle like a sport bike if you put a front end with 1/2 the offset. If you get it to around 1.5" or under, it will be simply a blast to ride. That offset IMHO and the Idiotic fork leg cap clamping on the upper triple instead of the other way round is what I consider the worst feature of this bike when you want to mod stuff. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 07:59:51 How much does that tank hold ??[/quote] I believe it holds 3.3 gallons. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 08:02:30 607F797E63645565556D7F73380A0 wrote:
I bought the pegs from Ryca, for the quality you cant get ones anywhere else for that price. I made my own bracket mounts, its similar to Ryca's but with a little different dimensions. They mount onto the two points where the battery supports mount on the frame. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 08:05:32 4E4D515C4E550D0A3D0 wrote:
well? Where? P.S. great build[/quote] I wasnt sure if it was kosher to list them on here. I dont want to mess with anyones business. Ill post it and if anyone has a problem Ill edit it out. But here it is. They work great. you need to use your current banjo bolts, the ones that come with it are a different thread. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/4/437/28909/ITEM/Streamline-Universal-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Line.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 08:13:47 I think its been mentioned on the site before but what used for the speedo was a 75' GT550 tachometer cable. It fit perfect. I bought it off of ebay for 10 bucks. It was used, but you can still get new ones for 18 bucks. http://www.suzukipartshouse.com/home.aspx?aribrand=SUZ#/Suzuki/GT550_(1975)/SPEEDOMETER_CABLE/021160003/56021160025 Part # 34940-34030 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by scubachef on 07/24/12 at 11:11:30 Impressive! I love the work. The tank looks killer. A friend has a xs750 tank I was going to put on my bike.....but you may have changed my mind. That tank looks like it belongs. I love your brake linkage, very well engineered. I would be interested in a link for the stainless brake line you mentioned. I have the same shocks, you might want to take them apart and check for fluid (i barely had any) and recharge them with air or nitrogen. Check out http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=11736.250 around page 26-30 I believe he tears a pair identical to ours apart. I used this as a reference when I got mine and with that help I could not be happier with them. I used ATF and charged to 110 psi if I remember correctly. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by scubachef on 07/24/12 at 11:12:50 just saw you posted teh link to the line as I was typing. I need to be quicker. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Drifter on 07/24/12 at 13:22:22 Very nice job! Those polished bits are sweet looks far better than chrome! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 15:03:33 223224333032393437510 wrote:
Thanks for the link. Im pretty familiar with this type of shock because ive rebuilt them several times before on other bikes. Of course those were actual brand names like Showa and Kayaba. These are a bit cheesy. After receiving them I wondered if they even have a bladder inside. Ill definitely have to take them apart and make sure they at least have what they need. I figure on this bike the look is almost as important as the function, besides, the stock shocks were certainly not high performers anyways. And Im not going to drop 500 bucks on nice shocks for a bike that I payed 600 bucks to begin with. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 15:05:28 Oh yea, the brake linkage can all be purchased at Ace or Osh for around 40 bucks minus the piece I fabricated and welded up. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by John in Kalifornia on 07/24/12 at 15:42:50 This is a great thread! That link to the brake line: it looks like they have sizes from 18 to 34 inches at all the same price. If the quality is there and they fit, it will enable one to get exactly the correct length without too much trouble. Anybody use these lines? I like the tank, especially since you had to do minimum mods. The Ryca tank mod entails dropping the tank 2 inches in the front, which requires some radical deconstruction of the tunnel and reshaping it to a rectangular cross section to drop down over the frame. From the side the Ryca bikes have a real "Skinny" look as opposed to your bike, which has more of a standard UJM type of profile, except for the cafe seat, of course. I'm rethinking cutting up the GS250 tank that I'm adapting now that I've seen your project. Very inspiring. John in Kalifornia |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by scubachef on 07/24/12 at 16:49:54 3310010D19600 wrote:
Agreed, that is why I bought them as well. Mine had bladders....that had fluid in them :-? Should be no issue for you since you have experience rebuilding this type of shock. If you get into it and have any pointers or find a pressure/amount of fluid you think is correct I would be interested in your thoughts. Doing mine was the first time I had been inside a shock so there was a level of "winging it" involved. I ride the freeway almost every day, and a local two lane twisty often and so far these shocks have been great. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 17:01:05 042F2114460 wrote:
I have actually already installed one of these brake lines on my bike and it works great. Its as nice of a brake line as any other make. Mine came with a straight banjo connector on one end and a slight bend on the other and it hooked up, and after some bleeding of the fluid, works great. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SaVaGeEaRL on 07/24/12 at 17:18:42 I been searching for a speedometer like you have used. Where did you get it and what about the cable? Cuz I hear the stock cable is too short... |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/24/12 at 22:45:00 This is the speedo I bought. It works pretty good. If you decide to get a different one 2240:60 ratio is better suited for our bikes. Its not exact but its close enough. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-SPEEDO-GAUGE-KIT-HARLEY-DAVIDSONS-2240-60-RATIO-/120952119786?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c294ee1ea#ht_1802wt_1397 The cable i used I listed earlier in this thread. Its a tachometer cable of off a 75' Suzuki GT550. The thing to keep in mind is that the cable comes straight out the back so its not easy to mount in the middle of the bars without it either being really high or tilted forward because of the headlight. You would need some kind of angle changer like this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moto-Guzzi-Tonti-SP1000-Speedometer-right-angle-drive-/320902072802?hash=item4ab74109e2&item=320902072802&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_500wt_1185 There is actually one on the back of the LS650/S40 speedo like that but Im not sure if it could be used or not, maybe though. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/25/12 at 08:20:57 Here is a close up of the brake linkage I made up. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-16.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-16.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by ToesNose on 07/25/12 at 09:43:00 Spamy I Love your Bike!!! :D Great build thanks for sharing ;) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gyrobob on 07/25/12 at 10:30:00 What effect will that linkage have when using the rear brake on a bumpy road that causes the swing arm to bounce up and down? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/25/12 at 11:58:27 I considered that when making it. The angle of the linkage from the pivot point to the pedal make is so that any movement in the swingarms travel results in little to no effect on the brake pedal. When I first starting thinking of ideas I almost scrapped this plan because of that consideration until I started doing a bit of testing. As you can see in the pic the resting point of the pivot is against the swingarm. The swing arm will travel up and down a few inches but the angle of the swingarm doesnt change as drastically and that is what affects the pedals movement more. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by ToesNose on 07/28/12 at 07:01:57 072435392D540 wrote:
Getting a new speedo for the bars so I went to order the new cable from the link above, the cable is $17.18 but the shipping is an additional $16.53! Yikes! :o Found a new one on Ebay for $21.98 including shipping ;) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by irondad01 on 07/29/12 at 06:14:57 I really like your build. I have a question about the rear brake. I've seen a couple of brakes with a bend in the linkage. When you put a lot of pressure on the peddle, such as in a panic stop, does the linkage spring and you don't get full stopping power? Carl |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/29/12 at 08:13:33 With any luck that kink in the brake linkage would soften the pedal action enough to keep the brake from locking up so easy. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by verslagen1 on 07/29/12 at 08:21:16 Hopefully you've made that linkage from spring steel rather than the steel the shift linkage is made of. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/12 at 19:46:07 08130E0F0500055150610 wrote:
The rod I used is thick enough that it doesnt seem to straighten out when pulled on. I tried to use as slight of bends as possible also to keep it from doing that. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/12 at 19:48:09 I fabbed up the seat pan and mounted it. Its not the best engineered device but it will serve the purpose. I find as Im getting closer to the bike being done I am less and less picky with what I do. There has got to be a name for that. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-17.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-17.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-29.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-29.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/12 at 19:53:39 A few days after that I made an upholstery pan for my cafe seat. When it was dry I padded it and made the seat cover. So today I took her out for a little 20 mile ride and she performed great. Out of the 7 or 8 street bikes Ive had I think this is my favorite to drive so far. Its not standing up wheelies or chromed to the hilt but it rides soo darn smooth and has such a nice sound its a blast. Also it gets more looks and questions than any bike ive had before. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-30.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-30.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-18.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-18.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-19.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-19.jpg.html) Next is the paint job. Im really torn on the color scheme. Originally I wanted to do an off white with a red and blue stripe like Steve Mcqueen had on some stuff. Then I wanted to do a red, black and white color scheme. Now Im kind of liking the retro look of the Black with gold accents. Maybe Ill do Black and Red with Gold accents. I just dont know, time to fire up the photoshop (actually Corel). |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by teabowl13 on 07/29/12 at 20:46:03 THAT LOOKS AWESOME! I'm glad you got to take her out for a ride! Cheers! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/12 at 21:56:01 These are some quicky mock ups, but Im considering some paint schemes like these. PICS DELETED Just not sure. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by RidgeRunner13 on 07/29/12 at 22:22:12 If it was mine I'd do the black & gold, & find some old school chrome tire hugging fenders. ;D Reminds me of my Norton Commando with the interstate gas tank. 8-) I like it!!! :) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by LANCER on 07/30/12 at 03:30:05 043F3231330423383833246765560 wrote:
Yep |
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Title: Re: Spamys Cafe LS650 Project Post by srinath on 07/30/12 at 06:28:48 How far is the fork leg from the tank @ full lock ? I am hoping to do a different front end with a tank swap ... I am dying to not use a savage FE. I am thinking like katana or something similar with a lot less offset. 1.5 inch or under against the 2.5 of the savage. The tank off an older honda like yours - if I can fit it would be the ticket. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 07/30/12 at 06:35:35 173425293D440 wrote:
I built a house a few years ago....and it took 3 full years of constant work. And yes.....the standards I had at the beginning were softened a bit as I got to the end. I found that it was impossible to make an entire house "perfect".....and at the end I accepted "nice" as a good standard. |
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Title: Re: Spamys Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/30/12 at 06:56:19 3D3C27202F3A264E0 wrote:
The fork tubes are say maybe 1 inch or perhaps 1-1/2 inches away. The clip-on itself is about 1/4 inch away. But I mounted the tank that way on purpose because I wanted it as tight and clean as it could be at the front. Im not crazy about seeing a bunch of the head area of the frame. Many of the Suzuki cruisers models have a ton of the head showing and thats kind of an eyesore to me. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by srinath on 07/30/12 at 07:00:11 Oh another wicked Idea I had. When using parts off other bikes, especially other makes, I's leave the brand labels on. Tank should say honda, rear fender says yamaha, the motor is suzuki, FE is kawasaki etc, leave it all labelled as such. If you paint em all well then, replace the label. Even better, get all the parts in a matching color, black obviously, but a lot of them made reds and blues that you can pass for another one's red or blue. Especially if it is one of those screw on decals. That way when people ask what it is. Come on man it says what it is right on it, some people cant read, jesus. Sadly my chopper was a kawi FE in a set of custom triples. Wasn't that impressive to do just those 2. Cool. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/30/12 at 07:01:31 173425293D440 wrote:
I cant count how many times Ive said "Thats good enough" during this build. Maybe I should name the bike that. Its definitely not going to be a showbike. I plan on riding it all over, through puddles and even gravel, so theres no sense in making it too good. |
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Title: Re: Spamys Cafe LS650 Project Post by srinath on 07/30/12 at 10:16:03 4B68797561180 wrote:
The fork tubes are say maybe 1 inch or perhaps 1-1/2 inches away. The clip-on itself is about 1/4 inch away. But I mounted the tank that way on purpose because I wanted it as tight and clean as it could be at the front. Im not crazy about seeing a bunch of the head area of the frame. Many of the Suzuki cruisers models have a ton of the head showing and thats kind of an eyesore to me.[/quote] Oh 1-1.5" good that's encouraging. The offset in the triples also makes the head tube show, of course I know why it had to be that way. If not you'd never get that neck unlocked the location it is in. Thanks. Srinath. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by jase_mcgee on 08/04/12 at 18:58:01 This is what I want to do with my Savage. I don't like the Ryca kit but it's good for ideas and I may end up using some of their parts. How much did you lower the front forks and did you buy spacers or make them yourself? Also, what shocks did you use? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Paraquat on 08/04/12 at 19:20:57 I like #3. Black and red. The bike kinda looks like the old GS1000. --Steve |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 08/04/12 at 21:16:35 I lowered the front end 2 inches. I made the spacers out of 3/4 inch aluminum electrical conduit. It worked well and was easy to work with. Its light weight and should cause no issues in there. The shocks can be purchased on several places including the auction sites. I went with 13-3/8 shocks. The length is adjustable and is capable of doing around 13 inches to 13-3/4 inches or so. They make a few other sizes also. I actually would probably go a little shorter if I could do it again, probably 12-5/8 in or something like that. I would buy those after you have the seat all set up and know where your tire will be in relation to it to get the right size. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 08/04/12 at 21:23:59 5362716272766277030 wrote:
I planned on doing the plain black and gold because I really like the look of it. But after a bunch of hmming an haughing (how the hell is that supposed to be spelled) i decided to go with popular vote and what my wife was pushing for. I have the tail done and am halfway on the tank and fender. Here is a sample. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-20.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-20.jpg.html) Im thinking of slapping a number in the red areas or perhaps make up my own logo design of some type that looks like an old suzuki emblem or something with some text. Id really like to have a black and yellow old style license plate. But im not sure if I want to take the chances of picky cops having a problem with it. But I think it would look pretty neat. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Rhyno on 10/17/12 at 19:38:57 I like it, I think the Numbers or logo in the red would look great. Nice work Nice ride |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by thabrock on 10/20/12 at 10:24:00 Did you have any issues wiring up the LED signals? I am having one helluva time with both front and rear. Do you remember which wires for which signal? I would send you a personal message but I havent reached 10 posts yet. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by thomasoconnor19 on 11/11/12 at 22:21:21 Does the savage petcock fit on the gt550 tank? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/11/12 at 23:26:07 6D717674786A767A767777766B2820190 wrote:
If it does, put the raptor in |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 11/13/12 at 13:03:49 3E2225272B39252925242425387B734A0 wrote:
Don't know where Spamy has been the last month........ The GT550 tanks does not use the stock vacuum or Raprtor petcock. The mounting bolt holes are farther not the same distance apart. I have a GT550 tank, and I figured I woud have to weld a plate on the bottomof the tank to accept the Raptor. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by WD on 11/14/12 at 09:07:32 Z1 Enterprises should have mechanical GT/GS petcocks available. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Oldfeller on 11/15/12 at 08:58:23 6A515C4B5A564D4B5058554A390 wrote:
Dave, did you actually get to ride the RYCA? If so, what did it feel like? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 11/15/12 at 09:12:30 41626A686B62626B7C0E0 wrote:
Dave, did you actually get to ride the RYCA? If so, what did it feel like?[/quote] Nope - I saw that bike at the Vintage Motorcycle days at Mid Ohio. It was in the Rockers and Mods tent on display and sitting or even touching was not well received. I did see a RYCA this weekend in Louisville that is FOR SALE sale on the Louisville Craigslist. The builder owns a bike shop near the airport and it was very nicely done. I was able to sit on it - but did not ride it and I am not sure that I could. My feet are just too big and fat to work with the angle of shifter pedal on the rear sets - and the toe pedals were adjusted up a bit too high for me. It also felt like a long reach out to the grips on the clip ons. I like the RYCA and Cafe look......and for most of the riding I do around home the riding positon would be just fine as I only ride 20 - 30 minute trips to work or around the country block to see what my neighbors are up to. I do believe at a minimum I need to modify the pegs/pedals and the bars in my conversion. My bike has not yet gone under the knife.....but I am planning on doing something this winter. The next Dragon Ride may have a RYCA or RYCA poser on the trip. ;D Here is the Louisville RYCA http://i47.tinypic.com/2ajpbti.jpg http://i45.tinypic.com/2vb0r2o.jpg My feet just don't fit here well........the toe pedal is too far out and it does not feel comfortable to move your foot over/under the toe pedal. http://i47.tinypic.com/6h1av9.jpg I think something like this will work better for me - but there may be some conflict on with the brake pedal on the muffler side. http://i45.tinypic.com/j6o293.jpg |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Big John on 11/19/12 at 11:39:47 Spamy I really like your bike. Great job. Very creative. Would you be willing to share the details on your rear wheel rim and spokes? I would like to do mine like your. Thanks |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by thomasoconnor19 on 11/22/12 at 18:01:08 Spamy could you snap some pics of the pieces you had to make to mount the tank? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gyrobob on 11/25/12 at 05:16:34 496A7B77631A0 wrote:
I planned on doing the plain black and gold because I really like the look of it. But after a bunch of hmming an haughing (how the hell is that supposed to be spelled) i decided to go with popular vote and what my wife was pushing for. I have the tail done and am halfway on the tank and fender. Here is a sample. http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/2999/tailpainted.jpg Im thinking of slapping a number in the red areas or perhaps make up my own logo design of some type that looks like an old suzuki emblem or something with some text. Id really like to have a black and yellow old style license plate. But im not sure if I want to take the chances of picky cops having a problem with it. But I think it would look pretty neat. [/quote] What are you going to use for the final coat (topcoat) on the tank? Will it be gas/ethanol proof? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by thomasoconnor19 on 05/08/13 at 21:26:28 Anyone know if this is using the gt550 petcock? I have the same tank installed on my bike and am just so seeing if the gt550 petcock will work without any other modifications. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 04/18/14 at 14:44:07 I know this reply is way way late. But unless someone else wonders I used the GT550 petcock. It fits, but was close to the engine so I carved a few mm off the fins to give it better clearance. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by LANCER on 04/19/14 at 07:00:17 Got some current photo's ? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 04/21/14 at 07:12:55 Nothing super recent. Ive been busy with other projects. Such as this CB360 and a GT550. Im gonna be adding black rims to the LS650 in the next few weeks though. Here are some photos. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/IMG_20131103_130813.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/IMG_20131103_130813.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 04/21/14 at 07:13:14 http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/cb360.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/cb360.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/bike1.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/bike1.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by YoungSavage on 04/21/14 at 14:30:24 Spamy, Any chance you have any pictures of the bike before the mods but with the tank on? I want to see if it would look weird without any of the cafe mods but with a larger tank. Thanks in advance. YS |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 04/21/14 at 14:47:34 This is about as close as I have to that... http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-1.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-1.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by YoungSavage on 04/22/14 at 23:41:48 Thanks for the pic spamy. BTW the bike looks amazing. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gerry on 04/23/14 at 04:26:16 Nice build Spammy. Bike looks fantastic. Gerry |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by nickeynicknick on 04/23/14 at 10:41:57 very nice build! I like your color scheme, as well as the one on the Honda. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by lee12871 on 05/27/14 at 11:18:18 Nice build. Looks really clean. Like the honda tank! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/09/14 at 08:13:50 Ive been doing some changes lately to freshen up the bike. So far different speedo and new wheels and tires. Ive got a new triple coming then Ill be installing that, a new headlight, change the fork seals and boots at that time. Once I have some time on the triple and speedo Ill post a review in case others want to try the same stuff. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-23.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-23.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-24.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-24.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-25.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-25.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-26.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-26.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/09/14 at 08:18:16 Oh yeah, Im running 18 inch wheels front and back now. If anyone wants to make an 18 inch front wheel I will likely be selling a spoke set to do it. I ordered enough spokes to make 2 wheels at the time. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by splash07 on 07/29/14 at 08:32:16 you mentioned you were running the 7/8" bar clipons. How did you get the stock controls to mount up to those? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/14 at 12:47:18 I used a strip of sheet metal between the controls and the bars to shim it. I think it was 1/16th or close to it. Its still in place and is working fine. Not really noticeable at all. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by splash07 on 07/29/14 at 13:00:50 I was thinking I could do the same but unofrtunately I ground down the little tabs inside the control housings otherwise you could drill a hole through the shim and the bar and not have to worry about the shim moving. Oh well guess ill take my chances without. How long were the bars if you remember? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/29/14 at 13:13:47 I used these ones... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-38MM-CNC-Clip-ons-Handle-Bars-for-FZR400-600-Hi-Q-NEW-SET-Left-and-Right-/251075068676?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=inKbwr%252F031hLkzU44kpEG1%252BUJQ0%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Amazingly good for the price. I can measure them in you need. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 07/30/14 at 04:24:40 77746865776C3433040 wrote:
Woodcraft and other companies offer clip ons for 1" bars. They sell bar ends that have a 7/8" diameter where the clip on pushes into the clamps, and the bar is 1" for the controls. https://www.woodcraft-cfm.com/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=13-0101 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gerry on 07/31/14 at 03:17:52 Spamy, I tried to reply to your PM but I'm getting this error Error: The following user(s) could not be messaged. The username(s) is/are either invalid, or they have you on their ignore list: I do have a cad file, what format do you require. Gerry |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by splash07 on 07/31/14 at 05:44:14 $80 shipped on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/261542094276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 07/31/14 at 08:27:45 775542424963475555445C515E54300 wrote:
Thanks Gerry, I sent you another PM with my info. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 08/07/14 at 15:03:32 I made up the design for my new top triple. I printed it on my 3d printer before sending it to CNC so I could put my hands on it and see if I like it and it fits. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/540/pOTQcd.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/f0pOTQcdj) Ive put a different headlight on and a few other goodies. Ill post pics and reviews once they are completed. https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/927x521q90/540/pOTQcd.jpg |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 08/08/14 at 15:06:29 Off to CNC shop.... http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/280x200q90/674/YotADq.jpg (http://imageshack.com/f/iqYotADqj) https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/927x489q90/674/YotADq.jpg |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/14/14 at 09:40:46 I just updated the pic links. Imageshack changed to a pay per pic hosting and jacked the photos up, so I switched it over to photobucket. Ill have some updates in a few days showing my new triple clamp and the new headlight/turn signals that I installed. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by macsmotors on 10/15/14 at 11:53:05 I was wondering what is the length of your rear shocks? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/15/14 at 12:34:03 I believe the shocks I used are 340mm, about 13 3/8 inches. I wouldnt want to go any longer. These extend about 1 inch, but I didnt use any of it because stuff was starting to hit other stuff. Thats a center of eye to eye measurement. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/15/14 at 12:57:47 Here is a pic of the triple before I put it on. Just gotta put new boots, forks seals, fork fluid and turn signals on at the same time. This bike doesnt really have a great flat spot for jacking up. I know some of you guys have made a wood block that works well. I think Im gonna make a mold with clay, scan it in and make a form fitted lift block on the 3d printer. Tired of the tie down spiderweb in my garage. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141014_171016.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141014_171016.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141014_171010.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141014_171010.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 10/15/14 at 13:11:30 Thassss reeeely purrttty! 8-) Wonder if you could use spray foam on a sheet of plywood to make a form. Spray the foam on the board, cover it with this plastic sheet, then jack it up under the bike to shape it, and let it harden. When Pinwall shipped an engine to me they used spray foam in a plastic bag, set the engine in it, and then did another bag of foam on top and sealed up the box. The foam expanded and filled in every nook and cranny...the engine couldn't move anywhere. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/17/14 at 09:39:28 Got it mounted on there. Mostly happy with it. Ill have some pictures later that show the new headlight and its setup in case someone wants an example. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141016_224920.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141016_224920.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141016_224914.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141016_224914.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/20/14 at 07:43:33 Heres some pictures as it currently sits. The new light is so much incredibly brighter. At least 5 times more light. Before I would always ride with the hi lights on, now its not hardly ever needed. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141017_154612.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141017_154612.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141017_154626.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141017_154626.jpg.html) http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/20141017_154601.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/20141017_154601.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Jeff71 on 10/21/14 at 10:18:13 What tires/ sizes are you running there? Beautiful! Jeff |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/21/14 at 11:35:11 18" front and back. 110/80-18 and 120/80-18. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Jeff71 on 10/21/14 at 23:25:59 The slight knobby tread gives it a slightly fatter look. A nice fit! 8-) Jeff |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Tocsik on 10/22/14 at 07:36:45 hey spamy, what headlight setup did you go with? Is that the 7" bucket from dime city or somethin' else? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/22/14 at 11:46:29 I used this one. Very happy with it. http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-electronic-lighting-parts-satin-black-7-inch-british-headlight-bucket-66-65068.html and this bulb/lens http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-lighting-parts-7-inch-sealed-h4-headlight-lens-66-75804.html |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Tocsik on 10/22/14 at 12:36:47 Cool. Did that fit right in or did you have to fab different brackets. Bike's lookin' so sweet, by the way. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Spamy on 10/22/14 at 15:31:03 I bought ears that I trimed to size and then had to bend them in a little bit to fit the light. I wouldnt recommend the rigid old CB750 type of headlight ears, not too many of the headlights are exactly the same width of the forks. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Superxin on 02/10/15 at 07:00:48 3D396769633D0A0 wrote:
me too.i want... |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by RycaShawn on 10/05/15 at 10:05:42 This is such a cool build. I almost went with the tank you started with as well. All it needs now is my brake upgrade =) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/05/15 at 12:49:28 Spamy, I've looked for the shocks that you used on the auction sights, with no luck. What brand are those? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 10/06/15 at 04:06:38 Spamy has not been on the forum for about 11 months. I sent and email question to him several months ago - but never got a response. Could be he is just out riding and never turns on his computer! :) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/06/15 at 08:17:19 Looking at the photos closely I think I found the brand. Early photos show an RFY sticker on the remote reservoir, while the later photos show a red Showa sticker on the reservoir. I doubt that they are Showa, but RFY is a Chinese knock-off. I did some searching but couldn't find a good match. So far, this is what I've found... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-340mm-13-Motorcycle-Air-Shock-Absorber-Rear-Suspension-Black-Honda-Yamaha-/271986946633?hash=item3f53af7249&vxp=mtr |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by RycaShawn on 10/06/15 at 08:23:39 3A30343E353C38316F696D5D0 wrote:
They sure look cool but for $70? You get what you pay for. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gary_in_NJ on 10/06/15 at 08:53:13 Oh yeah, there is no way I'd buy these. I'm just posting the results of my search. I'm fairly certain that there are a pair of Fox Podium shocks in my future. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by inglourioushoko on 10/11/15 at 01:29:48 Beautiful build. Nice and minimalist, I like it! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by njrmahoney on 01/03/16 at 10:33:13 Do you have any more details or photos regarding the tank swap? 11. This is what was needed to mount the tank I was using. I welded the stock mounts to a peice of 32nd plate and screwed it to the frame. I dont show it in the picture but I fabricated a piece at the base of the tank that supports the stock tank rubber pad and it attaches at the bottom with the stock rubber clip from the tanks. http://i888.photobucket.com/albums/ac81/slickpuss/LS650/ls650-9.jpg (http://s888.photobucket.com/user/slickpuss/media/LS650/ls650-9.jpg.html) |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by strang on 01/06/16 at 05:50:44 clever |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 01/06/16 at 06:00:43 If you don't have a welder, you can make new tank mounts like this. The tank mounts were made by drilling a hole in the frame gusset where I thought the mounts should be....some careful measuring and marking and some luck were used. I used a threaded rod, 4 lock nuts...the kind that are a tight fit on the threads and won't move without using a wrench, and 4 big washers that fit inside the rubber mounts. I first cut the rod so that is was the length necessary to go between the tank and leave room for the rubber cushions. The holes in the frame were made just a tad big to allow for adjustment up/down/forward,/back. I then inserted the rod, put a large washer on each side, then a lock nut on each side.....then inserted another lock nut on the outside and a washer, then the rubber cushions. Once I had the adjustments made I marked the positions of the washers on the frame, took them off and epoxied those washers, then tightened all the nuts and let the epoxy harden before I put the tank back on. There was no welding in this process.....just a threaded rod, washers, lock nuts, and epoxy. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by verslagen1 on 01/06/16 at 07:05:10 What I did was similar and seemed pretty easy to do. I made 2 aluminum spacers equal in length, one with a thru hole and the other threaded for 5/16. Size the spacers to fit in between the tank, frame and rubbers baby bumpers. I found that the rubber spacers will fit on the allen head bolts snugly. One bolt is long enough to go thru the spacer and frame and thread into the other spacer to secure it in place. Then just plug the other side with a short one to mount the other spacer on. Locate the tank where you want it, then slip in the spacers and bumpers between the tank and frame. If you have double sticky tape you can secure the spacers to the frame. Otherwise mark where they're at and remove the tank. Make sure the spacers are placed so the bolt will go thru the frame and are square then drill away. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 09/05/17 at 17:38:01 Howdy. This is SpamyToo, I originally posted as Spamy. That photo hosting site just isnt what it used to be so I wanted to give a link to the photos in a different location. Still have the bike and have made only a few changes, most notably is a flat brat like seat that can be swapped out with the cafe one. Maybe later I can link up the initial post with the new photo location. Pics: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rc2n9yLMSYaJ3dCX2 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by IslandRoad on 09/05/17 at 18:38:51 Thanks for posting the updated link :) The bike looks awesome! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by JLC on 09/06/17 at 06:21:18 Very tasty! Thanks for the pics. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by edgwoodri on 03/26/18 at 06:25:49 I can't see any of the photos on this thread, any suggestions? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/26/18 at 17:39:19 404. That’s an error. The requested URL was not found on this server. That’s all we know. The pictures I see |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 03/26/18 at 23:16:37 They must have changed the address. Try this... https://photos.app.goo.gl/MNLkBTcTezMAvBr32 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by edgwoodri on 03/27/18 at 03:59:51 Thanks |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by sandmanred on 03/28/18 at 19:08:31 Cool bike, nice job! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by edgwoodri on 03/29/18 at 08:09:45 IO have seen two photos of the tank mounting, wonder what this plate and bolts are for? [img][/img] 1330212D39142F2F400 wrote:
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by DragBikeMike on 03/29/18 at 13:49:16 I love the few photos I can see in this post. Would like to see them all. I'm old and IT challenged. Can someone tell me what this "3rd Party Hosting" is all about? How can I access the photos? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by edgwoodri on 03/29/18 at 18:08:05 A lot of the photos are here. https://photos.app.goo.gl/MNLkBTcTezMAvBr32 |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 03/29/18 at 18:21:49 "I have seen two photos of the tank mounting, wonder what this plate and bolts are for?" Using the tank off of a Suzuki GT550/GT380 I had to relocate the tank mounts so I cut off the existing ones, welded them to a plate to get the right standoff distance then used sheet metal screws to attach them to that part of the frame. At that time I didnt want to weld to the frame and repaint it, so it was an easy solution. Its held up for years now with no problems, very sturdy. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by ohiomoto on 03/29/18 at 18:35:10 edgwoodri, The other photo of the tank mount a page or so back is a picture that Dave posted with an explanation of how he drilled a hole and used a threaded rod to achieve a similar mount as spammy. I did the one on my bike the same way as Dave. I think it was a little simpler, but measure twice and then twice more before you drill that hole. I used a smaller GT185 tank on mine. My build is listed in the builds thread sticky'ed in this section. The thread is called "That 70s Show" and there are pictures of how I mounted the tank. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by DragBikeMike on 03/30/18 at 09:55:59 Thanks for the link Edgwoodri. Very nice ride Spamy. Top notch workmanship. It's beautiful. You must get a lot of comments on your bike when you are cruising around. A total transformation. I love the old school café look. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Grinin on 02/26/19 at 18:03:07 5C38777A727378160 wrote:
What tank is this? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 02/26/19 at 23:58:04 The tank is a Suzuki gt380/gt550 tank. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 03/01/19 at 20:30:10 I havent taken very good pics yet of the bikes with the updated triple clamp, but I thought I would throw this up to give you an idea of what it looks like. I really like running the fat bars on my bike with this seat setup. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 02/27/21 at 21:38:48 Latest updates. I made the cafe seat and associated parts interchangeable with these more scrambler like parts. So I can go back and forth between the 2 looks if I want. Painted up a another tank, made a better looking front fender. Used my switches and other misc parts. I think Ill make some mid set foot pegs next. But for now its looking this way. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 02/27/21 at 21:44:05 It was super sunny and the pictures are washed out pretty bad. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 02/27/21 at 21:44:50 I like the way the fender came out. Really clean. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Gary_in_NJ on 02/28/21 at 04:15:12 The bike looks great. Nice job. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by ohiomoto on 02/28/21 at 06:17:13 Looks great. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by Dave on 02/28/21 at 09:40:36 6340515D49645F5F300 wrote:
Too much sun has not been an issue in KY for the last 5 months! The bike is looking good! |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by gtenginerd on 03/01/21 at 14:26:10 @spamy, what gauges are you using? Did you chop up the stock kick stand? What did you have to do to the right rearset to reconnect the brake line and electronics for the brake light? Working through these things now. The bike looks great! I love the color combo, fender and tank. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by ohiomoto on 03/01/21 at 15:45:50 SpamyToo Can you tell me what you did for the petcock on that tank? |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 03/01/21 at 21:40:35 I used a new GT550 petcock. I like the vacuum operation of it. Been using it like 8 years and no problems. They go for about $120 for a new one. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by SpamyToo on 03/01/21 at 21:51:42 584B5A515856515A4D5B3F0 wrote:
The gauge is a speedhut. It works fine. Not worth $350 in my opinion. I sell some other ones that I use on my other bikes that Id recommend instead. Also, I am making a method to mount it in the tank location for those with the stock tank. It has a gps speedo and electronic tach. Ditch the cables. The adapter kit is near done. Currently one of the parts is a zip tie and im not crazy about that, but it works good. Trying to make a better solution. Yeah thats the stock kickstand. I dont really like it, too low for a raised rear end bike. The bike is way leaned over when on the kick stand. I want to do a new one that is integrated into the rear set mounts. The brake light switch? I ran a short bowden cable from the moving lever to the switch in a remote location. Its works ok, but I think I will redo it a bit more simplified later on. |
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Title: Re: Spamy's Cafe LS650 Project Post by zipidachimp on 03/01/21 at 22:59:01 Bolted 2 hockey pucks to my sidestand to reduce the lean with 12.5" shocks. Works a treat, as any canuck can tell you, LOL ! Cheers! :D ps: using DC Motiv top tree with forks slid up 30mm. Understeer gone! |
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