Yahweh GS tribute bike

[wally]

I have posted some shots on Buellrider's post, but not really a post of my own.

Just some updates really - the whole build is over on the GSR forum.

Frame is back together and rolling:

Front caliper was rebuilt. Check what the piston looked like!

Engine was drained, sump dropped, oil pick up screen cleaned, valves checked and adjusted, few broken bolts replaced and fixed, cam chain tensioner rebuilt, new gaskets and painted.

Bike is currently at exhaust shop for a complete 2 into 1 system.

Started painting tank:

Not perfect - my first time and first coat, but it is workable!
Plan is to do a silver leaf design on the side where old Suzuki emblems used to sit.

Have to sort out some small stuff when bike is back and then off for electrical work.

 

[netty2424]

Nice project! I'll be following, keep us updated! [up]

 

[BuellRiderX]

oooo I like [up]

 

[wally]

Little bit of progress (while the bike is still at exhaust shop).

Had a supplier make up a intel stencil for the silver leafing design for the tank.
Worked OK. Need to clean up edges and then prep tank for clear coat.

That's it for now.

 

[GAXB9R]

Im loving that tank. Cant wait to see it in clear. The silver leaf looks awesome. It doesnt have to be perfect because thats what gives it character.

 

[wally]

Thanx!

I am no leafing expert - my 2nd attempt. But I agree with you.

From the onset the idea was to be a) budget driven and b) all self done/made except things I couldn't (like exhaust, upholstery, powder coating and electrics).

I did all the welding (by trial and error) made all mod sections, except for the rear hoop of frame rail, 1st time proper painting, mechanical fixes, etc, etc.

And I want some elements to reflect that. It is not build to be show bike, but a fun, city bike, built out of gratitude.

 

[wally]

Got the bike back from exhaust shop yesterday and boy, was it worth the wait!

It is a beauty! I had them brush the exhaust as I hate polishing stuff.
Here is where the morning started:

They also made alluminium spacers for the top of the shock mounts:

It was rainy and way too humid to get the clear coat on the tank. But I got most of the other stuff fitted:
Break line (still have to bleed front brakes), speedo cable, gauges, clutch cable, indicators, tail and front light, carbs with pods (bench synced), R/R, coils, proper foot pegs, R/H engine emblem, etc.

Here is a rough preview with tank, mudguard and seat in place, though not bolted down:

 

[2004xb12s]

Super cool looking! Awesome build. The rims make the bike so visually interesting.

 

[mtnmason]

Very nice. Gives a whole new meaning to the term 'holy roller'

 

[wally]

I had a friend who used to take part in downhill skating events. Rev White. He used to be called the holy roller.

Yip, I suppose it does!

 

[wally]

Got the clear coat on last week.

After the first coat I thought "disaster"!
But after flatting it a bit, a bit of adjustments to the gun, 2nd and 3rd coats came out like this:

Still need to buff it out, but I am super chuffed!

Prepping everything so it can go for electrical next week.

 

[mtnmason]

Very nice job, wally. Did you PC the wheels yourself? That thing is gonna turn heads AND be a hoot to ride.

Your bike really has me thinking about my 77 Yam xs400 thats rotting away in my grandfathers shed. One of these days I may have the time and money. I'm fighting the urge to sell it at this point. I really wanna get that feeling of wheeling around on a one-of-a-kind set of wheels that I put alot of the ideas/work into.

One of the cool things about those old 70's-early 80's parallel twins (aside from being nearly indestructible) is that you can really thrash 'em around town without doubling the speed limit in the blink of an eye.

 

[wally]

Thanx! I had them powder coated, along with the frame.

I can't wait to get it done and ride it.
It is purely a fun, city bike.

I have the Uly for the longer runs.

Keep your xs400 and build it how you like it. [up]

 

[wally]

There has been some developments!

Had all the wiring done. It is all together and it runs!


There was an issue with the first set of carbs (only ran on choke), so I cleaned and rebuilt a second set.
It runs normally except the left float bowl doesn't seat properly, causing the fuel to stream out.

Petcock was also faulty, so replaced that.

Replaced leaky master cylinder, but still have to sort out leak on the caliper.

 

[mtnmason]

Did you have any trouble finding the right jets for your pods/ 2 into 1 setup? I just pulled the carbs off of my Yam but have yet to go through them. The little bit of gas in the floats smelled like varnish. Its gonna be a fun clean up job. [mad]

 

[wally]

I suspect I will (being on the bum end of the world...)

The plan was to get it running with whatever is in the carbs first and then from there fine-tune it.
Was a mission cleaning the carbs, as we only get carb spray.
Carb dip is non-existent or super expensive!

I think I can strip 450 carbs, assemble, mount, take off with my eyes closed by now!

Post some updates of your project!

 

[anrkizm95]

[up][up] nice work

 

[nrankin]

awesome bike? Great work [up][up] love the paint

 

[wally]

Thanx! Wish I could just get it sorted and running before summer hits our shores...

The plan was to get it done for January this year, but that didn't happen.
Almost there!