Tis a sad day... - Page 3

patrick_777 · 11-21-2008, 01:37 AM

You might could fabricate a baseplate and mod a more stylish seat. I'd personally chop the rear fender at the shock and go for a single bucket...

Ala BMW's rat concept:

Here's a KZ550 with shorties on it.

primal · 11-21-2008, 01:48 AM

I might give fabricating a new baseplate a try, but my metalworking tools are non-existant... Do you have any good resources for fabricating things like seat baseplates?

patrick_777 · 11-21-2008, 01:55 AM

Not really. I'm not a big fabricator either, but I think with the right motivation, I could take a shot.

I've always wanted an anvil though...

primal · 11-23-2008, 12:51 AM

Well, I checked out a GL500 today (they guy told me it was the interstate model... it was NOT). Man, those had to be the most uncomfortable handlebars in the world. What are they called, ramshorn handlebars or something? They definitely needed changing. I only ended up riding the thing for about a quarter of a mile... the handlebars were uncomfortable and the carbs were buggered up, making for a VERY unpredictable throttle. I emailed the guy with the KZ550 to see if I could take a look at the bike.

On a side note, man, I'm gonna miss how LIGHT the GZ250 is! I had to turn around on a single lane road on the GL500 and was dismayed when I discovered I couldn't simply walk the bike backwards ON LEVEL GROUND for a 3-point turn. I had to get off the bike and manhandle it around. I guess that extra 200 lbs really makes a difference!

Easy Rider · 11-23-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by primal

On a side note, man, I'm gonna miss how LIGHT the GZ250 is!

We tried to tell you!

And I think it might be MORE than 200 lbs. more.

primal · 11-23-2008, 11:31 AM

The GL500 is right at 500 lbs dry. I'm not gonna try to calculate the difference in wet weight. =P

It was a bit tall for my 30" inseam, which was probably the main problem. I need to find a bike with a sub-30" seat height.

patrick_777 · 11-23-2008, 11:34 AM

You should try a GZ250...

Easy Rider · 11-23-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by primal

The GL500 is right at 500 lbs dry. I'm not gonna try to calculate the difference in wet weight. =P

It was a bit tall for my 30" inseam, which was probably the main problem. I need to find a bike with a sub-30" seat height.

I need to pay closer attention. I thought it was a GL 1000. :oops:

I understand the inseam problem; mine is about 28". That limits the choices even more.

11-21-2008, 01:37 AM	#21
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Tis a sad day... You might could fabricate a baseplate and mod a more stylish seat. I'd personally chop the rear fender at the shock and go for a single bucket... Ala BMW's rat concept: Here's a KZ550 with shorties on it. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-21-2008, 01:48 AM	#22
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... I might give fabricating a new baseplate a try, but my metalworking tools are non-existant... Do you have any good resources for fabricating things like seat baseplates?
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11-21-2008, 01:55 AM	#23
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Tis a sad day... Not really. I'm not a big fabricator either, but I think with the right motivation, I could take a shot. I've always wanted an anvil though... __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2008, 12:51 AM	#24
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... Well, I checked out a GL500 today (they guy told me it was the interstate model... it was NOT). Man, those had to be the most uncomfortable handlebars in the world. What are they called, ramshorn handlebars or something? They definitely needed changing. I only ended up riding the thing for about a quarter of a mile... the handlebars were uncomfortable and the carbs were buggered up, making for a VERY unpredictable throttle. I emailed the guy with the KZ550 to see if I could take a look at the bike. On a side note, man, I'm gonna miss how LIGHT the GZ250 is! I had to turn around on a single lane road on the GL500 and was dismayed when I discovered I couldn't simply walk the bike backwards ON LEVEL GROUND for a 3-point turn. I had to get off the bike and manhandle it around. I guess that extra 200 lbs really makes a difference!
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11-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#26
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: Tis a sad day... The GL500 is right at 500 lbs dry. I'm not gonna try to calculate the difference in wet weight. =P It was a bit tall for my 30" inseam, which was probably the main problem. I need to find a bike with a sub-30" seat height.
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11-23-2008, 11:34 AM	#27
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Tis a sad day... You should try a GZ250... __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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