Bike build want opinions

mainlinecoffee · 01-16-2014, 03:00 PM

Hey everybody I'm about finished with round one. Picked up a gz250 on cl for 500 bucks and wanted to do something cool with it ended up replacing wiring harness due to hacked connectors. While it was down I hit the frame replaced the gas tank and clipped a few springs on the shocks and installed pod filter with jet kit and a new pipe. So what do ya think? Ugly or awesome?

**jonathan180iq** · 01-16-2014, 03:13 PM

Holy shit! It can defy gravity?!?

Personal opinion, I would pick a single color theme. Kind of fits the whole Rat Bike approach that way.
I can love it, if it was all one color.

mainlinecoffee · 01-16-2014, 03:18 PM

I can't seem to figure out how to get the tires back on the ground... Kinda frustrating. I wasn't a big fan of the chrome so I blacked everything out with engine primer,was thinking about ditching the front fender and do the tank black too.

mainlinecoffee · 01-16-2014, 03:21 PM

Does have a chrome vice grip on the top of the clutch mount on the left case,hand clutch foot shift to save on extended cables.

JohnC · 01-16-2014, 10:55 PM

Right side down

FLAJIM · 01-17-2014, 06:07 AM

For the money, I like it. How does it ride ??

JIM

Goose51683 · 01-17-2014, 10:24 AM

I love it, but I'd love the front fender. Just my personal preference though.

grasshopper · 01-17-2014, 08:20 PM

thanks for fixing the pic johnc . it was hurting my neck trying to look at the original. wow how tall are those ape hangers? bike looks good! how does it ride?

mainlinecoffee · 01-18-2014, 06:21 PM

It rides like a dream! A bit loud but it is smooth and stable in turns,18 inch ape hangers are comfy as hell anywhere but stop go traffic. I got this awesome hood ornament of a chipped old chrome swan that I want to bolt on the front fender. My truck broke Down today though so it looks like I will be joining the blue knuckle club again. I think it's coming along for having barley 700 in it.

Thanks for the feedback on this it really means a lot to me.

Water Warrior 2 · 01-18-2014, 10:37 PM

The bike doesn't appeal to me that much but do not feel insulted. I'm just an old guy with different tastes in appearance. It is your bike and your opinion/desires should be the most important concern. If you like it then all is good.

01-16-2014, 03:18 PM	#3
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	I can't seem to figure out how to get the tires back on the ground... Kinda frustrating. I wasn't a big fan of the chrome so I blacked everything out with engine primer,was thinking about ditching the front fender and do the tank black too. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2014, 03:13 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Holy shit! It can defy gravity?!? Personal opinion, I would pick a single color theme. Kind of fits the whole Rat Bike approach that way. I can love it, if it was all one color.
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01-16-2014, 03:21 PM	#4
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	Does have a chrome vice grip on the top of the clutch mount on the left case,hand clutch foot shift to save on extended cables.
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01-17-2014, 06:07 AM	#6
FLAJIM Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Daytona Beach Posts: 87	For the money, I like it. How does it ride ?? JIM
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01-17-2014, 10:24 AM	#7
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	I love it, but I'd love the front fender. Just my personal preference though.
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01-17-2014, 08:20 PM	#8
grasshopper Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: manning, sc Posts: 484	thanks for fixing the pic johnc . it was hurting my neck trying to look at the original. wow how tall are those ape hangers? bike looks good! how does it ride?
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01-18-2014, 06:21 PM	#9
mainlinecoffee Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lexington ky Posts: 223	It rides like a dream! A bit loud but it is smooth and stable in turns,18 inch ape hangers are comfy as hell anywhere but stop go traffic. I got this awesome hood ornament of a chipped old chrome swan that I want to bolt on the front fender. My truck broke Down today though so it looks like I will be joining the blue knuckle club again. I think it's coming along for having barley 700 in it. Thanks for the feedback on this it really means a lot to me.
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01-18-2014, 10:37 PM	#10
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	The bike doesn't appeal to me that much but do not feel insulted. I'm just an old guy with different tastes in appearance. It is your bike and your opinion/desires should be the most important concern. If you like it then all is good.
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