We are very close to bringing you some shots of our latest creation, a Suzuki GS500. We collaborated with Tristan Schultz of Relative Creative to help bring his thoughts into reality. Here are some build shots.
Reducing the clutter from the front end
We got rid of the old Speedo and Tacho and replaced it with a much leaner arrangement. Steve did a great job on modifying the original gauge mount setup. We managed to keep the existing light assembly but made up a neat little bracket that houses the lighting internals as well as acts as a mounting bracket for the new Speedo and Tacho.
Nothing looks better than having a nicely fitted seat. For the GS500 we shaped up the seat pan from sheet metal, then overlaid it with foam and got craving. The seat isn’t finished yet as a final ‘comfort’ layer is yet to go on before upholstering.
As the seat is being upholstered we got busy sanding back the tank as well as masking it off for a minimalist paint job.
Hi,
Any side view of the GS?I think it would be a good idea to cut and reconstruct the subframe.
Hey Albert
Here are some side views of the finished GS http://www.ellaspede.com/bikes/007-2001-suzuki-gs500-2/
Yeh we think it would be a good idea to modify the frame a little too, perhaps the next one we do.
Cheers
Hey Guys – fantastic looking website and love your work! Great work on the GS. I owned one for 10yrs before it was stolen and always wondered why they weren’t a more popular base for a cafe racer type build. Its a bike with great low to mid speed handling, perfectly matched gearing,classic air cooled parallel twin with carbs, reliable as they come and parts and service are cheap and readily available. Definately lends itself to the classic look. Love the instrument treatment very nice.
I’d like to see one that harks back to the old slab sided look of the original Slingshot models but with a bit more er style
Cheers
Cheers Mick
Not cool to hear your GS was stolen! Keen to do another one with another twist to it.
Is there any chance you could slip me the manufacturer of those gauges? I am looking for something for my GS500 and am coming up short. I just need something a little smaller.
Love the bike! Any chance you guys could let me know what exhaust you slapped on there? Looks pretty slick!
Thanks!
Hi Eric. EB007 has some reverse cone mufflers on it. Certainly makes a big difference to the sound of the bike. We actually stock them if your interested http://www.ellaspede.com/products-page/03-motorcycle-gear/ep034-m-c-s-reverse-cone-mufflers/