GS500E to 500F?????

[psychobob]

I just picked up a "new to me" 93 GS, I was wondering if anyone knows how dificult it is to retrofit some bodywork from a GS500F.  from what I can tell the freames are all pretty much the same, so I would imagine mount points would be fairly similar.  any input would be great thanks.

Jason

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

search "E to F conversion"... you'll find at least 10 threads on the topic. Short answer: Can be done, but lots of work/time/effort/money... and why? Maybe mount up an '01+ tank and tail... but why all the fugly plastic?

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=33823.0

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25399.0

[mach1]

cause the fairing are sexy. and i think this is the 10th thread this month asking the same question .

[briandor]

cause the fairing are sexy. and i think this is the 10th thread this month asking the same question .

Not only that but the fairings actually offer some wind protection for your legs.  Get out on the highway on a cool Spring morning in the North East wearing a pair of jeans and you will definitely notice a difference.  Spring up here can go from 30 in morning to 80 in the afternoon back to 30 again at night.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

I'm riding in the 28* range every morning on my naked. Get a decent set of pants, it's cheaper and easier than adding new fairings. (I don't have good pants, BTW.. I ride in jeans)

[Wrecent_Wryder]

6f

[Turd Ferguson]

"Ooohh, I don't like it out here in the wind, let me back in my shell where I'm protected!". Sounds like the rallying cry of a cager to me.

IMHO, being "out there" is almost the definition of motorcycling.

Yeah, fairings can be more comfortable. So can a Buick. 

Agree'd.  I converted my 2005 GS500F to a naked bike a year ago and I haven't looked back.  For me, motorcycling isn't about comfort and praticality...if it was I would be in my cage with the heat cranked up.

-Turd.

[PuddleJumper]

I'm planning on going the other way.
I have an '04 and have everything I need to make it a naked. Just haven't had the time to do it.

[mach1]

i never said the naked version looked bad i like it, i also like the fairing look im a big fan u RR's and supersports. plus im lazy and dont feel like doing the concersion i have everything but the turn signals.

[briandor]

"Ooohh, I don't like it out here in the wind, let me back in my shell where I'm protected!". Sounds like the rallying cry of a cager to me.

IMHO, being "out there" is almost the definition of motorcycling.

Yeah, fairings can be more comfortable. So can a Buick. 

Yeah, I like to be comfortable when I ride.  So sue me.  That's why I bought a F instead of an E.  I like the fairings and the added wind protection.  I like the fairing look better too.  Just a matter of choice really.  I'll be honest, I'm not a diehard rider (at least not yet).  I get out when the weather is nicer and I'm usually a cager when it is colder out.  I'll suck it up for a morning commute when the temps are supposesed to be nice for the rest of day though.  I guess I'm more of a casual rider.  Probably something to do with not being old school either since I just started riding about a month ago.  At least I chose a good bike to start with.

[psychobob]

search "E to F conversion"... you'll find at least 10 threads on the topic. Short answer: Can be done, but lots of work/time/effort/money... and why? Maybe mount up an '01+ tank and tail... but why all the fugly plastic?

Thanks,  and all the plastic is cause I ride through most of the year, and believe me when your rolling down the highway in early NOV the wind protection will be very much appreciated.

[Wrecent_Wryder]

T6

[psychobob]

I don't disagree with any of that.  This is my 2nd GS, the first I bought almost specificly because I liked the looks of it.  Now that my first one is totaled, I'm thinking of trying something different.  If at any time I decide i don't like it I just take the plastic off, and keep rolling. 

As for being a cager, I am partially a cager, but not by choice.  I unfortunately have very little time for joy rides, and most long trips I have 2 little ones that come with.   Being that the oldest one can barely reach the foot pegs I really can't take either of them on the bike.  But, I do still manage to put 4-5k on the bike every year between March, and November. 

In addition to being ready for something different farings will keep me warmer when I do take longer trips.  Staying warm conserves energy, and reduces fatigue, and that improves A)my ability to ride, and B) the miles I can put on without endangering myself.

That's some of my reasoning, and like Wryder said I have no problem with people disagreeing with me.....as long as they realize I'm right   LOL

[Turd Ferguson]

i have everything but the turn signals.

The naked versions use the exact same turn signals as your F does.  The little ears on the fork brackets mount em' right up.

Lets not kid ourselves, the strangely proportioned fairings don't make a GS any closer to a supersport.  Heres a before and after of my bike.  To me, the naked verson looks tough.

[mach1]

it doesnt make it closer to a SS but the fairings give it that look. at least from far away.

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Turd, I'll always be jealous of that black frame..

[average]

Why; just paint yours? 

[NiceGuysFinishLast]

Why; just paint yours? 

GS is my only transportation. If I had a beater bike or car to take to work, I'd strip the GS down to the frame, paint/powdercoat/rhinoliner it, clean EVERYTHING, put it all back together piece by loving piece. But I can't afford to do it, timewise.. sadly

[anthonyd5189]

As much as I love the fairings...the GS does look VERY good naked.