01 and newer tail

[darb85]

So im planning on converting my tail to the newer tail design.  what do i need to do so, obviously the tail, the seat, tail light.

Anything else?

[frankieG]

i am not sure but i think there may be different mounts ie bolts.  i think there must be a thread here somewhere about that.

[darb85]

ya thats what im thinking, i just cant find a thread that really breaks it down

[frankieG]

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40551.0

[darb85]

 

[bucks1605]

Maybe when you get done you could do a nice step by step write up. I've been interested in doing this for awhile now too.

[Jay_wolf]

If u can weld ., then its easy , i can take pics of my 01 frame with nothing on , next to my 1996 frame , so u can see where the mounts are ment to be

[The Buddha]

OK one small question ...
WHY
The newer tail leaves parts of your electrics open, and it hits the ground - hard when you drop the bike.
Anyway, you'd need the tail light and seat too. And yea, the seat lock is in the shittiest place possible, in a 1 inch hole in the plastic. WTF ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[Teek]

Yeah, I like the older style MUCH better!

[dgyver]

It is about looks and personal taste. The newer has sportier lines. If you hit the electrics when going down... you have much bigger problems to deal with.

[Jay_wolf]

I Much prefer the new lines, hence why i got a 2001 over my 1996 , i liked the 1996 frame better , but the fairing looks good on the 01+ tail

[dgyver]

Another thing... the seat lock and cable are different as well. The latch is the same though.

[The Buddha]

It is about looks and personal taste. The newer has sportier lines. If you hit the electrics when going down... you have much bigger problems to deal with.

I didn't say the electrics hit the ground, the plastic does. The electrics are exposed when you slap a 01+ tail on a 89-00. 01+ electrics are covered up better by the tail.

Yea looks, yep, vanity ... same freaking reason women get cartoon boobs made out of concrete to get men to like them.
I can take the 01+ with the stock tail ... In fact I'd even buy an 01+ ... BTW suzuki did it to get the bikes looking like GSXR baby brother types. I can even understand that. I just hate the extra pain from fitting the 01+ on the 89-00 ... I even understand the tank and front fairing part, better drag and larger tank, just dont drop it.
Cool.
Buddha.

[dgyver]

Ok, I miss read what you said.... not like it is easy to read most of your posts anyway.

[The Buddha]

Confucius say "if you cant convince with results, confuse with technicalities"
Cool.
Buddha.

[dgyver]

I know it a different way... but the meaning is the same.