Thinkiing of going naked...

[CndnMax]

Basically scrapped my left side fairing and realized it be just as much for a new fairing then it would be for a headlight and bracket.
how much would i get for these:

like new RH fairing (06 silver)
like new mirrors( just payed 26 bucks for a new one)
top fairing with slight road rash( not noticeable since both the paint and rash is black)
headlight
flush mounts

wondering how much i could save if i convert it lol
any recommendations on dual or single headlight?

[DoD#i]

Single .vs. dual is often also large reflector .vs. small, and I certainly think that large reflector works better. I'd put on a 12-inch diameter light if they were commonly available.

But most treat it purely as style thing (who cares if I can see - it's about looking good!), and if it's a style thing, the question is what is your style?

Had one example of using the F headlight on a naked here recently.

[mach1]

I went naked after a crash and regretted it ever since and am faired again and get more complaments and it looks better

[lewismug]

well mach, I've seen pictures of you and I can understand why you didn't get very many compliments while naked.......

[bluelespaul]

ive been much happier with mine ever since ive went naked. i just like the way riding feels with all the wind in your face, you really gotta hang on if you go anywhere over 85 haha

[philward]

wondering how much i could save if i convert it lol
any recommendations on dual or single headlight?

I converted my F to an E for very little money (not because it was damaged, just out of preference).

I got my twin headlight from streetfighterstore.co.uk.  You can get it in black or chrome (both metal).  From time to time they have them on special, but even at full rate its only ~$70 plus some postage.  They include wiring-loom, plugs and bulbs.

The brackets I picked up from the wrecker's yard for $15.  They needed putty, a sand and some rattle can to bring them back to like the day they left the factory.

A pair of mirrors (new) set me back $30.

As for the issue of light output - they're as bright, probably brighter, than when I had the fairings on.

[average]

I went totally opposite and converted my 90 to an F.  Right now I'm in the works of sourcing another headlight for a projector project.

[SteveM]

When I went looking for a GS500, I specifically wanted the naked version over the F as I like the look better. The clean unspoiled looks of a naked is timeless and have unobstructed access to the front end is preferred over having to reach around or remove a fairing. I might consider adding a small flyscreen at a later date though just to protect the instrument cluster.

[merisey]

If you do go naked can I call dibs on the rh fairing.... dang bike slid off ramp while loading in the rain...

[mach1]

well mach, I've seen pictures of you and I can understand why you didn't get very many compliments while naked.......

  . wow that was a good laugh I didnt get it at first and second.