What are you doing to the bike over the winter?

[Tombstones81]

Just curious as to what everyone plans to do to their bike over the winter season. (if you even really have one!)

Me.
Going to completely dismantle the bike.
Clean everything up that needs to be.
Paint the frame black, tank plastics &  rims a Dark red / Burgundy and repaint the engine black (PO got overspray on pretty much EVERYTHING) and pretty much anything else that needs painting.
Get an R1 or FZ1 taillight as seen here http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id55.html
Replace the rear shock with one from a 93 Kat.
Also possibly swap the front end from the same 93 Kat. (which will add dual front brakes  )
Get a K&N open air filter.
Repaint the exhaust again and do an even better job then last time.
Reline the gas tank if it needs it.
Install Buel turn signals (front & rear) as seen here http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id32.html

and pretty much just clean up anything and everything I need to.
Want to get this sucker lookin like it just came off the showroom floor.

Lookin forward to all of this probably as much as I look forward to riding it! haha

pretty big list but its going to be Tons of fun!!!
Def. going to be keeping a thread updated on my progress when I finally get ready to.

So what does everyone have in mind?

[fraze11]

I'll be installing this gauge cluster; right after I get my garage furnace fixed

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/fCMSBackend/imgRoot/specs/ba011b02.jpg

[Dr.McNinja]

Jardine RT-one Full System + lunchbox
Swap out bars for supersports
Ride the twisties out at lee canyon
Full fenderectomy possibly with integrated LED taillight
Flushmount front signals.

I'll be installing this gauge cluster; right after I get my garage furnace fixed

http://www.kosonorthamerica.com/fCMSBackend/imgRoot/specs/ba011b02.jpg

Do want. How much/is it compatible?

[tialloydragon]

I will be installing stainless brake lines, and adding more LED pods to the inside of the frame. 

[fraze11]

Do want. How much/is it compatible?
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I got it used on ebay for $180 and I'm *told* it will work and fit.  There's a thread on the board somewhere about a member who did the swap, so I trust it will work   I'll keep detailed photo's/steps and post it when I'm done.

Found this thread:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57544.msg652687#msg652687

[XLAR8]

i rode it like normal and now summer is here i will keep riding it lol

[kml.krk]

I will keep riding it to work, like I do everyday. As long as there is no ice on the roads. If there is ice I wait couple days before they salt the streets and then I keep riding.
PS. My commute is short, I use many layers of clothing and I go slowly as there is not as much tire grip as in the warm weather.

[pdx dino burner]

Paint, front and rear suspension, indicators, bar adjust, fork brace. Whole new ride!

[applecrew]

I'm with KML.KRK - I'll keep riding as long as there is no ice on the road. If Suzi is willing to start in the morning, I'm willing to ride!
It ain't always easy, but I'm comfortable enough to do it. Came in one morning last year it was 10F.  I'll have to admit that I think that was rather extreme... but I'm a nutcase.



Cheers!

[jacob_ns]

I'm also doing a complete dismantle/rebuild. Cleaning everything, powdercoating the frame/other parts, replacing the swingarm bearings, rerouting some wiring, adding a USB charger and reassembling.,

[weedahoe]

Mine is a Gs500e and is 85% stripped now. All i've got to do is finish doing the valve adjustments and then pull the engine and rear rim, front rim and then the trees and forks. I've already started blasting parts with glass beads and black diamonds.

New complete. Katana rear rim will be here Tues. Still looking for a cheap front Katana rim to match. Got a jet kit waiting as well new grips, K&N lunch box, brake pads and some stuff to re-line the fuel tank. Also got a new oil cooler, oil pan, gasket and K&N oil filter waiting to go on.

Everything is getting powder coated but i haven't even thought of colors yet. I've got my own gun and cabinet but want something bright. I can't decide if I'm gonna do metallic or candy.

I also bought the fairing and headlight from a gs500f that will be added on.

[CarlosMendoza]

New fork brace, rebuild instrument cluster (so will have spare parts to sell), replace tach cable, replace some burnt out bulbs & ride as much as possible. It does not get too cold for very long in Tennessee.

[mister]

Nothing but keep riding it. It's working well so I don't fix what ain't broke but do keep enjoying its non-brokenness 

Michael

[rebel_rocket]

Installing a koso RX1N gauge
Fixing the dent in my tank
painting
Possibly a tail swap for an SV650 (still deciding if I want a passenger seat since I don't have one)
Installing a belly pan
Installing a cellphone charger
making a bracket for said cellphone charger

[hawaiianGS]

I'm just going to keep riding baby! Love these Hawaiian winters.

[fraze11]

Nothing but keep riding it. It's working well so I don't fix what ain't broke but do keep enjoying its non-brokenness 

Michael

I like to look at it as replacing whats already working ... I'll still enjoy its non-brokenness all while taking advantage of its new workingness

[ASUDave]

I would consider this the beginning of the riding season in AZ! (Even though I rode it all summer, too)

[average]

Painting fairings and rusted bits and installing the arm MUUUUUWWWAAAAAAAHHH! 

[kml.krk]

I'm with KML.KRK - I'll keep riding as long as there is no ice on the road. If Suzi is willing to start in the morning, I'm willing to ride!
It ain't always easy, but I'm comfortable enough to do it. Came in one morning last year it was 10F.  I'll have to admit that I think that was rather extreme... but I'm a nutcase.



Cheers!

Yeah starting in such temperatures is often a pain if your battery is not in excellent condition. Due to staring issues I have learned how to push start the bike last year I had to start it in 3rd gear because in such low temperatures oil gets so thick that I couldn't even push it in 2nd gear (clutch pulled in all the way of course). Hope this winter will not be as touch as the last one. I believe the coldest I rode in last year was 5F. I was going to school on Saturday morning. On every stop light I had to put my hands over the engine or exhaust just to warm up my gloves/hands.
I have hand guards and heated grips but in such temperatures they don't help much - all they do is that if you put your hand over the exhaust, hand guards and heated grips combined will help to preserve some of that warmth gathered from the pipe.

Ride safe

[GI_JO_NATHAN]

I'm gonna try to keep it simple. Gonna check/adjust valves, clean the carbs, and swap my drag bars out for a set of dirtbike bars I picked up. I'll prolly try again to get my hand guards to work. If all that goes well I may mess with a few other things. But only after it's back together and running first..