looking for ideas on cosmetics on my 02 gs500 naked (pics appreciated)

[gage5146]

so i have a naked 2002 gs500, that needs a motor rebuild, but while im working on that i would like ideas on what i can do to customize the looks of my gs and would love to see pics, i am interested in different tail, and something other than this awful 70's style headlight. ect. ect. so lets see what you have done (also i am unable to figure out how to post pictures.... )

[craigs449]

Powdercoat the frame and swinger black while the motor is out.

[gsatterw]

hey i love the old school headlight

here's my 02



Got '89 factory clip ons, rim striping, rear sets, ducati SR4 monster windscreen, anodized levers, etc

[bmxr123]

Do a gsxr tail and a katana rear wheel(allows for larger rear tire)

[gsatterw]

Colored chain yo

[gage5146]

i really like the wind screen, and the lower fairing... i would like to find a street fighter headlight, as for the gsxr tail, how do i go about doing that?

[007brendan]

i really like the wind screen, and the lower fairing... i would like to find a street fighter headlight, as for the gsxr tail, how do i go about doing that?

If you have to ask, it's probably not a project you want to take on.  None of those tail swaps are direct bolt-ons.

[bmxr123]

i have built quite a few street fighters and i will tell you that my favorite look for a front end is the old school round headlight:



But a street fighter headlight is totally doable for you!  Go on ebay and search for them, or you can pick up one on craigslist too..Most of them come with rubber mounts that go right onto your forks..Very easy stuff..

Here a couple others i've done that you might like a bit more(seeing as how you don't care for the traditional:

I didn't particularly like this last one, but it definitely sold on craigslist in a day!

[gage5146]

i like the yamaha, quite a bit, but how useless are the lights themselves, dont look like they are very bright... i think the kawasaki lights are horrible. lol

[Funderb]

Colored chain yo

dont be racist, "african american" chain is preferred. 


I also prefer the single round headlight, but also like the dominator side by side setup. check the wiki.
I think that a new set of bars, superbike, or clip-ons, and a little flyscreen or cafe fairing make the bike look exceptional.
and a fenderectomy if you havent already done one is mandatory.

[Janx101]

dont do what this dude did ... he definitely forgot some cosmetics and coverings!

http://www.thedailyrash.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/naked-old-man-rides-motorcycle.jpg