Higgins's GS500F - Best Looking on Road!(?) - Finally Done!(?) (Lots of Pics!)

[Higgins13]

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[Higgins13]

Sorry, but doesn't look like much was changed from the stock. 

Really? I think there is significant changes. Simply reading my sig will show you what's different. I also consider the signals, lights, windscreen and undertail fairly sognifigant exterior mods. I wasent loomin to start chopping and welding the frame.

[SAFE-T]

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[Higgins13]

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Am I computer illiterate? What's a place holders?

[SAFE-T]

Helps me find your thread later.

[SAFE-T]

I am glad you like your bike, but esthetically it is not significantly different from stock. So I can't say it is the best-looking.

Unfortunately, no one has ever really done much with the GS. It's a pretty limited bike for most people. You could go to town on it, but you would never recover any significant money you might spend on it.

In particular, I really dislike the faux CF LP flushmounts on the front. I am sure a more resourceful person could find a far better flush-mounted signal light. What you have were designed in the 80's, and in my opinion look like it. Sorry, I just don't like them.

Hacking off the rear fender is also going in the wrong direction in my opinion. You are giving up a lot of functionality. I can understand shortening the fender a little bit, but I don't get the FE look. And you could have eliminated the rear turn signals with an integrated rear tail light. In addition, I saw a GS500F in Quebec that had the rear tail light made flush with the rear bodywork, which I thought was a big improvement over the way it sticks out normally.

A competent decal shop could also do something to modify/highlight the OEM graphics a bit ~ I just see some room for improvement, is all.

Lastly, you haven't addressed some other really good options such as different wheels and suspension. And you have stock handle bars and grips. And no electric accessory outlets. Or luggage options.

Oy...you still have lots to do before you can claim best looking status.

[Higgins13]

I choose my rear turn signals over intigrated for cost reasons, mine were 30 vs 200. On all parts I had to balance the budget. I am after all a starving 24 year old male....spare some change sir?

[SAFE-T]

Point taken. Stay calm and carry on.

[Tyler.M]

Like the upgrades man, its subtle but definitely different from stock. The fender elimination probably did the most out of everything, its amazing what removing a hunk of plastic can do to the look of the bike.

[Higgins13]

Like the upgrades man, its subtle but definitely different from stock. The fender elimination probably did the most out of everything, its amazing what removing a hunk of plastic can do to the look of the bike.

Thanks, it was about 30 bucks to do the undertail. If your interested ill send you a link.

[justgswood83]

[justgswood83]

Will be making fiberglass pieces for the sides under the seat and under the tail.

[Tyler.M]

Like the upgrades man, its subtle but definitely different from stock. The fender elimination probably did the most out of everything, its amazing what removing a hunk of plastic can do to the look of the bike.

Thanks, it was about 30 bucks to do the undertail. If your interested ill send you a link.

Sure man, that'd be great

[Higgins13]

Like the upgrades man, its subtle but definitely different from stock. The fender elimination probably did the most out of everything, its amazing what removing a hunk of plastic can do to the look of the bike.

Thanks, it was about 30 bucks to do the undertail. If your interested ill send you a link.

Sure man, that'd be great

Here it is:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330711339071?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I also Pmed you the link

[jpaytoncfd]

Looks awesome, Personally I think the bike has a very good look to begin with so there is not a lot of modding needed for aesthetics. But there are some. I like the fender eliminator. I am going to make my own.

I think your rear signals look great. I don't like the integrated from a safety standpoint. If anything I would have both and make them alternate.

I like the front flush mount idea but I think the ones you got are just a little too big? I think. Something about them. They don't look like they belong. I think these would look better,http://www.ebay.com/itm/Euro-LED-Flush-Mount-Turn-Signal-for-1995-2007-Yamaha-YZF-R6-R1-600R-06-05-04-03-/360506943951?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53efe369cf&vxp=mtr

Love the underlighting. I am going to go with RGB strips, and put some inside the faring openings as well as the wheels.

[Higgins13]

Those look good to. Based on the measurement though they would only be 1cm smaller then the ones I have. perhaps my pictures are deceiving.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271005700085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649


The underglow I have has 15 or so different colors and a wireless controller, similar to a key fob that activates them.

[jpaytoncfd]

Those look good to. Based on the measurement though they would only be 1cm smaller then the ones I have. perhaps my pictures are deceiving.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271005700085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649


The underglow I have has 15 or so different colors and a wireless controller, similar to a key fob that activates them.

I Really want to go with almost invisible. I dont want to know they are there until I turn them on. I was thinking of LED strips. Use that spray on headlight blackout and make them as hidden as possible. That being said if you like your lights then they are great. Its your bike, it suppose to look good to you. not everyone else.

The under lighting is exactly what I want to do. Do you have pics of where you stuck the lights?

[AussieChick]

Now THAT is one freaking nice looking GS!

[Higgins13]

Those look good to. Based on the measurement though they would only be 1cm smaller then the ones I have. perhaps my pictures are deceiving.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271005700085?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649


The underglow I have has 15 or so different colors and a wireless controller, similar to a key fob that activates them.

I Really want to go with almost invisible. I dont want to know they are there until I turn them on. I was thinking of LED strips. Use that spray on headlight blackout and make them as hidden as possible. That being said if you like your lights then they are great. Its your bike, it suppose to look good to you. not everyone else.

The under lighting is exactly what I want to do. Do you have pics of where you stuck the lights?

No Pics but I can tell you exactly were.

2 under the front wind guard thing above the front fender. 1 on the bottom of each side of frame at center of bike. 2 under rear fender/mudguard.

This is the product i used.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Piece-pc-MILLION-COLOR-LED-UNDER-GLOW-GOLF-CART-LIGHT-KIT-NEON-With-LED-Remote-/380432466344?pt=US_Car_Lighting&hash=item58938ac1a8

[Funderb]

also these types of LED strips are awesome:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-30cm-11-6-Flexible-LED-SMD-Strips-5050-High-Power-Chips-Bright-Lights-NEW-/300788406644?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=600059485553&hash=item460862d974