Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:21:27 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:21:27 AM
I just called the Suzuki dealership, for a quote on a new tank for my '02 gs500 (http://www.meighan.com/bike/)... $758.59 CAD (about $575 American)... :o
I asked if that was for the whole assembly, because I figured if I bought it I could sell the gas cap or something, and he said "Nope that's just for the shell, but it comes with the stickers and everything!"
Yes, thanks... stickers make me feel soooooooo much better :(
I'm going to cry!
I asked if that was for the whole assembly, because I figured if I bought it I could sell the gas cap or something, and he said "Nope that's just for the shell, but it comes with the stickers and everything!"
Yes, thanks... stickers make me feel soooooooo much better :(
I'm going to cry!
Title: oh my god!
Post by: tmckay on July 13, 2004, 10:29:51 AM
Post by: tmckay on July 13, 2004, 10:29:51 AM
You probably can buy some beat up old parts or race bike for that much and get a lot more than a gas tank. Well, maybe not for an 02...
Of course, there's always Ebay :)
Trev
Of course, there's always Ebay :)
Trev
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 10:30:40 AM
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 10:30:40 AM
Kinda makes you wonder how they could ever make a profit by selling the original bike for the MSRP, doesn't it?
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." (Marcellus, in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)
No, I don't have stuff like that memorized. I looked it up!
"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." (Marcellus, in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)
No, I don't have stuff like that memorized. I looked it up!
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:36:50 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:36:50 AM
Quote from: tmckayYou probably can buy some beat up old parts or race bike for that much and get a lot more than a gas tank. Well, maybe not for an 02...
Of course, there's always Ebay :)
Trev
I've been looking on ebay, I found an older one, but it wouldn't fit my bike... I need 01 or newer. I posted the link to the ebay one a few days ago though, and someone else from the forum bought it, so that's good.
Stupid tank :(
Title: oh my god!
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 10:43:56 AM
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 10:43:56 AM
what is wrong with your tank?
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:48:00 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:48:00 AM
Quote from: frankieGwhat is wrong with your tank?
I crashed :(
<-- click for larger image :o
Title: oh my god!
Post by: The Buddha on July 13, 2004, 10:48:28 AM
Post by: The Buddha on July 13, 2004, 10:48:28 AM
Quote from: Kerry"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." (Marcellus, in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)
No, I don't have stuff like that memorized. I looked it up!
Nope we dont believe it...
And frankieG "Awwww Crap she wrecked it"
Cool.
Srinath.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 10:53:11 AM
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 10:53:11 AM
ya i am still picking up parts from my TLR off the road :x
meg you can pull out the dents and have it painted, but that is going to be expensive too because auto paint is worth more than gold for some reason.
how is the weather in vancouver? almost 30 here in sometimessunnybutmostlycoldandrainythissummernewbrunswick
meg you can pull out the dents and have it painted, but that is going to be expensive too because auto paint is worth more than gold for some reason.
how is the weather in vancouver? almost 30 here in sometimessunnybutmostlycoldandrainythissummernewbrunswick
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:57:56 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 10:57:56 AM
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 11:01:30 AM
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 11:01:30 AM
Title: oh my god!
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 11:06:05 AM
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 11:06:05 AM
you have the same bike as me, only a matter of time before mine looks like yours :dunno:
how did u crash? low side obviously but was it those crazy vanc drivers? i remember them from my UBC days in the 80's :nono:
how did u crash? low side obviously but was it those crazy vanc drivers? i remember them from my UBC days in the 80's :nono:
Title: oh my god!
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 11:08:49 AM
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 11:08:49 AM
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:09:08 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:09:08 AM
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:15:22 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:15:22 AM
Quote from: frankieGyou have the same bike as me, only a matter of time before mine looks like yours :dunno:
how did u crash? low side obviously but was it those crazy vanc drivers? i remember them from my UBC days in the 80's :nono:
Do you know where the indy track is? Look at this map - I lost it just before turn 4. I was going along Expo Blvd, and just past Abbot street there was new pavement (right by GM Place)... and I needed to break a tiny bit, and the road was oily which I hadn't seen, and I lost it and lowsided. It happened so fast :(
Title: I get it...
Post by: The Buddha on July 13, 2004, 11:19:02 AM
Post by: The Buddha on July 13, 2004, 11:19:02 AM
Title: oh my god!
Post by: tmckay on July 13, 2004, 11:45:58 AM
Post by: tmckay on July 13, 2004, 11:45:58 AM
Hmm, have you checked salvage yards? I suppose it is a slim chance that someone scrapped an 01 or newer with an intact tank.
Trev
Trev
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:46:46 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:46:46 AM
Quote from: tmckayHmm, have you checked salvage yards? I suppose it is a slim chance that someone scrapped an 01 or newer with an intact tank.
Trev
No luck so far :(
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 11:48:41 AM
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 11:48:41 AM
Hey Meighan, thanks for the unstated tip about "Click to see larger version" photos! I've done it in my straight HTML pages ... why didn't I ever think to try it in my GStwin posts? :dunno:
TESTING....225-degree view from the roof of my house.
(Click on picture for larger version)
(http://www.bbburma.net/BurtonHomes/OremHome4_RooftopPanorama_Thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.bbburma.net/BurtonHomes/OremHome4_RooftopPanorama.jpg)
It's probably wider than your screen, so be prepared to full-size it.
Cool!
(Oh, and ... sorry for the hijack. :? )
TESTING....225-degree view from the roof of my house.
(Click on picture for larger version)
(http://www.bbburma.net/BurtonHomes/OremHome4_RooftopPanorama_Thumbnail.jpg) (http://www.bbburma.net/BurtonHomes/OremHome4_RooftopPanorama.jpg)
It's probably wider than your screen, so be prepared to full-size it.
Cool!
(Oh, and ... sorry for the hijack. :? )
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:59:16 AM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 11:59:16 AM
Quote from: KerryHey Meighan, thanks for the unstated tip about "Click to see larger version" photos! I've done it in my straight HTML pages ... why didn't I ever think to try it in my GStwin posts? :dunno:
TESTING....225-degree view from the roof of my house.
(Click on picture for larger version)
It's probably wider than your screen, so be prepared to full-size it.
Cool!
(Oh, and ... sorry for the hijack. :? )
Nice photo!!!!
Title: oh my god!
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 12:01:49 PM
Post by: frankieG on July 13, 2004, 12:01:49 PM
wow what a view you have kerry, i have never been to utah
Title: oh my god!
Post by: johncam4 on July 13, 2004, 12:35:11 PM
Post by: johncam4 on July 13, 2004, 12:35:11 PM
fur it
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Freeze05 on July 13, 2004, 12:37:35 PM
Post by: Freeze05 on July 13, 2004, 12:37:35 PM
Try these guys: http://www.ajcyclesalvage.com/
I know they have a few GS' for sale as rebuildable, I'm sure they have a few to part out.
I know they have a few GS' for sale as rebuildable, I'm sure they have a few to part out.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Laura on July 13, 2004, 01:20:12 PM
Post by: Laura on July 13, 2004, 01:20:12 PM
Quote"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." (Marcellus, in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)
No, I don't have stuff like that memorized. I looked it up!
I was wondering how you did that! I just thought you were a very knowledgeable fellow with an amazing memory! And I like the view Kerry.
Quoteyes that's the ticket... a Tank bag... a large and floppy tank bag...
:lol:
Laura
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 02:51:49 PM
Post by: Kerry on July 13, 2004, 02:51:49 PM
Quote from: LauraNaw, my memory only took me as far as "rotten in Denmark". (OK, I knew that it was from Hamlet, and that it was written by Shakespeare....) Google took me the rest of the way. :mrgreen:Quote"Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." (Marcellus, in Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4)I was wondering how you did that! I just thought you were a very knowledgeable fellow with an amazing memory!
No, I don't have stuff like that memorized. I looked it up!
Quote from: LauraAnd I like the view Kerry.Thanks! That view is a composite of 7 photos. My PTAssembler (Panorama Tools Assembler) demo made it fairly easy, but it has expired. I need to do something about that. Meanwhile, here are some of the other panoramas I made while the software still worked. I haven't figured out how to get the exposures all the same yet, or how to use PhotoShop to even out the "panel effects". Sigh....
I-84 approaching Ogden Canyon
In the vicinity of Boulder, UT
Outside of Caineville, UT
The Great Salt Lake from the North
The Heber Valley from the East
Hite Crossing (Upper end of Lake Powell, on the Colorado River)
[Sorry Meighan - MAJOR hijack here... :nono: But you started it! :roll: ]
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 03:11:18 PM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 03:11:18 PM
Quote from: Kerry[Sorry Meighan - MAJOR hijack here... :nono: But you started it! :roll: ]
That's ok, nice pics :thumb:
Title: oh my god!
Post by: ollie357 on July 13, 2004, 03:32:51 PM
Post by: ollie357 on July 13, 2004, 03:32:51 PM
Hmmm..How about for the time being putting on a tank bra that covers the whole tank? but yeah, the prices for new tanks are ridiculous.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 03:39:37 PM
Post by: Meighan on July 13, 2004, 03:39:37 PM
Haha I need this:
(http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/newcata/1430E.jpg)
http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/catalogue-zoom.php?id_moto=3875&code=1430E&idprod=1
I wonder how much it is? I can't find a price any where on that web site.
Doubt it's cheap though, plus shipping from France, blah! :o
(http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/newcata/1430E.jpg)
http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/catalogue-zoom.php?id_moto=3875&code=1430E&idprod=1
I wonder how much it is? I can't find a price any where on that web site.
Doubt it's cheap though, plus shipping from France, blah! :o
Title: oh my god!
Post by: 500rider on July 13, 2004, 03:55:35 PM
Post by: 500rider on July 13, 2004, 03:55:35 PM
Kerry: Holy smoke you must have some awesome biking roads with those hills all around!
Meighan:
Why not just apply some bondo sand/file down and paint yourself. What have you got to lose? It's already ugly! I posted this paint reference before about which paints are oil/gas resistant. There are some rattle can paints that are gas resistant. Tremco gloss black is one of them I think. Usually the coloured ones are not gas resistant.
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8572&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
Meighan:
Why not just apply some bondo sand/file down and paint yourself. What have you got to lose? It's already ugly! I posted this paint reference before about which paints are oil/gas resistant. There are some rattle can paints that are gas resistant. Tremco gloss black is one of them I think. Usually the coloured ones are not gas resistant.
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8572&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
Title: oh my god!
Post by: Rema1000 on July 13, 2004, 04:15:27 PM
Post by: Rema1000 on July 13, 2004, 04:15:27 PM
There's a black neoprene tank cover which I've seen around (but can't find any links to it anymore). It looked like a really good thing, since my tank gets really cold in winter ---brrrrr---. It only fit the newer GS, so I didn't buy one. But I had a thought that I could stitch-up one myself. You could make your own Bagster-like cover out of neoprene.
EDIT: the US distributor for Bagster is Eurobikes in Manassas, VA. $150 for the tank cover (also a sale, $250 for tank protector and matching tank bag, "a $50 value!").
The Canadian distributor is Clary Sports, 67,route 329 JOT2C0 St Donat ( QC ).
(+1.819.424.45.45 , mailclary@st-donat.net or www.clarysports.com)
EDIT: the US distributor for Bagster is Eurobikes in Manassas, VA. $150 for the tank cover (also a sale, $250 for tank protector and matching tank bag, "a $50 value!").
The Canadian distributor is Clary Sports, 67,route 329 JOT2C0 St Donat ( QC ).
(+1.819.424.45.45 , mailclary@st-donat.net or www.clarysports.com)
Title: oh my god!
Post by: R3d on July 13, 2004, 11:21:39 PM
Post by: R3d on July 13, 2004, 11:21:39 PM
Hmm... My brother does marine upholstery. Wonder if I could talk him into making tank covers...
Title: oh my god!
Post by: dgyver on July 14, 2004, 07:52:56 AM
Post by: dgyver on July 14, 2004, 07:52:56 AM
Quote from: MeighanHaha I need this:
http://www.bagster.com/en/moto/catalogue-zoom.php?id_moto=3875&code=1430E&idprod=1
I wonder how much it is? I can't find a price any where on that web site.
Doubt it's cheap though, plus shipping from France, blah! :o
//www.eurobikes.com US $149.99
//www.clarysports.com could not find these covers listed but here is their phone number: 1-888-577-2929
Title: oh my god!
Post by: dgyver on July 14, 2004, 07:57:05 AM
Post by: dgyver on July 14, 2004, 07:57:05 AM
fur it like this:
(http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e4/0e/bb_1.JPG)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480578921&category=6027#ebayphotohosting
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
It is a TLS but you get the idea.
(http://i9.ebayimg.com/02/i/01/e4/0e/bb_1.JPG)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2480578921&category=6027#ebayphotohosting
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
It is a TLS but you get the idea.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: sprint_9 on July 14, 2004, 11:10:49 AM
Post by: sprint_9 on July 14, 2004, 11:10:49 AM
Try to get the dents out as good as you can, you will probley have to take it to a body shop or find someone that has the tool. The rest you could probley do yourself. Bondo isnt that hard to work with, if you mess up with that just sand it down and start over. Once you get the bondo sanded just paint it with a rattle can. Then sometime down the road if you want to you can always take it to someone and have it painted to look better.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: boredman111 on August 03, 2004, 04:26:20 PM
Post by: boredman111 on August 03, 2004, 04:26:20 PM
I am sorry but I have to say it. I love reading things from Meighan! You just seem to be a perfect gal.....Good luck getting back on soon, if you ever come down I would let you ride mine ( the bike of course).
2004 GS500F
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/boredman111/mybike.jpg)
:kiss:
2004 GS500F
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v429/boredman111/mybike.jpg)
:kiss:
Title: oh my god!
Post by: JamesG on August 03, 2004, 04:36:58 PM
Post by: JamesG on August 03, 2004, 04:36:58 PM
Is your bike inside a fish tank?
Title: oh my god!
Post by: boredman111 on August 03, 2004, 04:38:18 PM
Post by: boredman111 on August 03, 2004, 04:38:18 PM
That pic is from My cameraphone!
Title: oh my god!
Post by: ghettorigged on August 03, 2004, 06:40:42 PM
Post by: ghettorigged on August 03, 2004, 06:40:42 PM
Quote from: JamesGIs your bike inside a fish tank?
LOL :lol:
I was wondering if he used vaseline on the lens to make it seem more "pouty", like in the old movies! ;)
Title: oh my god!
Post by: kyzee on August 03, 2004, 09:30:56 PM
Post by: kyzee on August 03, 2004, 09:30:56 PM
Quote from: sprint_9Try to get the dents out as good as you can, you will probley have to take it to a body shop or find someone that has the tool. The rest you could probley do yourself. Bondo isnt that hard to work with, if you mess up with that just sand it down and start over. Once you get the bondo sanded just paint it with a rattle can. Then sometime down the road if you want to you can always take it to someone and have it painted to look better.
Meighan, sorry to hear the 'ebay' tank did not work out. Looks like the cheapest way to go is to bondo the tank up as suggested by sprint_9 and bra it up. Thats what I'll do until I find a decent tank. hope it goes well in your restoration work.
Title: oh my god!
Post by: glenn9171 on August 04, 2004, 05:30:01 PM
Post by: glenn9171 on August 04, 2004, 05:30:01 PM
Quote from: MeighanQuote from: frankieGwhat is wrong with your tank?
I crashed :(<-- click for larger image :o
Buff it out. It'll be alright. :nana:
Sorry. :roll: