Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: SuZuki10 on August 24, 2004, 01:44:54 PM
Post by: SuZuki10 on August 24, 2004, 01:44:54 PM
I want to chop it off!! It's so ugly, and it runs over the back tire and acts as the bottom portion of the "trunk" space and holds my blinkers. What is the easiest and ChEaPesT way to get rid of this ugly piece of plastic without causing all new problems?
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: cozy on August 24, 2004, 01:50:49 PM
Post by: cozy on August 24, 2004, 01:50:49 PM
http://www.gstwin.com/fenderectomy.htm
to qoute our fearless leader:
There is more to this site than just a message board. CHECK IT OUT!!
to qoute our fearless leader:
There is more to this site than just a message board. CHECK IT OUT!!
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: pantablo on August 24, 2004, 03:12:49 PM
Post by: pantablo on August 24, 2004, 03:12:49 PM
check here too:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/pablosgs500page/id48.html
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/pablosgs500page/id48.html
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: pizzleboy on August 24, 2004, 05:49:11 PM
Post by: pizzleboy on August 24, 2004, 05:49:11 PM
and this
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Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: Roadstergal on August 24, 2004, 05:50:15 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 24, 2004, 05:50:15 PM
Pizzle, how did you do your turn signals? I didn't see a How To on your site...
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: pizzleboy on August 24, 2004, 05:51:12 PM
Post by: pizzleboy on August 24, 2004, 05:51:12 PM
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/pablosgs500page/id36.html
has some details.
has some details.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: werase643 on August 24, 2004, 07:38:09 PM
Post by: werase643 on August 24, 2004, 07:38:09 PM
i left it alone... i didn't care....when was i going to look at the back of my bike....while riding..... :mrgreen:
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 24, 2004, 07:53:22 PM
Post by: oramac on August 24, 2004, 07:53:22 PM
see mine...done with a dremel
(http://www.gstwin.com/albums/member_bikes/atm.jpg)
(http://www.gstwin.com/albums/member_bikes/atm.jpg)
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: jusAgs on August 24, 2004, 08:20:25 PM
Post by: jusAgs on August 24, 2004, 08:20:25 PM
Quote from: oramacsee mine...done with a dremel
are those stock rims? if so did you use paint stripper to get the black out?
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: pantablo on August 24, 2004, 08:35:25 PM
Post by: pantablo on August 24, 2004, 08:35:25 PM
jusAgs,
that looks good. Looks like you did what I did but you used the stock license bracket. Good thinking.
Nice rim polishing too.
that looks good. Looks like you did what I did but you used the stock license bracket. Good thinking.
Nice rim polishing too.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 24, 2004, 08:38:39 PM
Post by: oramac on August 24, 2004, 08:38:39 PM
Thanks, I masked off the center of the rim and used aircraft paint stripper. Cleaned off any remaining with stainless steal wool. Also stripped the pillion handle. I like the look.
p.s. by buying after-market signals and relocating them, I could trim A LOT more of the fender. I like the signals up on the rear fairings. Looks more aggressive imho. Notice the usd brake light?
p.s. by buying after-market signals and relocating them, I could trim A LOT more of the fender. I like the signals up on the rear fairings. Looks more aggressive imho. Notice the usd brake light?
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: gsJack on August 24, 2004, 09:14:38 PM
Post by: gsJack on August 24, 2004, 09:14:38 PM
I bought my 02 GS with about 4k miles on it and the rear fender was cut off like shown in the gstwins link. I would rather not have it cut off as it was put there for a purpose. Get much more splash up on the rear of the bike and rider when riding fast in heavy rain. License plate and tail light are quickly covered over with dirty water making them hard to see clearly. :(
Probably not a problem for you Southern California riders, be we have had much rain this year. :x
Since I put on the Givi case it catches the high spray instead of it hitting my back. Still gets the plate and light very dirty though.
Probably not a problem for you Southern California riders, be we have had much rain this year. :x
Since I put on the Givi case it catches the high spray instead of it hitting my back. Still gets the plate and light very dirty though.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: Roadstergal on August 24, 2004, 09:22:27 PM
Post by: Roadstergal on August 24, 2004, 09:22:27 PM
Quote from: werase643i left it alone... i didn't care....when was i going to look at the back of my bike....while riding..... :mrgreen:
Actually, the signals jutting out in the back make it harder to manuver the bike through the labyrinth it gets trapped in while parked at work... they're the limiting factor in clearance on the rear half of the bike.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: SPARKPLUG1977 on August 24, 2004, 09:50:30 PM
Post by: SPARKPLUG1977 on August 24, 2004, 09:50:30 PM
to get the black off of your rims... just use rubbing alcohol and a scotch brite. If you are really daring, start the bike and put it in gear. You can get the paint off the rear in 15 min. the front takes a little longer.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: octane on August 25, 2004, 07:28:44 AM
Post by: octane on August 25, 2004, 07:28:44 AM
http://octaneonline.com/ipw-web/gallery/GS500/PIC00010
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: luksi on August 25, 2004, 08:23:49 PM
Post by: luksi on August 25, 2004, 08:23:49 PM
I love my fender too GSJack....it's good for bumper stickers:
http://www.freepichosting.com/Albums/421547164.html
I love my 2002 GS500 and this forum too...C!
http://www.freepichosting.com/Albums/421547164.html
I love my 2002 GS500 and this forum too...C!
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: crash on August 25, 2004, 10:14:35 PM
Post by: crash on August 25, 2004, 10:14:35 PM
oramac, that seat looks mighty comfy... is it? what is it? where did you get it? :)
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: MarlboroMan on August 25, 2004, 10:26:11 PM
Post by: MarlboroMan on August 25, 2004, 10:26:11 PM
Quote from: oramacThanks, I masked off the center of the rim and used aircraft paint stripper. Cleaned off any remaining with stainless steal wool. Also stripped the pillion handle. I like the look.
When you say aircraft stripper, I immediately think MEK. That stuff will eat paint off ANYTHING. Oh, and give you cancer.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 26, 2004, 08:53:07 PM
Post by: oramac on August 26, 2004, 08:53:07 PM
The seat is a Corbin Gunfighter. Yes, it's comfy. It's nice 'cause I can press myself back into it when crouching behind the screen on the highway. Less wind buffeting. The paint remover was the aircraft paint remover spray that is available at autozone. I believe I read about someone else on the board using it, so I can't take credit for the idea, but I can take credit for the results! :mrgreen: :cheers:
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: seamax on August 26, 2004, 09:01:36 PM
Post by: seamax on August 26, 2004, 09:01:36 PM
so where do you put your license plate now?
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 27, 2004, 06:39:16 AM
Post by: oramac on August 27, 2004, 06:39:16 AM
Look carefully, the original license plate bracket is there. I left a small tab from the fender to mount the plate bracket to. I flipped the bracket usd, then bent the tabs so that they are more angled. I removed the plate for the sake of taking pictures w/o having to edit out the plate later.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: Old Mr. Wilson on August 28, 2004, 06:32:52 AM
Post by: Old Mr. Wilson on August 28, 2004, 06:32:52 AM
Leave it alone. It's traditional. Stop dickin' with it! Allow the bike to be "natural"! :)
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 28, 2004, 09:11:38 AM
Post by: oramac on August 28, 2004, 09:11:38 AM
QuoteLeave it alone. It's traditional. Stop dickin' with it! Allow the bike to be "natural"!
:nana: I prefer to be unique. :mrgreen:
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: indestructibleman on August 28, 2004, 11:37:19 AM
Post by: indestructibleman on August 28, 2004, 11:37:19 AM
Quote from: oramac
:nana: I prefer to be unique. :mrgreen:
you mean unique just like everyone else who've removed their fenders? :lol:
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: Traveler on August 28, 2004, 11:54:18 AM
Post by: Traveler on August 28, 2004, 11:54:18 AM
I believe Oromac meant it is a religious experience, akin to circumcision, or handlebar mitzvar. :roll:
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: patricia on August 29, 2004, 07:02:03 PM
Post by: patricia on August 29, 2004, 07:02:03 PM
I shaved mine off right under the license plate. Much better
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: nicebelair on August 29, 2004, 09:46:51 PM
Post by: nicebelair on August 29, 2004, 09:46:51 PM
look what i did with mine.
http://premium.uploadit.org/nicebelair/PICT0004.JPG
http://premium.uploadit.org/nicebelair/PICT0004.JPG
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: Briggs on August 30, 2004, 10:14:22 AM
Post by: Briggs on August 30, 2004, 10:14:22 AM
To oramac,
I like your tail light. Is that the oem one, just fipped?
I like your tail light. Is that the oem one, just fipped?
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: nicebelair on August 30, 2004, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: nicebelair on August 30, 2004, 11:19:00 AM
so briggs,
are you saying you dont like mine :x :x !!!!!!!!!
im just jokin, but incase you thought i was oramac, mine is off a cbr 600, i think like a 2002.
are you saying you dont like mine :x :x !!!!!!!!!
im just jokin, but incase you thought i was oramac, mine is off a cbr 600, i think like a 2002.
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: ghettorigged on August 30, 2004, 02:42:01 PM
Post by: ghettorigged on August 30, 2004, 02:42:01 PM
Quote from: oramacThe seat is a Corbin Gunfighter. Yes, it's comfy. It's nice 'cause I can press myself back into it when crouching behind the screen on the highway. Less wind buffeting.
I have the same seat and I love it as well. Mine just has the orange pipingto make it look all fancy-pants. :mrgreen:
those rims look hot! 8)
Title: What did you do about that ugly back fender??
Post by: oramac on August 30, 2004, 06:33:35 PM
Post by: oramac on August 30, 2004, 06:33:35 PM
Yup, mine's just the stock tail light flipped upside down.