Title: Green GS500
Post by: Zilla on April 21, 2005, 07:42:36 PM
Post by: Zilla on April 21, 2005, 07:42:36 PM
Anyone ever seen or owned a Green GS? Mine is currently red with white wheels. Thinking about getting the frame, swingarm and wheels powdercoated some shade of silver and painting the tank, side covers and fender British Racing Green.
Am I out of my mind or what? :mrgreen:
Am I out of my mind or what? :mrgreen:
Title: Green GS500
Post by: cernunos on April 21, 2005, 07:45:10 PM
Post by: cernunos on April 21, 2005, 07:45:10 PM
No, that would definitely be unique. I think it would look good. Love the little thing (Baby GS) and this forum too.
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Title: Green GS500
Post by: manofthefield on April 21, 2005, 08:16:35 PM
Post by: manofthefield on April 21, 2005, 08:16:35 PM
DO IT! I've wanted to see a british racing green gs for a while, I think it would look pretty good. Maybe with a darker silver frame, etc? good luck :thumb:
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Destro on April 21, 2005, 09:20:12 PM
Post by: Destro on April 21, 2005, 09:20:12 PM
This is the color I want to attempt, Matte Uranium:
(http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/motorcycles/2004/919/Medium/919_medium_01.jpg)
(http://powersports.honda.com/images/model/c028_029_030_031_photos_all/motorcycles/2004/919/Medium/919_medium_01.jpg)
Title: Green GS500
Post by: mastrind on April 21, 2005, 09:58:27 PM
Post by: mastrind on April 21, 2005, 09:58:27 PM
....green plastics....silver frame....gold wheels and highlights....that'd look friggin sweet....
Title: Green GS500
Post by: weaselnoze on April 21, 2005, 10:00:04 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on April 21, 2005, 10:00:04 PM
Quote from: DestroThis is the color I want to attempt, Matte Uranium:
that would be the honda 599 right? i sat on one at the dealer and almost climaxed. i could def see that as and option for my next bike in the future
Title: Green GS500
Post by: cernunos on April 21, 2005, 10:05:46 PM
Post by: cernunos on April 21, 2005, 10:05:46 PM
Tried one of those out a few days back. Nice bike. Comfy. Pricey new. Like to have one. Love the little GS and this forum.
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Title: Green GS500
Post by: mastrind on April 21, 2005, 10:07:47 PM
Post by: mastrind on April 21, 2005, 10:07:47 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/SV_Devon/SV%20Junk/Miggy.jpg)
those 599's are nice....but for what they cost I'd rather pick up a 919....
those 599's are nice....but for what they cost I'd rather pick up a 919....
Title: Green GS500
Post by: davipu on April 21, 2005, 10:08:00 PM
Post by: davipu on April 21, 2005, 10:08:00 PM
ok how about that british green with white accents, clip ons, fork boots, a cool retro look
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Destro on April 21, 2005, 10:08:05 PM
Post by: Destro on April 21, 2005, 10:08:05 PM
Actually its an '04 919 saw one locally and found the paint on color-rite. So sweet.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: sprint_9 on April 21, 2005, 11:36:56 PM
Post by: sprint_9 on April 21, 2005, 11:36:56 PM
Green is bad luck, thats just me though, Im a little superstitious.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: davipu on April 21, 2005, 11:54:07 PM
Post by: davipu on April 21, 2005, 11:54:07 PM
just give me a couple days and I'll see waht I can do
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Zilla on April 22, 2005, 05:22:14 AM
Post by: Zilla on April 22, 2005, 05:22:14 AM
Quote from: sprint_9Green is bad luck, thats just me though, Im a little superstitious.
Green will fit me to a "T" then! :mrgreen:
Title: Green GS500
Post by: raylarrabee on April 22, 2005, 05:25:59 AM
Post by: raylarrabee on April 22, 2005, 05:25:59 AM
I have been thinking about doing mine in BRG, too. I played with photoshop to try to find a pain scheme that would look good. I'll post some pix soon.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: octane on April 22, 2005, 05:50:47 AM
Post by: octane on April 22, 2005, 05:50:47 AM
That Triumph green similar to the Honda you posted is sweet too! A little bit brighter I think.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: scratch on April 22, 2005, 07:48:11 AM
Post by: scratch on April 22, 2005, 07:48:11 AM
Quote from: sprint_9Green is bad luck, thats just me though, Im a little superstitious.
That's only in racing, but look at what Scott Russell did with the ZX7 back in...'90?
Edit: BTW, I'd do the British Racing Green with a black frame and swingarm and keep the rims white for that classy look.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Cal Price on April 22, 2005, 07:51:17 AM
Post by: Cal Price on April 22, 2005, 07:51:17 AM
"Hammerite" paints do a green that is very like BRG with slight metalic highlights, I have often fancied it as and when I get a project bike.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Jake D on April 22, 2005, 09:19:16 AM
Post by: Jake D on April 22, 2005, 09:19:16 AM
I'll never understand why some people like BRG. I guess they weren't moving many units when they were calling it "baby poop green".
Sorry. Just my $.02.
I'll be quiet now.
Sorry. Just my $.02.
I'll be quiet now.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: cozy on April 28, 2005, 12:31:36 PM
Post by: cozy on April 28, 2005, 12:31:36 PM
I saw a green gs500 while walking up the street today to get lunch. The bike had a yosh full on it and sounded great. Tank and plastics were a lighter shade of BRG with orange accents. It looked good but not good enough that i'd do it to mine.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: mavinwy on April 28, 2005, 02:27:55 PM
Post by: mavinwy on April 28, 2005, 02:27:55 PM
Actually, my wife just finished painting hers GM Meadow Green (kind of a real dark metallic green) Silver frame, white rims and decals.
She also rhino-lined her cowl, rear grab bar, case guards and a faux "tank bra". It looks sweet and should never have another tank rust....
Jim
She also rhino-lined her cowl, rear grab bar, case guards and a faux "tank bra". It looks sweet and should never have another tank rust....
Jim
Title: Green GS500
Post by: weaselnoze on April 28, 2005, 02:39:04 PM
Post by: weaselnoze on April 28, 2005, 02:39:04 PM
Quote from: mavinwyShe also rhino-lined her cowl, rear grab bar, case guards and a faux "tank bra". It looks sweet and should never have another tank rust....
Jim
i wanna see a picture of this rhino lined cowl..
Title: Argh
Post by: billdapart on April 28, 2005, 02:49:25 PM
Post by: billdapart on April 28, 2005, 02:49:25 PM
ARGHH!! Somebody beat me to it..
Currently my project GS is matte black (primer with a thin coat of lacquer) I was thinking about doing a light spray of silver and then olive green over the silver with a matte lacquer topcoat. Then do the frame in a polish with a green translucent powder coat.. Still think it would look unique as all get out.
Of course I'll have to commit to a bit more wrench time (a bit less ride time really) to get the frame done.. not sure I want to.
Currently my project GS is matte black (primer with a thin coat of lacquer) I was thinking about doing a light spray of silver and then olive green over the silver with a matte lacquer topcoat. Then do the frame in a polish with a green translucent powder coat.. Still think it would look unique as all get out.
Of course I'll have to commit to a bit more wrench time (a bit less ride time really) to get the frame done.. not sure I want to.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: davipu on April 28, 2005, 03:23:33 PM
Post by: davipu on April 28, 2005, 03:23:33 PM
holy crap, someone from chyenne. sweet now I have someone I can harrass for a place to sleep.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: ponchopirate on April 28, 2005, 04:52:20 PM
Post by: ponchopirate on April 28, 2005, 04:52:20 PM
My ratty GS used to be green (see pic). Bad paint job. I've got a red tank on it now so it's extra ugly.
(http://people.ucsc.edu/~cgorrie/memoto.jpg)
(http://people.ucsc.edu/~cgorrie/memoto.jpg)
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Zilla on April 29, 2005, 10:20:22 AM
Post by: Zilla on April 29, 2005, 10:20:22 AM
Quote from: ponchopirateMy ratty GS used to be green (see pic). Bad paint job. I've got a red tank on it now so it's extra ugly.
Hey, I like that! Well, BRG it is!!!! :)
Title: Green GS500
Post by: nisus1 on April 29, 2005, 10:35:22 AM
Post by: nisus1 on April 29, 2005, 10:35:22 AM
Speaking of green GS's...
This guy is trying to unload this rats nest on some unfortunate soul for way too much, but his last two pics show another GS he has that he painted green...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546569924&category=6027
hope this isn't anyone from the board...
This guy is trying to unload this rats nest on some unfortunate soul for way too much, but his last two pics show another GS he has that he painted green...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546569924&category=6027
hope this isn't anyone from the board...
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Turkina on April 29, 2005, 10:53:19 AM
Post by: Turkina on April 29, 2005, 10:53:19 AM
Quote from: nisus1Speaking of green GS's...Poor little bikes! :x That dude's a moron!
This guy is trying to unload this rats nest on some unfortunate soul for way too much, but his last two pics show another GS he has that he painted green...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546569924&category=6027
hope this isn't anyone from the board...
Title: Green GS500
Post by: '04gs500f on April 29, 2005, 11:40:57 AM
Post by: '04gs500f on April 29, 2005, 11:40:57 AM
Quote from: nisus1Speaking of green GS's...
This guy is trying to unload this rats nest on some unfortunate soul for way too much, but his last two pics show another GS he has that he painted green...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4546569924&category=6027
hope this isn't anyone from the board...
that gs has seen much better days and is hardley worth half of what hes asking =/
Title: Green GS500
Post by: Jake D on April 29, 2005, 12:04:03 PM
Post by: Jake D on April 29, 2005, 12:04:03 PM
A green GS with gold accents? Those colors remind me of a Jeep Sahara.
Now that green one with the red tank? Very Christmasy.
Now that green one with the red tank? Very Christmasy.
Title: Green GS500
Post by: mavinwy on May 02, 2005, 06:25:34 AM
Post by: mavinwy on May 02, 2005, 06:25:34 AM
Quote from: davipuholy crap, someone from chyenne. sweet now I have someone I can harrass for a place to sleep.
If you are coming through.....Sure, give a yell. We have a spare bedroom.
And I aill get some shots of the cowl tonite and get the posted.
Jim
Title: Green GS500
Post by: rizp on May 05, 2005, 06:00:31 PM
Post by: rizp on May 05, 2005, 06:00:31 PM
This is probably my favorite sportbike. The only thing I like about it more than shape is the green/silver paint scheme. It hit me while I was looking at it that there was a post about painting a GS green/silver. DUDE. what better motivation than this?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/rp8400/benelli-tornado-04-bikepics-160074.jpg)
Regards,
Riz
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v466/rp8400/benelli-tornado-04-bikepics-160074.jpg)
Regards,
Riz
:thumb:
Title: Green GS500
Post by: jordanearl on May 05, 2005, 06:31:46 PM
Post by: jordanearl on May 05, 2005, 06:31:46 PM
hey sweet, i want 600 stickers for my 500 too.............