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Title: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 28, 2006, 08:03:05 PM
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Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: average on January 29, 2006, 12:58:12 AM
what did you do to your taillight?
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 29, 2006, 01:16:47 AM
This is what I did

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=23389.0
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: that_guy on January 29, 2006, 01:18:55 AM
I just installed bar end mirrors myself.  i like them.  It is a new sensation to look Down though..
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 29, 2006, 03:06:02 AM
Quote from: that_guy on January 29, 2006, 01:18:55 AM
I just installed bar end mirrors myself.  i like them.  It is a new sensation to look Down though..

It takes a bit to get used to them & even longer to get them adjusted properly. Compared to the standard mirrors on the GS's they're 100% on them.
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: surlybruce on January 29, 2006, 06:40:37 AM
Bike looks great Bubba!
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: dbarile on January 29, 2006, 12:36:58 PM
Very nice.

The black fairing works in really well with the rest of the package.

I like the mirrors too.

:thumb:
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: ninja_steve on January 29, 2006, 12:49:18 PM
what kind of fairing is that? looks good  :thumb:
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 29, 2006, 01:19:58 PM
The fairing is called a 'Stone' fairing. It's a universal fairing based on what was a common fairing on the Kwakas & Hondas of the 70's.


It gives pretty good protection on the highway as well.


Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: rtcpenguin on January 29, 2006, 02:00:38 PM
Sorry but that windscreen just looks ridiculous.
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: annguyen1981 on January 29, 2006, 05:04:53 PM
I personally don't like the screen either, but it's your bike.  If you like it, then kudos to you.

Can you post close-up pics of the custom taillight?  Side pic and rear pic?  Thankz :thumb:
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: starwalt on January 29, 2006, 05:36:28 PM
Great job BubbaZ.  :thumb:
It gives the GS a retro look that (maybe) you were trying to achieve. In this case it works well.

It is a very clean looking project.

Body parts are subject to personal tastes, thus the negative comments. Just like a girlfriend/wife, it doesn't matter what others think because you are the one that gets to ride her.  ;)
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 29, 2006, 06:13:17 PM
Quote from: starwalt on January 29, 2006, 05:36:28 PM
Great job BubbaZ.  :thumb:
It gives the GS a retro look that (maybe) you were trying to achieve. In this case it works well.

It is a very clean looking project.

Body parts are subject to personal tastes, thus the negative comments. Just like a girlfriend/wife, it doesn't matter what others think because you are the one that gets to ride her.  ;)

Your right on the money about body work, I was a little unsure about that fairing, but it looks ok on plus it works well on the highway.

I wanted to get a 'cafe racer' look to the bike.

QuoteCan you post close-up pics of the custom taillight?  Side pic and rear pic?  Thankz

I'll take some pics the next day or two.

Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on January 29, 2006, 11:32:39 PM
Thanks Bubba I was wondering how the stone farings look on the GS you'll have to do the Stone run if its still going on and have you seen the movie?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072209/

A good ole motorcycling/Bikie film, the scene where on of the boys is tripping and see an assasin is classic. :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: bubba zanetti on January 30, 2006, 12:29:15 AM
Quote from: Lukewarm Wilson on January 29, 2006, 11:32:39 PM
Thanks Bubba I was wondering how the stone farings look on the GS you'll have to do the Stone run if its still going on and have you seen the movie?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072209/

A good ole motorcycling/Bikie film, the scene where on of the boys is tripping and see an assasin is classic. :thumb: :cheers:

I'm watching the movie now  :laugh: I have a copy on tape, I'm just going to get a copy on DVD.

After Mad Max, Stone is my fave Aussie movie.
Title: Re: More mods !!!
Post by: tophyr on January 30, 2006, 02:38:05 AM
BUBBA! HA!

Hi ;)
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Post by: melloGS on January 30, 2006, 08:51:18 AM
lookin' good :thumb: