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Title: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: mountindewGS on July 10, 2006, 08:55:43 PM
I know it not going be bolt on or anything esle like that, but how hard is it to put the upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F? Iv'e seen it in afew pic and think it look alot better then the stock GS500F.
I think it's the 2002  GSX-R fairing.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: nick_villan on July 10, 2006, 10:09:12 PM
luck
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: pantablo on July 11, 2006, 12:06:30 AM
race fairing or street fairing (with headlight)?
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: mountindewGS on July 11, 2006, 03:59:29 PM
street... Iv'e seen it on bikepics.com under GS500F 2004 modle
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: l3uddha on July 11, 2006, 05:09:37 PM
you're seeing the GS-R faring made by that dude in Brazil. it costs over $800 I think.  :cookoo:
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: mountindewGS on July 12, 2006, 05:12:28 PM
Wow, just for the upper fairing! so it's not just the fairing off a GSXR? Where can you find these fair or find brazil?
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: Turd Ferguson on July 12, 2006, 05:20:29 PM
Do a search for "Aluizio Motors Fairing" or something similar.  That is the company that makes them and they are based in Brazil.  I've heard that they cost more like $1000.  Looks great though.

-Turd.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: 94suzuki500 on July 12, 2006, 07:31:34 PM
the fairing isnt just the upper fairing.  its a whole new sides and front as well as clip ons and maybe some other stuff.  I have no experience with it but i hear it isnt the best out there as far as fit and finish.  but i would agree, looks real good.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: werase643 on July 12, 2006, 07:51:32 PM
looks 100 times better than the old TITAN kit
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: mrdomino on July 12, 2006, 08:08:32 PM
http://www.aluiziomotos.com.br/v4/br/PersonalizacoesDetalhe.asp?PERS_COD=PERS000004        :thumb:
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: DMac on July 12, 2006, 08:26:47 PM
this is a good question though, can GSXR fairing snap onto a new model GS500? I don't see why it couldn't but I don't know if the measurements are different
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: mountindewGS on July 17, 2006, 07:30:49 PM
Thanks everyone for your help, turthfully I just what the front front end and that it.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: DMac on July 17, 2006, 07:35:25 PM
I know this thread is kinda dead, but nobody answered my question, and I am now wondering. Can the fairings be switched? Any help would be great, thx
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: TragicImage on July 17, 2006, 08:06:48 PM
short and simple.


not without lots of fabrication work.


Go down to your local Suzuki dealer and look at a GSXR....... there's your answer.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: rangerbrown on July 17, 2006, 08:10:19 PM
better yet find and make good buddys with some one that has one (gsxr) and tear into it.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: Altephor on July 18, 2006, 06:19:22 AM
Hmm why spend all that money to make a GS look like a GSXR, when you could just buy a GSXR?
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: HONEY_B99012000 on July 18, 2006, 08:05:32 AM
Hey guys. Honey here. My boyfriend and I were talking about changing the fairing on his V-Strom 650 from red to black. He called the shop where he got his and they said that it was doable. Now, my question for you guys is have any of you tried to put the '05 black and silver fairing on the '04 yellow/black/silver? Will it cost as much as trying to put on the GSX-R? I don't want to have to spend a grand doing this but I like the color scheme of the '05 better. Advise??

O0
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on July 18, 2006, 10:02:45 AM
Uhh.. should be a straight swap. Cost you whatever the new fairing costs, and that's it. I think.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: Chuck on July 18, 2006, 11:56:12 AM
Quote from: werase643 on July 12, 2006, 07:51:32 PM
looks 100 times better than the old TITAN kit

Aw, man... why ya gotta poop on the titan?  I think it looks decent.  At least say it looks 3 to 5 times better, but 100?  That's harsh.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: TarzanBoy on July 19, 2006, 06:47:20 PM
AFAIK, all the GS500 fairings (2004,2005,2006) are completely interchangeable.

As for a GSXR fairing... no  not doable without moving (welding) new mounting points... and then there's the issue of the GSXR being a taller and wider bike than the GS500.   The upper cowl alone will give you headaches (faired bikes have their instrumentation built into the upper fairing stay.... the GS500 has them attached to the triple clamp I think).

If you are going for the look, then your best bet is the Brazilian aluziomotos fairing that someone already linked to.   Unfortunately, that fairing is expensive and not quite worth the money (and headaches to make it fit... i've heard that the tail section is a pain).

There was a bike on the board that added the aluiziomotos fairing... i think it was up in Chicago somewhere.  It went up for sale in late 2005 I think.
Title: Re: putting upper GSX-R fairing on the GS500F
Post by: average on July 19, 2006, 08:39:32 PM
Quote from: werase643 on July 12, 2006, 07:51:32 PM
looks 100 times better than the old TITAN kit
Annnnnnnd how   :cheers: