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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: middlem2 on July 22, 2006, 10:24:31 PM

Title: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: middlem2 on July 22, 2006, 10:24:31 PM
thing under the windshield is not there.  I see them in all GS500F pics, but I bought mine used and apparently it was removed.  Since I cant stand my local dealer, can anyone point me in the right direction for the right part?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: Alphamazing on July 22, 2006, 10:32:15 PM
I conveniently have my fairing right here!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/AlphaFire_X5/GSTwin/2006-07-22002.jpg)

The logo IN the black spot on the windscreen is what you're talking about, right?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: blue05twin on July 22, 2006, 11:14:51 PM
Maybe an after market windscree?  Post a pic of it.
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: Egaeus on July 23, 2006, 06:29:19 AM
There's no such thing as a stupid question.  Just stupid people who ask questions.  :icon_mrgreen:

Seriously though, it's probably an aftermarket windscreen, in which case you'd have to get a new one, or have a sticker made.  Either way, it wouldn't be too expensive.
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: phire on July 23, 2006, 09:40:09 AM
Or do you mean that knob-looking thing behind the fairing?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: middlem2 on July 23, 2006, 09:14:04 PM
Thanks for posting the picture.  Your image in the picture is what I want mine to look like, however mine looks like this.........

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2972/dsc05315sz0.th.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05315sz0.jpg)


....so what part and how much am I looing at to get that look?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on July 23, 2006, 09:23:50 PM
Well, if that ain't the friggin weirdest thing... I don't have a parts fiche for the F, since I own an E (or, if you want to be technical, I own a GS500K2, no 'E')... But I'm sure someone can find the part for you.
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: Alphamazing on July 23, 2006, 10:42:30 PM
Uhh... Dude. Whoah. I have no idea what that thing is. It looks like a piece of plastic covering the windshield.

It actually looks kinda nifty. Different, to say the least. I say leave it!
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: pantablo on July 23, 2006, 11:18:41 PM
Quote from: middlem2 on July 23, 2006, 09:14:04 PM
Thanks for posting the picture.  Your image in the picture is what I want mine to look like, however mine looks like this.........

(http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2972/dsc05315sz0.th.jpg) (http://img215.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc05315sz0.jpg)


looks like previous owner painted the black to match the bike. could be simple as that. start with ebay for a replacement original equipment screen. or check ronayers.com for microfiche information. they'll have the part number for you, and the price.

....so what part and how much am I looing at to get that look?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: nascarkeith on July 23, 2006, 11:53:03 PM
It looks like your windshield doesn't have the black trim around it.   I have an 06 and the windscreen has a black strip around the edges and the suzuki logo is part of that.  Your local tint shop could probably put the black on and cut you a logo.  You could tint the whole shield to match your bike and then but the suzuki decal on.  That would be cool! :thumb:
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: CirclesCenter on July 24, 2006, 12:19:00 AM
Umm, that's kinda sweet!

How to fix so it says suzuki? IDK.

Trade Alpha and paint it yellow?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: middlem2 on July 24, 2006, 10:24:02 AM
Alright, I'll check w tint shop and also a dealer in a different city.  Hopefully it wouldnt be that much to get a new replacement window.  I think I understand what you're saying, the bike normally has black under that spot on the faring?  I think you're saying the windshield has the logo, but the black is underneath it.  Ok.  Maybe if I just got a completely tinted windshield, I would have a spare.....hmmm.  Any ideas on locating a completely tinted GS500F windshield, other than a dealership?
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: blue05twin on July 24, 2006, 12:00:10 PM
Some members have bought after market windscreens make a post in the forsale / wanted section and see if anyone wan'ts to sell their old one.
Title: Re: Stupid question, but above my headlamp, the black Suzuki
Post by: RVertigo on July 24, 2006, 01:04:48 PM
Quote from: nascarkeith on July 23, 2006, 11:53:03 PMIt looks like your windshield doesn't have the black trim around it.
That's exactly what I was thinking...

Looks like the screen is just clear, rather than having the added paint (or is it a sticker) on the bottom.