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Title: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 28, 2007, 07:08:47 AM
Picked up my GS this weekend and am soo excited.  Had to share pics.   My 'girl' is in the background. 

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Stang849/IMG_0119Small.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Stang849/IMG_0120Small.jpg)

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t5/Stang849/IMG_0115Small.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: bubba zanetti on May 28, 2007, 07:58:34 PM
They black & grey looks pretty good. Youve almost got a matching bike & jeep.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: Alphamazing on May 28, 2007, 08:06:08 PM
Are those... Thornbirds??
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 29, 2007, 04:06:40 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 28, 2007, 08:06:08 PM
Are those... Thornbirds??

Sorry think I'm dense this morning.  Those what?   The tattoo?
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: Cal Price on May 29, 2007, 04:09:21 AM
Good lookin' bike - enjoy.
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: vtlion on May 29, 2007, 04:13:26 AM
very nice.  love the color choice.  maybe the best since they put the fairing on  :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: Alphamazing on May 29, 2007, 06:26:13 AM
Quote from: jeepnGS on May 29, 2007, 04:06:40 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 28, 2007, 08:06:08 PM
Are those... Thornbirds??

Sorry think I'm dense this morning.  Those what?   The tattoo?

The tires on your Jeep. It's been a while since I read up on that stuff, but they look like Interco Thornbirds.
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: natedawg120 on May 29, 2007, 08:50:43 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 29, 2007, 06:26:13 AM
Quote from: jeepnGS on May 29, 2007, 04:06:40 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 28, 2007, 08:06:08 PM
Are those... Thornbirds??

Sorry think I'm dense this morning.  Those what?   The tattoo?

The tires on your Jeep. It's been a while since I read up on that stuff, but they look like Interco Thornbirds.

I believe that theu are BFGoodwrench Mud Terrains.  If i am right they are good tires, i went with the All Terrain T/A KOs because they are a long lasting good all around tire.  Don't make road noise at all either.
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: heatherg11 on May 29, 2007, 08:58:28 AM
great looking bike. I've got a jeep too...but I'm not matching, black jeep & purple bike.
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 29, 2007, 09:13:47 AM
Quote from: natedawg120 on May 29, 2007, 08:50:43 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 29, 2007, 06:26:13 AM
Quote from: jeepnGS on May 29, 2007, 04:06:40 AM
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on May 28, 2007, 08:06:08 PM
Are those... Thornbirds??

Sorry think I'm dense this morning.  Those what?   The tattoo?

The tires on your Jeep. It's been a while since I read up on that stuff, but they look like Interco Thornbirds.

I believe that theu are BFGoodwrench Mud Terrains.  If i am right they are good tires, i went with the All Terrain T/A KOs because they are a long lasting good all around tire.  Don't make road noise at all either.

<mental head slap, der>   Didn't have the offroad hat on this morning, sorry.   They're actually ProComp's Mud Terrains.  They've worn well and I've been pretty pleased with their performance.  Probably consider another set when I need tires (hopefully I'll go 35s at that time, but gotta sneak that by the spousal unit).  They have what I'd consider moderate road noise, but I consider that a 'feature'.  (Why have a mud tread if ya can't hear the silly thing on the pavement of a daily driver.   ;))     :thumb:
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: Jake D on May 29, 2007, 10:37:00 AM
When I had my Jeep I had 33 inch ProComp M/T's.  Those were great tires.  When I replaced them I went with the BFG M/T's and went down to 32X10.50's and black steel wheels.  It was better on the highway and looked cool with the 4 inch lift.   More gap. 
I love what you've done with your Jeep. 
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: natedawg120 on May 29, 2007, 11:41:00 AM
Quote from: Jake D on May 29, 2007, 10:37:00 AM
When I had my Jeep I had 33 inch ProComp M/T's.  Those were great tires.  When I replaced them I went with the BFG M/T's and went down to 32X10.50's and black steel wheels.  It was better on the highway and looked cool with the 4 inch lift.   More gap. 
I love what you've done with your Jeep. 

+1, Wranglers are awesome.  I want one but if I had one I would spend way to much in time and parts getting it the way I wanted it :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: RVertigo on May 29, 2007, 04:46:19 PM
Nice pics Lisa...  You get your gear yet?

GEAR! GEAR! GEAR!
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 30, 2007, 03:50:33 AM
I have a friend getting ready to open an Offroad Performance Shop in Walton KY here in the next couple weeks.  So there is no telling what we're gonna come up with to do to 'my girl' next.    :icon_rolleyes:

RE: the gear question.  Helmet will hopefully be in today or tomorrow.  Bought gloves last night.   Been driving all over trying to find some place that carries some women's jackets for sizing.  Found a place that carried Joe Rocket, but based on everyone's feedback didn't buy one.  So, I have officially given up and am just ordering from newenough.com.  Ordered a Tour Master Intake Mesh Jacket (hubby bought one last night so now I have to get a different color cause we ain't gonna wear matching jackets  :nono:) and Sidi Champion Air boots last night.  Am now anxiously waiting the arrival of the UPS delivery person.    :laugh:   
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: zephler on May 30, 2007, 04:25:49 AM
 :thumb: cool bike mate.... I just brought one the same three weeks ago only the white/blue version..... almost time for the first service  :laugh:

no mods..... yet.... but have ordered a zero gravity sports/touring screen in light smoke  :icon_razz:


here is a pic of my girl..... will upload a better pic one day  :laugh:

(http://www.gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/16888/gs500f.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 30, 2007, 09:01:09 AM
Quote from: zephler on May 30, 2007, 04:25:49 AM
:thumb: cool bike mate.... I just brought one the same three weeks ago only the white/blue version..... almost time for the first service  :laugh:

no mods..... yet.... but have ordered a zero gravity sports/touring screen in light smoke  :icon_razz:


here is a pic of my girl..... will upload a better pic one day  :laugh:

Very nice.  I think I'm at a whopping 5 miles on the odometer now...that would be all driveway miles since I don't have a helmet.   :laugh:    I'm still trying to figure out what I need ... let alone all the mods I can make to my girl.  I'll bite (or nibble, whatever  :icon_twisted:).   What the heck is a zero gravity sports/touring screen? 
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: natedawg120 on May 30, 2007, 12:26:01 PM
Here is an example.  There are different types that throw the air up more or less.  This is the higher one i believe.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p59/Bulwark13/DSC00947.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: natedawg120 on May 30, 2007, 12:28:16 PM
Heres the zero gravity double bubble, a little more sporty looking.
(http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/anthonyd5189/IMG_5474r.jpg)
Title: Re: Pics of New Bike
Post by: jeepnGS on May 30, 2007, 06:02:59 PM
I get it now.  Thanks for the pics.  Love visuals.    ;)