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Title: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 24, 2008, 11:05:03 PM
Just got some nice flush mount blinkers for front and rear. Took off the mirrors and a new K&N filter. Looks much better and runs fantastic. I will post a few pics tomorrow when I have some light. It was dark when I finished everthing and after my ride. Want to do the rear fenderectoomy soon also. Hope you guys like. Also will have pics of my brothers 05 GS i talked him into buying.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Jarrett on February 24, 2008, 11:17:27 PM
Congrats!  Post those pics as soon as you can!   :cheers:
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 24, 2008, 11:26:23 PM
Sure will. FYI...I installed the new blinkers on the reflecor brackets...was a good fit for them....here is the link to the ebay page I got them from.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FLUSH-MOUNT-STEALTH-LED-TURN-SIGNALS-INDICATOR-BLINKERS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35598QQihZ008QQitemZ180216994084QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: galahs on February 25, 2008, 05:03:36 AM
Are they nice and bright?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 02:44:33 PM
Good for day and night...I like em

here are the pics...

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0543.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0544.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0547.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0546.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0545.jpg)
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: galahs on February 25, 2008, 04:45:41 PM
Not bad mate  :thumb:


Did you have to add a regulator to stop them from flashing too fast?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 05:03:13 PM
Actually I rigged the hell out of it and left the old blinkers hoked up just hidden very well.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 06:00:26 PM
so I got my new shaZam! on and wrecked...

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0556.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0559.jpg)

(http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh93/thrash67/100_0558.jpg)
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: frankieG on February 25, 2008, 06:02:03 PM
ahh crap i am sorry to see that
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: bucks1605 on February 25, 2008, 06:15:02 PM
oh man, that sucks. Did it just happen today?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: ohgood on February 25, 2008, 06:18:55 PM
man, that sucks. :( hope that's the worst of your injuries, and ya heal up fast.

what happened ?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 06:28:16 PM
was doing small wheelies and I guess the throttle stuck a blt and it just kept going up. Happened about an hour ago.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: pandy on February 25, 2008, 06:47:11 PM
Oh those pics hurt...  :cry:

I think she's gonna need a few more parts.....  Hope you heal up quickly, too...  :cry: Gear?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 07:52:34 PM
Thanks...thinking about upgradeing the gauges to digital and not sure what I am going to do about the headlight....time will tell
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Domindart on February 25, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
ouch..  that sux.  for a wheelie crash that looks bad. what did the tank hit? 
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 08:17:19 PM
Can I bondo the tank? It has a small hole in it.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 25, 2008, 08:19:10 PM
It was hit by the bars
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Post by: scottpA_GS on February 25, 2008, 08:38:08 PM
Dude!

That sucks... Glad you are OK  :thumb:

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Post by: namko on February 26, 2008, 12:42:13 AM
Sorry about your crash, that sucks :(
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Post by: The Buddha on February 26, 2008, 10:54:04 AM
F^(k dude ... Houstoninans wrecking like crazy ... what happened ... Get Better soon.
Cool.
Srinath.
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Post by: frankieG on February 26, 2008, 11:25:38 AM
plze never show your butt crack again  :thumb: :oops:
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Post by: ajaxgs on February 26, 2008, 11:34:34 AM
 :o :o :o
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 03:58:21 PM
I will just say that the GS500 CAN do a wheelie....lol I just went outside and it starter back up just like it always has...just need to fix the tank shaZam! and I will be ok to drive it till I et everything else.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Toogoofy317 on February 26, 2008, 04:30:48 PM
I'm all for stunting and such but pleeaase!!! Wear the proper gear in the end it is worth it. Now have fun making the bike better than it was.
Mary
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Affschnozel on February 26, 2008, 04:34:49 PM
There was never a doubt about wheelies , shame you had to go through all that to find out  :icon_lol:

Heal well and take it slower   :thumb:
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 05:54:42 PM
Thanks for all your comments...i hurt but its not bad. The bike still runs the same so its all good. I am going to try and find a fix a flat kit for the tank and then try and go digital on the gauges. The bars are ok but I might go ahead and change them anyway. what are the weights for on the bar ends?
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: galahs on February 26, 2008, 06:11:15 PM
shaZam! man, I feel sorry for you!

but what did you do the flip a GS500?   pop the clutch at 10,000rpm????




As for headlight, put an F model one on  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 26, 2008, 08:03:49 PM
get a replacement headlight and bucket from here. http://store.adjureinc.com/index.html

I ordered one from a motorcycle shop from this company and it is so much brighter and better looking than the stock one.

here is a pic of the one I got for the bike.

(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/lakechesdin/2.jpg)

its just to give you a heads up on parts for the bike so you dont have to go searching for stock crap. you can upgrade a lot for just as much or cheeper than stock. if you ever want any help on finding stuff hit me up.

good luck man

Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 08:39:42 PM
what aabou tank and bars? I was doing litle Buddha Loves You wheelies and I just assed toooooooo much and there i went.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: waiho on February 26, 2008, 09:00:51 PM
Quote from: galahs on February 26, 2008, 06:11:15 PM
shaZam! man, I feel sorry for you!

but what did you do the flip a GS500?   pop the clutch at 10,000rpm????




As for headlight, put an F model one on  :icon_mrgreen:

I'm all about the F model   :laugh:

but seriously.... that sucks!!! get better and pratice a bit more.... step by step!
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: philward on February 26, 2008, 09:05:25 PM
Quote from: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 05:54:42 PM
what are the weights for on the bar ends?
They're designed to dampen vibrations in the handlebars.  I have removed them and replaced with aluminium aftermarket ones, and can't notice any extra vibes (they're much lighter).

When replacing the bar ends you just need to be aware that Suzuki changed from screw-in bar ends to the more common ones with the rubber bung that expands.  You will be able to see easily which type your bike takes by looking up the handle bar tube.

Btw, I picked up my ends for ~$15 - so not an expensive upgrade/replacement.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 09:19:06 PM
anyone know about undertails for our bikes? I busted the tail light too. Damn thais blows.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: spc on February 26, 2008, 09:21:43 PM
Jay_wolf, has or had one for sale.  It doesn't replace the light fixture though as on a lot of sport bikes.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 09:29:11 PM
Ahhh thats why I wanted one...but oh well. So here is the video of the shaZam!. I know I am dumb for not having any gear on but take it easy on me. I have learned my lesson the hard way. Wont do it again that way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjkKr7zC-gI
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: erbilabuc on February 26, 2008, 10:11:44 PM
I dont think your neighbors appreciated all the stunt action. Good luck on the recovery.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on February 26, 2008, 10:22:50 PM
Haha they where all just watching. Not many of them speak a lot of english.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: asobi on February 26, 2008, 10:29:02 PM
Quote from: galahs on February 25, 2008, 05:03:36 AM
Are they nice and bright?
I too am interested in these blinkers - how directional are they?  From what I've seen it looks as though they would be completely unnoticeable from >45 degrees from center behind you.  The thing I like about the stock blinkers is that they're more out there in the cagers' faces.

By the way, the damage on your bike looks more severe than mine was when I dumped it at 50 on a highway...that must have been one hell of a crash.  Seconded on the gear - wear leathers, they'll save your ass!

edit: and a HELMET!!!  bloody hell.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Jarrett on March 01, 2008, 03:40:45 AM
wow.  glad you're not hurt.  :o  You'll get better at it.
Title: Re: just a few new things.
Post by: Thrash67 on March 01, 2008, 04:03:16 AM
Thanks for all your kind words....the blinkers are seen decently at night from an angle but I havnt look at it in the light. I wil check and get back to you on that one.



If I was to put a 60 tooth on the rear....how do I know what chain size to get? And are sprockets universal? I am not doing a 60, I dont think, just curious.