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Title: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ATLRIDER on June 07, 2008, 02:51:29 PM
Hey guys,

Looking for some feedback.

Will the newer 01'+ style tail light bolt right up to an 93'?  Would it look out of place?

Thanks
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 07, 2008, 03:04:04 PM
Well the tail plastics are different , but it could be done , i dont think it will flow  right tho
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ben2go on June 07, 2008, 03:19:57 PM
99 Yamaha R1 tail light.Mine is a clear alternatives.

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/motorcycle008.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/motorcycle009.jpg)
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: lowcountrygs on June 07, 2008, 03:31:25 PM
+1 on the R1 light, i got a stock one for about $6 shipped and it really looks better than stock and took all of 5 mins to install.
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ben2go on June 07, 2008, 03:33:54 PM
Quote from: lowcountrygs on June 07, 2008, 03:31:25 PM
+1 on the R1 light, i got a stock one for about $6 shipped and it really looks better than stock and took all of 5 mins to install.

I got mine from a going out of biz sell for $25.I think my light retails for $89 new.Not sure.Yea,it's alot better than that giant red brick.  :laugh:
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ATLRIDER on June 07, 2008, 04:16:32 PM
Thanks for the feedback so far but I'm referring to the stock OEM style of the newer bikes.  No doubt, that R1 looks nice. :thumb:


Like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110257204162&rd=1
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: bucks1605 on June 07, 2008, 04:24:16 PM
I don't know how well it would blend with the older tail styling, I'm with Jay on this one. The rounder tail light would look out of place on the square body panels IMHO. Kind of like this, not a gs light, but a round hayabusa.

http://gstwins.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=104 (http://gstwins.com/photogallery/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=104)
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ben2go on June 07, 2008, 04:26:35 PM
Quote from: ATLRIDER on June 07, 2008, 04:16:32 PM
Thanks for the feedback so far but I'm referring to the stock OEM style of the newer bikes.  No doubt, that R1 looks nice. :thumb:


Like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110257204162&rd=1

It should fit but the curves won't match up to the older body panels.Might could get away with triming the panels to fit the light.I know it's a little wider than the red brick light.The new style curves back so it may fit behind the body work.I haven't seen it done but it wil work with some mods.
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ATLRIDER on June 07, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
After the pic I see what ya mean.  I'll hold off till I can get some new style side panels.

Thanks.
Title: Re: 01'+ Brake llight on older GS
Post by: ben2go on June 07, 2008, 05:01:12 PM
You're welcome.  :thumb: