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Title: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: PHSjuice86 on July 29, 2008, 06:45:49 AM
Ok, So I bought a 1994 GS500e. The man who sold it to me rebuilt it and did a minimal amount or custom work.  For instance he added the 89 split handlebars.  Had is custom painted.  New lights, and some minor things here and there to give it a little bit more of a sporty style.  The only thing he did not get to do is find a windshield for an original after market front ferring.  I am really in the market for one and if anyone has information about one for sale or on where I could look to find one I would really appreciate it.  I willl add pictures so oyu can see the bike and I can get a part number on the ferring if necessary for size issues towards the windshield. 

Thanks
Juice
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: seamax on July 29, 2008, 07:47:21 AM
Pics would help.
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Trwhouse on July 29, 2008, 10:42:51 AM
Hello new guy,
Just so you know, there is no such thing as a "ferring."
It's a "fairing."
And like the previous poster said, photos would help.
It sounds like you have the OEM Suzuki fairing?
Check some aftermarket windscreen makers, such as Gustaffson Plastics in Florida.
Their Web site:
http://www.bikescreen.com/
You're welcome.
:)
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ohgood on July 29, 2008, 11:04:58 AM
I have a sv650 flyscreen on my gs. It looks ok, fits the profile of the bike, and keeps the wind off my chest.

They're relatively easy to find (ebay/craigslist/or here on gstwins) and cheap (around $40-60).

Give it a shot if you like. Here's a picture:
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/gs500zuki/R87Xslf4bpI/AAAAAAAAA-A/GYXD2pGkFkQ/DSCN0813.JPG?imgmax=576)

Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ben2go on July 29, 2008, 03:14:11 PM
Is the fairing like mine?

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/ben_2_go/Motorcycle%20Stuff/1989%20GS500%20Build/0626081656b.jpg)

If it's a Targa Fairing like mine,the windscreens are still available.A google search should turn up a online retailer that has them.If it's a Suzuki assessory fairing they are no longer made.
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Trwhouse on July 29, 2008, 06:20:06 PM
Hey boys (and gals, too),
Like I said, check with Gustaffson.
If they don't have it, then can often make it for you.
I'd try them and see what they can do.
They are windshield wizards.
:)
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: PHSjuice86 on July 30, 2008, 12:31:08 PM
I'm sorry I spelled something incorrectly.  I will spell it right next time.  I will upload pictures tonight since I will be returning home from work. 
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: DoD#i on July 30, 2008, 08:01:58 PM
I expect he means this one:

(http://www.bikebandit.com/assets/schematics/Suzuki/SU0083_053.gif)

Bike bandit (when that fiche link is from) seems to think they have or can get the screen for $150.81 (ouch)
Part Number 519187-001

I have a similar factory cowling , don't love the heck out of it. But it's a 1989/90 model, which evidently uses a different (and discontinued - not available - 519186-001) screen. Depending on how antsy any inspection you might be subject to is, you could just pick up a sheet of plexiglas and try making your own - or make one from fiberglass, if you never get low enough to look through the thing (I sure don't on the one I have).
(http://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/18510/normal_Cowling2.png)(http://gstwins.com/photogallery/albums/userpics/18510/normal_Cowling.png)
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: ben2go on July 30, 2008, 08:03:30 PM
WOW!  :o My dealer told me it was out of production,but my dealer lies a lot.
Title: Re: !!!!!!!!!!! NEED RARE WINDSHIELD !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Trwhouse on July 31, 2008, 10:07:12 AM
Something may be very well out of production, but still may be available because some companies still have them sitting on their shelves.
Maybe Bike Bandit just happens to still have some left.
Check around with other dealers (older, established ones especially) or at swap meets.
You never know. :)