I want to do it manually...but how can I make it look like this...or where to get this kit?
I want rear flush mounted signals though, where can I get ones that can be shipped to Canada for 07 GS500F?
thanks
Trying to find a link to the pic, but cant find one, hopefully someone can help out here....it's the one with turn signals attached to licence plate
Can I not just cut off up to the section where it just cleans out anything sticking out....then screw a bracket in somewhere to mount plates?
you mean like this?
(http://pktdo.com/GS500/22(2).jpg)
just cut it off, remount the license plate bracket right underneath the tail light and attach the turn signals.
All you really need are:
1. Turn signals: You can shorten the stock ones to get a more compact look or you can get after market ones. There are crap-tons of good sites to get signals from.
2. Cutting apparati: A variable speed cutter (dremel, air) is awesome, feel free to get creative i used a propane torch to smooth the cut after the fact. Wouldn't advise it though if you get to close or hold to long things go bad quick but practicing on a cut piece to get the feel for it helps.
3. Patience and/or beer: the rest comes from the crap you cut off.
Warning: If all else fails find MacGyver, he'll know what to do.
General guide line --> The Fenderectomy (http://gstwin.com/fenderectomy.htm)
I'd keep the stock signals, or if you replace them, replace them with stock signals from another bike. I have yet to see aftermarket singals that are close to as bright/visible as stockers.
+1 on the rotary tool. I have a Craftsman clone of a Dremel that has paid for itself many times over.
The fender elimination on my WR didn't cost a dime, is just as visible as stock, and is cleaner. Measure three times before you cut, then cut more conservatively when you start. You can always trim more, but you can't add back. ;)
i'll be shortening my signals soon.
i have to get my bike first :D
:LMAO: call MacGyver :haha:
-Jay
I like my aftermarket turn signals and they are considerably brighter than stock. They are LED and were fun to put on but looked good!
The PO did my fenderectomy but left enough for the lights.
Mary S.
Thanks guys, I'll be doing it in 4-5 months in the new season. But I want to mount rear flush turn signals: http://cgi.ebay.ca/SUZUKI-GSXR-600-750-1000-CBR-FLUSH-MOUNT-SIGNALS_W0QQitemZ220307936280QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220307936280&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Those will work right?
those will work, although you should know that they say they're not DOT approved and you could run into trouble using them.
1. I presume you meant trouble with the law?...and not electrical problems...
2. I checked the wire connections for the rear lights today.....saw that it splits from the one wire coming from the light fixture itself....will these lights work for the rear? I'll just have to do some drilling into the rear tail right? http://cgi.ebay.ca/SUZUKI-GSXR-600-750-1000-CBR-FLUSH-MOUNT-SIGNALS_W0QQitemZ220307936280QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item220307936280&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
yeah those will work
This is how I did mine http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=43180.0
(http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j22/nascarkeith/GS500F/bike001.jpg)
nascarkeith: It looks really nice, I went through your guide but theres some parts I dot understand...like Reply #6 in your guide...the pics of the painted metal pieces..I don't understand them
Also, The black plastic still showing (the part you wanted to paint white)...is it possible to remove it as well, or should it stay there? I think it'll look sharper with it gone
If I may, here (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=35238.msg392803#msg392803)'s my "third way" to the rear fender customization. ;)
I did mine and it came out similar to Nascarkeith's.
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff132/lagerman72/CleanedUpTailGS500.jpg)
I want mine to look exactly like that...except I'll try to see if I can do anything about that extra plastic on the bottom sticking out...still looks great tho
Where to get the small rear turn lights like that? licence plate mounted..
Quote from: vorBH on November 17, 2008, 10:39:07 PM
Where to get the small rear turn lights like that? licence plate mounted..
I got both the turn signals and the license plate mounting kit at the local Cycle Gear. The lights were $15 and the license mounting kit was either $20 or $30. It makes it real easy to mount any size lights :thumb:
Limey Yankee that looks really good. I like the carbon fiber signals.
vorBH The flat piece fills in the bottom of the mud flap that I cut out and the bent piece is what I made to mount the license plate too.
PO took a Sawzall to the fender .. still kinda see the jagged plastic where the cut was made.
looks decent BUT .....
my back gets SOAKED when riding in the rain ... i mean not just from the raindrops from the sky ... it is like without the fender, the back tire channels water up and with the aerodynamics, the water is sprayed onto ur back like a firehose!!!!
this is on my '99 GS500E.
I know several people have mentioned the rain issues with a fenderectomy but I have never gotten any road spray with mine. I guess my license plate catches it all.
Hey everyone, I've done this mod to my 07 GS500F. Used the stock turn signals and the use of the ugly fender and made something cool out of it. To make sure the lights dont fall out i made up a bracket which screws into the holes where the original stock signals were placed, this bracket cant be seen from any angle (sorry i dont have a picture of it), I then used some clear glue stuff to make sure they are snug in the new holes. A little bit of black paint on the glue and im all set to go, no problems have been found with this at all.
Hope you enjoy :D
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/blackbeetle1/Untitled1.jpg)
(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc215/blackbeetle1/Untitled2.jpg)