ok in the past month I put on:
-rear brake rotor *EBC (new) www.bikebandit.com (http://www.bikebandit.com)
-rear caliper *OEM (new) "
-brake pads *EBC (new) "
-clip on off an 89 GS (used) from Malcman on gstwins
-grips *Progrip (new) http://www.kenscycle.com/ (http://www.kenscycle.com/) and www.progrip.com (http://www.progrip.com)
-Bar ends *proteck (new) www.kenscycle.com (http://www.kenscycle.com)
-Cafe style Fairing *EMGO (new) www.kenscycle.com (http://www.kenscycle.com)
-stainless steel socket head bolts to replace most all of the bolts .
The biggest pain I had was getting the ignition off the triple .. they attach it with some kinda of worthless bolt that I had to drill out to get off, I replaced them with stainless socket head bolts.
I was not looking for that fairing I put on but it was a decent price and it happend to be there so I bought it.
it went from this
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/webfiles/meandbikesunset.JPG)
to this
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/lakechesdin/2.jpg)
to this
http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09 (http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/1.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/2.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/3.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/4.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/5.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/6.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/7.jpg)
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/newparts09/8.jpg)
Oh and any opinions on the fairing are greatly appreciated. I am not sure weather I like it or not yet.
Nothing against your fairing specifically, I just don't like how they look in general.
I think it might look bettter if you leave the windshield as is and paint the lower part red to match the bike though.
Quote from: dohabee on January 31, 2009, 09:59:43 AM
Nothing against your fairing specifically, I just don't like how they look in general.
I think it might look bettter if you leave the windshield as is and paint the lower part red to match the bike though.
agreed... I need to fit the fairing closer but its been a little bit of a trick trying to fit it just right. I might go back 100% naked again just trying it all out.
I really like the red paint job! As for the fairing, I personally prefer the naked. Also, one thing that is distracting me is the rust on the exhaust.. Have you considered getting it sandblasted and repainted? That would be a greater aesthetic improvement IMHO than with/without fairing.
Quote from: Esteban on January 31, 2009, 10:08:15 AM
I really like the red paint job! As for the fairing, I personally prefer the naked. Also, one thing that is distracting me is the rust on the exhaust.. Have you considered getting it sandblasted and repainted? That would be a greater aesthetic improvement IMHO than with/without fairing.
I have sand blasted and painted it... this is the 3rd time. im going to make a stainless one sometime.
I agree, the exhaust is the greatest distraction from what you're trying to accomplish. I think cleaning that up will help the look quite a bit. The rims look like they could use some touching up too. Did you just buy a new tank and plastics, or did you paint that yourself? I'm usually not big on multi-color schemes, but it looks good! :thumb:
I agree that you should try and pain the bottom of the front fairing... if it stilllooks stupid, justremove it... It may look cool painted :dunno_white:
other than that, and yea, the exhaust.... Looks GREAT!
Nice work :cheers:
Paint the exhaust and get rid of that fairing! Its huge!
fairing is going bye bye! its been a entire day and I dont like it... I mean its cool when you are riding the bike but it just doesnt look right. I dont know blah...
BTW im not looking for a pretty shiny bike, those were never my intentions and I just bought the plastics and tank like that I never did repaint the bike. this bike see's all weather conditions all year long.
you mean painted exhaust like this ? lol you know I just gave up trying to keep it pretty
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/gs500red/red/sidefinished.jpg)
:thumb:
The bike looks good, but you HAVE to get rid of the dome
.
Very nice looking. I like that paint job a lot.
Go figure bro, As far as I can tell, there are only 2 GS's in the RIC and they have the same paint job :thumb:
(http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2079/173/110/1124006746/n1124006746_30083549_8282.jpg)
Now you know what to look for when your riding around Richmond.
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on January 31, 2009, 05:06:13 PM
fairing is going bye bye! its been a entire day and I dont like it... I mean its cool when you are riding the bike but it just doesnt look right. I dont know blah...
BTW im not looking for a pretty shiny bike, those were never my intentions and I just bought the plastics and tank like that I never did repaint the bike. this bike see's all weather conditions all year long.
you mean painted exhaust like this ? lol you know I just gave up trying to keep it pretty
(http://jjvphotography.com/moto/gs500red/red/sidefinished.jpg)
Bike looks pretty good here! :cheers:
You know what I like most in all these pictures though? Blue skies, sunshine and grass!!! Not that I have any deep down desire to mow my lawn, but it'd be nice to see it again!
Quote from: scotch_rocket on January 31, 2009, 07:21:46 PM
Go figure bro, As far as I can tell, there are only 2 GS's in the RIC and they have the same paint job :thumb:
(http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-snc1/v2079/173/110/1124006746/n1124006746_30083549_8282.jpg)
Now you know what to look for when your riding around Richmond.
haha what the heck are the odds, I see you are sporting the rusty pipes like me as well, nice nice!
Wow... what's with all the GSers in Richmond, and where have you people been hiding?
Quote from: lawman on January 31, 2009, 10:21:09 PM
Wow... what's with all the GSers in Richmond, and where have you people been hiding?
I take it you are from richmond too? I dont know how anyone could miss me in richmond, loudest bike ever and a lane splitting over the speed limit speeding rider with a bright red Joe Rocket Jacket haha
Yeah hear you about the exhaust. I'm gonna pull mine soon but first I'm gonna purchase new flanges and bolts. Better safe then sorry. And if you think your GS is the loudest in Richmond I might have to challange for that title. Loser buys the first round. See you around town.
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on January 31, 2009, 11:47:15 PM
Quote from: lawman on January 31, 2009, 10:21:09 PM
Wow... what's with all the GSers in Richmond, and where have you people been hiding?
I take it you are from richmond too? I dont know how anyone could miss me in richmond, loudest bike ever and a lane splitting over the speed limit speeding rider with a bright red Joe Rocket Jacket haha
I live a bit north of there, but work in the West End.
I'm still piecing mine back together, so it's really, really, really quiet...
If you ever need an extra set of hands, let me know.
like wise on the needing any help. I live right by cary town right at the end of the fan so im just a hop away from anywhere really.
i've pieced this GS together so many times that i've gotten pretty good with it haha. also pleasants hardware sells a lot of metric SS socket head bolts that would be great for replacing the zinc coated ones that the bike has especially since most of them that are used in the aluminum have galvanic action set on them.
I just have to get mine tuned right. anyone one of you guys great with carbs? because im not lol
I've got pretty good from trial and area so atleast I can point you in the right direction. We'll catch up as soon as the weather breaks.
Quote from: scotch_rocket on February 01, 2009, 01:01:31 PM
I've got pretty good from trial and area so atleast I can point you in the right direction. We'll catch up as soon as the weather breaks.
huah. Did you re-jet after mods? I went to 20's for pilot jets to resolve the running lean issue. I've got lots of practical experience mangling carbs. My last bike was a very unhappy late 70s Honda that I pounded into submission. I have more tools than sense, and assuming he keeps the house I've camped my bike in a friend's garage in Ashland. I have a set of gauges for tuning the carbs - putting the vacuum hoses on the outlets on the carb suuuuucks, and I've rigged a fuel setup that works passably. I've spent the last 5 weeks or so procrastinating and working on my valve shims.
I was going to ask if you guys are riding right now. Today would be great, but those 22 degree days I would see someone out on a bike and consider shooting them to put them out of my misery.
Quote from: lawman on February 01, 2009, 01:46:01 PM
Quote from: scotch_rocket on February 01, 2009, 01:01:31 PM
I've got pretty good from trial and area so atleast I can point you in the right direction. We'll catch up as soon as the weather breaks.
huah. Did you re-jet after mods? I went to 20's for pilot jets to resolve the running lean issue. I've got lots of practical experience mangling carbs. My last bike was a very unhappy late 70s Honda that I pounded into submission. I have more tools than sense, and assuming he keeps the house I've camped my bike in a friend's garage in Ashland. I have a set of gauges for tuning the carbs - putting the vacuum hoses on the outlets on the carb suuuuucks, and I've rigged a fuel setup that works passably. I've spent the last 5 weeks or so procrastinating and working on my valve shims.
I was going to ask if you guys are riding right now. Today would be great, but those 22 degree days I would see someone out on a bike and consider shooting them to put them out of my misery.
I took the fairing off today and put it all back to naked, then im gonna hit the blacktop .
the carbs were jetted when the vance and hines exhaust was put on. I bought it like that. then I modefied to exhaust with a c17 nickel/copper alloy can that I machined out but it still is the same design as the V&H.
it is idling way to high right now. I am about to go out and try and tune them up in a bit.
looks like its not a carb issue but more of a cable or linkage issue. so I am going to order a new choke cable and try to figure out why the throttle is sticking on the carb side because it does not seem to be sticking from the bar side.
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 01, 2009, 09:24:32 PM
looks like its not a carb issue but more of a cable or linkage issue. so I am going to order a new choke cable and try to figure out why the throttle is sticking on the carb side because it does not seem to be sticking from the bar side.
This may seem dumb, but if the locknuts are too tight in the wrong place, it will pull the throttle and your idle will be high. I MIGHT know that from experience... I might also know that the same issue in a different part of the cable will cause the throttle to stick. Maybe...
This may be a stupid question but I am in no way experienced. lol.
In the pics it appears as though your handlebars are curved out a bit. Seeing how I have an '89 with the same type I was curious...if you aquired them like that or did it your self to improve the feel or what... :dunno_white:
Quote from: lawman on February 03, 2009, 07:07:18 AM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 01, 2009, 09:24:32 PM
looks like its not a carb issue but more of a cable or linkage issue. so I am going to order a new choke cable and try to figure out why the throttle is sticking on the carb side because it does not seem to be sticking from the bar side.
This may seem dumb, but if the locknuts are too tight in the wrong place, it will pull the throttle and your idle will be high. I MIGHT know that from experience... I might also know that the same issue in a different part of the cable will cause the throttle to stick. Maybe...
casing is broke on it , the spring has also lost its springyness haha. a lot of other problems have come about as well... so its going to Kenscycle tomorrow to get cleaned and tuned and fixed.
Quote from: Streebek on February 03, 2009, 01:35:19 PM
This may be a stupid question but I am in no way experienced. lol.
In the pics it appears as though your handlebars are curved out a bit. Seeing how I have an '89 with the same type I was curious...if you aquired them like that or did it your self to improve the feel or what... :dunno_white:
they were bought like that used, I really did not know they were meant to be straight 100% and I was so excited to put them on that I did.. but I need to get some straight ones because I dont like the curve.
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 03, 2009, 04:04:53 PM
Quote from: Streebek on February 03, 2009, 01:35:19 PM
This may be a stupid question but I am in no way experienced. lol.
In the pics it appears as though your handlebars are curved out a bit. Seeing how I have an '89 with the same type I was curious...if you aquired them like that or did it your self to improve the feel or what... :dunno_white:
they were bought like that used, I really did not know they were meant to be straight 100% and I was so excited to put them on that I did.. but I need to get some straight ones because I dont like the curve.
Which bank around here did you rob, and where's my cut?
Quote from: lawman on February 03, 2009, 06:22:19 PM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 03, 2009, 04:04:53 PM
Quote from: Streebek on February 03, 2009, 01:35:19 PM
This may be a stupid question but I am in no way experienced. lol.
In the pics it appears as though your handlebars are curved out a bit. Seeing how I have an '89 with the same type I was curious...if you aquired them like that or did it your self to improve the feel or what... :dunno_white:
they were bought like that used, I really did not know they were meant to be straight 100% and I was so excited to put them on that I did.. but I need to get some straight ones because I dont like the curve.
Which bank around here did you rob, and where's my cut?
haha I wish!
ok 425$ later and the bike will be almost good again.
-petcock wasnt flowing properly and the reserve doesnt work at all, which is never did.
-carbs are being cleaned and tuned
-anything service related is being done to the bike. like oil change, filter clean, all bolts tightened , fluids leveled, cables tightened and so on
-choke cable is being replaced
-all new fuel lines
-and the bikes cleaned a long with everything on the engine checked out.
after that all they will get it running prime for me they said and then I can pay for it and ride :).
now I need to buy new tires, new chain and new sprockets but I dont want to pay for labor on those I will joinst order the parts there and swap it myself.
atleast I am happy it was nothing major!
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 06, 2009, 02:21:53 PM
ok 425$ later and the bike will be almost good again.
-petcock wasnt flowing properly and the reserve doesnt work at all, which is never did.
-carbs are being cleaned and tuned
-anything service related is being done to the bike. like oil change, filter clean, all bolts tightened , fluids leveled, cables tightened and so on
-choke cable is being replaced
-all new fuel lines
-and the bikes cleaned a long with everything on the engine checked out.
after that all they will get it running prime for me they said and then I can pay for it and ride :).
now I need to buy new tires, new chain and new sprockets but I dont want to pay for labor on those I will joinst order the parts there and swap it myself.
atleast I am happy it was nothing major!
Where do you have the work being done? Velocity is just a cool group of guys, the guy at proclass is pretty cool, and I'm told Ken's is ok.
Fuel lines are in my near future. As are stainless stell brake lines, an F-E conversion, and chain tightening. Aligning the rear wheel scares me...
Quote from: lawman on February 09, 2009, 01:27:40 PM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 06, 2009, 02:21:53 PM
ok 425$ later and the bike will be almost good again.
-petcock wasnt flowing properly and the reserve doesnt work at all, which is never did.
-carbs are being cleaned and tuned
-anything service related is being done to the bike. like oil change, filter clean, all bolts tightened , fluids leveled, cables tightened and so on
-choke cable is being replaced
-all new fuel lines
-and the bikes cleaned a long with everything on the engine checked out.
after that all they will get it running prime for me they said and then I can pay for it and ride :).
now I need to buy new tires, new chain and new sprockets but I dont want to pay for labor on those I will joinst order the parts there and swap it myself.
atleast I am happy it was nothing major!
Where do you have the work being done? Velocity is just a cool group of guys, the guy at proclass is pretty cool, and I'm told Ken's is ok.
Fuel lines are in my near future. As are stainless stell brake lines, an F-E conversion, and chain tightening. Aligning the rear wheel scares me...
well velocity is cool but very slow on turn around from experience. never been to proclass and Kens is always super helpful and they are quick plus they own a gs500 as one of their track bikes! so they love the gs!
I know how to do anything on the bike even rebuild the engine , I have done many cars in my time but I just dont want to and dont have the time right now lol. going to texas for 2 months then hampton with the af for another month so I wanted it ready for me to take down there and ride in my truck :)
the petcock or however its spelled took forever to get to the shop so my bike is two days late coming back to me.... not cool getting ansy! :nono: