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Title: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on April 30, 2009, 06:30:05 AM
After months of working too hard and neglecting the bike, that NEXXUS Stainless Steel system is ON!!! A good, used exhaust but polishes up awesome! Many thanks to Andy and Dave at Stafford Motorcycles (UK) for their help in fitting the new one having given up trying to get the last exhaust bolt out myself...... YOU GUYS ARE TOPS!!   :cheers:

choice now between K+N's/Jets or Dominator Twin Headlight conversion. Think the Domi may win. Fenderectomy this weekend though...... + fitting of new mini indicators.

aint it strange how once think "i'll just add this..." that it never ends......

Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on April 30, 2009, 06:42:14 AM
Nexxus exhaust..... can't say i know it. Do you have any pictures of the exhaust on the bike? If you dont then get some!  :flipoff:

Get the K+N drop in and jets done, with the new exhaust your bike will thank you. I plan to TRY and get a system for my bike, either a Vance and Hines or Jardine system. Which ever one will put out more power and decent sound i guess (and if it will fit my 07 model). Dont bother about making the bike "look" good just yet, first get the inside all nice and done then work on the outside. Thats what i would do anyway (if i could go back in time and get my engine done up, already made it "look" nice).

POST PICS!
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: werase643 on April 30, 2009, 07:16:56 AM
Nexxus is a stainless steel exhaust in the euro market
nice system but most cheap a$$ed americans B!tch about the price of a V&H which is about 1/2 the cost of a Nexxus
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on April 30, 2009, 07:25:24 AM
Good point REAP, get the inside done then the outside. Will take some pics this weekend (if it stops fkn raining!) - as said this Nexxus is from another GS so is not brand new, but polishes up nice. Sounds whole heap better already than the stock zorst. So K&N lunchbox and 140/150 mains (as per the Wiki!) about to be ordered. Wheres that credit card gone.......
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on April 30, 2009, 07:40:15 AM
Haha, good on ya gs500ew_uk. Not too sure on jets and air filter, i'm in the process of finding info before I buy anything. Now get those pics posted!  :D
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on April 30, 2009, 07:35:24 PM
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Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: kml.krk on April 30, 2009, 10:09:48 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on April 30, 2009, 07:35:24 PM
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Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: Big Shot on April 30, 2009, 10:32:15 PM
Quote from: kml.krk on April 30, 2009, 10:09:48 PM
Quote from: GI_JO_NATHAN on April 30, 2009, 07:35:24 PM
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Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 01, 2009, 02:29:19 AM
Patience guys, patience.... This is the UK, I have to wait for our one day of sun this year to get a decent pic. Think that day is Saturday...
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 01, 2009, 10:30:48 AM
here you go - 98 gs500e, cost £500 2 years ago. 40K kilometres on clock (German Import), 2nd user NEXXUS ssystem cost £80. Most marks on it are form the shipping tape that iare being removed slowly...


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=206268&l=4bab17e68c&id=1646344827
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=206267&l=2d57b69838&id=1646344827
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: utgunslinger13 on May 01, 2009, 10:54:31 AM
Wow, bike is in serious need of a fenderectomy and some rust problems solved!
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: GI_JO_NATHAN on May 01, 2009, 08:31:19 PM
Well, I hope it sounds good 'cause it looks like poop.
Ha Ha j/k, it should clean up well.
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 02, 2009, 04:28:06 AM
Unforunately in the UK we have a little thing called weather and seasons! Its a workhouse - used daily as commuter hack and then a weekend back lane scratcher. Does the job - if u think that aint pretty, you shud see the rider.......  :cookoo:


Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: ohgood on May 02, 2009, 08:44:47 AM
Quote from: werase643 on April 30, 2009, 07:16:56 AM
Nexxus is a stainless steel exhaust in the euro market
nice system but most cheap a$$ed americans B!tch about the price of a V&H which is about 1/2 the cost of a Nexxus

:kiss3: lub you too baby
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 02, 2009, 01:25:24 PM
awww thanks - didnt know you cared...... :D

Started on getting the rust off, primed and repainted - pics to follow..
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on May 02, 2009, 09:19:07 PM
Ooohhhhhhhhh....... Pics........  :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 03, 2009, 05:46:37 AM
I Know - exciting isnt it..............?   :cheers:
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on May 03, 2009, 06:51:14 AM
OK OK, Nobody comment untill pictures have been posted!!!!!






:flipoff:
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: sledge on May 03, 2009, 10:26:06 AM
Quote from: gs500ew_uk on April 30, 2009, 06:30:05 AMFenderectomy this weekend

You can loose the fender but not the reflecter, it will have to go somewhere on the back.....or they will laugh at you come MOT time.
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on May 03, 2009, 10:38:33 PM
I dont have any reflectors on my bike. Then again i do live in Australia  :flipoff:
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: 08GSSteve on May 04, 2009, 12:46:09 AM
Plus in Australia if we do anything to the rear fender the cops will sticker the bike.
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 04, 2009, 08:05:22 AM
reflector already moved above number plate ready! Fenderectomy another day - bin rust killing most of weekend. Plus waiting for new mini indicators to arrive.
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 04, 2009, 10:20:40 AM
Weekend on rust and grime removal works wonders - still a bit to do but getting there......

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=210670&l=ae38456dcf&id=1646344827
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: utgunslinger13 on May 04, 2009, 10:55:20 AM
wow, looks much better in that picture!  Good job!
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 04, 2009, 11:05:19 AM
Thanks - Yup, Kurust and Hammerite - my staple diet for the last 2 days!
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: REAP on May 04, 2009, 03:28:01 PM
WOW! Looking great  :thumb:
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 05, 2009, 12:26:59 PM
Cheers :cheers:

New mini indicatros arrived:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=212538&l=a81ec9f0e7&id=1646344827
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=212540&l=3ecd7ee5f4&id=1646344827
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=212539&l=a2e878aca7&id=1646344827

£10 for a full set of 4! Brand new.

Now they show up how untidy the back end is, and boy, does that tailight look BIG!! Any tips on a smaller unit?
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: utgunslinger13 on May 05, 2009, 12:34:24 PM
HOLY DEATH WISH BATMAN.  Are you trying to make sure the cagers around you don't know when you signal?  Is this a new frogger game in the UK?

Nick
Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: gs500ew_uk on May 05, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
Why not? They never indicate to me.....

May be smaller in size than standard but a hell of a lot brighter - still seeing orange flashes before my eyes after testing them!

Title: Re: FINALLY!.........
Post by: LOUiE on May 05, 2009, 12:52:55 PM
yeah I've got some LEDs about that size.. and they're hella brighter. 

atleast he didn't go flushmount ;)