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Title: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: motogrrl on September 18, 2011, 08:53:24 PM
I just got my first GS500, it's a sweet little bike but the stock tail end is hideous!  Any suggestions for a tail tidy that is an easy swap and doesn't break the bank? Thanks  :thumb:
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: missk8t on September 18, 2011, 09:04:26 PM
http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Upgrades.TailLight

Check out the info here, it's pretty good :)
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: motogrrl on September 18, 2011, 09:09:53 PM
Thanks missk8t, I'm just getting into this forum.  It seems like a lot of good info!  :D
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: Paulcet on September 19, 2011, 06:53:31 AM
And search the forum for "fenderectomy".
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: motogrrl on September 19, 2011, 09:08:01 AM
Thanks Paulcet,  it was a bit hard to locate the clear alternatives for my year, most of the links had expired...I searched around online last night.  I've done a tail tidy on my DRZ and it was much different because it was a current body style and there are a lot of different options for lighting.  So I just need to figure out which route I'm going and order!  I really like the integrated look, very clean! :thumb:
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: 4strings on September 19, 2011, 09:47:04 AM
Shameless plug for my recent post:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=57711.msg653709#msg653709

Some fabrication involved but it was fun and worth it.

good luck and post pics when you do it!
Title: Re: Need advice on custom lighting on 2000 GS500
Post by: motogrrl on September 19, 2011, 10:14:35 AM
4strings,
Very nice, and creative!  I'm not sure I'm ready to venture into something as complicated as this!  I'm thinking that I may try to install the stock lighting from my DRZ (headlight and flashers)  and go for the less expensive non-integrated tail light.  I'm a big fan of taking photos of my projects, so I'll def share!  If anyone else has recommendations of other integrated (other than clear alternatives) that are an easy fit for a 2000 GS500, please let me know.  Thanks for the friendly welcome and info, BTW...this is great forum!