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So I'm a new proud owner of a 2000 GS500, and have dubbed her "Diamond in the Rough".  She was sitting for two years on the coast of CA---uncovered :(  So needless to say, she needed to be pulled apart and brought back to life!  After a thorough flush and clean it resulted in her running strong (and a new battery)!  I have been disgusted with the tail end of this little bike, so after searching the forum and getting some good feedback I decided to venture into my tail tidy project!  I have the stock flashers and headlight from my 07 DRZ SM that I felt was hideous on the DRZ but would compliment this little Diamond.  I purchased a clear tail light lens from Clear Alternatives.

Before:
(http://i51.tinypic.com/b8tu1z.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2ywthc8.jpg)

So I pulled out the clear bulbs and replaced them with amber ones (which will do until I figure out how to get red ones or if LEDs will work)
(http://i54.tinypic.com/2vshtlg.jpg)

I pulled of the license bracket and gave it a coat of black spray paint that I had in the garage.
(http://i52.tinypic.com/21bosw7.jpg)

I flipped the taillight so it flowed smoothly, mounted the license bracket upside down to bring the plate upward and flush with the taillight. I used a Dremel to cut away the extra plastic, it worked nicely!
(http://i52.tinypic.com/1zf4ylw.jpg)

Finally I drilled a hole on each side near the existing space where the flashers were mounted (the flashes I'm putting on are a different style of dual mounting)  Cut and rewired the old and new flashers and WOW it looks sharp!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/24qio9x.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2lcpf1u.jpg)

Nice work!

I will be taking on the next project soon, DRZ Headlight and front flashers...pics to come  :thumb:

Quote from: pdx dino burner on September 26, 2011, 09:30:18 PM
Nice work!

<beaming smile>  Thanks!!  :icon_mrgreen:

looking good!  :thumb:

Time for a new chain  :icon_eek:

Quote from: HardcoreKeith on September 27, 2011, 10:26:24 AM
Time for a new chain  :icon_eek:

Hey Keith!
A new chain is def on the list of musts, although it's right below paying the $400 in back fees for CA registration  :o I'm willing to accept donations at this time towards her list of replacements, lol!  Untill I get some more $ to pour into this "Diamond in the Rough", it will be just stuff I can do with what I have in the garage...I'm excited for the day I get to take her out legal and sound! Thanks for the feedback on the chain though. :thumb: