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Title: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: mysterious_rider on March 04, 2012, 02:09:53 PM
Got this gs500e 2 months ago. I kinda made it into a rat bike, but soon got bored.



Before pics.


(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/20122011651.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/20122011650.jpg)



And after I had finished (mostly)

Sprayed up crashbars. Clipons (cafe racer for the win!), rear cowling, single headlight, bar mirrors,


Still needs a lot of work. Going to remove the top silver yoke, and then relocate the dash!

what do you reckon? Cheers.

(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/DSC01291.jpg)
(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/DSC01294.jpg)
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: slipperymongoose on March 04, 2012, 02:23:09 PM
Nice handlebar setup with bar ends! Makes the bike look tougher.
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: seamax on March 04, 2012, 02:27:31 PM
That is the most original headlight setup I've ever seen on the first 2 pics.
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: codajastal on March 04, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
Where did you get the rear cowling?
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: ninjeff on March 04, 2012, 06:17:09 PM
Quote from: codajastal on March 04, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
Where did you get the rear cowling?


seriously. It looks fantastic.
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: mysterious_rider on March 05, 2012, 09:25:53 AM
Hi guys cheers. It's just a vfr cowling, takes a fair bit of modifying though.
Yes the gasmask and twin headlight setup was pretty awesome! Drained a fair bit of power though unfortunately.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: Kijona on March 09, 2012, 05:30:50 PM
The guy in the background of the second pic...reminds me of the cover of Pink Floyd's "Delicate Sound of Thunder" album.

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/6/6b/Dsothunder-250.jpg/220px-Dsothunder-250.jpg)
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: DavisGs on March 11, 2012, 03:34:31 AM
nice work! do you have any side view shots with the cowling on? I'm inspired :) :thumb:
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: The Buddha on March 11, 2012, 06:07:27 AM
Your old headlight was really cool. In fact I like the old bars too except the euro risers ... swap em for the shorter risers and you'd have it made in the shade.
Cool.
Buddha.
Title: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: kyleGS500 on March 11, 2012, 08:20:56 AM
I like the dual round headlight look. Why does everything have to be so expensive!!!!!!!!


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Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: mysterious_rider on March 12, 2012, 12:11:15 PM
best one ive got!  ;)



(http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj88/mysterious_rider/serrgsrtg.jpg)
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: SS Adrenaline on March 12, 2012, 01:04:12 PM
Nice bike, the honda in the back ground is also a nice looking bike.
Title: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: kyleGS500 on March 12, 2012, 02:44:14 PM
Off topic. That helmet is badass! Where did you get it?


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Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: Tombstones81 on March 12, 2012, 03:14:04 PM
Quote from: kyleGS500 on March 12, 2012, 02:44:14 PM
Off topic. That helmet is badass! Where did you get it?


I second that!
where!? haha
Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: shonole on March 12, 2012, 03:51:07 PM
Quote from: Tombstones81 on March 12, 2012, 03:14:04 PM
Quote from: kyleGS500 on March 12, 2012, 02:44:14 PM
Off topic. That helmet is badass! Where did you get it?


I second that!
where!? haha

Website:
http://www.craft-helmets.com/helmets/index.htm

Review:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/craft-helmets/

All over ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=craft+rx6&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Title: Re: Before/ after. (almost finished..)
Post by: mysterious_rider on March 12, 2012, 04:00:03 PM
Quote from: shonole on March 12, 2012, 03:51:07 PM
Quote from: Tombstones81 on March 12, 2012, 03:14:04 PM
Quote from: kyleGS500 on March 12, 2012, 02:44:14 PM
Off topic. That helmet is badass! Where did you get it?


I second that!
where!? haha

Website:
http://www.craft-helmets.com/helmets/index.htm

Review:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/craft-helmets/

All over ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=craft+rx6&_sacat=See-All-Categories

how very strange, the review says it comes with a push fit clip attachment. Mines a D link double strap... Wonder if its aftermarket or something.