Bought a 2008 bike (11k miles) w/o fairings but in otherwise great shape. Had a blown motor (beyond rebuilding) and just bought a 2007 motor w/ about 5k miles. I'll be putting this engine in over the next couple weeks when I find time from school/exams.
First picture of bike.
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Engine out!
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New motor:
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Congrats, how much did you get the bike for?
Looks good. What is the thing that goes across the handlebar? It must be for re-enforcing, I want one.
It's not a stock handlebar - but it looks cool... my guess it's to increase the rigidity of this supersports bike - keeps the torque in check :dunno_black:
It's for dirt bikes generally and you would put pad on it. You spend more time with your weight over the bar on a motocross. Not as functional on a street bike.
I'll be watching this as I'm under going a swap of my own but won't have time to do I for another week or so.
You better hurry up and get that engine in so you can ride. That's a sweet looking GS. I know that black on the tail fairing is probably just primer, but it looks kinda cool if you think of it as Matte black.