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Title: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on December 25, 2013, 09:15:59 PM
Hi, more pictures soon.

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Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Sasha on December 26, 2013, 12:53:15 AM
That's an 'F' headlight going on an 'E'? thinking about doing this, so please post as much info as possible..
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on December 27, 2013, 06:44:28 AM
Quote from: Sasha on December 26, 2013, 12:53:15 AM
That's an 'F' headlight going on an 'E'? thinking about doing this, so please post as much info as possible..

Hi, it's "F" headlight. More pics:

http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vapporel/slideshow/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Goingback on December 27, 2013, 10:09:09 AM
The Halo projector looks bada** in the pics. I just recently purchased a 2004 GS500f and am in the process of making it naked. I would love to know where you got the parts for this job. I am using my factory headlight with universal fork tube mounts. Please post up pics once the light is on the bike! Looking awesome!  O0
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: weedahoe on December 27, 2013, 02:10:55 PM
This has nothing to do with going from an F to an E.

This is about putting an HID projector in a headlight
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Sea206 on December 27, 2013, 02:37:53 PM
What projector are you using? I had aspirations of putting a projector with a halo in the old round headlight bucket.
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on December 28, 2013, 07:56:01 AM
Here is the projector:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-M803-2-5-Car-Motorcycle-Headlights-HID-BI-XENON-Projectors-AC-BALLAST-55W-/151100261866?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item232e4705ea&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on December 29, 2013, 09:28:26 AM
Others accessories: new front and rear sprocket(15t/39t); O-ring chain by Moose Racing; CNC clutch and brake levelers.....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20131228_10_39_55_Pro_zpsd855b4f1.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vapporel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20131228_10_39_55_Pro_zpsd855b4f1.jpg.html)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20131228_10_39_46_Pro_zps48c8b804.jpg) (http://s9.photobucket.com/user/vapporel/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20131228_10_39_46_Pro_zps48c8b804.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: neodude112320 on January 03, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Where did you get those levers from? Have been searching for adjustable levers for a while!!
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Could you please provide the steps for opening the headlamp assembly and whay modifications were needed to make it fit.
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 12:08:38 PM
Quote from: neodude112320 on January 03, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Where did you get those levers from? Have been searching for adjustable levers for a while!!

Yea,  the levers look like a good design What brand are they?
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Jim Knopf on January 03, 2014, 12:29:51 PM
Quote from: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 12:08:38 PM
Quote from: neodude112320 on January 03, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Where did you get those levers from? Have been searching for adjustable levers for a while!!

Yea,  the levers look like a good design What brand are they?

Servus,

you can use this one too:

(http://p1.bikepics.com/2014/01/03/bikepics-2629310-800.jpg)

Made by :  www.lsl.eu

Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: adidasguy on January 03, 2014, 01:34:42 PM
I use LSL on all my bikes. I love them.
While many companies make replacement brake levers, LSL is the ONLY directly compatible clutch lever for the GS500. Any other lever requires that you change the perch and often the clutch cable to one with a 90* bend as opposed to the 45* bend at the perch in order to clear the gauge bracket.
One unfortunate thing is the USA distributor for LSL does not sell ANY levers for any model Suzuki bike. I contacted LSL about this. They don't know why the distributor won't carry them but they gladly let you order direct from LSL.
Being German made, Jim has the advantage of being in Germany, he can pick them up at the local shops. We have to order from LSL in Germany. Those in the UK can get them at their local dealers.
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 02:08:00 PM
I like the way the his set up has the perches and brake reservoir as a match to the levers. Vapporel, are the ones you have a direct fit for the GS?
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:39:21 PM
Quote from: neodude112320 on January 03, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Where did you get those levers from? Have been searching for adjustable levers for a while!!

Hi, sorry for the delay to give you an answer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-7-8-Brake-Clutch-Pump-Master-Cylinder-Kit-Reservoir-CNC-Levers-For-Suzuki-/271124731204?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f204b1544&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
Quote from: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Could you please provide the steps for opening the headlamp assembly and whay modifications were needed to make it fit.

Hi, sure:

1. Carefully heat the plastic with the heat gun, be patient....
2. Step by step separate the clear cover from the black base.
3. Attach the lens projector and fix on the back.
4. Again step 1 and then step 2 in reverse mode.

I´m so bad to describe..... sorry, I hope be usefull...
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:50:39 PM
Quote from: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 12:08:38 PM
Quote from: neodude112320 on January 03, 2014, 01:25:28 AM
Where did you get those levers from? Have been searching for adjustable levers for a while!!

Yea,  the levers look like a good design What brand are they?

Mhhhhhhh, not sure. In fact, they are not branded....
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:56:19 PM
Quote from: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 02:08:00 PM
I like the way the his set up has the perches and brake reservoir as a match to the levers. Vapporel, are the ones you have a direct fit for the GS?

I hope they fit, they look equal to the originals........

I have a lot work at this moment, and my upgrades are in standby..... :sad:
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Donnie on January 03, 2014, 04:19:27 PM
Hey, Keep us posted on the fit... :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
Quote from: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Could you please provide the steps for opening the headlamp assembly and whay modifications were needed to make it fit.

Hi, sure:

1. Carefully heat the plastic with the heat gun, be patient....
2. Step by step separate the clear cover from the black base.
3. Attach the lens projector and fix on the back.
4. Again step 1 and then step 2 in reverse mode.

I´m so bad to describe..... sorry, I hope be usefull...

Did you have to cut anything out of the stock reflector to attach the projector?  Or was it simply a matter of removing the clear lens and dropping the projector into place?
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 05:16:14 PM
Quote from: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 04:51:01 PM
Quote from: vapporel on January 03, 2014, 02:48:26 PM
Quote from: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
Could you please provide the steps for opening the headlamp assembly and whay modifications were needed to make it fit.

Hi, sure:

1. Carefully heat the plastic with the heat gun, be patient....
2. Step by step separate the clear cover from the black base.
3. Attach the lens projector and fix on the back.
4. Again step 1 and then step 2 in reverse mode.

I´m so bad to describe..... sorry, I hope be usefull...

Did you have to cut anything out of the stock reflector to attach the projector?  Or was it simply a matter of removing the clear lens and dropping the projector into place?

Hi, just one perforation of 1/2"  to pass the wires; you can see it in my photobucket album above of this lines.....
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: radodrill on January 03, 2014, 06:35:17 PM
Do you have any pics of the back of the reflector with the HID in place (showing the wiring).

I'm thinking of doing an HID install but would want to do as little cutting (permanent alterations) as possible so someone could potentially return it to stock look in the future.
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 14, 2014, 12:47:14 PM
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20140113_20_45_59_Pro_zpsf0122529.jpg)

Waiting for clear cot, color is pearl White
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 14, 2014, 12:55:35 PM
Tail Plaster mold.

The idea is build a seat cover using glass fiber.

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20140114_18_31_24_Pro_zps031fd003.jpg)

Undertail:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140115_07_17_34_Pro_zps2f12180c.jpg)

And Rear Huegger:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140115_07_04_07_Pro_zps2a2aa86d.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140115_07_03_56_Pro_zpsf5490612.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140115_07_19_45_Pro_zps458b33f6.jpg)

Undertail and Hugger, boughted in ebay.de
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 27, 2014, 01:49:17 PM
Update:

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140126_17_16_00_Pro_zps2db6531e.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140126_17_15_47_Pro_zps6e9f2a6d.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140125_18_21_54_Pro_zps7f8d2eec.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140125_18_21_42_Pro_zpsc64e8ebf.jpg)
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: cWj on January 28, 2014, 05:40:37 PM
Hm. Impressive.

  :thumb:
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on January 28, 2014, 07:44:59 PM
Quote from: cWj on January 28, 2014, 05:40:37 PM
Hm. Impressive.

  :thumb:

Thank you, more pictures on next week end.
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 17, 2014, 10:27:36 AM
95% project completed. Clutch and brake levers on standby

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140217_09_53_46_Pro_zps28f5bc57.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140217_09_53_58_Pro_zpsef137187.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140217_09_54_09_Pro_zps8bed5eb6.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/Nuevo%20Proyecto%20GS500F/WP_20140217_09_54_25_Pro_zps78b27051.jpg)

MOre pics soon
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 17, 2014, 07:24:22 PM
Sunstar front and rear sprockets, 15/39, and Moose Racing O-Ring Chain......

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140209_17_26_25_Pro_zpsf03d63d4.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140209_17_26_15_Pro_zps61d4ccc8.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140209_17_26_04_Pro_zps4e20ae63.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140209_17_25_15_Pro_zps41503277.jpg)
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 17, 2014, 07:26:24 PM
My son and me......

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140217_18_21_12_Pro_zps37b8b0e1.jpg)
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 17, 2014, 07:29:22 PM
Two years ago....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/12032012764_zps4c5dd336.jpg)

One and a half years ago....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/GS500F_PROTOTIPO2_zps9b8c7325.gif)

One year ago.....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/IMG_0641_zps59f60aa9.jpg)
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: Golly on February 24, 2014, 12:12:59 AM
Nice pics man

Sent from my GT-I9210T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 24, 2014, 08:38:42 PM
Thank you...
Title: Re: Headlight project and more....
Post by: vapporel on February 27, 2014, 02:16:02 PM
Clutch short lever.....

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140225_18_50_50_Raw_zpsfe0766b1.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/vapporel/WP_20140225_18_50_39_Raw_zpsffd32654.jpg)