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Title: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: rkjjeep1 on February 27, 2023, 10:13:24 AM
I have a very nice (nearly mint) 2004 yellow F model with 2,300 miles that I plan on stripping down to do track days.  It'll likely be my trackbike until I am too old to ride and I hate to have the fairings brackets etc sit in the attic.  Ideally I would sell it as an entire kit of parts to turn an E into an F.  Is there any demand for such a thing? Thanks.
Title: Re: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: Armandorf on February 27, 2023, 05:59:25 PM
i think the general trend now is to convert it to a naked, cafe racer/brat style and chopping frames.

I like the fairing for touring but its to much hassle of brackets, mountings and panels breaking.



the simplicity of a naked bike is very appealing and since spare parts are more scarce an will continue to be extinct , personally i wouldnt spend money in a fairing.

only if its very cheap.

i would put my effort in lugagge racks.

or making the central tail fairing piece tant is very very rare to find.
Title: Re: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: ShowBizWolf on February 27, 2023, 08:45:25 PM
Depending on where you're located in the world, yes, you could sell those F parts. As an Admin on the Suzuki GS500 fb group, I see inquiries come up for replacement fairings often... usually after a drop or someone wanting to fix up an abused bike or wanting the wind protection the fairings offer.
Title: Re: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: rkjjeep1 on February 28, 2023, 08:27:44 AM
Thanks for the reply.  My membership to the FB page is pending. 
Title: Re: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: Trwhouse on February 28, 2023, 10:29:06 AM
Hi there,
I have a 1991 GS500E and might be interested.
Where are you located and how much do you want?
Thanks,
Trwhouse
Title: Re: Is there a market for F parts
Post by: rkjjeep1 on February 28, 2023, 07:40:47 PM
Located SE Michigan.  Will list them when I sort things out.  Really prefer to work with someone nearby and avoid shipping