Quote from: Mr.7I have a blue 97 gs500e (accually I still on the stock tires)

And I was nervous with my four year old tires!!!  I put 800 miles on them (was gonna put new rubber on there over the winter), and got a nail last week, so new rubber is in the mail... Avon's for $140 shipped.  I wouldn't ride on those things anymore!!!  

Quote from: RoadstergalConsider rattlecan before you powdercoat.  Cheaper, and easier to take off if you don't like it.  If you have it rattlecan for a year and like it, go ahead and powdercoat.

... Or get some orange sidewalk chalk and in 10 minutes you can see if you like it without the hastle of overspray.  Washes off with soap & water.  For less than $10 you can have a dozen colors to try out.  

If it feels right, can then do rattlecan or powdercoat, whatever you prefer.

And if original equipment, you'll really notice the difference of fresh rubber -- like night and day.  Best & safest upgrade you can do for under $200.