Well I decided that my bike just like girls looks better naked! So Ive decided to turn it into an E I think im already halfway there. I just wanted to know if I could use an sv650 headlight instead of the one on the gs500e. Well here are some pics, so far. So what do you guys/gals think?

Alphafire, take your cue

3...2....1.. 

Doesnt look too bad! I'm not sure about the SV, tho i'm sure someone knows. I thought the oil cooler was much bigger for some reason, it hides well.

-ash

Just my .02.  I like the naked look but knowing and seeing other F's the tank decals seem outta place.  How tough would it be to remove the decals on it?  Or maybe cap it off w/ a black stripe under the silver highlight.  The flush mount turn signals look great!  What brand and how much are they?  Did u paint the front end of the pipe?  Mine is new but seems to be rust colored.

The yellow ones are awesome - put those plastics back on   ! 

 Since my bike is yellow in guessing its going to be faster than the blue or black ones  . Anyway the flushmounts were purchased at a kawasaki dealer by my home. I forgot what brand they are but they were like $12. I used epoxy to get them on the bike. I havent painted my pipe its probly because it never rains here so there is no moisture for it to rust  .. Im also planing on chroming my wheels swingarm,exhaust,engine, and all levers, then Im going to slap on a sproket the size of a pizza so I can do wheelies....HAHAHAHA j\k. Well any other suggestions will be appreciated.

An SV650 headlight will not work without the GS mounting brackets. The GS has 37mm forks and the SV has 41mm forks. However, an SV headlight bucket MIGHT mount up to the GS brackets. Not sure yet because I'm still looking for an SV headlight bucket for cheap.

My F to E:







Was originally an '04F, then an '04E, then damaged the '04 tank and got an '05 one. Traded the white tail for a blue one, now it's an '05 E.

Quote from: nautiquelfe on April 22, 2006, 08:30:36 PM
Just my .02.  I like the naked look but knowing and seeing other F's the tank decals seem outta place.  How tough would it be to remove the decals on it?  Or maybe cap it off w/ a black stripe under the silver highlight.  The flush mount turn signals look great!  What brand and how much are they?  Did u paint the front end of the pipe?  Mine is new but seems to be rust colored.

Personally, I don't think the tank decals look out of place at all. Have you seen the '02 paint scheme? They have a similar design.

I am also considering just fitting some dual foglights into the bike..Am I going to have to purchase new mirrors also?? And I am also digging those handlebars. So how good is the output of the current headlight you have on there, that is what I am mostly concerned about. I want to have good light output because I do alot of night driving and there are some dark streets here.

Quote from: aqxea2500 on April 22, 2006, 09:51:46 PM
I am also considering just fitting some dual foglights into the bike..Am I going to have to purchase new mirrors also?? And I am also digging those handlebars. So how good is the output of the current headlight you have on there, that is what I am mostly concerned about. I want to have good light output because I do alot of night driving and there are some dark streets here.

Do NOT just get foglights. You need a real headlight on there as well. You can add foglights if you want later, but your primary concern should be a proper headlight.

Yes, you will have to purchase new mirrors, as you no longer have a fairing to mount yours too. As you can see in my signiture I am using SV650 mirrors. Pretty much any bar mount mirror will work, except for those from Yamaha and Ducati, as they have reverse-threads on the right hand mirror.

The handlebars are awesome, yes.

The light output of my headlight (a stock '92 light) is very good. I haven't had any problems with it yet. I am probably going to get a brighter bulb for it eventually though.

nooooooooooooooooo not another one !!!!!!!  .. my poor poor F ... hes so ..... unwanted !!!!! you monsters you mean mean monsters    nice

C'mom now, everyone knows that naked is better!!!

For some odd reason the bike feels ligher now...but It could just be me being retaded...But yea I guess Il get a proper headlight so I can see good at night.

Quote from: aqxea2500 on April 22, 2006, 11:07:08 PM
For some odd reason the bike feels ligher now...but It could just be me being retaded...But yea I guess Il get a proper headlight so I can see good at night.

It is just your imagination. You did drop about 5 pounds with the lower fairing off though. Soon as you replace the headlight you'll have dropped 20lbs from the bike. How's THAT for awesome?

I've heard you can use an SV headlight...  But, I'm guessing you'd still have to use the GS mounting brackets.

I think the new SV headlights are better than the GS headlights...  I'd switch it over if I had too much money. 

Quote from: ajgs500 on April 22, 2006, 10:24:43 PM
C'mom now, everyone knows that naked is better!!!

I luv em when they're naked. 

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 22, 2006, 09:22:42 PM
An SV650 headlight will not work without the GS mounting brackets. The GS has 37mm forks and the SV has 41mm forks. However, an SV headlight bucket MIGHT mount up to the GS brackets. Not sure yet because I'm still looking for an SV headlight bucket for cheap.

Here's Pantoblo's writeup: http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id49.html

Quote from: scratch on April 23, 2006, 08:38:15 AM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 22, 2006, 09:22:42 PM
An SV650 headlight will not work without the GS mounting brackets. The GS has 37mm forks and the SV has 41mm forks. However, an SV headlight bucket MIGHT mount up to the GS brackets. Not sure yet because I'm still looking for an SV headlight bucket for cheap.

Here's Pantoblo's writeup: http://pantablo500.tripod.com/id49.html

Yeah, but I'm talking about the whole bucket assembly. The housing AND the reflectors. They are both 7" headlights and look to use the same mounting tabs (the rabbit ears). If I can find one for cheap I'm going to try it.

I like how the SV light has the clear lens and diamond looking reflector. So will I really have lost 20lbs. once done? Or are you just messing around. If I do I think Il lose some weight myself. But yeah, is there any other mods I need to do to get it to look like an E??

Quote from: aqxea2500 on April 23, 2006, 10:38:20 AM
I like how the SV light has the clear lens and diamond looking reflector. So will I really have lost 20lbs. once done? Or are you just messing around. If I do I think Il lose some weight myself. But yeah, is there any other mods I need to do to get it to look like an E??

You will have seriously lost 20lbs from the bike when you go to a naked model. All you need are the mounting brackets, "rabbit ear" mounting tabs, headlight bucket, and reflector housing.

 Ok sounds good. Do you know any good sites where I can buy the mirrors, headlight assembly?