hey guys, just joined the forum, and have had a GS 500 for about 2 weeks now and am loving it!!!!

just wanted to ask have any of you guys made the bike into more of a street looking bike, and if so, can you tell me where you found the products to do so, want to get a few mods onto the bike, but dont know anywhere where i can get ahold of them

Thanks guys

Andy

What do you mean by more of a street bike a Cruiser?

i mean like. . . . um well it is more of a commuter really isn't it. . . but . . .well i guess i just mean modify it to look a bit more. . . . .um. . . . kinda hard to explain. . . but more of a naked sport stunt looking bike. . .if you know what i mean, like with a little front plate over the top of the light and new pegs and things like that. . . just where can i get new parts for it that aren't standard because thats all i can seem to find at the moment.

Thanks
Andy

I think he means streetfighter.

http://www.oneidasuzuki.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=18501&partner=froogle

I'd start with one of these.  Instant street cred.   

the first thing id do is replace the rear shock to a sv650 shock, which lifts the arse end up about 2 inches,(cost around $30 from ebay) then get a bandit400/ rgv250 / gsx 400 hugger (they are all the same) and do a bit of cutting and you have a rear hugger,(cost around $30 from ebay) then chop some of you rear mudguard and make it so it just holds you number plate and indicators,(cost free)
the next thing is exhaust system, ranging from a full stainless system to a slip on(cost around $300-$500) braided brake lines are always a good thing ($40-80) for both sets.
other than that, the only other things you can do to change the looks is: new indicators mirrors, headlight cowl, bandit dails (nice and shiny)
i hope these ideas help a bit good luck and have fun on the faithful gs

i like the buell turn signals, much better than stock in appearence, at least on the 500e, haven't seen them on a 500f yet.

Welcome to the board, Andy!

Congrats on your new bike! Have you considered clip-ons? I saw a streetfighter/cafe racer bike yesterday that was da' bomb!

Here are a couple of links you might find helpful (I did a search on "streetfighter"):

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=5137.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=22840.0
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=12706.0


Nevermind the smarties who suggest 'busa stickers.  Streetfighters are appealing not just to "stunters" or folks who think they're "cooler," but even to normal* folks like moi....


*Using the term "normal" very loosely!  

how do you mean by clip ons?

Andy

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Quote from: TadMC on April 30, 2006, 11:27:32 AM
whats the definition of Street fighter exactly?

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=22840.0

Quote from: andwr on April 30, 2006, 11:16:41 AM
how do you mean by clip ons? Andy

Handlebars   See the second pic down on this thread:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25087.0

If haven't haven't done so, also check out the GSTwins FAQ section:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?board=7.0

and the FAQ Phaedrus set up:
http://gstwin.variders.com/

and Pantablo's site:
http://pantablo500.tripod.com/

and Kerry's site:
http://www.bbburma.net/

Excellent sources for mods and everything GS! 

Pandy, I'm going to find out where you park your bike and put a 'busa sticker on that pristine purple paint!   

I'm not a smartass, I just say smartass things.   

 

I actually adore the way 'busas look.... 

meet Rodan:


two bros. racing did this streetfighter a while back. reported to be turbo'd but I'm not sure they did it. I've seen this bike in person and it is fabulous.  lots of trick machine work, the tank is bare metal with a clear coat, custom dual center exhausts back when only ducati did it. big as f*ck.

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That middle one is hot... But is it a GS? It looks to me like a 4-1 exhaust system. Maybe it's just cuz it's 6:46AM, and I haven't been to bed yet. Who knows. I really like it though. I want to do an undertail exhaust eventually (assuming I get the bike this summer, as I plan to).

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Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on May 01, 2006, 04:07:18 AM

Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on May 01, 2006, 03:47:07 AM
That middle one is hot... But is it a GS? It looks to me like a 4-1 exhaust system.

Hmmm. Maybe not. German site, I could easily have misunderstood.

Upon closer inspection, I think it IS a GS, with a new engine. That's a GS frame, I'm 99% sure. So it stands to reason that he did an engine swap to some I4.. Sweet, is all I have to say!

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