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What should I get for Christmas?

Started by pjm204, November 26, 2007, 01:13:55 PM

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pjm204

My girlfriend keeps asking me what I want for Christmas so I figure this is a good way to get some stuff for the GS for free. Any suggestions?
So far I have done:
fork springs,
'89 clip-ons,
slip on exhaust,
jets.

Mods I am considering are:
Katana rear shock
GSX-R swing-arm/wheel
dual headlights
turn signal mirrors/ flush mount rears
rear hugger
SV chain guard


Give me some input guys, I figure she'll spend about $150 on me. SO what should I get?
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

beRto

Asking for obscure motorcyle parts? ... that's bold!  I'm getting a book   :cry:

pjm204

haha, last year I got my first handgun. she wanted to get me shoes, I wasn't going to have that.
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

Kasumi

Oh crap... me and gf split up like 3 months ago, guess it would be a little too late to ask her for a new set of SS brake lines for my ZXR huh? What d'ya reckon? Give it a try?
Custom Kawasaki ZXR 400


dgyver

Suspension should always be the first upgrade, followed by braided brake lines. Assuming that proper personal gear has already been obtained.
Common sense in not very common.

mullethunter3

I think they'd look good if they weren't chrome. Chrome and GS doesn't make much sense to me.

But, if I were you, I'd go with the dual headlights too.


1992 GS500E : Franken-bike in progress STILL
2004 SV650S : Current daily rider/modifer

2004 GS Carbs for sale: http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=51045.0

pjm204

To clarify, I've got the proper riding gear (jacket, gloves, helmet) Don't think I will get pants or boots at this point. I'm about 6'3" so I would like suspension that will raise the rear up a bit. I definitely want the dual headlights but the hellas aren't DOT approved. I assume they will screw me on this during inspection.
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

dgyver

If getting dual head lights, get the ones from FlynCycle and not the ones from Aztec8. I have both and I like FlynCycle's lights better. They have a H4 plug with better wiring and a semi-gloss finish. The Aztec8 light require splicing or adding a H4 plug (which I did) and a matte finish.
Common sense in not very common.

pjm204

How difficult would it be to make the Hellas plug and play, meaning I could switch between the stock headlight and those? I am only asking because of inspection
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

dgyver

Quote from: pjm204 on November 28, 2007, 05:12:55 AM
How difficult would it be to make the Hellas plug and play, meaning I could switch between the stock headlight and those? I am only asking because of inspection

Just add a male H4 plug.
Common sense in not very common.

natedawg120

Bikeless in RVA

pjm204

Well I got the girlfriend to order some Hella 2500's and a Katana Shock....so my bike should be even nicer after the winter
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

Domindart

Cool beans.  I want a nice helme first .  Havent even gotten that yet.  Then a nice jacket...  I like my bike the way it is right now..

My 2001 GS500 was totalled Nov 4 2008
Now own 2003 SV1000 and love it!

pjm204

Well I got my angel eyes. I thought it was cool that the box had a press here button that lit up the angel eyes. Seems like a waste of money for them though. I'm excited to mount them, the brackets included do make a nice spacer. I'm a little leary about the wiring but I'm sure I can get help here if I need it. My roomates are also electrical engineers so they should be able to figure it out, but who knows. My Kat shock should be coming soon. Can't wait to put it all on and ride.
2001 GS- Lunchbox, jetted, fenderectomy, supertrapp exhaust/headers

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