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Started by seamax, July 20, 2008, 12:53:12 AM

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seamax

After putting 500 miles on her she's finally tuned in. She rides like a bat out of hell and rumbles and grunts like a Buell.

This is her semi naked during the respray and new exhaust mockup.






Tang

1997 GS500E

seamax

This is her 90% done cosmetically. I would like to redo the wheel winter. Will likely get them anodized red to match the other acessories. Bike has been rejetted to 150 jets, 40 pilots, 1 washer lift and 3 turns to accomodate the new exhaust setup and dual k&n pods.

Aluizio GS500R kit-includes the tail piece.


My favorite mod on the bike - Caddy Taillights





Bandit Rear Wheel - 160/70 tire






GSXR Modified Windscreen and Kat Front Fender




GSXR gas adjustable shock, Red Front and Rear LED Underbody Lights


ATV carbon fiber mufflers with hose clamp extension to fit baffles


CBR rearset

seamax

I might respray her flat black again this winter. She was nice and flat when I made the stupid mistake of protecting her with some wax. Now she's more polished and does not look as MEAN.

I also have to extend the kickstand about an inch due to the height increase of the gsxr shock.

Otherwise she rides and runs beautifully with a menacing growl.


mayhem

Love the Buick GS emblem!

scottpA_GS


Very sweet  :cheers: Awesome job  :thumb:


~ 1990 GS500E Project bike ~ Frame up restoration ~ Yosh exhaust, 89 clipons, ...more to come...

~ 98 Shadow ACE 750 ~ Black Straight Pipes ~ UNI Filter ~ Dyno Jet Stage 1 ~ Sissy Bar ~


DoD#i

Quote from: seamax on July 20, 2008, 01:43:40 AM
I would like to redo the wheel winter. Will likely get them anodized red to match the other acessories.

To my eye, the red wheels, emblems, and chain look a nice honest red, and the anodized stuff looks too pinky-red for a serious red/black scheme. Powdercoat them all?
1990 GS500EL - with moderately-ugly paintjob.
1982 XJ650LJ -  off the road for slow repairs
AGATT - All Gear All The Time
"Ride a motorcycle.  Save Gas, Oil, Rubber, Steel, Aluminum, Parking Spaces, The Environment, and Money.  Plus, you get to wear all the leather you want!"
(from DoD#296)

tripleb

that is one badass looking bike man.  good job.
lK&N unchbox w/ rejet with 140 mains, F-18 flyscreen, truck bed liner black, superbike bars with 3rd eye bar end mirrors, license plate rear turn signals, micro front turn signals


The Buddha

Seamax - could you send me an aerial pic - like from a second floor window.
That tail looks much narrower than most other bikes ??? but how wide exactly ?
Cool.
Buddha.
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commuterdude

Well done!  love the mods.
Attack but have a back up plan

laserred97gt

Nice job!  Bike looks great!

Can you tell me where you got the mufflers?

Thanks!
I love it when a plan comes together.

Mod: Fenderectomy, Reflectorotomy, Targa turn signals, Blue gauge LED's, black footpegs front/rear, K&N lunchbox, Yoshimura slip-on, Buddha jetting (150/40/3/1), Pirelli Sport Demons (140rr 110fr), Kat shock, 15t frt sprocket & modded taillight lens.

Ronin

Very Nice Dude! You put alot of work into that...Sick to the max :icon_mrgreen: :cheers:
Well, either you're part of the problem, part of the solution,...
              - ..or you're just part of the landscape. - lndeed.
   

fred

Very nice bike! I love the paint scheme!

Yev

WOW!!  :bowdown:
My favorite GS EVER.
Y2k Honda Interceptor
Miss my '07 GS500e :/

Jim Knopf

servus,

very nice bike, RESPECT. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:


Jackstand Johnny

Where do you live? I saw a bike similar to this on the interstate yesterday on I-64W In Va.

nick_packer

I'd have to say that's the sweetest yet. I'd like to know all the parts and cost of everything to do it.

Is it possible for you to tell us all?

Sweet!


Nick

bucks1605

Looks awesome man, nice work!  :thumb:
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

pinkgeek

my want!!!!  just make the red parts look more pink..  the pink parts are juuuuust fine!!  :)

seriously..  lovely job..

can you list out all your mods?  (or is that in the post or another post and i was too busy drewling to notice?)

~pink

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