Ebay, i bought a set there $20 for a $40 dollar set

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

Quote from: steezin_and_wheezin on May 13, 2014, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: Yankeeguy42 on May 13, 2014, 12:39:21 PM
Hey, I have been looking for some nice saddlebags for my 04gs500F. These look really nice. Do you find that they can hold a good amount of clothes If I wanted to take a nice road trip? Also, do they get in the way if you are riding with someone on the back?

Here's an 80L duffle bag for comparison. Might be a bit less since you split it 50/50, but they should hold quite a bit. I'll know more after this coming weekend's first trek with them. They wouldn't work well with a pillion rider. My gimbel rear passenger pegs are moved to compensate for the rearset, but you can see in the photo the way i have them mounted they completely cover the pegs.

Thanks Steeze. I think I am going to have to purchase them sometime in the very near future. Good luck with the ride and let me know how it goes with them.

Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.

Quote from: brickerenator on May 19, 2014, 03:55:17 AM
Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.

Ouch Brick. Not a good start to the day!

I got my rear LED lights up and going late Saturday so riding to work today was really the first time I used them out on the road.. never looked better signaling for a turn   

Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

Did a valve adjustment. Screwed it up so now it won't run. Gotta wait for new shims now and hope they work.

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Quote from: Yankeeguy42 on May 19, 2014, 10:25:06 AM

Quote from: brickerenator on May 19, 2014, 03:55:17 AM
Dumped it in my driveway!
Broke the clutch handle.

Ouch Brick. Not a good start to the day!

I got my rear LED lights up and going late Saturday so riding to work today was really the first time I used them out on the road.. never looked better signaling for a turn   

It worked out for the best because it gave me the motivation to get my Nighthawk running. 

Which LED lights did you get?

Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

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Quote from: thebook92 on May 19, 2014, 06:02:18 PM
Did a valve adjustment. Screwed it up so now it won't run. Gotta wait for new shims now and hope they work.

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I have done a few valve adjustments. Is there something you did to break the valves in some way? maybe we on the forum can help you.

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?

Quote from: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:02:04 AM

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?

No I keep it on "on". I didn't know what was happening when I ran out. Never switched it over to reserve.

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 11:13:06 AM

Quote from: Gorilla on May 20, 2014, 11:02:04 AM

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 19, 2014, 10:43:44 AM
Ran her out of gas for the first time. Stuck in a parking lot for a hour at 2am waiting for my girlfriend to bring me a gallon of gas. Not frustrating at all lol. Gotta get used to this no fuel gauge thing.

do you keep your tank on reserve or prime?

No I keep it on "on". I didn't know what was happening when I ran out. Never switched it over to reserve.

oops sorry that's what I meant. Prime or ON haha.

As I have learned many a time. its best to keep it pointed towards "ON". Prime will run you dry.

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

Easiest option I have found is a simple SAE to USB adaptor.  Uses a standard battery tender harness connecting to the battery, then adapts to a USB.  Cheapest I have found is the one sold by Deltran brand 'Battery Tender' for about $12... otherwise next cheapest I found is $20 from most other brands...

http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

Here is the thread I had on my phone setup.  It has a video on the 3rd page that shows the USB adaptor I used too.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64338.0

- Bboy

Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

installed some frame sliders in the new NORTH SEATTLE bike cave

Our first rider!

Quote from: kensully on May 21, 2014, 08:04:46 AM

Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

I've always liked olive drab/tan combos on bikes. Very utilitarian. Have you thought what you're gonna do with the wheels?

Quote from: Watevaman on May 22, 2014, 12:58:29 AM

Quote from: kensully on May 21, 2014, 08:04:46 AM
Started the painting process on my gs, the tank will be a desert tan I'm thinking

There is no excuse for what I'm about to do

I've always liked olive drab/tan combos on bikes. Very utilitarian. Have you thought what you're gonna do with the wheels?

was thinking of the desert tan aswell, and the frame is what I meant for the tan not the tank the tank will be black. so all the frame the tan body a two tone of black n drab, going to paint the chrome aswell. it looks good in my head hopefully it comes out good on the bike 

Quote from: BockinBboy on May 20, 2014, 11:58:22 AM
http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

- Bboy

Awesome timing and an awesome little gadget!! Thanks for posting, purchasing one for me and my pops. I had a bit of a learning experience riding to 12+hours to Myrtle beach bike week and back. I'll have to type it all up later when I get some down time

Quote from: BockinBboy on May 20, 2014, 11:58:22 AM

Quote from: wahoohaw on May 20, 2014, 10:56:04 AM
Put on some nice wheel decals and a lifeproof handlebar mount so I can use my iPhone for GPS.
Anybody have a recommendation for a USB port to keep phone on charge while riding?

Easiest option I have found is a simple SAE to USB adaptor.  Uses a standard battery tender harness connecting to the battery, then adapts to a USB.  Cheapest I have found is the one sold by Deltran brand 'Battery Tender' for about $12... otherwise next cheapest I found is $20 from most other brands...

http://batterytender.com/products/accessories/usb-charger-qdc.html

Here is the thread I had on my phone setup.  It has a video on the 3rd page that shows the USB adaptor I used too.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=64338.0

- Bboy

That USB Adaptor from Battery Tender looks awesome. Super convenient and an easy hook up. Definitely getting that!

If anyone else is after those battery tender usb adapters- They are sold out on batterytender.com, but are available on amazon. Thanks again bboy!