JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Nice, clean. I can dig it.
Paydan said:Thanks everybody. She is coming together pretty good. I am going to order some dual sport tires later this week. Those really seem to change the look of a bike. I was also thinking of ordering a tachometer from DCC. Does anyone know what the ratio of turns to RPMs are for the zook GS550?
Paydan said:As for the paint, I have been toying with the idea of sanding it all off and just running a clearcoated bare metal scheme. I am torn.
Paydan said:I have to admit, for original paint it is in excellent condition. I have been wanting to do an all metal tank for a while but I just can't bring myself to sanding off such a good original paint job ...yet
ChimeraMW said:Don't dew itz!!1! - Buy a tank from a junkyard or ebay for $30-50 and keep that thing clean for the mean time. Don't get me wrong, i've completely cut-up a handful of these GS bikes, but when we find them in such good condition as this bike you have, I don't have the heart to destroy them. That is a prime example of keeping it exceptionally clean yet bratted out. Ofcourse, do as you please at it is your machine, but maybe find some other fun ways to "brat" the beast while keepin it somewhat original/clean. Considered fork boots, or a bratty headlight upgrade of sorts?
Paydan said:I also got in my micro LED turn signals. Those coupled with the new headlight bracket and I think that they make a good combination. I lowered the headlight about another two inches. It looks good but I just ordered a smaller 5 1/4" unit. I can't wait for it to come in.
cb 400 t said:looks great, are u putting on a rear fender? for give me if you already said so. i also like the bare metal look but with that paint thats on it i would also have to say leave it .
Jonny_C said:Are you planning to run without signals in the rear? It would be nice to find a cat-eye light that has integrated turns. What micro LED turn signals did you go with up front?
I'm also excited to see how the 5 1/4" unit looks because I can't decide what size light to go with.