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First bike
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December 3, 2009 at 3:04 pm #3598aceyParticipant
I’ve actually had my license since 2003 but just bought my first bike yesterday. I’ve ridden on and off since 2003 but usually only around the block or a few blocks at the most. I bought a 2005 GS500f. It has fairing but I want it to be a naked bike. Is there anything I need to know before I take off the fairing, like, am I going to be able to find a windscreen for a naked 2005 GS500f? Also, does anyone know if I’ll have to spend much more money besides the windscreen? I know a tiny bit about bikes, I used to own a Suzuki shop. Don’t let it fool you though, it was my brother’s shop and when he passed away in 2001 we needed someone to take over that had a little business background. I mainly worked in the office. We sold it in 2005 and remember only a few key terms when it comes to parts and accessories.
December 10, 2009 at 11:54 pm #23677SantaCruzRiderParticipantDo you get this alot? Are you often ignored at parties and made to feel invisible?
I can’t help you with your actual questions, but maybe my SA remarks will bump the question for others who can add real value and have experience with getting a bike naked.
If not, maybe it’s your outfit — don’t be afraid of a little color!
December 11, 2009 at 5:23 pm #23680JackTradeParticipantYes, it can be done. Since the GS500 is an old bike, it’s been around for years without any significant changes…so parts are easy to come by. I think the fairing went on in 2004 or so, and the naked version is still sold in Canada and elsewhere.
What you’ll need to convert from faired to non-faired is basically:
– The headlight housing, headlight and the headlight housing bracket.
– Mirrors
– Mirror bracketsOtherwise, the fairings just unscrew.
Here’s some info on how to do everything, step by step, with pics:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=21212.0
I know this as I’m currently looking at picking up a GS500 myself, and I’ve been researching the parts needed so I can convert mine!
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