2008 GS the bling has beglun!

[Jon P]

Jon

Most of the bits I've fitted came from my last bike, I seriously considered the gsa but I personally prefer the GS as it's lighter and shorter in seat height, unlike some I'm not trying to turn a GS into a GSA, I prefer it for what it is.

It might have been lighter before the additions - I reckon the only thing you are missing from the GSA now is the fuel range!

 

[Thunder]

It might have been lighter before the additions - I reckon the only thing you are missing from the GSA now is the fuel range!

Nope still lighter and as for the fuel range I'm a 40 a day man, I time my stops on nicotine breaks not fuel.

Seriously though I just prefer the GS to the GSA.

Initially I have to admit when I saw it in the flsh at the NEC show I hated it but it grew on me and now I have it in the garage I know I made the right choice!

 

[Jon P]

Nope still lighter and as for the fuel range I'm a 40 a day man, I time my stops on nicotine breaks not fuel.

Seriously though I just prefer the GS to the GSA.

Initially I have to admit when I saw it in the flsh at the NEC show I hated it but it grew on me and now I have it in the garage I know I made the right choice!

Good for you - A man that knows his own mind...........how refreshing! As for 40 a day.......holy hell - how do you find the time now that you can't smoke anywhere without seemingly upsetting sooooo many people?

 

[Davy F]

The trouble with the starter motor cover is, that not many owners or mechanics remove it to keep the connections clean, and you end up with this.

Thanks for the heads-up. I wax-oiled mine today, tho' TBH it was still pretty clean (mostly dry riding would be the reason for that ).

 

[Davy F]

I'm waiting for you to come round and clean the low bits I can't reach

Done...........

 

[Thunder]

Thanks for the heads-up. I wax-oiled mine today, tho' TBH it was still pretty clean (mostly dry riding would be the reason for that ).

That's not all he did today.

Apparently the pictures of my bike with it's dirty bottom bits (ooeerr missus) were giving him sleepless nights so he appeared on my doorstep this morning with his brush and spray on cleaner. Even offered to pay for the water that was used!

Thanks Davey

 

[Deleted Member I]

Does he cover Slough ?

 

[davidgibson999]

would the coleraine area be feasible?

 

[GS TRV]

Easyjet have some good flights?

 

[Thunder]

Another day another up-grade......

Finally made a decision on the seating arrangements for the bike, love the shape of the TT one piece seat but having fitted the TT comfort 2 piece seats (again made by Kahedo) I prefer the riding position and the finish with the black side panels and dark grey tops.

Managed to source an Ilmberger Mark 1 hugger thanks to an add on the site, means I can retain the supplied shock cover which is longer on the ESA bike and finally ditch the rear splash guard.

Couple of more things still to do, workng on mounts for the additional lights and bits, all being well will be able to get out on the road in a week or so.

Can't wait, it's only the fettling that's keeping me sane!

 

[Nick Marshall]

bikes looking good now...

thank god you repainted those rocker covers... start on my new one in 3 weeks time... think i`m going to be broke for some time!

ps. your missing a R&G crash protector in that rear shaft..

 

[Uinneag]

Bin the headlamp grill it's feckin awful

 

[Thunder]

Bin the headlamp grill it's feckin awful

It's unique FFS.

Changes are in progress as I type.

 

[wayne]

It's unique FFS.

Changes are in progress as I type.

How can you make changes and type at the same time,have you got a little helper

 

[Milano33]

hi, Im collecting mine (the same color) in 4 weeks time.

Dont take it personally, but by posting your pics, you made me realize that that my bike should not look like a christmas tree....

Thanks for the lesson!

 

[Thunder]

How can you make changes and type at the same time,have you got a little helper

Pedantic little bugger aren't we.

Let's just say again, it's a work in progress and I'm aiming to get out on it next weekend so will be resting up all next week!

Bugger, just remembered I need a new helmet.

 

[Thunder]

hi, Im collecting mine (the same color) in 4 weeks time.

Dont take it personally, but by posting your pics, you made me realize that that my bike should not look like a christmas tree....

Thanks for the lesson!

It ain't a Christmas tree without lights.

Thanks for the reminder

 

[wayne]

Pedantic little bugger aren't we.

Let's just say again, it's a work in progress and I'm aiming to get out on it next weekend so will be resting up all next week!

Bugger, just remembered I need a new helmet.

I take it its going to be colour coded to the bike

 

[Thunder]

I take it its going to be colour coded to the bike

Might be.....

or else the bike could be colour coded to the helmet

 

[wayne]

Might be..... or else the bike could be colour coded to the helmet